ALS United Greater Chicago Applauds Introduction of Healthy Brains Act

ALS United Greater Chicago applauds the introduction of the Healthy Brains Act. The bipartisan Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research And Innovation in Neurological Science (HEALTHY BRAINS) Act was introduced by U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton of Virginia and Gus Bilirakis of Florida in August.

This legislation will increase research into environmental risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and atypical Parkinson’s disorders.

“Ending ALS is only possible when we unite all research trials towards our common goal,” said Julie M. Sharpe, President & CEO at ALS United Greater Chicago. “That includes investing in promising research trials, greater access to assistive technology, and studying potential environmental risks. The HEALTHY BRAINS Act is important because it moves us closer to discovering new treatments for these diseases and it demonstrates the growing bipartisan support in Congress to end ALS.”