A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
Sponsored By: Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Passed Senate
Summary
Designates September 25, 2025 as National Ataxia Awareness Day and pushes for greater public and clinician awareness, better diagnosis and access to care, and faster research toward safe, effective treatments and a cure. The resolution explains that ataxia impairs coordination and other functions, can affect people of all ages including children, names genetic forms such as Friedreich's ataxia and spinocerebellar ataxia, notes inherited ataxias are rare diseases, recognizes patients and families, and encourages States and localities to support the Day.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS • R
Cosponsors
Christopher Murphy
CT • D
Sponsored 10/9/2025
Shelley Capito
WV • R
Sponsored 10/9/2025
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