 Legislative
Action Alert
May 2, 2011
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Request Co-Sponsors for H.R. 1672
Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA-23) and Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE-2) introducted legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to increase scleroderma research and awareness (H.R. 1672). The legislation would increase federal funding for scleroderma research and be the first federal public awareness program on scleroderma. It is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about scleroderma in Congress and among other policymakers in Washington.
We urge you to contact your representatives and ask him/her to become a co-sponsor of H.R. 1672. To find your representatives, simply visit www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code in the upper right corner.
The Scleroderma Foundation has created a form letter that you can print out, fill in and send to your representatives.
Print it out now!
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Talking Points for Calling Your Representatives
- Identify yourself as a constituent and ask to speak with the staff member who handles health issues.Explain what scleroderma is and briefly tell your story about living with the disease.Explain that Rep. Capps and Rep. Terry have introduced legislation for increased funding for scleroderma research. It is designated as H.R. 1672.Thank them for their time and ask them to advise you of the action they took in response to your request (leave your contact information).
- If you would prefer to send an email to your representatives instead, information on how to do this is available on each representative's webpage, which is accessible through www.house.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scleroderma Foundation at (800) 722-HOPE (4673). |
