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This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" and acknowledges the significant impact of spinal cord injuries in the United States. The resolution highlights that approximately 308,000 individuals live with spinal cord injuries, with 18,000 new cases occurring annually, and over 42,000 of those affected being veterans. It recognizes motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of these injuries, particularly for individuals under 30 years old, and notes that the average life expectancy for those with spinal cord injuries has not significantly improved since the 1980s. The resolution calls for continued support of research to develop new treatments and therapies, supports clinical trials for promising interventions, and commends the efforts of organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and individuals working to improve the quality of life for those affected by spinal cord injuries and their families.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/440/all-info