ndsc legislative update

United States CongresswomanCATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS

(WA-05)

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Brian, Me, and Baby Cole at the Hospital

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Brian & Cole, Spring 2010

Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus

Rep. McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)

Rep. Kennedy

(D-RI)

Rep. Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Rep. Sessions

(R-TX)

Caucus Co-Chairs

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Keeping All Students Safe ActPassed the House on March 3,

2010 by a vote of 262-153.

• Sets Minimum Guidelines for Use of Seclusion & Restraint.

• Provides Grants to Assist States & Local School Districts.

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

“We’re not just asking what our country can do for people with Down syndrome. We’re asking what studies of people with Down syndrome can do for our country and the world.”

Dr. Bill MobelyStanford

Researcher

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris RodgersAchieving a Better Life (ABLE) Act

185 Cosponsors

• Authorizes Creation of Tax-Free Accounts Established on Behalf of Disabled Individuals.

• Allows for Qualified Distributions for Transportation, Medical, Education, Retail, and Housing.

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris RodgersTrisomy 21 Translational

Research Parity Act

• Bridges the Gap Between Basic Medical Research and Cutting Edge Clinical Trials.

• Establishes a National Down Syndrome Patient Registry and Biobank.

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris RodgersPre-Natally and Post-Natally Diagnosed

Conditions Awareness Act

Signed into law October 14, 2008

• Creates a Competitive Grant Program to States and Other Entities.

• Requires That Families Who Receive a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Be Given Pertinent Info About the Condition and Access to Support Services.

Thank You!

United States CongresswomanCATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS

(WA-05)