
Washington DC Update News
Below are recent articles from the Washington DC Update newsletter, a weekly Family Voices newsletter that provides the latest on national policy affecting children/youth with special health care needs and their families, and also shares relevant resources and happenings in the field.
Washington Update October 6, 2021
As the dust settles from last week’s race to end-of-September deadlines, is anything more clear as we begin October on the Hill? No, not really! Read the full issue here
Washington Update September 30, 2021
Reconciliation and Infrastructure As of this morning, the infrastructure bill will move ahead to vote in the House by Thursday. Earlier this summer, the agreement among Democratic leaders was to move the votes for the infrastructure and reconciliation bills together...
Washington Update September 23, 2021
A full moon, Fall begins, and the acceleration and/or deceleration of reconciliation and infrastructure! Before we take a look at what is happening on the Hill, let’s pause to celebrate this welcome Fall news: Pfizer will reportedly send their vaccine trial data for...
Washington Update September 15, 2021
Where to focus your eyes this week in DC! The Senate is back in town after their August recess. Senator Schumer has set a “soft” deadline for Senate democratic led committees to finish drafting their portions of the reconciliation bill. Meanwhile, we get our first...
Washington Update September 8, 2021
Welcome to the Fall of 2021 where much of the focus in Washington will be on reconciliation. If you recall, Democratic senators agreed to a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill prior to the August Recess. Now begins the real work: what will be included. It is a massive...
Washington Update July 28, 2021
Recess! Members of Congress will be back in their home states for much of the month of August. Despite the term “recess,” they will not be on break or frolicking. August is a great time to connect with your legislators, or their key staffers, either virtually or in...
Washington Update July 21, 2021
It’s getting HOT in here… Summer and climate change are not the only reasons things are heating up in Washington, DC right now. Read the full issue here
Washington Update July 14, 2021
Rollin’ up sleeves and getting down to business after the July 4th recess Read the full issue here
Washington Update June 30, 2021
What is Hoppin’ ?? An update to share a few things hoppin’ on the Hill and to help you keep things hoppin’ in your state. Read the full issue here
Washington Update June 25, 2021
What is cooking on the Hill? Summertime cooking, grilling, and baking. What is on the menu? Who is the grillmaster? What are the right ingredients for the special sauce? This week’s Washington Update uses a culinary theme to share updates from Washington DC...