Newsletter Archives

When we first began advocating for the LTA scarcely any members of Congress or their staff had even heard of lymphedema. Today, it is the most supported healthcare bill in Congress! Only 29 Senators and 60 House members have yet to cosponsor the bill. They are listed below. If you see any of your members on the […]

Please contact the below 30 Senators (again) and ask them to cosponsor the LTA! The more we have the greater our chances of getting the bill signed into law this year.  Additionally, if you live in one of the 10 states marked in red below, we need you! These states do not yet have someone attending our […]

Today is the final day to reserve discounted hotels rooms for Lymphedema Lobby Days 2020! Registration will remain open through February 16th, but today is the final day to reserve a discounted hotel room. Links to register, book a hotel room if needed, and all details are on our Lymphedema Lobby Days page. This event is always free and advocates of […]

There are just 10 days left to reserve discounted hotels rooms for Lymphedema Lobby Days 2020, and 20 days left to register.  Discounted rooms are available until January 29th or until sold out, and registration closes on February 16th. Don’t delay – links to register, book your hotel room if you need one, and details are on our […]

Register now for our annual Lymphedema Lobby Days! With the LTA passed in the House of Representatives, much of our focus has shifted to the Senate.  Our goal is to meet with all 100 Senate offices!  Regardless of whether they are cosponsoring or not.  To meet that goal, we ideally need advocates from every state.    To register and for further […]

2019 was an Historic Year for the Lymphedema Community! Passage of the LTA in the House of Representatives was a huge milestone. We are now well positioned to pass the LTA during the 116th Congress, which does not end until December of 2020! We are so grateful for your advocacy – nothing can underscore the importance of constituent […]

Like me, you may still be glowing from the excitement of our bill having been passed in the House! But it’s time to get back to work. Let’s see what more we can get done before Congress breaks for recess at the end of this week. Please send an email to your Representative, to express […]

  The Lymphedema Treatment Act will be included in House bill H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which is expected be voted on this week! The full House announcement about H.R. 3 can be read here, and a press release from Congresswoman Schakowsky’s office, our House lead sponsor, can be read here and is copied below. H.R. 3 is expected to pass the House […]

  Our work to pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act and ensure that all patients have insurance coverage for their vital compression supplies would not be possible without your support! Your contributions provide the critical resources that enable us to not only advocate on behalf of patients, but also empower and assist all those who care about this issue to take action and make their voices heard. Donations of any […]