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House Acts on Epilepsy Funding

June 8, 2006 - The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Activities met today to work on a spending bill that allocates money for the many programs in the U.S. Departments of Labor, HHS and Education. The Subcommittee recommended that restoring funding for the CDC Epilepsy Program and maintaining level funding maintains level funding for the Epilepsy Program at the Health Resources Services Administration. The National Institutes of Health funding was decreased very slightly from last year. In a year when budgets are very tight and funding resources are limited, restoration of the CDC funding and holding the line on the HRSA and NIH funding is a very good outcome. More »

Despite changes in public attitudes and federal laws, people with epilepsy continue to face discrimination in all aspects of life and are unable to gain full access to the healthcare they need. The Epilepsy Foundation wants to work with you to advocate for changes in Congress and in the courts.

Speak Up, Speak Out!

Become an Advocate and visit our Action Center to "Speak Up, Speak Out" on issues of importance to people with epilepsy. This is how you can make a real difference. By contacting your lawmakers, you will strengthen our collective voice to help all those with epilepsy.

You can help!

Learn about our legislative priorities then visit our Grassroots Network to help shape legislation!

Learn about legislation the Foundation is tracking and how your member of congress voted in our Legislative Advocacy Center.

You can also advocate for changes by knowing your legal rights and defending your rights in court. Learn about recent court decisions affecting people with epilepsy and read briefs filed in other cases. Then use our resources to make a difference!

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