SRES 507 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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

SRES 507 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day." It aims to increase public and medical awareness of ataxia - a rare neurological condition affecting movement coordination, with symptoms including balance issues, speech difficulties, and swallowing problems. The resolution highlights the need for better diagnosis, access to care, and accelerated research toward treatments for the estimated 200,000 Americans affected by ataxia. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but encourages nationwide awareness efforts.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Dec 14, 2023 Last action Dec 14, 2023
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: CR S6002-6003)
upper
Dec 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: CR S6002-6003)
upper
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors