White House Announces Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Bill Being Signed Into Law

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The White House issued the following news release:

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the President signed into law:

S. 579, which modifies the effective date of the elimination of the five month waiting period to receive Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).