S. 579 — Engrossed in Senate

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 579 AN ACT To make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019. 1. Retroactive access to social security disability benefits individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (a) In general Section 2(b) of the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 (Public Law 116–250) is amended by striking applications for disability insurance benefits filed after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting applications for disability insurance benefits approved after the date that is 5 months before the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 (Public Law 116–250). Passed the Senate March 3, 2021.Secretary