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June 1, 2011 - ACTION ALERT!
Last Thursday, The Combating Autism Reauthorization Act (CARA) of 2011 was introduced in both the Senate and the House. Senators Robert Menendez (NJ) and Mike Enzi (WY) introduced S. 1094 and Congressmen Chris Smith (NJ) and Mike Doyle (PA) introduced H.R. 2005. This newly introduced legislation will reauthorize the Combating Autism Act (CAA) of 2006. Key components in the original landmark legislation will expire on September 30, threatening further federal support for critical research, services and treatment for autism spectrum disorders unless this vital legislation is enacted.The Senators and Congressmember from your state have not signed on to cosponsor this important legislation yet.
They need to hear from you!
Here is How YOU Can Help:
1) CALL BOTH OF YOUR SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR SENATE BILL 1094 TODAY!CALL: Sen. Richard ShelbyPhone: (202) 224-5744CALL: Sen. Jeff Sessions IIIPhone: (202) 224-41242) CALL YOUR CONGRESSMEMBER AND ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR HOUSE BILL 2005 NOW!CALL: Rep. Spencer Bachus IIIPhone: (202) 225-4921
If you aren't sure of what to say, say this:"Hi. My name is (NAME) and I live at (ADDRESS). I am calling today to ask you to sign on and cosponsor (S.1094 or H.R.2005) - the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act. This bill extends legislation enacted in 2006. This is important to me because (state one sentence why this is important to you and your family.) Thank you so much."**NOTE: If you don't see your Senators' or Congressmember's name and number listed above, please go here to find contact information.2) AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR CALLS, PLEASE SEND A FOLLOW UP EMAIL HERE. Personal calls are VERY important. Make those before you send the emails. We get you started but remember to take a minute to personalize your message. 3) ASK THREE PEOPLE YOU KNOW TO HELP YOU DO THIS! Think outside the autism box and ask your neighbors, coworkers, family members (aunts/uncles/grandparents) to get involved and help pass this important legislation. They can sign up at Autism Votes here.
Working together we can make sure that the foundation that was established in 2006 has an opportunity to expand so that critical research for autism can continue.
Thank you so much for taking action! Stay tuned!
Government Relations TeamAutism VotesAn Initiative of Autism Speaks
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