EDUCATING CONGRESS
The Eating Disorders Coalition educates members of Congress through various means. We meet with Members and staff directly, visiting every Congressional office typically once a year. We talk with them about the policies we are promoting and urge them to use their legislative authority to support policy solutions.
EDUCATING CONGRESS: OUR TALKING POINTS
There is clear rationale both in terms of data and trends that underscore the need for policies that will benefit those suffering from eating disorders, their families, researchers and clinicians. Below are "talking points" that explain why we need specific policy solutions.
Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act (FREED Act) (S. 481) (H.R. 1448)
The Eating Disorders Awareness, Prevention, and Education Act
The IMPACT Act (Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act)
The EDC opposes Mandatory BMI testing in the schools
The EDC challenge Obesity Initiatives
Influencing the Implentation of the Affordability Care Act (ACA)
Mental Health Parity Bill PASSED
EDUCATING CONGRESS: THROUGH CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFINGS
Congressional briefings are presentations that we conduct throughout the year at the U.S. Capital in order to offer education about eating disorders. Working with sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate, we determine a theme and work with speakers to create a concise, informative program for members of Congress and their legislative aides. At briefings, elected officials and their aides ask questions, offer their perspectives, and get to know members of the eating disorders community.
Congressional Briefing, November 29, 2012
The Faces of Eating Disorders: Will the Person with an Eating Disorder Please Stand Up
Congresssional Briefing April 24, 2012
Congresssional Briefing October 4, 2011
Addressing Eating Disorders through the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act
Congresssional Briefing April 12, 2011
Congressional Briefing September 30, 2010
Eating Disorders Treatment 10 Years Later: How many more must die?
Congressional Briefing April 27, 2010
Health Care, Insurance Coverage and Eating Disorders: Why We Need Reform and the FREED Act Now
Congressional Briefing September 24, 2009
A Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders
Congressional Briefing: April 2, 2009
America The Beautiful: How America's Obsession with Beauty Contributes to Eating Disorders
Congressional Briefing: September 10, 2008
Eating Disorders: Fighting Stigma with Science
Congressional Briefing: February 27, 2008
Researchers Respond! Effective Treatment of Eating Disorders
Congressional Briefing: April 26, 2006
Schools, Students, Obesity and Eating Disorders
Senate Briefing: June 29, 2005
Adequate Treatment and Costs for Eating Disorders
Senate Briefing: April 14, 2004
American Realities: The Changing Face of Eating Disorders
Senate Briefing: December 2, 2003
Eating Disorders Treatments: Rarely Covered Health Care
Congressional Briefing: July 15, 2003
When Kids Can’t Concentrate: How Eating Disorders Impact Our Children’s Education
Congressional Briefing: February 26, 2003
How Many Must Die Before We Help?
Eating Disorders Prevention & the Role of Congress
Senate Briefing: June 27, 2002
A Matter of Life or Death:
A Congressional Briefing on Eating Disorders and Access to Care
Congressional Briefing: June 13, 2002
Not Just a Passing Phase:
The Truth about Children and Eating Disorders
Congressional Briefing: July 24, 2001
The Dangers of Eating Disorders and the Need for Health Care Reform
Congressional Briefing: April 24, 2001
Fighting for Treatment, Fighting for Life:
Eating Disorders and Access to Care
Congressional Briefing: September 2000