National FASD Impact Week is right around the corner, and we hope you will join us this September 15-17 in Washington, DC, for three days of advocacy, action, collaboration, and community. If you’re in the Washington, DC area, this is a great opportunity to stand in solidarity with the FASD community, Read more
FASD United is thrilled to announce that Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has officially signed on as a cosponsor of S.139, the FASD Respect Act, as of July 9, 2025. His support highlights the need to improve support and diagnosis for individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Read more
With FASD provisions passing through the House as part of the SUPPORT Act, there is a need to build on momentum and ensure the Senate promptly takes action and enacts this critically important legislation. Please consider contacting your two Senators to request a meeting, urging them to join the FASD Read more
FASD United has released an updated resource to support your advocacy and outreach to your two Senators. The new Background & Rationale for Section 104 of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483) replaces the earlier version developed for the FASD Respect Act (S.139). This updated document reflects changes to appropriations, Read more
The House Budget Committee has advanced President Trump’s legislative priority bill by a narrow 17-16 vote, moving the bill onto the House Rules Committee. This list of priorities calls for a drastic reduction in Medicaid spending to offset tax cuts, potentially impacting those most in need of medical support. Let’s Read more
Staying current with what is happening in Congress and how that impacts FASD policy can be overwhelming, even frustrating. This is why we facilitate the Weekly Policy Drop-In, held every Wednesday (except for the last Wednesday of each month) at noon Eastern. For the last three years, advocates have joined Read more
FASD Respect Act Language Moves to House Floor April 29, 2025 The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee this morning after debate surrounding funding cuts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Passage through the House Energy Read more
House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has announced the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.2483) will be considered tomorrow, April 29th, in front of the full committee. In total, six bills will be marked up starting at 10:00 am Eastern, and the hearing will Read more
The House is out of session until April 28th, and a new date for markup in the Energy and Commerce Committee has not yet been announced. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (HR.2483) was set to be heard in the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 8th, Read more
(4/8/25) UPDATE: The House Energy and Commerce Committee adjourned for the day before considering the SUPPORT Act and will reconvene at a later date. Updates will be provided once the Committee calendar is announced. (4/2/25) UPDATE: Markup has been postponed due to cancellation of scheduled House votes. Committee will meet Read more