Written by Chad Ramsey, OCRA’s Vice President, Policy OCRA’s Advocate Leader Program Reaches Record Size in 2026 January marked a major milestone for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) advocacy community. OCRA trained 94 new advocates to join our Advocate Leaders program, bringing our total to 227 advocates across 44 states and Washington, DC. This is … Continued
This action alert is now closed. View an update on the FY2026 funding package. The Congressional Appropriations Committees have released a combined FY2026 Defense/Labor, Health and Human Services bill—and it includes several critical investments and policy provisions that would significantly strengthen the federal response to ovarian and other gynecologic cancers. This bill represents meaningful progress … Continued
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance today praised the release of the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill by the Congressional Appropriations Committees and urged swift action to advance and enact the legislation. The bill includes critical funding and policy provisions supporting ovarian cancer research, education, and early detection. Add Your Voice … Continued
In a new piece published by citybiz, OCRA’s Vice President, Policy, Chad Ramsey, discusses the launch of OCRA’s Center for Public Policy, highlighting its role in expanding critical advocacy work and bringing more agency to the gynecologic cancer community. Ramsey explains how patient, survivor, and caregiver experiences have helped shape OCRA’s advocacy priorities over the past … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance As 2025 ends, we’re reflecting on a year marked by growth, resilience, and meaningful impact. In a complex policy environment, one thing remained constant: the dedication of OCRA’s advocates to advancing policies that strengthen care, access, and support for people impacted by ovarian and gynecologic … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Federal Update: Government Shutdown Ends — What It Means for the Cancer Community As you are no doubt aware, after 43 days, the federal government shutdown officially ended. On November 12, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the temporary funding bill passed by Congress, reopening … Continued
New policy hub builds on record of helping to secure billions in federal funding and training thousands of advocates, with expanded priorities and an interactive policy map New York, NY – [November 20, 2025] — Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) today announced the launch of its Center for Public Policy, a dedicated hub that reflects expanded policy … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Federal Update As of this writing, Congress has failed to come to an agreement on funding for the current fiscal year and the federal government is in a shutdown. We are closely monitoring the impact that the shutdown is having on the patient community and … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance As fall begins, Congress and state legislatures are facing issues with big implications for health care, research, and patient access. Here’s what’s happening now, and how you can help ensure the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community’s voice is heard. Federal Government Shutdown Upon returning … Continued
OCRA joined more than 400 patient advocates, providers and researchers at the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day on September 18th to call on Congress to increase critical funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Fiscal Year 2026. Dozens of organizations, including the event’s founding organizer American Association for Cancer Research, met with … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance FY 2026 Appropriations & Congressional Recess: A Vital Advocacy Window As Congress continues its August recess, this “district and state work period” transforms into a strategic opportunity. Some lawmakers are focused on local engagement like town halls and community meetings, which make it the … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance FY26 Budget & Appropriations Update: Approaching August with Focused Advocacy As Congress advances the FY 2026 appropriations process, gynecologic cancer advocates have a key opportunity to engage. The House has delayed its markup of the Labor, Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill until after the … Continued
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