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Press Release: Mike Quigley Bill Reauthorizing ALS Research Funding Signed Into Law

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Quigley’s bipartisan bill reauthorizes ALS research funding, expands treatment access, and renews federal support for rare neurodegenerative disease research.

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Bill signed into law: On Nov. 3, 2026, the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 was signed into law, according to the release. The measure was led in the House by Reps. Mike Quigley and Ken Calvert, and in the Senate by Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Chris Coons.

What the law does: The release says the law renews programs from the 2021 ACT for ALS law, codifies HHS’s interpretation of expanded access eligibility, and directs the FDA to create a new five-year action plan for rare neurodegenerative diseases.

Supporters’ statements: Quigley, Calvert, and several ALS advocacy groups described the signing as a step toward more research and treatment access for people living with ALS. The release says groups including I AM ALS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the ALS Association, and ALS Network endorsed the legislation.

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Mike Quigley Fundraising

Mike Quigley Fundraising

Mike Quigley recently disclosed $2.6K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 854th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.

Quigley disclosed $30.4K of spending. This was the 623rd most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Quigley disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 207th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.

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Mike Quigley Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Quigley:

  • H.R.8830: Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026
  • H.R.8205: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
  • H.R.6890: PROTECT Immigration Act of 2025
  • H.R.6889: BRIDGE Act
  • H.R.3823: TRACE Act
  • H.R.3604: Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

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