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S.4867: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 26, 2020
- Latest Major Action Oct. 26, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 26, 2020
Bill Summary
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 support research on and facilitate access to investigational drugs that diagnose or treat ALS. The...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Oct. 26, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |