Grassroots efforts and work on Capitol Hill is fully underway to support the SMA Treatment Acceleration Act in the 111th Congress. The SMA community continues its combined collaborative efforts.

Taking advantage of its proximity to Washington, FightSMA visited Capitol Hill June 8th and 9th. Martha Slay, President of FightSMA, and Caroline Gibson, FightSMA Public Affairs Coordinator, traveled to Washington to advocate on behalf of the SMA Treatment Acceleration Act. They were able to meet with a number of health staffers and visited over 35 offices on Capitol Hill. Because of family constituent visits in April, meetings throughout the spring, and this recent trip to Capitol Hill, every Member of key committees has received materials and personal outreach regarding this paramount legislation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research.

FightSMA and its partners are committed to the success of this first-ever SMA legislation, and plan to return to Capitol Hill throughout the 111th Congress.