US: Join us in fighting for better cancer pain care Pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with cancer. Help ACS CAN lead the charge to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and survivors by supporting the National Pain Care Policy Act. US: Make funding cancer research a top national priority Tell your Members of Congress to support more funding for the National Cancer Institute and cancer programs managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It's time to make cancer a national priority. US: Help us stop colon cancer Help save the lives of the men and women you love by asking your Member of Congress to stop the second leading cause of cancer death in America today. US: Support the Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere Act Support legislation that will give volunteer drivers higher mileage tax deduction rates for volunteer activities.

 

Advocacy Update

The United States Congress and the Nebraska Legislature both have begun their sessions for 2009. The 111th Congress convened on January 6 and the 101st Nebraska Legislature began their work on January 7.

The Nebraska state legislative session will last 90 days in 2009 as state senators will also be crafting the biennial budget and are scheduled to conclude on June 4.

Please see the federal and state legislative calendars posted below for more information.

United States Senate 2009 Calendar

United States House of Representatives 2009 Calendar

Nebraska Legislature 2009 Calendar

During the first 10 days of Nebraska’s legislative session, state senators will introduce all bills that they would like considered for this year’s session.

See what bills have been introduced this session.

2009 Nebraska State Senator Contact Information

The American Cancer Society has several priority issues that we are working on. One of our top priorities is ensuring the proper implementation of the 2008 Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act passed last session which goes into effect on June 1, 2009. Another top priority will be advocating for access to lifesaving breast and colon cancer screenings.

The American Cancer Society will also be holding its Nebraska State Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 with specific focus on breast and colon cancer screenings. Plan to join us in fighting back against cancer!

2009 Nebraska State Lobby Day flyer

2009 promises to be a very interesting year. As both Congress and the Nebraska Legislature continue with their respective sessions, we will keep you updated with the latest information regarding priority legislation and ways for you to take action and make an impact in the fight against cancer at both the federal and state level.

Thank you for your time and dedication to the cause.

Dustin Perchal
Nebraska Grassroots Advocacy Manager
dustin.perchal@cancer.org
402.393.5801 x4009