Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6983; text: CR S6983)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month." The Senate aims to support the goals and ideals associated with this month. It also shows support for ongoing research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries. Additionally, the resolution supports clinical trials for new therapies that provide hope to people living with paralysis. Finally, it commends the various people and organizations working to improve the quality of life for those living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution promotes research and clinical trials to improve the quality of life and potential cure for those living with paralysis.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution acknowledges that a large number of people with spinal cord injuries are veterans and supports medical research for their care.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution expresses continued support for research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Research and Treatments: The resolution supports research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries (Section 3). This is important because there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis.
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Support for Clinical Trials: The Senate supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis (Section 4).
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Recognition of Dedicated Workers: The resolution commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution promotes research and clinical trials to improve the quality of life and potential cure for those living with paralysis. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution acknowledges that a large number of people with spinal cord injuries are veterans and supports medical research for their care. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill notes that many spinal cord injuries occur in individuals 30 years of age or younger and supports research into treatments.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution expresses continued support for research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution supports research and clinical trials aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution explicitly supports ongoing research and clinical trials for new therapies for spinal cord injuries.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution highlights that many individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans and supports research into their treatments.
- 10/7/2025
- 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 S6983; text: CR S6983)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida