The FASD Respect Act – for Legislative Staffers

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

S.139, the FASD Respect Act

Click below for Updates on Congress.gov.

S.139 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): FASD Respect Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

S. 2121, SUPPORT Reauthorization Act

Language from the FASD Respect Act is included in the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act as Section 104: Support for individuals and families impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

S.2121 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

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Legislative Staff Contacts

To co-sponsor the bill, or with questions, please contact:

For statistics on FASD in your state, please contact Chris Melfi at [email protected] or 202-785-4585. For bill content questions, please contact Susan Shepard Carlson at [email protected] or 612-414-3125.

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