HR-3946 : Still Just a Bill

The H.R. 3946, also known as the FASD Respect Act or the "Advancing FASD Research, Services and Prevention Act", aims to enhance and extend the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Prevention and Services program. Key provisions include:

• Reauthorization and Extension: Reauthorizes and extends the FASD Prevention and Services program under the Public Health Service Act.
• Program Expansion: Broadens the scope of activities to include awareness, prevention, identification, and intervention services for FASD.
• Research and Support: Supports research on FASD, integrating evidence-based practices and providing support for individuals with FASD and their families.
• Capacity Building: Builds state and tribal capacity for the identification, treatment, and support of individuals with FASD.
• FASD Centers for Excellence: Establishes FASD Centers for Excellence to build local, Tribal, State, and national capacities to prevent FASD and support affected individuals and families.
• Report Requirement: Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report on efforts to advance public awareness and identify best practices related to FASD.
• Authorization of Appropriations: Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out the provisions of the Act.