A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program, and for other purposes.
2/7/2025, 11:57 AMSummary of Bill S 139
Bill 119 s 139, also known as the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program reauthorization bill, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to extend and reauthorize the program. The bill seeks to provide support and services for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).FASD is a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These disorders can result in physical, behavioral, and learning disabilities that can have lifelong impacts on individuals. The FASD Prevention and Services program aims to raise awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and provide resources for prevention and treatment.
The bill includes provisions for funding research on FASD, improving diagnostic tools and interventions, and expanding access to services for individuals with FASD. It also includes measures to support caregivers and families of individuals with FASD, as well as efforts to educate healthcare providers and the public about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy. Overall, Bill 119 s 139 seeks to address the needs of individuals and families affected by FASD by extending and reauthorizing the FASD Prevention and Services program. By providing support, resources, and education, the bill aims to improve outcomes for individuals with FASD and prevent future cases of this preventable disorder.
Congressional Summary of S 139
Advancing FASD Research, Services and Prevention Act or the FASD Respect Act
This bill reauthorizes and modifies programs that are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), including educational and research programs.
The bill also establishes FASD Centers for Excellence to support FASD prevention, such as through screenings, public awareness campaigns, and trainings, particularly at the state and local levels.
Current Status of Bill S 139
Bill S 139 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill S 139 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 16, 2025. Bill S 139's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 16, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 139
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 139
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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program, and for other purposes.Comments
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