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S 139119th CongressIntroduced

FASD Respect Act

Introduced: Oct 23, 2025
Standard Summary
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The FASD Respect Act reauthorizes and expands the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program, establishing Centers of Excellence and enhancing federal support for FASD awareness, diagnosis, and intervention services.

Key Points

  • 1Reauthorizes FASD program through fiscal year 2029 with increased funding authorization
  • 2Establishes FASD Centers of Excellence for prevention, diagnosis, and intervention
  • 3Expands program to include FASD-informed support and culturally appropriate interventions
  • 4Requires integration of FASD case definitions into surveillance systems
  • 5Mandates State and Tribal capacity building for FASD identification and treatment
  • 6Includes reporting requirement on FASD awareness and best practices after 4 years

Impact Areas

Individuals and families affected by FASDState and Tribal health departmentsHealthcare providers and diagnostic centersPublic health surveillance systemsResearch institutions and academic programs
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