Hey guys, as some of you may know, there is currently legislation in Congress that would amend the Public Health Service Act (introduced by New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires) with the goal of establishing regional centers of excellence across the country to conduct research into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders.
Right now, the bill is in the beginning stages of a piece of legislation’s “life cycle.” Before any bill goes into debate by Congress and the Senate, they first are checked out by several committees. These committees investigate, revise and deliberate them before any further action is taken.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of resolutions and bills that are in this stage never make it out of committee. It is for this reason that we need all the help and support we can get in order to have this bill written into law. I’ve already voiced my opinion and contacted our state representatives. Now you guys have to do the same!
A simple and quick way to make your voice heard is to use the POPVOX system, which automatically allows you to write to your member of Congress in support of this bill. Here are five simple steps to take: Continue reading
