Policy Statements
Genetic Alliance is called on periodically to testify before congressional committees, advisory committees and other deliberative bodies. In addition, Genetic Alliance actively leverages the voices of its network in formal communication with government officials and agencies. Here are some of the statements presented:
Sharon Terry Testifies at the House Committee on Science and Technology - February 24, 2010
Genetic Alliance asks FDA for Oversight of advanced diagnostic tests and proposed IVDMIA guidance - February 2, 2010
Genetic Alliance Speaks at FDA Transparency Task Force Meeting - June 24, 2009
Sharon Terry Testifies at House Appropriations Committee Hearing - March 18, 2009
Genetic Alliance Position Statement on Earmarking - March 18, 2009
Comments to the National Institutes of Health on open access policy - March 20, 2008
Remarks to Capitol Hill staff at the Health IT Now! Coalition briefing - March 14, 2008
Comments to the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society on oversight of genetic tests - February 12, 2008