A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-235
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2015-07-29
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Disability and paralysis

Health personnel

Medical research

Neurological disorders
Latest action: action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6143)

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-07-29
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. </p> <p>Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.</p> <p>Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and their families. </p> <ul> </ul> <ul> </ul>

action_date: 2015-07-29
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Designates September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. </p> <p>Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.</p> <p>Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and their families. </p> <ul> </ul> <ul> </ul>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas the estimated over 1,275,000 individuals in the United States who live with a spinal cord injury cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas an estimated 100,000 of those individuals are veterans who suffered a spinal cord injury while serving as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas work-related accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries; Whereas 70 percent of all spinal cord injuries that occur in children under the age of 18 are a result of a motor vehicle accident; Whereas every 48 minutes a person will become paralyzed, underscoring the 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 victims of spinal cord injuries, improving the quality of life of victims, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2015 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 and 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 that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and their families.