Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

# Veterans with ALS Reporting Act (HR 6001) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collect and report data on veterans diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). Specifically, the VA would need to track the number of veterans with ALS, document their demographics and service history, and report these findings to Congress. The goal is to better understand how widespread ALS is among the veteran population and identify any patterns that might suggest service-related causes. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects veterans living with ALS and the VA healthcare system. It could also inform policy decisions for Congress regarding veteran benefits and healthcare services.

ALS is a serious progressive disease that affects nerve cells, and creating a national registry of veteran cases could help identify environmental or service-related factors that may contribute to the disease. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. Sponsor Jason Crow (D-CO) introduced the legislation, but it has not advanced further in the legislative process. The bill requires additional committee review before it could move toward a floor vote.