S. Res. 447 (Agreed to Senate) — Designating September 25, 2025, as “National Ataxia Awareness Day”, and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

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recognizes the need for greater public awareness of ataxia;

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designates September 25, 2025, as “National Ataxia Awareness Day”;

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supports the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day, which are to—

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raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals;

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improve diagnosis of ataxia and access to care for patients affected by ataxia; and

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accelerate ataxia research, including on safe and effective treatment options and, ultimately, a cure;

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recognizes the individuals in the United States who face challenges due to having ataxia, and the families of those individuals; and

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encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day.

Designating September 25, 2025, as “National Ataxia Awareness Day”, and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.