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
If you were not able to attend February’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.
If you were not able to attend January’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.
We hope to see you this Wednesday, January 29th, at 2 pm Eastern to welcome you to 2025 and the 119th Congress. Join us for a full recap of the work done during the 118th Congress, including passage through committees as well as lessons learned. It will be a busy Read more
As we welcome the New Year, it is appropriate to reflect on personal and communal successes that moved the field forward, increasing FASD awareness and support. The video below briefly summarizes the 118th Congress, and this post reaffirms our dedication to enacting FASD-informed policies. If you are one of the Read more