A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

1/25/2024, 2:15 PM

This resolution designates National Ataxia Awareness Day to bring attention to this condition. Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements.

Bill 118 sres 507, also known as the "National Ataxia Awareness Day" resolution, aims to designate September 25, 2023, as a day to raise awareness about ataxia, ataxia research, and the ongoing search for a cure. Ataxia is a neurological disorder that affects coordination, balance, and speech, and can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

The resolution highlights the importance of increasing awareness about ataxia and the need for continued research to better understand and treat this condition. By designating a specific day for National Ataxia Awareness, the hope is to educate the public about the challenges faced by individuals living with ataxia and to encourage support for research efforts aimed at finding a cure.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 507 seeks to bring attention to ataxia and its impact on individuals and families, while also promoting the importance of funding and supporting research initiatives to improve the lives of those affected by this condition.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 507

Introduced on
2023-12-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary


This resolution designates National Ataxia Awareness Day to bring attention to this condition. Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements.

Bill 118 sres 507, also known as the "National Ataxia Awareness Day" resolution, aims to designate September 25, 2023, as a day to raise awareness about ataxia, ataxia research, and the ongoing search for a cure. Ataxia is a neurological disorder that affects coordination, balance, and speech, and can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

The resolution highlights the importance of increasing awareness about ataxia and the need for continued research to better understand and treat this condition. By designating a specific day for National Ataxia Awareness, the hope is to educate the public about the challenges faced by individuals living with ataxia and to encourage support for research efforts aimed at finding a cure.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 507 seeks to bring attention to ataxia and its impact on individuals and families, while also promoting the importance of funding and supporting research initiatives to improve the lives of those affected by this condition.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes
Neurological disorders

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Latest Summary3/27/2024

This resolution designates National Ataxia Awareness Day to bring attention to this condition. Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, pr...

Latest Action12/14/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: CR S6002-6003)