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Washington Update April 6, 2023
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Washington Update March 31, 2023
Long COVID Legislation On March 15th, Senator Kaine (D-VA) and 10 Democratic co-sponsors, along with Representative Beyer (D-VA-8th) and Representative Bergman (D-MI-1st), introduced the Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education (CARE) for Long COVID Act...
Washington Update March 15, 2023
House lawmakers are out until March 22, and the Senate returns this week. Following the release of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request late last week, several Biden Administration officials will be up on the Senate side testifying on the requests for...
From Board President Nanfi Lubogo – Executive Director Nora Wells to Retire in March 2023
After a long and rewarding career, our Executive Director, Nora Wells, is retiring this March. Nora has served as Executive Director since 2014.
Washington Update March 8, 2023
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....
Washington Update March 2, 2023
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
Washington Update February 22, 2023
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...
Washington Update February 15, 2023
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...
Washington Update February 8, 2023
Legislative Updates Energy & Commerce Hearing Better Care Better Jobs Act Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update January 30, 2023
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...