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 of the President (executive branch) and the Congress (legislative branch). 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 efforts can improve outcomes for individuals with an FASD and 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 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
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
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
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
If you were not able to attend last week’s Policy Forum, you can view the recording and presentation slides below! You can also take a look at the resources and links below to get involved.
The FASD Respect Act has been included in a larger public health bill as an amendment; will be debated by full Senate. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has submitted an amendment to S.331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, incorporating FASD Respect Act provisions into the larger bill. Senate Amendment 1232 is one Read more