ALAYNA WALDRUM

Urged members of the House and Senate to allow increased funding for aging services programs in the fiscal 2016 budget and to prevent reductions in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Advocated for increased funding for Section 202 housing and related programs under the Transportation/HUD fiscal 2016 appropriations bill, H.R. 2577. Advocated for increased funding for Older Americans Act programs under S. 1695, the fiscal 2016 Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations bill.

Urged members of the House and Senate to allow increased funding for aging services programs in the fiscal 2016 budget and to prevent reductions in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Advocated for increased funding for Section 202 housing and related programs under the Transportation/HUD fiscal 2016 appropriations bill, H.R. 2577. Advocated for increased funding for Older Americans Act programs under S. 1695, the fiscal 2016 Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations bill.

H.Con.Res. 96, budget resolution for fiscal year 2015 - opposed due to Medicaid block grants and Medicare premium support. H.R. 4745/S. 2438, HUD appropriations FY 2015 - advocated for $440 million for Section 202 senior housing programs including $20 million for the housing with services demonstration.

H.Con.Res. 96, budget resolution for fiscal year 2015 - opposed due to Medicaid block grants and Medicare premium support. H.R. 4745/S. 2438, HUD appropriations FY 2015 - advocated for $440 million for Section 202 senior housing programs including $20 million for the housing with services demonstration.

HR 4745/S 2438, HUD appropriations FY2015 - advocated for $440 million for Section 202 senior housing programs including $20 million for the housing with services demonstration.

HR 4745/S 2438, HUD appropriations FY2015 - advocated for $440 million for Section 202 senior housing programs including $20 million for the housing with services demonstration.

HR 4745/S 2438, HUD appropriations FY2015 - advocated for $440 million for Section 202 senior housing programs including $20 million for the housing with services demonstration.

Supported H.J.Res. 59, to increase non-defense discretionary spending caps for fiscal 2014 and prevent Medicare therapy caps from going into effect. Advocated for H.R. 3547, to prevent another round of sequestration and restore funds previously cut from aging services programs.Advocated for $420 million for Section 202 housing for low-income seniors, including funding for new construction and to demonstrate housing with supportive services

Advocated for fair and balanced fiscal 2014 budget that does not impose a disproportionate burden of deficit reduction on programs serving seniors. H.R. 2610/S. 1243 - 2014 THUD Appropriations - advocated for $420 million for Section 202 housing for low-income seniors, including funding for new construction and to demonstrate housing with supportive services.H.R. 2775 - advocated for passage of legislation to continue appropriations for fiscal 2014, end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S 818/HR 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocating for protection of the interests of beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid coverage under managed care demonstration programs under development in the various states.

Support H.R. 6476, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to provide Medicare coverage for approved adult day services for Medicare beneficiaries. Support S. 501, the Fostering Independence Through Technology Act, to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocating for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process under any Medicare legislation considered in the post-election session of Congress.

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S. 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

Advocating for inclusion of affordable housing with services provisions in any reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Support S 3358, Responding to the Urgent Needs of Survivors of the Holocaust Act. Amends the OAA to address the unique needs of Holocaust survivors. HR 6083/S 3240 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - oppose 2% cut in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to be achieved by tightening eligibility requirements.

Support H.R. 6476, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to provide Medicare coverage for approved adult day services for Medicare beneficiaries. Support S. 501, the Fostering Independence Through Technology Act, to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocating for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process under any Medicare legislation considered in the post-election session of Congress.

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S. 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S 818/HR 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocating for protection of the interests of beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid coverage under managed care demonstration programs under development in the various states.

Advocating for correction of Drug Enforcement Administration policy on dispensing prescription drugs in nursing homes. Working with Sen. Herb Kohl on S. 1560, Nursing Home Resident Pain Relief Act. Oppose H.R. 1173, to repeal the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act.

H.R. 1477/S. 489 - Preserving Homes and Communities Act - support $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund. H.R. 2441 - to abolish the National Housing Trust Fund - oppose.

