A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 397 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 397 Expressing support for the designation of September as ``Dystonia Awareness Month'' to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17 (legislative day, September 16), 2025 Mr. Banks (for himself and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September as ``Dystonia Awareness Month'' to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia. Whereas dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions, resulting in abnormal muscle movements and body postures; Whereas dystonia affects an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 individuals in the United States, though the true number may be higher due to underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis; Whereas dys…