HR 6001
Veterans with ALS Reporting Act
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess the incidence and prevalence of ALS among veterans, identify any gaps in current support, and develop strategies to reduce the risk of the disease. The bill also mandates tracking of ALS prevalence and requires regular updates to Congress on the findings and progress of these efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires the VA Secretary to submit a report to Congress on ALS incidence and prevalence in veterans.
- Directs the VA to assess current resources and support for veterans with ALS.
- Mandates the development of a strategy to reduce the risk of ALS among veterans.
- Calls for a pathway for veterans to participate in clinical trials and research.
- Requires tracking of ALS prevalence using the CDC registry.
- Specifies reporting intervals for updates to the initial report.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Congress
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for ongoing monitoring and research into ALS in veterans.
- Promotes collaboration between the VA and CDC on ALS data collection and analysis.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 6001
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on risk reduction strategies to lower the incidence and prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in veterans.
This Act may be cited as the Veterans with ALS Reporting Act
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ALS). Such report shall include—
a description of any deficiencies in the resources and support described in paragraph (2);
Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every three years thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress an update to the report required under subsection (a) and information on the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis tracked under subsection (b).