Thank you to Rep. Jimmy Panetta of California’s 19th District for becoming the latest co-sponsor of HR.3946, the FASD Respect Act! Rep. Panetta is the sixth co-sponsor from California, putting them 1 co-sponsor behind Texas, which has seven co-sponsors. During the 117th Congress, Rep. Panetta was one of the twenty-four Read more…
We are so happy to announce the additions of Rep. Mary Peltola, who serves Alaska at large, and Rep. Steven Horsford from Nevada’s 4th congressional district. As well as, Rep. Doris Matsui from California’s 6th district, and Rep. Jake LaTurner of Kansas. Finally, Rep. Henry C. Johnson Jr. of Georgia, Read more…
Just today, HR. 4151 has picked up Representatives Scott Peters and Marc Veasey! California’s 52nd district and Texas’ 33rd came through with support for The FASD Respect Act, which brings our total House members supporting the bill up to 64- Thank you! If you want to encourage YOUR representatives, send Read more…
“With early intervention and appropriate education services, individuals with FASD can achieve their full potential and lead productive lives,” stated Senator Portantino. “For this reason, it’s critical that we include FASD as part of special education services. Failure to do so will have detrimental effects for children and their families. I look forward to the Governor’s signature on this important measure that helps our children.”
The House was in session for just one day in August and Rep. Maxine Waters from California’s 43rd district hopped on with support for The FASD Respect Act brining our total House members supporting the bill up to 62.. Thank you!! Help get your Representative on board by sending them Read more…
California Representatives Katie Porter (CA-45) and Ted Lieu (CA-33) are the latest house members to join the long list of legislators sponsoring The FASD Respect Act. Help get your Representative on board by sending them the list and asking them to join! Need help? Email wisdahl@fasdunited.org.
California Representatives Mark Takano (CA-41) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) is the latest house member to join the long list of legislators sponsoring The FASD Respect Act. Help get your Representative on board by sending them the list and asking them to join! Need help? Email wisdahl@fasdunited.org.
We are pleased to report that SB1016, a bill introduced by California State Senator Anthony Portantino, which would add FASD as a qualifying condition for special education services in the State of California under the category of OHI or other health impairment, passed out of the Assembly Education Committee with 100% support on Read more…
California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) is the latest house member to join the long list of legislators sponsoring The FASD Respect Act. Help get your Representative on board by sending them the list and asking them to join! Need help? Email wisdahl@fasdunited.org.
We are thrilled to announce that Representatives Peter Welch (VT-AL), Jared Huffman (CA-2), Grace Napolitano (CA-32), and Pete Aguilar (CA-31) have joined the long list of legislators sponsoring The FASD Respect Act. Help get your Representative on board by sending them the list and asking them to join! Need help? Read more…