# 119-sres-751: A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".

119-sres-751, A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE); status passed_senate (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-751
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month** to raise attention to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and to urge action on early care, research into causes, and support for patients and caregivers. - People with ALS: The resolution urges access to effective treatments and high quality services as early as possible after diagnosis and notes most people live about **2 to 5 years** after diagnosis. - Families and caregivers: It acknowledges the high physical, emotional, and financial burdens on spouses, children, and other caregivers and commends their dedication. - Researchers and public health: It highlights the need to identify risk factors and causes to prevent new cases and notes the cause is unknown in up to **90%** of cases while about **10%** have a strong genetic driver. - Veterans: The text notes veterans are more likely to be diagnosed and highlights veteran health as a concern. *This resolution is symbolic and does not authorize new federal spending or create entitlements.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-751 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/751)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1552)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
- [119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1261)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-751 (as of 2026-08-11).