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That the Senate— (1) designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month; (2) affirms the dedication of the Senate to— (A) ensuring individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to in this resolution as ALS) have access to effective treatments and high-quality services and supports as early as possible after diagnosis; (B) identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to prevent new cases; (C) empowering individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible; and (D) reducing the physical and emotional burdens of living with ALS; and (3) commends the dedication of the family members, friends, organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the United States who are working to improve the quality and length of life of ALS patients and develop treatments and cures that reach patients as soon as possible.

That the Senate— (1) designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month; (2) affirms the dedication of the Senate to— (A) ensuring individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to in this resolution as ALS) have access to effective treatments and high-quality services and supports as early as possible after diagnosis; (B) identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to prevent new cases; (C) empowering individuals with ALS to maintain their personal independence to the maximum extent possible; and (D) reducing the physical and emotional burdens of living with ALS; and (3) commends the dedication of the family members, friends, organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the United States who are working to improve the quality and length of life of ALS patients and develop treatments and cures that reach patients as soon as possible.