Murkowski Calls FASD Bill Critical

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Created on Friday, 31 January 2025 13:46

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Wednesday that she and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) reintroduced the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Respect Act of 2025, legislation which reauthorizes programs and funding to aid individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
     “We made significant progress on this bill in the 118th Congress, and we were close to getting this legislation across the finish line,” Murkowski said in a news release. “That momentum has only motivated Senator Klobuchar and I to work even harder to reauthorize this critical bill. Preventing and mitigating the risks posed by FASD requires comprehensive education, support, and intervention programs. Ensuring communities have access to these resources has the potential to make a genuine difference in the lives of families across Alaska.”
    The news release quoted Klobuchar: “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders affects at least one in 20 people in the U.S., and too many lack access to diagnosis, treatment, and support services. Our bill will renew federal resources for programs that support evidence-based services for families that need access care and help put impacted children on the best path forward towards a successful future.”