Your Congress. Your Health.
Where Does Congress Stand
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Why It's Important to Know

“It’s more important than ever for Americans to know that the political process is serving them well when it comes to their health and well-being. Research advances have enabled us to reduce death and illness from heart disease and stroke with innovative solutions. A robust investment in research could take us even further and improve the quality of life for all Americans in this generation and the next.”

Clyde W. Yancy, MD, President, American Heart Association



“The conditions that are robbing us of years of life and billions of dollars in health care costs are all driven by behaviors – tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption – that can be prevented by proven, cost-effective policies and programs. The American public gets it and sees prevention as our best investment in health. They need to know whether or not their representatives ‘get it,’ too.”

Robert J. Gould, PhD, President & CEO, Partnership for Prevention



“Research is a proven pathway to scientific advances, a stronger economy, and improved health for Americans. This includes neuroscience research that is working to treat and prevent devastating neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders. Your Congress-Your Health is a crucial tool to provide constituents and the public with information about where their elected officials stand on biomedical research.”

John H. Morrison, PhD, Chair, Government and Public Affairs Committee, Society for Neuroscience



"During this time of historic change to the country's health care system, it is vital that reform proposals meet the needs of a population that is growing older, facing more chronic diseases, and utilizing health care services at an astounding rate. For this to happen, Americans must advocate for their needs by communicating with their elected officials about what they hold most important. Your Congress-Your Health gives members of Congress the opportunity to express their views on health reform and medical research, and open a dialogue with their constituents."

Robert Vigersky, MD, President, The Endocrine Society