A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
SRES 794 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day." It aims to raise public and medical awareness of ataxia - a group of rare neurological conditions causing movement coordination issues - along with related research and treatment needs. The resolution encourages broader recognition of ataxia's impact, including its symptoms (like balance loss, slurred speech, and mobility challenges) and the need for improved diagnosis and research. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals, but formally supports awareness goals for patients, families, and healthcare providers. The resolution is non-binding and serves solely to highlight this rare disease community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
Sep 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Aug 1, 2024
Last action Sep 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Sep 10, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5946; text: 08/01/2024 CR S5786-5787)
upper
Sep 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Stabenow
DDemocratic
Co
Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
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