Federal Action Alerts

Below are a list of issues we are taking action on at the federal level. Please contact your members of Congress and share these alerts to encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act: Urge Congress to Oppose HR 620!

Congress is once again considering the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620), which would weaken protections for people living with disabilities. H.R. 620 has passed the House and is moving to the Senate. Urge your Senator to oppose H.R. 620 today!
Thank Congress for Passing the FDA Reauthorization Act

On August 3, 2017, the Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of the House-passed FDA Reauthorization Act, which will reauthorize the FDA's user fee agreements. These agreements provide funding for the FDA to promptly review and approve new drugs and devices and accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation. Thank Congress for passing this important legislation today.
Tell Congress: Protect State Access to Medical Cannabis Laws

On Monday, March 23, 2018, the president signed the FY2018 budget deal into law. In recent years an amendment has been included in the annual funding bills to prohibit the Department of Justice from using federal funds to prevent states from implementing their own medical cannabis laws. Urge Congress to again include this amendment in the FY19 funding package.
Tell Congress to Support Federal Funding for CDC Epilepsy Programs

Congress is currently considering 2019 funding levels for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Epilepsy Program, which helps build safer communities for people living with epilepsy. Urge your legislators to support $9.5 million in funding within the CDC for programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy.
URGENT: Tell Congress to Preserve CHIP's Funding!

Earlier this year, Congress passed, and the President signed, a law extending funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program for ten years. However, CHIP's funding is in danger yet again due to rescissions proposed by the Administration. Tell Congress to keep CHIP's funding safe!