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
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
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.
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.
Thank you to everyone who has already voiced their support of the FASD Respect Act by sending a letter to your members of Congress. We ask advocates to email or mail letters to FASD United that we can hand deliver to Senators and Representatives. This shows that the FASD Respect Read more
Your voice and experience are needed now more than ever. From November 12th to November 15th, we are calling on advocates from across the country to participate in Virtual Hill Week and push for the passage of the FASD Respect before the 118th Congress wraps up at the end of Read more
If you were not able to attend September’s Policy Forum, you can view the recording and presentation slides below! You can also take a look at these resources available to share with legislators! Later this week, look for a post on Hill Day from Impact Week 2024. Advocates from around Read more
FASD Awareness month is coming to a close like it began: with a new cosponsor! Rep. Brandon Williams of New York’s 22nd district signed on as a cosponsor to HR.3946, the FASD Respect Act, four days after meeting with constituent Sarah Hamersma and other advocates from New York. This meeting Read more
If you were not able to attend August’s Policy Forum, you can view the recording and presentation slides below! You can also take a look at these resources that will help you on Hill Day and with your advocacy in general!