Legislative Issues
Jan 18th, 2008 by Kathy
Be Heard
Government-sponsored research plays a large part in the advancement of our knowledge of brain tumors and how to treat them. The amount of funding that brain tumor-related research receives depends on government policies and legislation.
By letting your legislators know how you and others feel about issues that affect you, you have the opportunity to be a force for positive change.
In the United States Congress, every citizen is represented by one Representative and two Senators. Senators serve 6-year terms and Representatives serve 2-year terms.
In each 2-year session of Congress, approximately ten thousand bills are introduced, a very few of which make it through committee and an even small number those become law.
Legislative Advocacy
The BTAN searches for and tracks issues that affect brain tumor research funding and other health-related issues for brain tumor patients. We will post alerts from time to time and encourage you to get in touch with your legislators to ask for their support.
BTAN also participates in Brain Tumor Action Week each May and we encourage you to join us in Washington, D.C. to meet in groups with our legislators and educate them about brain tumor-related issues.
Lastly we encourage you to vote. Research the positions of your candidates on the issues you care about and support those candidates whose positions you agree with.
Learn More About The Legislative Process
- Find Your Legislators
- GOVERNMENT 101: How A Bill Becomes Law
- THOMAS is the official U.S. government site for all currently available legislative information
- The Government Printing Office website has official government documents online.
- The U.S. House Of Representatives
- The U.S. Senate
- Biographical Directory Of The U.S. Congress, 1774 To Present
- Tips For Communicating With Elected Officials
- Register To Vote (requires Adobe Reader)