NBCC’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act Introduced with Bipartisan Support
NBCC is proud to announce the introduction of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act for the 118th Congress by Reps Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Kathy Castor (D-FL-14). The bipartisan legislation eliminates the arbitrary and onerous waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer. Read our press release announcing the introduction of the bill. As of this writing, NBCC advocates have already garnered more than 65 bipartisan cosponsors for the legislation and are working to ensure its passage this year.
NBCC Introduces 2023 Legislative and Public Policy Priorities
The NBCC Board recently affirmed our 2023 Legislative and Public Policy Priorities. We have set ambitious goals to drive progress on key policies impacting breast cancer. Read about the priorities here and stay tuned for opportunities to take action throughout the year.
Meet Your New and Returning Members of Congress
The new year brings a new Congress and the need to educate them about NBCC and our priorities. Take advantage of opportunities for NBCC advocates to reach out to new and returning members of Congress about our issues:
Register for the 2023 NBCC Summit & Lobby Day!
Registration and fundraising are now open for NBCC’s 2023 Advocate Leadership Summit, May 6-8 in Washington, DC. NBCC’s annual Summit provides unparalleled training and education for advocates who share NBCC’s vision of ending breast cancer. The Summit will feature stimulating speakers, engaging workshops, and advocacy training designed to strengthen your advocacy skills. The program will also feature discussions of the latest scientific approaches to ending breast cancer, as well as in-depth updates from scientists and advocates involved in the Artemis Project.
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, we will once again host our annual Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. In this uncertain political climate, it is vital that we push even harder to make our mission a reality. Start by registering for the Advocate Leadership Summit today!
NBCC is also pleased to announce that limited scholarships are now available to attend the 2023 Summit. Advocates may apply for up to $400 in travel, hotel, or registration assistance. For more information on scholarships and how to apply, visit the Summit website above. The scholarship application deadline is March 17, 2023. Availability is limited, so apply today!
Become a Member or make a gift to support NBCC’s public policy work today
NBCC increases federal funding for breast cancer research, expands access to quality health care, and works to create breast cancer healthcare policy and system change. As we look ahead to a new Congress, we need your membership and your support more than ever. Join us, and the thousands of NBCC members and advocates, working to ensure breast cancer remains a priority for Congressional and state policymakers. Become a member or make a gift today.
All memberships and gifts made to the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s 501(c)4 are NOT tax-deductible. Financial information about the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund can be obtained by contacting us at 2001 L Street, NW, Suite 500 PMB#50111, Washington, DC 20036, or by calling 800-622-2838.
