Bill · S.Res. 894· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 9/23/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
- 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 Senate resolution designates September 25, 2026, as National Ataxia Awareness Day. It highlights that ataxia is a group of rare, inherited neurodegenerative diseases, as well as noninherited conditions, that affect physical coordination and movement. The measure aims to increase public and health care understanding of the causes and symptoms of ataxia. It also seeks to improve patient diagnosis and access to necessary care. Additionally, the resolution supports accelerating clinical research to find safe treatments and a cure.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The resolution raises awareness and supports research and care for individuals with ataxia, a condition affecting physical coordination and movement.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution aims to improve diagnosis and access to care for patients affected by ataxia.
Does this put more money into medical research?+2
The resolution supports accelerating ataxia research, including research on safe and effective treatment options and a cure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The Senate supports raising awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals, which can be found in the resolved section paragraph (3)(A). This is positive because it helps people better understand a condition that causes physical, psychological, and financial challenges.
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Improving Care and Diagnosis: The resolution aims to improve the diagnosis of ataxia and access to care for affected patients, as noted in the resolved section paragraph (3)(B). This is a helpful step for individuals dealing with symptoms like a lack of coordination, slurred speech, and trouble walking.
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Accelerating Research: The text supports accelerating ataxia research, including research on safe and effective treatment options and a cure, according to the resolved section paragraph (3)(C). This is beneficial because there are currently few treatments and no cures approved for ataxia.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+2Good For Children+1Good For Seniors+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+2
- 9/23/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut