The FASD Respect Act is proposed national legislation that will advance services, prevention, and research addressing FASD.
Texas FASD Network advocates for passage of The FASD Respect Act through meeting with lawmakers, constituents, and the community.
Get involved in Texas’ efforts supporting this national legislation today!
-Update September 2025: PASSED IN SENATE!
On Sept 18th, the FASD Respect Act’s provisions passed the Senate as part of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act (HR 2483) by a voice vote, advancing it to the President to sign into law. This legislation authorizes a Federal response to FASD by allowing the US Dept of Health and Human Services to fund education, prevention and awareness programs, and providing resources to States and Tribes to build FASD-informed services into their systems of care. This victory is thanks to the tireless voices of advocates, families, and self-advocates across the country. Thank you!
-Update July 2025: We need your help!
Please write Senators Cruz & Cornyn to support passage of the FASD Respect Act provisions found within the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act.
-Update June 2025: FASD Respect Act PASSED in the US House of Representatives!
In a monumental step forward, the FASD Respect Act provisions passed the House as part of Section 104 of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act (HR 2483). Vote was 366 to 57. Next step is for S.139 passage out of the Senate HELP Committee. We are optimistic it will get to the Senate floor for a vote soon.
-History of the FASD Respect Act
In January 2025, the FASD Respect Act (S.139) was introduced to the 119th Congress by US Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and others.
Sen Murkowski stated “We made significant progress on this bill in the 118th Congress, and we were close to getting this legislation across the finish line. That momentum has only motivated Senator Klobuchar and I to work even harder to reauthorize this critical bill.” As of March 2025, the FASD Respect Act has nine cosponsors in the Senate, and we expect it to be introduced in the House soon.
In cooperation with FASD United, the Texas FASD Network organizes our state’s efforts supporting passage. More information and advocacy materials are available through the FASD United Policy and Training Center.