H.R. 6001 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

Sponsor: Jason Crow (D-CO)

What it does

• Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the CDC, to submit a report to Congress within one year on the incidence and prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in veterans.
• Directs the Secretary to assess resources and support provided by the VA and CDC to veterans with ALS, identify deficiencies, and recommend legislative action to address gaps.
• Requires the Secretary to develop and test risk reduction strategies intended to lower the incidence and prevalence of ALS among veterans.
• Directs the Secretary to develop a pathway for veterans receiving ALS care in VA clinics to participate in VA-sponsored clinical trials and research.
• Requires the Secretary to track ALS prevalence in veterans using the CDC's ALS registry and biorepository, with updates to Congress every three years.

Latest action

Apr 16, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Health Subcommittee