National Advocacy Updates:

➡️Congress Votes on the EARLY Act next week - Contact your Legislators!

➡️Webinar on the campaign to pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act - Register Now!

EARLY Act -Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (H.R. 4541/S. 2339)

This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes critical Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs focused on breast cancer education, awareness, prevention, and early detection for young women through 2031. Approximately 16% of all new breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. occur in women under age 50. Breast cancer in younger women is often diagnosed at a later stage and can be more aggressive, making education and early detection vital and lifesaving.

🎉 Great News! The EARLY Act has officially passed the House of Representatives' Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate's HELP Committee. It is scheduled for a vote on House floor in Congress next week and the Senate vote will follow. Our advocacy can help ensure the bill gains as many co-sponsors as possible and passes the House and Senate!

***TAKE ACTION NOW!***

Use THIS LINK to send a message to your U.S. Representative and to both of Virginia's U.S. Senators urging them to co-sponsor and vote for the EARLY Act. (Under Support the EARLY Act, click the TAKE ACTION button)

NBCC Webinar Tuesday, July 21st:

Important Updates On The Campaign to Pass The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

As they prepare to recess for the entire month of August, Congress needs to hear from us: passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (MBCACA) is an urgent priority. What are they waiting for?

Join the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) next Tuesday, July 21st at NOON for a timely update on the campaign to pass the MBCACA.

Learn about the advocacy efforts underway
Hear highlights from NBCC's recent Lobby Day on Capitol Hill
Listen to advocates share why this legislation matters and how you can help move it forward.

Together, we'll discuss where we are, what's next, and how every advocate can play a role in ending the unnecessary waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare for people living with metastatic breast cancer.

***TAKE ACTION!***

Whether or not you attend the live webinar, all registrants will receive a link to the recording in a follow-up email.

Background information: VBCF Advocacy Alert: Urge Legislators to MOVE The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

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