A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month"

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 925 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 925

 Designating September 2026 as ``National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness 
                                Month''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 29, 2026

   Mrs. Moody (for herself and Ms. Baldwin) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Designating September 2026 as ``National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness 
                                Month''.

Whereas approximately 311,560 individuals in the United States live with spinal 
        cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care 
        costs and lost wages;
Whereas there are approximately 18,482 new spinal cord injuries in the United 
        States each year;
Whereas more than 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans;
Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries;
Whereas almost half of all spinal cord injuries sustained by individuals 30 
        years of age or younger occur as a result of a vehicular accident;
Whereas the average remaining years of life for individuals living with spinal 
        cord injuries has not improved significantly since the 1980s;
Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, 
        and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; 
        and
Whereas increased awareness and support for research are key factors in 
        improving outcomes for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, 
        enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, 
        and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 2026 as ``National Spinal Cord 
        Injury Awareness Month'';
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord 
        Injury Awareness Month;
            (3) continues to support research to find better 
        treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries;
            (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer 
        promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and
            (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and 
        local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and 
        people across the United States who are working to improve the 
        quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries 
        and their families.
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