KentuckyHouse recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
The House recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month to draw attention to the disease's serious effects and support research.
What it does
The House of Representatives recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month, calling attention to the disease and its effects on people and families.
The House Clerk is directed to send Representative Jason Nemes a copy of the resolution.
Argument forRecognizing an awareness month may help more people understand ALS and encourage support for research and families affected by the disease.
Argument againstThe resolution may raise awareness without requiring any specific support or research funding, so people with ALS may see no direct change.
More detail
The House of Representatives recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. The recognition concerns amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The recognition applies to May 2026.
The House Clerk must send a copy of the resolution to Representative Jason Nemes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15adopted by voice voteAdopted
- Apr 15to House FloorMinor
- Apr 15taken from Committee on Committees (H)
- Jan 7to Committee on Committees (H)Minor
- Jan 7introduced in HouseIntroduced
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