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 June 24, 2022
Weekly updates from the policy arena for family leaders and professionals about CYSHCN. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update June 8, 2022
Congress returns to Washington, D.C. this week to kick off the June work period. Gun control legislation is expected to be at the forefront of this month's congressional agenda following the recent string of mass shootings, with House Democrats readying floor action...
Washington Update May 26, 2022
Work on the Hill is winding down this week heading into the Holiday. Both Houses of Congress recess for the Memorial Day district work period next week. There will be no Washington Update next week. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update May 18, 2022
It is with great sadness we share that Julie Beckett, one of the founders of Family Voices, passed away on Friday, May 13, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update May 12, 2022
Weekly updates from the policy arena for family leaders and professionals about CYSHCN. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update May 4, 2022
The Senate is in “the office” this week--working in the Capitol from their offices in the Dirksen, Hart, and Russell Senate Office Buildings. The House is “working from home” this week--on a weeklong period (until May 10) of working from their district in their...
Washington Update April 28, 2022
They’re back… Both the House and Senate are back in session as April quickly gives way to May. Here are some of the major work ahead on the horizon. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update April 20, 2022
Congress remains on Easter/Passover recess until the end of the week. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update April 13, 2022
Congress has adjourned for a two-week state work period for the Easter and Passover holidays. The Senate will return on Monday, April 25, with the House returning a day later on Tuesday, April 26. Congratulations Justice Brown Jackson!! On April 7, 2022, Judge...
Washington Update April 1, 2022
Build Back Better - the revival? Work in DC requires keeping your ear to the ground and listening/reading what people are saying. This week a lot was said about renewed discussions for Build Back Better. Although details are not known, several reports indicate that...