The FASD Respect Act as introduced to the 118th Congress has language regarding appropriations that reads: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028″. This essentially means that there is no dollar amount Read more
In the last week four more organizations from three states have endorsed the FASD Respect Act. Premium Cabinets and Gloss Nails from Texas, ACCA, Inc. from Alaska, and Steven Friedman Tours & Lectures from Maryland did not endorse in the 117th Congress, and we are thrilled for their support now! Read more
Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX-17] has become the 39th co-sponsor of HR. 3946, The FASD Respect Act after signing onto the bill on October 20th. Rep. Sessions is the fourth Republican to co-sponsor and the fifth Representative from Texas. We are grateful for his support, which is evidence of the hard Read more
Thank you to Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger [D-MD-2] for becoming the 38th co-sponsor of HR. 3946, The FASD Respect Act! Rep. Ruppersberger is the third representative from Maryland to co-sponsor, and he did not co-sponsor HR. 4151 during the 117th Congress. Advocates met with Rep. Ruppersberger’s office during National FASD Impact Read more
We are honored to have gained the support of Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola [D-AK-At Large] for HR. 3946, The FASD Respect Act. Rep. Peltola, who co-sponsored during the 117th Congress, brings the total number of co-sponsors in the House to 37. Her support is especially appreciated as she navigates this Read more
To view the full Congressional Briefing please scroll to the bottom of this post As a grand finale of sorts during National FASD Impact Week, FASD United briefed Congressional health staffers on FASD and how HR. 3946/ S. 1800 will effect positive change for individuals, families, and the country as Read more
There has been a consistent flow of support for S.1800/HR. 3946 The FASD Respect Act coming in from organizations across the country since June. This is primarily due to the diligence and persistence of advocates like yourself who recognize the need to spread awareness and ensure that all aspects of Read more
Co-sponsors for The FASD Respect Act continue to come in as advocates across the country are putting in the work to raise awareness and urge lawmakers to take action. The most recent co-sponsor of HR. 3946 is Rep. Yadira Caraveo [D-CO-08], bringing the total number of co-sponsors in the House Read more
HR. 3946 The FASD Respect Act has gained 4 new co-sponsors as of September 28, 2023! Thank you to Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], and Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]. This brings the number of co-sponsors of The FASD Respect Act to 33 in Read more
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Monthly Policy Forum on September 27th where we gave some behind the scenes updates on S.1800/HR. 3946 The FASD Respect Act, recapped Hill Day 2023, and discussed what is on the horizon for FASD United. As always, FASD United COO Jenn Read more