FASD Respect Act Virtual Policy Forum
May 2021 Virtual Policy Forum
View a recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from May 26, 2021
FASD Respect Act
FASD Respect Act Status Update – May 26th
The FASD Respect Act is almost ready to be sent to legal council for review. We are excitedly anticipating introduction of the bill prior to the July Senate Recess. Currently for advocacy, we are connecting with Senators and Representatives in Read more
FASD Respect Act
FASD Respect Act – Status Update
In April 2021, the NOFAS policy team, FASD leaders and advocates, and legislative staff updated the language of the Advancing FASD Research, Services, and Prevention Act. In May 2021 the Act is now being reviewed by the bill authors. After Read more
FASD Respect Act Virtual Policy Forum
April 2021 Virtual Policy Forum
View a recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from April 28, 2021
FASD Respect Act Training
Training – Strategic Plan for Advocacy and the FASD Respect Act Part 1
View a training on the strategic plan for advocacy for the FASD Respect Act from April 9th 2021. This is part of a series on advocacy that will be provided before, during and after introduction of the FASD Respect Act.
FASD Respect Act Virtual Policy Forum
March 2021 Virtual Policy Forum
View a recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from March 31, 2021.
FASD Respect Act Training
Training – Telling Your Story for Advocates and the FASD Respect Act
Telling your story either by phone, zoom or in person to a Senator/Representatives office can feel intimidating. Below are some step-by-step guidelines to help you craft your story in a way that help move The FASD Respect Act forward. Need Read more
Federal Policy News
U.S. Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Strengthen Support for FASD
Vivek Murthy, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, said the Department of Health and Human Services is committed to strengthening evidence-based strategies to prevent, diagnose, and care for children with FASD, in response to a question Read more
FASD Respect Act Federal Policy News
Secretary of Health and Human Services Nominee Xavier Becerra Commits to Working with Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar on FASD
Senator Lisa Murkowski, who plans to reintroduce FASD legislation with Senator Amy Klobuchar this spring, asked Xavier Becerra about FASD during the Senate’s consideration of the California Attorney General’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The Read more