by Ian Whitney | Mar 8, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
In Memoriam On March 4th, Judy Heumann, lifelong leader disability rights advocate, passed away. The following is an excerpt from a tribute written by the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD): Judy’s life story is well documented by herself and others....
by Ian Whitney | Mar 2, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates Both the Senate and the house are back in session and have begun the March legislative work period. Read the full newsletter here
by Ian Whitney | Feb 22, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates The House and Senate are out of session until February 23, 2023. Healthcare Workforce Shortage Prior to the President’s Day recess, the Senate HELP committee held its first hearing of the year about the healthcare workforce shortage. Senators...
by Ian Whitney | Feb 15, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates The House is out of session for the next two weeks for the Presidents Day work period. Many members of the House will be in their home districts. The Senate is in session this week working on judicial nominations. This might be a great time to...
by Ian Whitney | Feb 8, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates Energy & Commerce Hearing Better Care Better Jobs Act Read the full newsletter here
by Ian Whitney | Jan 31, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Things are picking up steam in DC! The proposed calendars for when the Senate and House of Representatives are in session are available. Committee assignments will be finalized this week. Here are the links for the committees of jurisdiction for the F2F program: The...