Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3537

Bill 117 HR 3537, also known as the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to improve access to potentially life-saving treatments for individuals suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a program within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the review and approval of new therapies for ALS. This program would prioritize the evaluation of treatments that have shown promise in early clinical trials and have the potential to significantly impact the progression of the disease.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase funding for research into ALS and improve coordination between federal agencies, researchers, and patient advocacy groups. This would help to accelerate the development of new therapies and improve outcomes for individuals living with ALS. Overall, the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act aims to streamline the regulatory process for ALS treatments, increase funding for research, and improve collaboration within the medical community. If passed, this legislation has the potential to significantly improve the lives of individuals suffering from this devastating disease.

Current Status of Bill HR 3537

Bill HR 3537 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2021. Bill HR 3537 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2021.  Bill HR 3537's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-79. as of December 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3537

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
662
Democrat Cosponsors
372
Republican Cosponsors
290
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3537

Primary Policy Focus

Health
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3537

Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
Illinois(Democrat)
Lee M. Zeldin
Lee M. Zeldin
New York(Republican)
Don Young
Don Young
Alaska(Republican)
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
Pennsylvania(Democrat)
Jennifer Wexton
Jennifer Wexton
Virginia(Democrat)

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