Bill · S.Res. 751· Senate(119-SRES-751)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Coons
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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What this bill would do
This resolution designates May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month." It highlights that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The text notes that the cause of ALS is unknown in up to 90 percent of cases and that there is currently no cure. The resolution also observes the significant medical and personal burdens placed on patients and their families. Finally, it affirms the Senate's dedication to supporting individuals with the disease and commends those working to improve the quality of life for patients.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The Senate affirms a dedication to empowering individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
The Senate aims to empower individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The resolution highlights that military veterans are at higher risk for ALS and affirms a dedication to supporting those with the disease.
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 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month," the resolution aims to bring attention to the disease (Section 1).
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Access to Care: The Senate affirms a dedication to ensuring people with ALS have access to effective treatments and high-quality services and supports early after diagnosis (Section 2A).
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Prevention Efforts: The resolution affirms a dedication to identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to prevent new cases (Section 2B).
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Personal Independence: The Senate aims to empower individuals living with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible (Section 2C).
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Burden Reduction: There is a dedicated effort to reduce the physical and emotional burdens associated with living with ALS (Section 2D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Veterans+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 6/3/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2446-2447)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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