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This Senate resolution designates September 2025 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" to bring attention to the challenges faced by people with spinal cord injuries. The resolution highlights that approximately 308,000 Americans currently live with spinal cord injuries, with about 18,000 new cases occurring each year, including more than 42,000 veterans who have sustained these injuries. Motor vehicle accidents are identified as the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, particularly affecting younger people. The resolution emphasizes the need for continued research funding to develop new treatments and potential cures for paralysis, while recognizing the ongoing work of organizations, researchers, and healthcare providers supporting those with spinal cord injuries. This is a symbolic resolution that does not include any specific funding or create new programs, but rather serves to raise public awareness about spinal cord injuries and express Senate support for research efforts.

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