Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

House Bill

H.R. 6001

119th Congress

Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

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Introduced:Apr 16, 2026

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Summary

This bill would require reporting on veterans who have been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The legislation appears focused on collecting and sharing data about ALS cases among those who have served in the military.

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Introduced4/16/2026

StatusForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

This bill would require reporting on veterans who have been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The legislation appears focused on collecting and sharing data about ALS cases among those who have served in th

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This bill would require reporting on veterans who have been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The legislation appears focused on collecting and sharing data about ALS cases among those who have served in the military.

Bill Number: 6001
Introduced: 4/16/2026
Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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Title: Veterans with ALS Reporting Act
Bill Number: 6001
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 4/16/2026
Summary: This bill would require reporting on veterans who have been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The legislation appears focused on collecting and sharing data about ALS cases among those who have served in the military.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require reporting on veterans who have been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The legislation appears focused on collecting and sharing data about ALS cases among those who have served in the military.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill establishes reporting requirements specifically for veterans diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurological disease.
ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and is always fatal.
Studies have shown that veterans may develop ALS at higher rates than the general population.
The legislation would likely help track how many veterans are affected by this disease and potentially identify patterns.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect veterans who have ALS and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would be responsible for collecting and reporting this health data. Better tracking of ALS cases among veterans could help researchers understand why military service may increase ALS risk and could inform future healthcare and benefits decisions for affected veterans.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6001, 119th Congress (2026). "Veterans with ALS Reporting Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6001

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