H.R. 1477/S. 489 - Preserving Homes and Communities Act - support $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund H.R. 2441 - to abolish the National Housing Trust Fund - oppose

H.R. 1477/S. 489 - Preserving Homes and Communities Act - support $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund. H.R. 2441 - to abolish the National Housing Trust Fund - oppose.

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocated against the inclusion of cuts in Medicare and Medicaid in any deficit reduction plan developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

H.R. 1477/S. 489 - Preserving Homes and Communities Act - support $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund. H.R. 2441 - to abolish the National Housing Trust Fund - oppose.

H.R. 1477/S. 489 - Preserving Homes and Communities Act - support $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund. H.R. 2441 - to abolish the National Housing Trust Fund - oppose.

H.R. 1477/S. 489 - Preserving Homes and Communities Act - support $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund H.R. 2441 - to abolish the National Housing Trust Fund - oppose

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocated against the inclusion of cuts in Medicare and Medicaid in any deficit reduction plan developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, that would have provided funding for the National Housing Trust Fund.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act. Advocated for funding for the National Housing Trust Fund as part of tax extender or jobs legislation.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, that would have provided funding for the National Housing Trust Fund.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act. Advocated for funding for the National Housing Trust Fund as part of tax extender or jobs legislation.

Advocated for provisions of S. 3686, Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations for fiscal 2011, to increase funding for Older Americans Act programs by 7.4%. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 5850 and S. 3644, the fiscal 2011 appropriation for Transportation/HUD to fund Section 202 housing for the elderly at $825 million.

Advocated for provisions of S. 3686, Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations for fiscal 2011, to increase funding for Older Americans Act programs by 7.4%. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 5850 and S. 3644, the fiscal 2011 appropriation for Transportation/HUD to fund Section 202 housing for the elderly at $825 million.

Advocated to maximize funding for senior housing and Older Americans Act programs under H.R. 3082, the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act of 2011.

Advocated in favor of S. 118, the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act. Advocated in favor of similar provisions in H.R. 4868, the Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, that would have provided funding for the National Housing Trust Fund.

Advocated for provisions of S. 3686, Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations for fiscal 2011, to increase funding for Older Americans Act programs by 7.4%. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 5850 and S. 3644, the fiscal 2011 appropriation for Transportation/HUD to fund Section 202 housing for the elderly at $825 million.

S. 118, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act: would implement many reforms in senior housing programs - support

S. 118, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to reform federal senior housing programs - support. Advocating for provisions to be included in any more comprehensive housing preservation legislation.

S. 118, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to reform federal senior housing programs - support. Advocating for provisions to be included in any more comprehensive housing preservation legislation.

S.Con.Res. 70/H.Con.Res. 312, fiscal 2009 budget resolution: for full Medicare payment update for skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies, increased funding for Section 202 senior housing, Social Services Block Grants, and Older Americans Act programs. Against Medicaid cuts.

S. 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living possible for low-income seniors - support HR 2895/S 2523, to establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support HR 1851/S 2684, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support

S. 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living possible for low-income seniors - support HR 2895/S 2523, to establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support HR 1851/S 2684, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support

S 1758/HR 3001: CLASS Act, to establish a national insurance trust to finance long-term care - for HR 6033, to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services for elders living in subsidized housing - for S 2708, to recruit and retain health care professionals to work in the long-term care field - for S 2641/HR 5799 - Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - for provisions on reporting staffing expenditures and ownership transparency. Oppose increases in civil monetary penalties for nursing homes.

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for. HR 3329/S 1084, housing assistance for very low-income veterans - for S 2975, to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and others who lost their homes as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - for

S 1758/HR 3001: CLASS Act, to establish a national insurance trust to finance long-term care - for HR 6033, to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services for elders living in subsidized housing - for S 2708, to recruit and retain health care professionals to work in the long-term care field - for S 2641/HR 5799 - Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - for provisions on reporting staffing expenditures and ownership transparency. Oppose increases in civil monetary penalties for nursing homes.

