Bill · S.Res. 447· Senate(119-SRES-447)
A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
- Introduced
- 10/9/2025
- Last activity
- 10/9/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day." The measure aims to increase public awareness regarding ataxia, its research, and the search for a cure. It highlights that ataxia is a clinical manifestation of brain degeneration that affects movement and can strike people of all ages. The resolution notes that while some causes are genetic, others result from noninherited health conditions. Additionally, it recognizes the physical, psychological, and financial challenges faced by patients and their families. Finally, the Senate supports goals to improve diagnosis, access to care, and the acceleration of research for treatments.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports improved diagnosis, access to care, and research for a condition that often requires assistive devices.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution supports goals to improve the diagnosis of ataxia and increase access to care for affected patients.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The measure aims to accelerate research for safe and effective treatments and an ultimate cure for ataxia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public and Professional Awareness: By designating a specific day, the resolution seeks to raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals (Section 3, Subsection A).
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Improved Medical Care: The resolution supports goals to improve the diagnosis of ataxia and increase access to care for those affected (Section 3, Subsection B).
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Advancement in Treatments: The measure aims to accelerate ataxia research to find safe and effective treatment options and an ultimate cure (Section 3, Subsection C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Children+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 10/9/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut