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S.Res. 440Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Sponsored by Tammy BaldwinSen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Introduced October 7, 2025

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This resolution officially names September 2025 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. It highlights the large number of Americans living with spinal cord injuries and the need for more research and treatment options. The Senate uses the resolution to show support for research, clinical trials, and the many groups working to improve quality of life for those affected.

Key Provisions

  • Designates September 2025 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
  • Expresses Senate support for the goals and ideals of the awareness month.
  • Affirms continued support for research aimed at better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries.
  • Supports clinical trials of new therapies that could help people living with paralysis.
  • Commends the work of organizations, researchers, medical professionals, volunteers, and others improving the lives of those with spinal cord injuries.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6983; text: CR S6983)

October 7, 2025

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6983; text: CR S6983)

October 7, 2025

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Cynthia M. Lummis
Sen. Cynthia M. LummisR-WY · Oct 7, 2025

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 440 and S. Res. 441. Madam President, I…

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Agreed to SenateIssued October 7, 2025

III

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 440

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 7, 2025

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

RESOLUTION

Designating September 2025 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Whereas approximately 308,000 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 education and funding 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 2025 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.