Do you remember learning how a bill becomes a law? The process seemed simple: What seems like a straightforward path to becoming a law is often complicated by competing interests and the current political environment. In fact, less than 10% Read more
One way advocates can make a powerful impact is through consistent communication with their legislators. Calling, meeting with, and emailing your legislators deepens their understanding of FASD and build trust. Lawmakers want to hear from constituents and from experts in Read more
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect as many as 1 in 20 Americans yet remain one of the least recognized and least resourced disabilities in the United States. Both awareness and investment are severely lacking, even though we know that Read more
On Tuesday, September 9th, we’re asking advocates, allies, and community members across the country to take part in a Congressional Call-In Day in honor of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. In just five minutes, you can help make Read more
A crucial piece of effective FASD advocacy is understanding the budget process for the U.S. Federal Government and how FASD fits into it. The federal budget is not just a listing of numbers; it is an overview of the priorities Read more
On Thursday, July 24, advocates visited Capitol Hill to meet with the offices of Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to discuss FASD policy priorities, the importance of federal funding, and how state and community Read more
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 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 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 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 Read more