S.Res. 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.
Sponsor: Cindy Hyde-Smith
2 cosponsors
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That the Senate—
(1) recognizes the need for greater public awareness of ataxia;
(2) designates September 25, 2026, as National Ataxia Awareness Day;
(3) supports the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day, which are to—
(A) raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals;
(B) improve diagnosis of ataxia and access to care for patients affected by ataxia; and
(C) accelerate ataxia research, including research on safe and effective treatment options and, ultimately, a cure;
(4) recognizes the individuals in the United States who face challenges due to having ataxia, and the families of those individuals; and
(5) encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day.