119-sres-917119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.

Sponsored By: Senator Banks, Jim [R-IN]

Passed Senate

Summary

Designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month aims to raise public understanding of dystonia, a neurological movement disorder marked by involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures. The resolution notes an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 Americans may have dystonia, describes focal, segmental, and generalized forms that can affect walking, speaking, seeing, and daily tasks, and lists treatments such as botulinum toxin injections, oral medicines, deep brain stimulation, and supportive therapies. It calls for more research, commends clinicians and researchers, highlights impacts on families and on servicemembers and veterans, and encourages Americans to observe the month with awareness activities.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Banks, Jim [R-IN]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/29/2026

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