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Action Alert: Urge Congress to Pass Final Bill on Cancer Research Funding and Early Detection

January 21, 2026

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 for our community, but it is not final. Congress must act swiftly to advance and … Continued

OCRA Urges Immediate Passage of Bill Supporting Ovarian Cancer Research, Education, and Early Detection

January 20, 2026

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

OCRA VP of Policy Featured in Citybiz on Launch of New Center for Public Policy

January 8, 2026

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

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: December 2025

December 18, 2025

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

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: November 2025

November 21, 2025

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

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Launches Center for Public Policy to Strengthen National Voice for Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancers

November 20, 2025

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

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: October 2025

October 27, 2025

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

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: September 2025

October 2, 2025

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 Joins Rally for Medical Research 2025 to Urge Congress on NIH Funding

September 23, 2025

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

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: August 2025

August 25, 2025

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

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: July 2025

July 29, 2025

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

Action Alert: Urge Congress to Reject Cuts to Vital Cancer Programs

July 9, 2025

Stop Cuts to Education, Screening & Surveillance Programs The President’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 would eliminate the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC). This division supports the only federally funded education and screening programs focused on gynecologic cancers. If these cuts move forward, communities across the country will lose: These programs are … Continued