November 26th, 2025 It has been over two months since the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483), which includes authorization of the FASD Respect Act, passed both chambers of Congress. Yesterday, on November 25th, this bill was presented to the President, marking its final hurdle Read more
Two short days after over 100 advocates visited Capitol Hill during National FASD Impact Week, the United States Congress passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483), which includes authorization of the FASD Respect Act. This marks the most significant federal recognition of fetal alcohol Read more
FASD United has released an updated resource to support your advocacy and outreach to your two Senators. The new Background & Rationale for Section 104 of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483) replaces the earlier version developed for the FASD Respect Act (S.139). This updated document reflects changes to appropriations, Read more
House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has announced the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.2483) will be considered tomorrow, April 29th, in front of the full committee. In total, six bills will be marked up starting at 10:00 am Eastern, and the hearing will Read more
(4/8/25) UPDATE: The House Energy and Commerce Committee adjourned for the day before considering the SUPPORT Act and will reconvene at a later date. Updates will be provided once the Committee calendar is announced. (4/2/25) UPDATE: Markup has been postponed due to cancellation of scheduled House votes. Committee will meet Read more
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has agreed to markup legislation for the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. Chair of the committee Senator Bernie Sanders [I-Vt] and Ranking Member Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) have Read more