U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation, The FASD Respect Act (S.139). The bill addresses prenatal substance exposure through early intervention—by providing support through programs and funding for prevention efforts and for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FASDs include Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND), Neurobehavioral Disorders Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (ND-PAE), and related conditions.
119th Congress
Senate Bill S.139
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To co-sponsor the bill, or with questions, please contact:
Senator Lisa Murkowski’s Office:
- cassidy_hobbs@murkowski.senate.gov
- (202) 224-6665
Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Office:
- ruth_mcDonald@klobuchar.gov
- (202) 224-3244
For statistics on FASD in your state, please contact Jenn Wisdahl at wisdahl@fasdunited.org or 202-601-2530. For bill content questions, please contact Susan Shepard Carlson at carlson@fasdunited.org or 612-414-3125.