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A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month".

2/2/2022, 5:42 AM

Congressional Summary of SRES 588

This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Current Status of Bill SRES 588

Bill SRES 588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2020. Bill SRES 588 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2020.  Bill SRES 588's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507-2508) as of May 19, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 588

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
27
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 588

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Congressional tributes
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Neurological disorders

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 588

A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month".
A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month".

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