S.Res. 867Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

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The Senate resolution designates September 2024 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. It aims to raise public awareness about spinal cord injuries, highlight the need for research and new treatments, and recognize the work of organizations and individuals supporting those affected. The designation primarily impacts people living with spinal cord injuries, their families, and the broader medical and research community.

Key Provisions

Designates September 2024 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Expresses Senate support for the goals of the awareness month, including education and advocacy.
Calls for continued support of research, therapies, and clinical trials to improve outcomes and seek a cure for spinal cord injuries.
Commends national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, clinicians, volunteers, and others working to improve quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6453)

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September 25, 2024

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6453)

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September 25, 2024

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Introduced in SenateIssued September 25, 2024

III

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 867

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 25, 2024

Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Designating September 2024 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Whereas, approximately 306,000 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 18,000 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 education and investment in 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

That the Senate—

(1)

designates September 2024 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.