S.Res. 588 · 116th Congress
A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month".
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27 cosponsors · 18 D, 9 R
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- Senate Introduced May 19, 2020
- Senate Passed May 19, 2020
This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · May 19, 2020
This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month".
Latest action (May 19, 2020): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507-2508)
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 19, 2020
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- Senate Introduced May 19, 2020
- Senate Passed May 19, 2020
No recorded floor vote found.