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Advocating for Research, Education, and Awareness on Capitol Hill
Advocacy in action! On July 8-9, 2025, ICA Executive Director, Laura Santurri, and Board Chair, Amber Carter-Frauenhofer, participated in the Chronic Disease Day Congressional Hearing and visited 15 Senate and Congressional Offices, representing 11 states, to raise awareness of IC/BPS and advocate for funding through the NIH, CDC, and Department of Defense. As Congress prepares for the appropriations process, it is vital that our senators and representatives understand the importance of funding for IC/BPS research, education, and awareness. Contact the ICA at ICAmail@ichelp.org to learn more about how you can get involved in this vital advocacy!
