S. 1813 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
S. 1813 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 25, 2021, sponsored by Christopher A. Coons with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act This bill establishes grant programs to address neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), and contains other related provisions. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall award grants to eligible entities to facilitate patients' access to investigational drugs that diagnose or treat ALS.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher A. Coons (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2021
- 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. (May 25, 2021)
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