ARC OF THE UNITED STATES

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

L-HHS-ED appropriations for FY 2025; Continuing Resolution and Extensions Act 2025; Ag-Rural Development-FDA appropriations for FY25 American Jobs and Families Plans, (P.L. 117-2) all provisions dealing with human services and employment for people with disabilities; Social Security Administration Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE);

HCR · Health Issues

Funding for long-term supports and services workforce Expanding access to health care. Supporting a comprehensive approach to health equity and accountability H.R.1520 - Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act H.R. 6160- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program S. 1227/H.R. 2491 Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act (ABC) S. 1398 FASD Respect Act S. 830/ H.R. 2560- Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1520, H.R. 6160, S. 1227, H.R. 2491, S. 1398, S. 830, H.R. 2560

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Disability community concerns regarding employment Healthy Families Act Proposed rule regarding a phase-out of 14 (c) subminimum wage Supporting the Direct Support Professional workforce S.1332/H.R. 2941 - Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act S. 437/H.R. 1002- Caring for All Families Act S. 3748/H.

Literal federal measure citations: S.1332, H.R. 2941, S. 437, H.R. 1002, S. 3748

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

S. Con.Res.7 Budget resolution. An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.Sponsor: Graham, Lindsey [Sen.-R-SC] H.Con.Res.14 - 119th Congress (2025-2026) Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.Sponsor: Arrington, Jodey C. [Rep.-R-TX-19]

Literal federal measure citations: S. Con.Res.7, H.Con.Res.14

RET · Retirement

Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025 H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act S.1023/H.R.2142 - Social Security Overpayment Relief Act S.627 - Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act ENABLE

Literal federal measure citations: S.1234, H.R.2540, H.R.930, H.R.1389, S.1023, H.R.2142, S.627

CIV · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

Deinstitutionalization and community integration Disability rights in emergency situations Ensuring accessible voting H.R. 22- SAVE Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 22

EDU · Education

Restraint and Seclusion IDEA Funding Medicaid in Schools Changes and Restructuring of The U.S. Department of Education S.986/H.R. 1810- Safe Schools Improvement Act S. 745/H.R. 1570- Empowering Families in Special Education Act S. 292/H.R. 833- Educational Choice for Children Act H.R. 2333- Protecting Students with Disabilities Act

Literal federal measure citations: S.986, H.R. 1810, S. 745, H.R. 1570, S. 292, H.R. 833, H.R. 2333

AGR · Agriculture

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Child Tax Credit expansion