Show your support. Spark a conversation. Strengthen the movement. Preorder your shirt before November 24th! Even if you could not join us for Hill Day 2025 during FASD Impact Week in September, now you can rock the same look that 100+ advocates wore while educating legislators in Washington, DC! Celebrate Read more
Even after language from the FASD Respect Act passed both chambers as part of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), the FASD Respect Act continues to amass support in the Senate. Senator John Ossoff (D-GA) is the 11th cosponsor to join original author Senator Lisa Murkowski in officially supporting the Read more
Bill Update FASD Respect Language passed through the Senate as part of HR.2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act on September 18. The next step is for the bill to be presented to the President. Once presented, the President has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to act on the Read more
If you were not able to attend this week’s Monthly Policy Forum, you can check out the recording and slides below. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or if you need support in your state! Thank You Email Template Dear [Staff’s Name], Thank you for taking the time to Read more
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% of all bills that are introduced will actually pass, and 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 sure the voices of the 1 in 20 Americans living 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 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