Alzheimer’s Advocacy: MN District 1

04/08/2026

Congress dramatically improved lives when they enabled Medicare to cover routine mammograms. This is a “mammogram moment” for Alzheimer’s.

Demand that Congress apply this same evidence-based approach for Alzheimer’s blood tests: bit.ly/4kRjDXU.

04/08/2026

The ASAP Act is our "mammogram moment" for brain health. Just as routine screenings changed the game for cancer, this bipartisan bill ensures Medicare can cover blood tests that detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms even start. It’s about giving families the power to plan, not just the burden of reacting.

Congressman Brad Finstad, please join your colleagues and co-sponsor H.R. 6130. Let’s give Minnesota families the head start they deserve.

03/27/2026

In his impactful letter to the editor, 18 year old team member Myles Kruger urges Congressman Brad Finstad to consider co-sponsoring the ASAP Act - creating a pathway for Medicare coverage of FDA-approved blood tests to support earlier detection of Alzheimer's Disease.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

District 1 at the MN State Capitol!

So proud of our team for showing up and speaking out today. We had the incredible opportunity to meet with our local legislators to advocate for equitable Alzheimer’s treatment, specifically focusing on the critical need for access for those diagnosed under the age of 65.

A huge thank you to our legislators, Representative Keith Allen, Senator John Jasinski, and Representative Luke Frederick for meeting with us and listening to the stories of the families we represent. We are so grateful for your time and your commitment to healthcare equity.

Our Ask: We urge our representatives to continue their support for HF1269/SF1998 to ensure that age is never a barrier to life-changing treatment.

02/09/2026

Thank you staff for Congressman Brad Finstad for meeting with us today to hear about the bipartisan ASAP Act, which would help ensure access to dementia blood tests, and the AADAPT Act, which would expand education and training on Alzheimer's and dementia for primary care doctors in rural areas. Congressman Brad Finstad, please consider co-sponsoring these bills!

01/20/2026

Fantastic news from DC!

BREAKING NEWS: Congress has announced a bipartisan agreement to provide a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $41.5 million for implementation of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in fiscal year 2026.

Thank you Sens. Susan Collins and Patty Murray and Reps. Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro for championing this investment and keeping the fight to a national priority.

If passed, the $41.5 million investment into the would be the highest annual amount since the law was enacted. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our dedicated advocates. 💜

Read more: bit.ly/4r6XurO.

12/29/2025

Members of our team recently visited Congressman Brad Finstad's offices in New Ulm and Rochester to discuss the importance of the ASAP Act and increasing NIH funding for Alzheimer's research.

It was a great opportunity to share why this funding is vital for families across Minnesota. A huge thank you to the staff for the warm welcome and the insightful conversations!

12/08/2025

Congressman Brad Finstad, Please cosponsor the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, which represents a transformative step toward earlier Alzheimer’s disease detection!

11/29/2025

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