HR7336Referred to Committee

ALS Better Care Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-03
Introduced
14
Cosponsors
HR
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Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (627 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (14)

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-03

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would improve healthcare coverage and treatment options for people with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a serious neurological disease that gradually weakens muscles. It likely addresses insurance coverage for ALS medications and therapies, potentially expands access to specialized care, and may adjust how Medicare and Medicaid reimburse providers treating ALS patients. The changes would affect both ALS patients seeking treatment and healthcare providers who care for them.

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