A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2020, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

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SRES 717

Introduced

Sep 24, 2020

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 09/24/2020 S5876)

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Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of September 25, 2020, as National Ataxia Awareness Day to bring attention to this condition.

Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements.

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Nov 12, 2020

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 09/24/2020 S5876)
Nov 12, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 09/24/2020 S5876)
Nov 12, 2020

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679)
Nov 12, 2020

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6679)
Sep 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 24, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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