H.R.3974
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.3974:
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Please share this with everyone you know.... this bill needs to be passed! ty!
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For a letter to Representatives concerning this piece of legislation is contained in the following link:
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/community/Alert_Oct%2030_09.htm
(thanks to DevilDawg15)
one official Press release by our fellow advocates is here:
http://hepb.org/news/NVHR_10%2029%2009.htm
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/community/Alert_Oct%2030_09.htm
Sample call/email script:
"My name is ____________ , I live in (city, state), and I care about viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a serious health problem in the U.S., in my District, and is a very important issue to me. I urge Representative _____________ to show leadership in the fight against hepatitis and liver cancer by cosponsoring Representative Honda and Dent's Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control Act, H.R.3974. Thank you."
If there is time, tell them why this issue is important to you. You will probably only have time for 2-3 sentences. Members of Congress and their staff pay attention to their constituents. They need to hear how viral hepatitis affects you, the people you care for, your friends, family, and co-workers. Our lawmakers are unaware of viral hepatitis and how it impacts people in their Districts so they really need to hear from you!
You can reach your Representative by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 1-202-224-3121 or email Representatives directly from http:/writerep.house.gov. If you don't know who your Representative is, go to www.congress.org http://www.congress.org and enter your zip code in the upper right corner. If your representative is already a sponsor, thank him for his sponsorship and offer to provide your experience/expertise in this issue as needed. Use your social and professional networks to get more people like you to call their representatives! Forward this email widely!
(ty Desa!)
