This resolution designates May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month" to raise public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. It highlights key facts about the disease, including its typical life expectancy of two to five years after diagnosis, its unknown cause in most cases, and the roughly 5,000 new diagnoses each year in the United States, noting that military veterans face a higher risk than the general population. The resolution affirms the Senate's commitment to improving access to treatment and support services for ALS patients, advancing research into its causes and risk factors, and helping patients maintain independence while easing the physical and emotional toll of the disease. It also formally commends caregivers, family members, researchers, and volunteers who support individuals living with ALS. As a simple resolution, it carries symbolic weight and does not include funding, mandates, or enforceable timelines beyond the one-month designation itself.
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