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Senate Resolution Designating May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month

Original title: A resolution designating May 2024 as "ALS Awareness Month".

June 11, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as a formal statement of congressional intent to prioritize ALS research and support services, which can influence future federal funding and policy decisions regarding disease care.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with ALS

The resolution acknowledges their medical condition and the Senate's commitment to improving their access to treatments and support services.

Caregivers and family members

The resolution recognizes their role in providing care and affirms the Senate's commitment to ensuring they receive support.

Military veterans

The resolution explicitly notes that veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with ALS than individuals without military service.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 11, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution officially recognizes May 2024 as 'ALS Awareness Month' to highlight the impact of on patients and their families. It affirms the Senate's commitment to supporting research, improving access to treatments, and acknowledging the challenges faced by those living with the disease.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for ALS research?
No, this is a commemorative resolution that expresses the Senate's support and awareness goals; it does not authorize or appropriate specific federal funds.
What is the primary goal of designating this month?
The goal is to increase public awareness, acknowledge the physical and financial burdens on patients and caregivers, and affirm the Senate's commitment to finding treatments and cures.

Why It Matters

This resolution serves as a formal statement of congressional intent to prioritize ALS research and support services, which can influence future federal funding and policy decisions regarding disease care.

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Connected Entities

personCoons“Senator”Map →
personWhitehouse“Senator”Map →
personKlobuchar“Senator”Map →
locationUnited States“ALS prevalence”Map →
personMerkley“Senator”Map →
organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of document”Map →
personDurbin“Senator”Map →
personBraun“Senator”Map →
otherAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis“ALS”Map →
organizationSenate“Introduced by Senators Coons, Braun, Durbin, Klobuchar, Merkley, Whitehouse, Mur”Map →
personCotton“Senator”Map →
personMurkowski“Senator”Map →

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