Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6001

ALS Research and Support for Veterans

Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a detailed report on ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, specifically focusing on how it affects veterans. Research has shown that people who served in the military are more likely to develop this disease, and this plan aims to find out why and how to prevent it.
The agency must work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track how many veterans have ALS and identify what resources or support are currently missing. Within one year, they must present a plan to Congress on how to lower the number of new cases and improve care for those already diagnosed.
A major part of the plan involves making it easier for veterans to join clinical trials and medical research. This would give veterans living with ALS faster access to experimental treatments and help scientists find a cure or better ways to manage the disease.
The government will be required to update this report every three years. This ensures that officials stay focused on the issue and continue to look for new ways to protect service members from the environmental or physical risks that might lead to the disease.

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Jan 13, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Nov 17, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Nov 10, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

Bill NumberHR 6001

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held

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D: 5R: 3

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