Autism Society of America thanks @SenTimKaine, @SenatorCollins, Senator @lisamurkowski, and the Senate HELP Committee for advancing legislation to prevent multiple transfers within the U.S. Department of Education, including OSERS. We will continue to advocate for these issues.

Congress is expected to vote on the reconciliation package in the coming days, and Medicaid is at risk. If passed as written, up to 7.8 million people could lose coverage. We can’t let that happen. Let’s keep the momentum going. Take action now! bit.ly/4gv6DET

Any changes and cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize access to life-saving medications, as JulieKay from Oregon shares. Use our Action Alert to contact your representatives NOW and tell them: Hands Off Medicaid! bit.ly/4gv6DET

Bob from Wisconsin shares how any cuts to Medicaid would cause serious harm to his son's well-being and future. Contact your Members of Congress now to urge them to protect Medicaid funding in reconciliation. bit.ly/4gv6DET

The Autism Society is disappointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary. We remain committed to combating Autism and vaccine misinformation, which harms and stigmatizes the Autism community. Learn more in Capitol Connection. autismsociety.org/capitol-co…

The Autism Society is joining in the Defend Medicaid National Day of Action. Please use our Action Alert to message your Members, bit.ly/4gv6DET, or call 866-426-2631. Thank you to @SEIU for providing the call number!

The Autism Society released a statement regarding the confirmation hearings for the next Secretary of Heath and Human Services. autismsociety.org/rfk-jr-que…

Federal assistance programs faced a brief spending freeze, raising concerns for disability communities. The Autism Society highlights the impact on essential services for individuals with Autism and their families. bit.ly/4gnmqWe

The Autism Society, along with 11 national disability organizations, released a statement reiterating that vaccines do not cause Autism and redirecting the narrative to the vast healthcare needs of the community. autismsociety.org/national-d…

As the new Congress and Administration start preparing for potential budget cuts, please share your story with us on the importance of Medicaid. Let us know how any cuts to Medicaid could harm the services you and your family receive in your state. bit.ly/4iYbOQ6

On December 23rd, President Biden signed the Autism CARES Act into law! The CARES Act is the most comprehensive law supporting research, education, and training for individuals with Autism and their families.

“We are concerned about the holds and hope they can be overcome when the Senate returns in November,” said Kim Musheno, Vice President of Public Policy at the Autism Society of America. bit.ly/3TTS8ly

We urge Texans to sign and share our action alert to stop the execution of Robert Roberson: votervoice.net/AutismSociety… Advocates who are not Texas residents can sign the petition at the Innocence Project here: innocenceproject.org/petitio…

Congress is back in session and has three weeks to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act. Use our Action Alert to educate your Members of Congress on the importance of this law. bit.ly/3vUN1IP