Advocates from 43 states sent 893 emails to their U.S. Senators using MDF's Advocacy Action Center!
For the second year in a row, thanks to the work of Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) advocates across the country, 6 U.S. Senators signed Senator Amy Klobuchar’s (D-MN) letter to the Senate Appropriations committee in support of our request for $10 million in new DM research funding as part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP).
Click here to download a copy of the final signed Senate letter! >>>
MDF Thanks our Champions in the U.S. Senate for supporting Myotonic Dystrophy Research!
- Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
- Tim Kaine (D-VA)
- Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
What's Next?
The Senate Appropriations committee has received all congressional letters of support for new and increased funding and has begun work on their version of the fiscal year 2026 budget. The committee will hopefully complete work on the defense budget by late this summer.
MDF continues to monitor this situation and is in contact with congressional staff regarding our request. The fiscal situation in Congress is challenging but we are increasing awareness and building support for DM research.
Thank you to all the MDF advocates who are leading the way and helping make this dream a reality.