Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, 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 S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
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 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
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution raises awareness and supports research and care for individuals with ataxia, a condition affecting physical coordination and movement.
- Scored +2
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution aims to improve diagnosis and access to care for patients affected by ataxia.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into medical research?
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. 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 raises awareness and supports research and care for individuals with ataxia, a condition affecting physical coordination and movement. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes that ataxia can strike individuals of all ages, including children, and aims to improve their care and research outcomes. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution supports individuals affected by neurodegenerative conditions like ataxia, which can impact older adults as well.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution aims to improve diagnosis and access to care for patients affected by ataxia. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution supports accelerating ataxia research, including research on safe and effective treatment options and a cure.
- 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