S 1758/HR 3001: CLASS Act, to establish a national insurance trust to finance long-term care - for HR 6033, to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services for elders living in subsidized housing - for S 2708, to recruit and retain health care professionals to work in the long-term care field - for S 2641/HR 5799 - Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - for provisions on reporting staffing expenditures and ownership transparency. Oppose increases in civil monetary penalties for nursing homes.

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for. HR 3329/S 1084, housing assistance for very low-income veterans - for S 2975, to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and others who lost their homes as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - for

S 1758/HR 3001: CLASS Act, to establish a national insurance trust to finance long-term care - for HR 6033, to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services for elders living in subsidized housing - for S 2708, to recruit and retain health care professionals to work in the long-term care field - for S 2641/HR 5799 - Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - for provisions on reporting staffing expenditures and ownership transparency. Oppose increases in civil monetary penalties for nursing homes.

S. 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living possible for low-income seniors - support HR 2895/S 2523, to establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support HR 1851/S 2684, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support

S 1758/HR 3001: CLASS Act, to establish a national insurance trust to finance long-term care - for HR 6033, to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services for elders living in subsidized housing - for S 2708, to recruit and retain health care professionals to work in the long-term care field - for S 2641/HR 5799 - Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - for provisions on reporting staffing expenditures and ownership transparency. Oppose increases in civil monetary penalties for nursing homes.

S. 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living possible for low-income seniors - support HR 2895/S 2523, to establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support HR 1851/S 2684, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support

S 1758/HR 3001: CLASS Act, to establish a national insurance trust to finance long-term care - for HR 6033, to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services for elders living in subsidized housing - for S 2708, to recruit and retain health care professionals to work in the long-term care field - for S 2641/HR 5799 - Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - for provisions on reporting staffing expenditures and ownership transparency. Oppose increases in civil monetary penalties for nursing homes.

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for HR 3221 - for provisions to establish the National Housing Trust Fund.

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for. HR 3329/S 1084, housing assistance for very low-income veterans - for S 2975, to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and others who lost their homes as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - for

S. 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living possible for low-income seniors - support HR 2895/S 2523, to establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support HR 1851/S 2684, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for. HR 3329/S 1084, housing assistance for very low-income veterans - for S 2975, to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and others who lost their homes as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - for

S. 3261, FY09 Transportation/HUD appropriations - advocated for maximum funding for senior housing programs, and also for amendment requiring HUD to delegate the processing of Section 202 mixed finance projects through firm commitment to state or local housing agencies once HUD has selected projects from the funding applications. S. 3230, FY09 Labor/HHS appropriations - advocated for Older Americans Act funding

S. 3261, FY09 Transportation/HUD appropriations - advocated for maximum funding for senior housing programs, and also for amendment requiring HUD to delegate the processing of Section 202 mixed finance projects through firm commitment to state or local housing agencies once HUD has selected projects from the funding applications. S. 3230, FY09 Labor/HHS appropriations - advocated for Older Americans Act funding

S 2736, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to increase available funding for services, assist providers in preservation efforts, and make assisted living affordable for low- and moderate-income seniors - for HR 3221 - for provisions to establish the National Housing Trust Fund.

HR 1032, grants to help family members caring for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: support S. 1758/HR 3001, CLASS Act, to establish a public insurance program to finance long-term care: support

S 1070/HR 1783, Elder Justice Act - support S 1577, requiring criminal background checks of nursing home employees - support, advocated for provisions allowing provisional hiring pending completion of background checks and to protect nursing homes in the event employment must be terminated due to background check results

HR 2930, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - support HR 1851, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support, especially provisions to require HUD to help housing managers comoply with Limited English Proficiency requirements HR 2895, to establish a Natinal Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support

HR 2930, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - support HR 1851, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support, especially provisions to require HUD to help housing managers comoply with Limited English Proficiency requirements HR 2895, to establish a Natinal Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support

