U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR917: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.
Status: Introduced, September 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 29, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 917 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2026 Mr. Banks (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September as Dystonia Awareness Month to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia. Whereas dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions, resulting in abnormal muscle movements and body postures; Whereas dystonia affects an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 individuals in the United States, though the true number may be higher due to underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis; Whereas dystonia can affect people of all ages, genders, and SECTION That the Senate-- (1) expresses support for the designation of September as Dystonia Awareness Month ; (2) recognizes the need for further research to discover new treatments and a cure for dystonia; (3) commends the efforts of medical professionals and researchers who work to improve the lives of individuals with dystonia; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Dystonia Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities to raise public awareness and understanding of dystonia.
Sponsors
- Banks, Jim (R) · primary sponsor
- Merkley, Jeff (D, SD-OR)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5138; text: CR S5172)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5138; text: CR S5172)
Subjects: Congressional tributes, Neurological disorders, Commemorative events and holidays, Health personnel, Medical research, Health
Common questions
- What is SR917?
- SR917 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.
- What is the status of SR917?
- Introduced as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5138; text: CR S5172) (September 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR917?
- Banks, Jim (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR917?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/917
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