S. 578 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
S. 578 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2019, sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse with 67 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 116-250
What it does
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the five-month waiting period for disability benefits under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 29 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 2, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2020
- Became lawDec 22, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-250. (Dec 22, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Dec 2, 2020 · Bill Passed96–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 4334: Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020
- S. 4091: Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act
- H.R. 141: Social Security Fairness Act of 2019
- H.R. 208: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- H.R. 860: Social Security 2100 Act
- H.R. 1407: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 1695: Community Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1903: Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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