Congress has the power to #StopTheShock and end electric shock torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center. But there is a real danger that they will give in to the demands of the JRC’s lobbyists. The Senate aims to pass the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act (FDASLA, S.4348) before the end of the month – and it must have the amendment from the HELP committee banning the use of electric shock for behavior modification. Your Senators need to hear from you today!

If you've ever thought about reaching out to your Senators about this bill, this is the moment to do so. Call 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected with your Senator’s office. For scripts and tips you can use to call, check out our email below.

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From: Autistic Self Advocacy Network <[email protected]>
Date: 9/14/2022
Subject: Tell the Senate: Ending shock torture is worth fighting for.
Banning contingent shock for behavioral control is essential for our community – we all deserve to be safe from violence and able to live in our own communities. We have the chance to ban electric shock torture through the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act (FDASLA, S.4348) - but the longer we wait for Congress to pass this vital bill, the louder we have to get. The Senate aims to pass the FDASLA before the end of the month – and it must have the amendment from the HELP committee banning the use of electric shock for behavior modification. Congress can’t lose momentum when a historic end to this violence is on the line. They must pass the FDASLA now!

My name is [your full name] , and I am from [your city] . I am a constituent of Senator [NAME] . I’m calling to ask Senator [NAME] to vote to pass the FDASLA Act, with the language included which bans the use of electric skin shock for behavior modification. This language passed the House, as well as the HELP committee. Only one institution in the country still uses electric shocks this way, and the UN found the practice to be torture in 2013. The FDA banned this use of electric shocks in 2020, but the DC Circuit Court overturned the ban on a technicality. The Senate has the power to stop electric shock torture through the FDASLA Act. Can I count on the Senator to vote yes on an FDASLA reauthorization that includes the ban?

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If this bill passes, we can end torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center for good, so let’s speak up! Your voice is a powerful tool, and we’re grateful that you have made the choice to use it.


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