S. 1353 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
ALS Registry Act
S. 1353 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 30, 2005, sponsored by Harry Reid with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
ALS Registry Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) develop a system to collect data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); and (2) establish a national registry for the collection and storage of ALS data.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harry Reid (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 7/1/2005 S7836-7837) (Jun 30, 2005)
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