ALS Better Care Act
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Cosponsors (11)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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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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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2026-02-03
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-02-03
Previously
- Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-03
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-03
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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