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S. 1382 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

ALS Registry Act

S. 1382 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 14, 2007, sponsored by Harry Reid with 77 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 14, 2007
Co-sponsors
77
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 110-373

What it does

ALS Registry Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if scientifically advisable, to: (1) develop a system to collect data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron disorders that can be confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, or progress to ALS; and (2) e…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Harry Reid (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 14, 2007
  • Passed the SenateSep 23, 2008
  • Passed the HouseSep 26, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2008
  • Became lawOct 8, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-373. (Oct 8, 2008)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Sep 26, 2008 · Passed
    415–2

Every roll call vote on this bill

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