U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR894: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
Status: Introduced, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 894 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2026 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Murphy , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2026, as National Ataxia Awareness Day , and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure. Whereas ataxia is a clinical manifestation indicating degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects the coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements; Whereas ataxia can strike individuals of all ages, including children; Whereas the term ataxia is used to classify a group of rare, inherited neurodegenerative diseases including-- (1) ataxia telangiectasia; (2) episodic ataxia; (3) Friedreich's ataxia; and (4) spinocerebellar ataxia; Whereas there are many known types of genetic ataxia, but the genetic basis for ataxia in some patients is still unknown; Whereas all inherited ataxias affect fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States, and therefore, are recognized as rare diseases under the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97-414 ; 96 Stat. 2049); Whereas some genetic ataxias are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, while others are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner; Whereas ataxia symptoms can also be caused by noninherited health conditions and other factors, including stroke, tumor, cerebral palsy, …
Sponsors
- Hyde-Smith, Cindy (R) · primary sponsor
- Murphy, Christopher (D)
- Capito, Shelley (R)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
- : 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)
Subjects: Neurological disorders, Commemorative events and holidays, Health
Common questions
- What is SR894?
- SR894 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
- What is the status of SR894?
- Introduced as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951) (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR894?
- Hyde-Smith, Cindy (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR894?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/894
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