Bill · S.Res. 266· Senate(119-SRES-266)
A resolution designating May 2025 as "ALS Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3273; text: CR S3256-3257)
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates May 2025 as ``ALS Awareness Month''. It highlights that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells and can lead to paralysis of vital functions. The text notes that life expectancy is often between 2 and 5 years after diagnosis. It also points out that tens of thousands of people in the United States have the disease, with new diagnoses occurring daily. Finally, the resolution affirms the Senate's dedication to supporting those living with ALS and finding causes or treatments.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution affirms dedication to ensuring individuals have access to effective treatments and high-quality services.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution focuses on empowering those with ALS to maintain personal independence.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
The resolution focuses on empowering individuals with ALS to maintain personal independence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of Awareness Month: By designating May 2025 as ``ALS Awareness Month'', the resolution aims to bring attention to the disease (Section 1).
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Access to Treatment and Support: The Senate affirms its dedication to ensuring people with ALS have access to effective treatments and high-quality services and supports as early as possible after diagnosis (Section 2A).
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Prevention Efforts: There is a commitment to identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to help prevent new cases (Section 2B).
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Personal Independence: The resolution aims to empower individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible (Section 2C).
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Reduction of Burdens: The Senate intends to work toward reducing the physical and emotional burdens of living with the disease (Section 2D).
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Recognition of Caregivers and Researchers: The resolution commends the work of family members, friends, organizations, volunteers, and researchers who work to improve the quality and length of life for patients (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+2Improves Veterans Healthcare+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Veterans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 6/5/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3273; text: CR S3256-3257)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island