Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
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 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
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution supports improved diagnosis, access to care, and research for a condition that often requires assistive devices.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports goals to improve the diagnosis of ataxia and increase access to care for affected patients.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
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. 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 supports improved diagnosis, access to care, and research for a condition that often requires assistive devices. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution notes that ataxia can strike individuals of all ages, including children. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution aims to improve diagnosis and access to care for a condition that can affect people of all ages. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges the financial challenges faced by patients and their families.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — 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? — The measure aims to accelerate research for safe and effective treatments and an ultimate cure for ataxia.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution highlights the needs of individuals who require assistive devices and therapy due to ataxia. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution recognizes the significant financial challenges faced by patients and their families due to ataxia.
- 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