November 26th, 2025

It has been over two months since the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483), which includes authorization of the FASD Respect Act, passed both chambers of Congress. Yesterday, on November 25th, this bill was presented to the President, marking its final hurdle before officially becoming law.

Now that it has been presented to the President, the 10-day signing window has officially opened. The President has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to sign the bill into law. If he vetoes the bill, Congress can override the decision with a two-thirds majority vote. If the President does not sign the bill within 10 days, it will still become law as Congress will be in session before the 10-day window closes, eliminating the risk of a pocket veto.

Normally, bills are presented to the President shortly after passage, but the extended government shutdown paused normal parliamentary procedures.

It has been nearly twenty years since authorization for FASD programs lapsed, leaving funding for support services, research, and prevention at risk. Passage of the FASD Respect Act provisions through the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act secures funding authority for FASD through FY2030. This comes at a critical time, as public health budgets have faced significant constraints in recent years.

What Comes Next

Now that the SUPPORT Act, which includes authorization of the FASD Respect Act, has been presented to the President, it is expected that he will sign the bill within 10 days. This will mark a significant and hard-won milestone for the FASD community, but it also signals the start of a new phase of advocacy and awareness. Now, the FASD community must work together to ensure that FASD Respect Act programs are implemented sustainably and equitably. We can all do this by increasing the visibility of FASD within our states, highlighting the need for increased supports.

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There is a role in advocacy for everyone, and we hope you will join us and discover what role best suits you. Now is the perfect time to jump back in or give it a try for the first time. Join the community on December 3rd for our Monthly Policy Forum to hear how you can make an impact in 2026.

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