Down syndrome Caucus
The mission of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus is to educate members of Congress and their staff about Down syndrome. The Caucus will support legislative activities that would improve Down syndrome research, education and treatment and promote public policies that would enhance the quality of life for those with Down syndrome” per website of Rep Cathy McMorris – Rodgers (WA) mcmorris.house.gov
Please consider contacting your legislator in Washington and make sure he or she has signed Rep McMorris – Rodgers letter. The only IL Reps that have signed on as of 11/09 are:
- Rep Mark Kirk IL-10- now running for Senate so will no longer be in the House
- Rep Peter Roskam IL-06