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BillSRES 751 · 119

A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 3, 2026

Bill Summary

Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. This means the Senate officially recognizes and acknowledges the month to raise awareness about ALS.

Sponsored By

Christopher A. Coons
Democrat · Delaware · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  5. Jun 3, 2026You Are Here

    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

This resolution affects people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families by promoting awareness and recognition of the disease. It also impacts organizations and healthcare providers working with ALS patients by potentially increasing visibility and support for their work.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
Latest ActionResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
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.