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Lobbying issues and bill citations
MMM · Medicare/Medicaid
Meetings with Rep. Doggett Office and Minority Staff of the Senate Finance Committee to discuss legislation in support of Biden era CMS Nursing Home Staffing Rule (i.e., H.R. 810, Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act and S. 3866, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act), and continued opposition to Administrative and Congressional efforts to weaken or eliminate rule. Meetings, letters, briefings and recommendations to the entire House and Senate after passage of Budget Reconciliation (i.e., H.Con Res. 14, S. Con Res. 7, H.R. 1) and discussions on implementation and further legislation to curb cuts/changes to Medicaid authorized after passage of bill.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 810, S. 3866, H.Con Res. 14, S. Con Res. 7, H.R. 1
BUD · Budget/Appropriations
Meetings, opposition letter drafting and engagement regarding DHS funding and opposition to funding ICE and CBP. Meetings, letters, briefings and recommendations to the entire House and Senate after passage of Budget Reconciliation (i.e., H. Con Res. 14, S. Con Res. 7, H.R. 1) and discussions on implementation and further legislation to curb cuts/changes to Medicaid authorized after passage of bill. Meetings with Members of Congress in both the House and Senate in support of legislation to extend ACA Tax Credits (i.e., H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Also, met with Senator Warnock Health team to discuss opposition to minimum premium proposals plan for persons on ACA marketplace.
Literal federal measure citations: H. Con Res. 14, S. Con Res. 7, H.R. 1, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46, H.R. 1, H.R. 4849, S. 2556
LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Advocating for labor policy changes including raising the federal minimum wage and expanding rights for workers to join a union and enter into CBAs with their employers. S 1332, HR 2743, Raise the Wage Act; S1352, HR 2736, Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act; S 852, HR 20- Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. Work to oppose the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267/S.3525), work in opposition to the Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7137/S.3102). Work to support the True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322/S.3039). Consultation and meetings with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez legislative staff and Senator Patty Murray Office on introduction of legislation to rescind DOLs proposed rule related to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for domestic service employees (i.e., H.R. 7917, Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act).
Literal federal measure citations: S 1332, HR 2743, S1352, HR 2736, S 852, HR 20, H.R. 5267, S.3525, H.R.7137, S.3102, H.R.7322, S.3039, H.R. 7917
HCR · Health Issues
Meetings with minority staff of House Ways and Means in opposition to H.R. 2199/S. 4750, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. Consultation with staff of Rep. Debbie Dingell, and supported introduction of H.R. 5228, HCBS Workers Protection Act of 2025 and revisions as they draft HCBS Access Act in 119th Congress. Meeting with Senate HELP Committee to talk about Large Dialysis Providers duopoly and learn more about Senate oversight of this industry. Meeting with House and Senate Democratic Offices, minority staff of House Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Semate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid and childcare dollars. Meeting with majority and minority staff of Senate HELP Committee to discuss Patients Deserve Price Tag Act. Meeting with House Democratic Chair Pete Aquilar leadership staff to discuss the importance of additional funding for home care, child care funding, and paid and family leave.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2199, S. 4750, H.R. 5228
GOV · Government Issues
Advocating for Congressional oversight of DOGE and how it operates including gathering a full accounting of the workforce and services/programs that it has cut without authorization from Congress. H.Res. 127, H.Res.195. Opposition to NLRB nominations.
Literal federal measure citations: H.Res. 127, H.Res.195
IMM · Immigration
Advocating for workers and families affected by ICE overreach. Meetings, opposition letter drafting and engagement regarding DHS funding and opposition to funding ICE and CBP.
CIV · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
CIV Advocating for democracy reforms that make elections more transparent, get more people involved in the political process, and expand voting rights. Advocating against laws that would make it harder for eligible voters to register and participate in elections.John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 HR 22, S 128- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act Advocating against legislation that would dilute the judiciary and the powers granted to the branch by Article 3 of the Constitution and case law precedent. HR 1702- the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act HR 1789- the Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act HR 1526 - No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA)
Literal federal measure citations: HR 22, S 128, HR 1702, HR 1789, HR 1526
TRA · Transportation
Advocating for service workers within both the aviation/airports and other transportation sectors. The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act- will be reintroduced in the 2nd quarter of this year.
CSP · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Meeting with Senator Warren health staff and minority staff of Senate Banking Committee to support S. 3829, Corporate Crimes in Healthcare Act. Meeting with Senator Murphys staff to discuss SEIU support for legislation that would limit private equity and REIT control of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Literal federal measure citations: S. 3829
AGR · Agriculture
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567).
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 7567