HR 2930, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - support HR 1851, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - support, especially provisions to require HUD to help housing managers comoply with Limited English Proficiency requirements HR 2895, to establish a Natinal Affordable Housing Trust Fund - support

HR 1032, grants to help family members caring for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: support S. 1758/HR 3001, CLASS Act, to establish a public insurance program to finance long-term care: support

S 450/HR 748, to repeal Medicare therapy caps - support HR 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act - opposed provisions to freeze Medicare reimbursement to nursing homes and home health agencies; supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process HR 3784, to require staffing costs to be broken out separately on nursing homes' Medicare cost reports - support

S 450/HR 748, to repeal Medicare therapy caps - support HR 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act - opposed provisions to freeze Medicare reimbursement to nursing homes and home health agencies; supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process HR 3784, to require staffing costs to be broken out separately on nursing homes' Medicare cost reports - support

S 1070/HR 1783, Elder Justice Act - support S 1577, requiring criminal background checks of nursing home employees - support, advocated for provisions allowing provisional hiring pending completion of background checks and to protect nursing homes in the event employment must be terminated due to background check results

S 1070/HR 1783, Elder Justice Act - support S 1577, requiring criminal background checks of nursing home employees - support, advocated for provisions allowing provisional hiring pending completion of background checks and to protect nursing homes in the event employment must be terminated due to background check results

HR 3074, Transportation/HUD Appropriations - advocated for full funding for Section 202 senior housing HR 3043/S 1710, Labor/HHS Appropriations - advocated for increased Older Americans Act funding and for the elimination of user fees on nursing home survey revisits

HR 1032, grants to help family members caring for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: support S. 1758/HR 3001, CLASS Act, to establish a public insurance program to finance long-term care: support

S 450/HR 748, to repeal Medicare therapy caps - support HR 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act - opposed provisions to freeze Medicare reimbursement to nursing homes and home health agencies; supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process HR 3784, to require staffing costs to be broken out separately on nursing homes' Medicare cost reports - support

S 908, to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services - support

HR 3074, Transportation/HUD Appropriations - advocated for full funding for Section 202 senior housing HR 3043/S 1710, Labor/HHS Appropriations - advocated for increased Older Americans Act funding and for the elimination of user fees on nursing home survey revisits

HR 3074, Transportation/HUD Appropriations - advocated for full funding for Section 202 senior housing HR 3043/S 1710, Labor/HHS Appropriations - advocated for increased Older Americans Act funding and for the elimination of user fees on nursing home survey revisits

S 450/HR 748, to repeal Medicare therapy caps - support HR 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act - opposed provisions to freeze Medicare reimbursement to nursing homes and home health agencies; supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process HR 3784, to require staffing costs to be broken out separately on nursing homes' Medicare cost reports - support

HR 5576, FY2007 HUD appropriations: for full funding of Section 202 and other senior housing programs HJRes 102, FY2007 continuing appropriations - for increased funding for senior housing and Older Americans Act programs HR 5766, Government Efficiency Act - against HR 3282, Abolishment of Obsolete Agencies and Federal Sunset Act - against HR 5647, FY 2007 Labor/HHS appropriations: for full funding of Older Americans Act and SSBG

S. 2620, grants to help people with disabilities pay for community-based services - for HR 4491/S 3489, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, to retrofit nursing facilities with automatic sprinklers - for S 1127/HR 4157, Health Information Technology Act - for S 1951, CLASS Act, voluntary national disability insurance program - for S 1283/HR 3248, Lifespan Respite Care Act, help for family caregivers - for

S. 2620, grants to help people with disabilities pay for community-based services - for HR 4491/S 3489, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, to retrofit nursing facilities with automatic sprinklers - for S 1127/HR 4157, Health Information Technology Act - for S 1951, CLASS Act, voluntary national disability insurance program - for S 1283/HR 3248, Lifespan Respite Care Act, help for family caregivers - for

