Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill to Reauthorize the ACT for ALS Act Through 2031
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is a bipartisan update to a popular existing law. Since both parties usually support ALS research, it has a strong chance of passing through Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
People living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) would benefit from continued federal support for research into new treatments and expanded access to experimental therapies. ALS affects roughly 30,000 Americans at any given time, and this bill keeps the primary federal program focused on ALS treatment development alive through 2031. The broadened clinical trial definitions and enrollment oversight could speed up the path to new drugs reaching patients.
“To amend the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to reauthorize the provisions of such Act through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes.”
Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
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