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Update: Save vital CHD research funding!
Advocacy Works: Senator Durbin’s Amendment to support research not red tape passed yesterday afternoon with a bi-partisan win of 66-32. A huge thank you to all of you who have called, tweeted and shared your stories. National advocacy efforts were mentioned multiple times during the debates, including a letter that CCHD joined with 142 other advocacy…
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Calling on Congress to Support Research, Not Red Tape
Conquering CHD is urging Senators to support Illinois Senator Durbin’s Amendment #4369 to S. 2943, the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. By eliminating Sections 756 and 898 of the legislation, this amendment will ensure that the critical, cutting-edge congenital heart disease research happening at the Department of Defense (DoD) can continue. Congenital heart disease…
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Ask Your Member of Congress to Sign the Dear Colleague Letter
ACTION ALERT: Urge Your Members of Congress to Sign the Congenital Heart Dear Colleague Letter Act Now! Ask your Representatives and Senators to cosign a letter lead by Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Grassley (R-IA) and Representatives Bilirakis (R-FL) and Schiff (D-CA) to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Labor, Health and Human Services,…
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Email your Legislators about CHD!
As you read this, more than 150 fellow advocates are on Capitol Hill meeting with their Members of Congress as part of the 2016 Congenital Heart Legislative Conference. They are asking their lawmakers to support research, data collection and awareness activities related to congenital heart disease (CHD). You can participate virtually by advocating from home!…
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Don’t miss this chance to advocate from home!
On February 2nd, we need you as we unite our voices to Conquer CHD! On Tuesday, February 2nd, as part of the 2016 Congenital Heart Legislative Conference, more than 150 advocates from across the country will visit their lawmakers asking them to support research, data collection and awareness activities related to congenital heart disease (CHD)….
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Give CHD a Voice – #GivingTuesday 2015
Join millions of generous donors on what has become a national day of giving. “Give a gift that matters.” By donating to CCHD today, you will help Give CHD a Voice. Your gift will: – Build our Advocacy Network – Train CHD advocates – Educate our lawmakers – Secure millions of dollars in CHD research…
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Support CHD
Action Needed – Email your legislators: Co-Sponsor the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act Email your lawmakers and ask them to co-sponsor the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (S.2248/H.R.3952.) Visit your lawmaker’s website where you will find a “contact us” form. You can find their website at www.house.gov or www.senate.gov. If you are a veteran advocate,…
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Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (S.2248/H.R.3952)
Congenital Heart Disease Legislation In November, 2015, the Congenital Heart Futures Act Reauthorization Bill was introduced in the Senate (S.2248) and House (H.R.3952) by legislative champions: Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) Current Cosponsors (Updated 3/8/16) Senate Cosponsors Sessions, Jefferson “Jeff” [R-AL] – (joined Nov 16, 2015) Bennet,…
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Congenital Heart Legislative Conference 2016
Registration is now closed but be sure to stay tuned for opportunities to get involved from home! The Adult Congenital Heart Association, Children’s Heart Foundation, and Conquering CHD invite you to attend Congenital Heart Legislative Conference 2016 February 1-2, 2016 Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, Washington D.C. Your voice matters as we unite to…
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Save the Date: 2016 Legislative Conference
Mark your calendar! The Adult Congenital Heart Association, Children’s Heart Foundation, and Conquering CHD invite you to attend Congenital Heart Legislative Conference 2016 February 1-2, 2016 Liaison Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. Your voice matters as we unite to educate our members of Congress about congenital heart disease. Learn about current CHD activities in Washington D.C….