S. 2620, grants to help people with disabilities pay for community-based services - for HR 4491/S 3489, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, to retrofit nursing facilities with automatic sprinklers - for S 1127/HR 4157, Health Information Technology Act - for S 1951, CLASS Act, voluntary national disability insurance program - for S 1283/HR 3248, Lifespan Respite Care Act, help for family caregivers - for

S 2010/HR 4993, Elder Justice Act - for

HR 916/S 438, repeal Medicare therapy caps - for HR 6111, Tax Relief and Healthcare Act - for provisions to extend Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and to prevent provider tax cuts HR 5907/S 2409, to eliminate Medicare Part D cost-sharing for dual eligibles in assisted living facilities - for HR 3437, to reform the nursing home survey and certification system - for

S. 2620, grants to help people with disabilities pay for community-based services - for HR 4491/S 3489, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, to retrofit nursing facilities with automatic sprinklers - for S 1127/HR 4157, Health Information Technology Act - for S 1951, CLASS Act, voluntary national disability insurance program - for S 1283/HR 3248, Lifespan Respite Care Act, help for family caregivers - for

S. 2620, grants to help people with disabilities pay for community-based services - for HR 4491/S 3489, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, to retrofit nursing facilities with automatic sprinklers - for S 1127/HR 4157, Health Information Technology Act - for S 1951, CLASS Act, voluntary national disability insurance program - for S 1283/HR 3248, Lifespan Respite Care Act, help for family caregivers - for

HR 5039, Saving America's Rural Housing Act of 2006 - for HR 5527/S 3511 Mark to Market Extension Act - for HR 5443, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - for HR 4873/S 3616, exit tax relief to preserve affordable housing - for

HR 5293/S 3570, reauthorizing the Older Americans Act - for, especially provisions for programs to demonstrate the application of technology to aging services and for better coordination of senior housing and services programs

HR 5039, Saving America's Rural Housing Act of 2006 - for HR 5527/S 3511 Mark to Market Extension Act - for HR 5443, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - for HR 4873/S 3616, exit tax relief to preserve affordable housing - for

HR 5906/S 3739, to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Services - for

HR 916/S 438, repeal Medicare therapy caps - for HR 6111, Tax Relief and Healthcare Act - for provisions to extend Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and to prevent provider tax cuts HR 5907/S 2409, to eliminate Medicare Part D cost-sharing for dual eligibles in assisted living facilities - for HR 3437, to reform the nursing home survey and certification system - for

HR 4, Pension Protection Act - for charitable giving incentives and not-for-profit tax compliance package HR 6111, Tax Relief and Healthcare Act - for permanent imputed interest tax relief for continuing care retirement community residents

HR 5039, Saving America's Rural Housing Act of 2006 - for HR 5527/S 3511 Mark to Market Extension Act - for HR 5443, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - for HR 4873/S 3616, exit tax relief to preserve affordable housing - for

HR 5039, Saving America's Rural Housing Act of 2006 - for HR 5527/S 3511 Mark to Market Extension Act - for HR 5443, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - for HR 4873/S 3616, exit tax relief to preserve affordable housing - for

HR 5576, FY2007 HUD appropriations: for full funding of Section 202 and other senior housing programs HJRes 102, FY2007 continuing appropriations - for increased funding for senior housing and Older Americans Act programs HR 5766, Government Efficiency Act - against HR 3282, Abolishment of Obsolete Agencies and Federal Sunset Act - against HR 5647, FY 2007 Labor/HHS appropriations: for full funding of Older Americans Act and SSBG

HR 5576, FY2007 HUD appropriations: for full funding of Section 202 and other senior housing programs HJRes 102, FY2007 continuing appropriations - for increased funding for senior housing and Older Americans Act programs HR 5766, Government Efficiency Act - against HR 3282, Abolishment of Obsolete Agencies and Federal Sunset Act - against HR 5647, FY 2007 Labor/HHS appropriations: for full funding of Older Americans Act and SSBG