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Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
9
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Extends funding for the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act through 2031, continuing support for ALS research and treatment. Reauthorizes existing programs to help people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a nervous system disease) access new therapies.

Sponsored By

Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

People with ALS, their families, and researchers studying the disease are affected, as the bill continues funding for research and access to new treatments. ALS patients may have more opportunities to participate in clinical trials and access experimental therapies as a result.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (9)

8 more not shown here — see the full list on congress.gov.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHealth, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.