Ashley Moody (R-FL)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month"
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic 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 S5186; text: CR S5177)
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 2026 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. It notes that over 311,000 people in the United States live with these injuries, including more than 42,000 veterans. The text points out that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of these injuries. It highlights the urgent need for new treatments to prevent and reverse paralysis. Finally, the Senate states its support for research, clinical trials, and organizations working to help affected individuals.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution designates National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and supports research, clinical trials, and organizations working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution expresses formal Senate support for research, clinical trials, and organizations working to find better treatments and a cure for spinal cord injuries.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The resolution supports research, clinical trials, and therapies aimed at developing new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments.
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 Cures: Under resolved section (3), the Senate continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries, which could benefit the hundreds of thousands of people living with these conditions.
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Hope Through Clinical Trials: Under resolved section (4), the Senate supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis, potentially opening doors to new medical breakthroughs.
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Recognition of Dedicated Workers: Under resolved section (5), the Senate commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who work to improve the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families, acknowledging their hard work.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- As an expert legislative analyst, I found no sections or provisions within the provided text that create negative consequences, burdens, or harms 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 designates National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and supports research, clinical trials, and organizations working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution notes that over 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans and supports research and treatments that benefit them.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution expresses formal Senate support for research, clinical trials, and organizations working to find better treatments and a cure for spinal cord injuries. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution acknowledges the significant number of veterans living with spinal cord injuries and supports ongoing research and clinical trials for improved treatments.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution supports research, clinical trials, and therapies aimed at developing new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution explicitly highlights the over 42,000 veterans living with spinal cord injuries and supports efforts to improve their care and quality of life.
- 9/29/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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.
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin