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Designating May as ALS Awareness Month: Senate Pledges Support for Patients.

This Senate Resolution officially designates May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. While symbolic, it affirms the Senate's commitment to accelerating research, ensuring timely access to effective treatments, and reducing the significant financial and emotional burdens faced by patients and their caregivers. The goal is to raise public understanding of this fatal neurodegenerative disease.
Key points
May is officially designated as ALS Awareness Month to boost public knowledge about this progressive disease.
The Senate commits to ensuring quick access to effective treatments and reducing the high financial costs of care for ALS patients.
Recognition of the critical role of caregivers and the higher incidence of ALS among military veterans.
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Print number: 118_SRES_224
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating May 2023 as "ALS Awareness Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_224.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • May is officially designated as ALS Awareness Month to boost public knowledge about this progressive disease.
  • The Senate commits to ensuring quick access to effective treatments and reducing the high financial costs of care for ALS patients.
  • Recognition of the critical role of caregivers and the higher incidence of ALS among military veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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