A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

This Senate resolution (SRES 867) designates September 2024 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" to highlight the needs of people affected by spinal cord injuries. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically supports awareness efforts. The resolution urges continued research funding, clinical trials for new treatments, and recognition of organizations working to improve outcomes for the estimated 306,000 people living with spinal cord injuries in the U.S. It directly affects the spinal cord injury community by elevating public attention and advocacy.