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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.

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    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.

State Action Alerts

Below are a list of issues we are taking action on at the state level. If you live in one of the affected states please take action and contact your local legislators.

  • Protect Access to Epilepsy Care in Massachusetts

    Massachusetts has introduced legislation that would enhance access to high quality, affordable, and transparent health care. Take action and contact your legislators today!

  • Ask Your Members of Congress to Recognize Epilepsy Awareness Month

    November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota wants to jumpstart a conversation in your district. Many members of Congress share updates on important issues to their district through e-newsletters. These newsletters reach thousands of people. Our goal is for your U.S. Senators and Representatives to include Epilepsy Awareness Month in a November edition of their newsletter. Take action today and ask your members of Congress to spread awareness about epilepsy!

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