Provide disability benefits to veterans who develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis regardless of their length of military service.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025?
The Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 is S. 749, which remains in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs following a hearing on April 28, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to advance the bill for a full vote, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving such a vote. This pattern of inaction is the primary barrier for the bill as it moves through the legislative process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 (S. 749 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2026
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1590 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1590 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.