S. 139: FASD Respect Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-10-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Advancing FASD Research, Services and Prevention Act or the FASD Respect Act
This bill reauthorizes and modifies programs that are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), including educational and research programs.
The bill also establishes FASD Centers for Excellence to support FASD prevention, such as through screenings, public awareness campaigns, and trainings, particularly at the state and local levels.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Maria Cantwell | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME 2025-02-06 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI 2025-02-06 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-07-09 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2025-10-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 139 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 139?
S. 139 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: FASD Respect Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 139 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).