ARC OF THE UNITED STATES

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

L-HHS-ED appropriations for FY 2026;  Continuing Resolution and Extensions Act 2025; Ag-Rural Development-FDA appropriations for FY26, 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 care Creating supports and services for people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. H.R.1520 - Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1520

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Disability community concerns regarding employment Supporting the Direct Support Professional workforce Section 503 Regulations Apprenticeship Regulations Domestic worker protections Resources for individuals with disabilities returning to work

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

PL 119-21 -the budget reconciliation laws changes to Medicaid, Medicaid Access Act, a bill to increase access to Medicaid home and community-based services. HR 2082 Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home Act Home Care Worker Protection Act. LTC Workforce Support Act - a bill to increase funding for HCBS and to provide workforce protections for workers in long term care settings. Work with CMS to implement Medicaid work reporting requirements in PL 119-21

Literal federal measure citations: HR 2082

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

EDU · Education

IDEA Funding Medicaid in Schools Changes and Restructuring of The U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Education grant cancellations Significant Disproportionality Data Collection Federal School Vouchers (H.R. 6617/S.3448) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 6052/S.3121) 21st Century Dyslexia Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 6617, S.3448, H.R. 6052, S.3121

AGR · Agriculture

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)