Whereas dystonia is the third most common movement disorder, affecting no fewer than 250,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide; Whereas dystonia is a neurological disorder presenting in various forms, characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive movements and postures; Whereas symptoms of dystonia may impede the ability to— (1) walk (as in generalized dystonia or limb dys­to­nia); (2) control the posture of the head (as in cervical dystonia); (3) speak (as in spasmodic dysphonia or oro­man­dib­u­lar dystonia); (4) see (as in blepharospasm); and (5) write (as in hand dystonia); Whereas there are limited treatments for dystonia, and there is currently no cure; Whereas dystonia is commonly misdiagnosed, delaying access to appropriate medical care for those affected; Whereas trauma like that experienced by military ser­vice­mem­bers can lead to the onset of dystonia; Whereas countless friends, loved ones, spouses, and caregivers must shoulder the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that dystonia causes; Whereas the severity of the symptoms of dystonia and the limited public awareness of the disease cause many patients to be isolated; Whereas National Dystonia Awareness Month will raise public awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia, a disorder affecting people of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds; Whereas National Dystonia Awareness Month will also foster understanding of the impact the various forms of dystonia have on those affected and their families; Whereas the dystonia community is uniting to cooperate on awareness efforts throughout September; and Whereas the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association, and the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association are dedicated to— (1) conducting research to find treatments and a cure for dystonia; (2) fostering public awareness and understanding of the disorder