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TSU17-3034

Tell Congress: The American Health Care Act Threatens Access to Care for Millions with Epilepsy

On May 4, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which would repeal critical patient protections created by the Affordable Care Act. Urge your senators to stand by the epilepsy community and reject the AHCA.

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Urge Congress to Support Investments at the FDA to Bring Promising Therapies to Market Sooner

Congress is currently considering the FDA User Fees Reauthorization Act, which would ensure that the FDA has the resources it needs to review and approve new medicines and devices in a timely manner. Take action today.

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TSU17-3034

Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act: Tell Your Legislators to Oppose the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017

The House is considering legislation that would shift the burden of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from businesses to people with disabilities. Take action and contact Congress today.

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TSU17-3059

Tell Congress: Support $9.5 Million for the CDC Epilepsy Program

Congress is currently considering 2018 funding levels for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Epilepsy Program, which helps build safer communities for people living with epilepsy. Take action to urge your legislators to support $9.5 million in funding for the CDC Epilepsy Program.

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Who We Are

The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people impacted by seizures.  

We are here for you, whether you live with epilepsy, have a loved one with seizures or have a desire to improve lives for people impacted by epilepsy.

We provide programs, services and support in your community.

We encourage innovation in accelerating new treatments and therapies.

We educate about proper seizure awareness, recognition and first aid.

We advocate for improved rights and regulations involving people living with epilepsy.

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Teens Speak Up! & Public Policy Institute

Visit our Teens Speak Up! 2017 website to learn about our 2017 teen epilepsy advocates.

Visit the Teens Speak Up! & Public Policy Institute homepage to learn general information about Teens Speak Up and the Public Policy Institute.

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Contact the Epilepsy Foundation Public Policy Department

8301 Professional Place - East
Suite 200
Landover, MD 20785
Email: tsu@efa.org
Phone: 301-918-2136