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What’s Happening in Washington?

As we round out the end of the fiscal year, action in the nation’s capital is both frenetic and action-packed. Congress is super-focused on passing a historic multi-trillion-dollar reconciliation bill that includes major investments in COVID recovery, infrastructure development, and

What’s Happening in Washington?

Federal Disability Policy Updates If 2020 felt like a long crawl across the Sahara Desert, 2021 feels a lot more like being in a race at the Indy 500 here in Washington! Check out the whirlwind of activity occurring both

What’s Happening in Washington?

It’s been a busy 2021 so far, which has brought some important wins for the disability community. Below we provide a few key updates and what we expect to see in the coming months. COVID-19 Response American Rescue Plan Act:

Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Winter 2021.

What’s Happening in Washington?

It’s been a busy few months, with ongoing advocacy with Congress and federal agencies while simultaneously preparing for a new administration and Congress that begins in January. Below we provide a few key updates and lay out expected priorities for

Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Fall 2020.

What’s Happening in Washington?

These past few months have seen a number of starts and stops in negotiations on a new Congressional COVID-19 relief package, and we expect a busy fall ahead as this Congress wraps up. COVID-19 Response Congressional Response: Congress passed three

Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Summer 2020.

What’s Happening in Washington?

Over the last few months, we’ve seen the devastating impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities, who are struggling to get the home and community-based services (HCBS) they need to stay safe in their own homes and face a high

Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Winter 2020.

What’s Happening in Washington?

It was another unpredictable year-end in DC. While the most visible Congressional activities were not related to passing legislation, we have continued to make progress on a number of priorities for the disability community. Updates on Health Care Money Follows