A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 447

119th 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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Oct 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith

R - MS

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

Designates September 25, 2025 as National Ataxia Awareness Day to raise awareness of this rare neurodegenerative condition affecting coordination and movement. Notes ataxia includes multiple inherited conditions with no approved cures.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Designates September 25, 2025 as National Ataxia Awareness Day to raise awareness of this rare neurodegenerative condition affecting coordination and movement. Notes ataxia includes multiple inherited conditions with no approved cures.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates September 25, 2025 as National Ataxia Awareness Day
Covers Friedreich's ataxia, spinocerebellar ataxia, and others
Notes ataxia affects fewer than 200,000 in U.S. (rare disease)
Symptoms include coordination loss, slurred speech, and difficulty walking
Calls for accelerated research toward treatments and cure

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Ataxia patients, families, and researchers would receive national recognition. Resolution promotes awareness of rare neurological conditions without creating binding policy. May support research funding advocacy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Neurological disorders

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

447, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-447