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SR751

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

Introduced·5/21/26
Introduced
Introduced in Senate · May 23, 2026

May 21, 2026

Mr. Coons (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Cotton) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Designating May 2026 as “ALS Awareness Month”.

  1. (1) designates May 2026 as “ALS Awareness Month”;
  2. (2) affirms the dedication of the Senate to—
    1. (A) ensuring individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to in this resolution as “ALS”) have access to effective treatments and high-quality services and supports as early as possible after diagnosis;
    2. (B) identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to prevent new cases;
    3. (C) empowering individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible; and
    4. (D) reducing the physical and emotional burdens of living with ALS; and
  3. (3) commends the dedication of the family members, friends, organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the United States who are working to improve the quality and length of life of ALS patients and develop treatments and cures that reach patients as soon as possible.