Improve access to medical care and support services for individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with ALS Better Care Act?
The ALS Better Care Act is stalled in the House and Senate committees as of July 2026. House committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This proposal has seen no activity since February 2, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by ALS Better Care Act (H.R. 7336 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 5663 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5663 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3258 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3258 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
