H.R. 8205 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
H.R. 8205 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed both chambers — introduced on Apr 6, 2026, sponsored by Mike Quigley with 103 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed both chambers
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Quigley (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 64 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2026
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2026
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2026
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120) (Sep 28, 2026)
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