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119-sres-447119th Congress

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 Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

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

Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

MS • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 10/9/2025

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 10/9/2025

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