This resolution designates September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about ataxia, a group of rare neurodegenerative diseases that impair coordination, speech, and movement. It affects individuals of all ages diagnosed with inherited or acquired forms of ataxia, such as ataxia telangiectasia, Friedreich's ataxia, and spinocerebellar ataxia, as well as their families who face physical, emotional, and financial challenges from the condition. The resolution highlights that ataxia currently has few treatments and no cure, and it calls for improved diagnosis, better access to care, and accelerated research toward effective treatments. It also encourages states, territories, and local governments to recognize and support the day. As a Senate resolution, it carries symbolic weight and does not include any funding, mandates, or enforcement provisions.