# 119-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.

119-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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-894
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-01

## Summary

**National Ataxia Awareness Day** designates September 25, 2026 to raise public and clinical awareness of ataxia and to accelerate research into treatments and a cure. The resolution defines ataxia as impaired coordination caused by degeneration or dysfunction of the brain and notes it can affect people of any age, including children. It names several inherited forms of ataxia, recognizes these as rare diseases under the Orphan Drug Act, describes common symptoms and care needs, and encourages States and localities to support awareness, diagnosis, access to care, and research.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-894 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/894)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2465)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1552)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-894 (as of 2026-10-01).