Christopher Coons (D-DE)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month." It highlights that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The text notes that the cause of ALS is unknown in up to 90 percent of cases and that there is currently no cure. The resolution also observes the significant medical and personal burdens placed on patients and their families. Finally, it affirms the Senate's dedication to supporting individuals with the disease and commends those working to improve the quality of life for patients.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The Senate affirms a dedication to empowering individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The Senate aims to empower individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution highlights that military veterans are at higher risk for ALS and affirms a dedication to supporting those with the disease.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of Awareness Month: By designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month," the resolution aims to bring attention to the disease (Section 1).
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Access to Care: The Senate affirms a dedication to ensuring people with ALS have access to effective treatments and high-quality services and supports early after diagnosis (Section 2A).
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Prevention Efforts: The resolution affirms a dedication to identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to prevent new cases (Section 2B).
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Personal Independence: The Senate aims to empower individuals living with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible (Section 2C).
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Burden Reduction: There is a dedicated effort to reduce the physical and emotional burdens associated with living with ALS (Section 2D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The Senate affirms a dedication to empowering individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution highlights that military veterans are at higher risk for ALS and affirms a dedication to supporting those with the disease. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution aims to reduce the significant medical and care costs associated with ALS.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The Senate aims to empower individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution acknowledges the significant medical and home care costs borne by families and aims to reduce the burdens of living with the disease.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution affirms a dedication to ensuring individuals with ALS have access to effective treatments and high-quality services early after diagnosis. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution commends those working to develop treatments and cures for ALS.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution notes that military veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with ALS and affirms a dedication to supporting those with the disease.
- 6/3/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2446-2447)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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