Passed on 2026-09-23
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 894
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
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Introduced 2026-09-23Topic: public health · health careCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day." Ataxia is a group of conditions, many of them rare and inherited, that affect the brain and a person's ability to coordinate movement. The resolution states support for raising awareness of ataxia's causes and symptoms, improving diagnosis and access to care, and speeding up research toward treatments and a cure. It also recognizes people living with ataxia and their families, and encourages states, territories, and localities to support the day's goals. The resolution does not create programs or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951) | |
| 2026-09-23 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951) | floor pass |