DALEN HARRIS

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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 after discharge petition (i.e., H.R. 780, 5145, 247; S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. L-HHS 2027 Appropriations.

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.

Meeting with majority and minority staff of Senate HELP Committee to discuss Patients Deserve Price Tag Act, AI legislation and price transparency bills. 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. Meeting with minority staff of House Oversight Committee in opposition to Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312). We also raised alarms with staff about Pre Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (H.R 8463) and Timely and Accurate Benefits Act of 2025 (H.R. 1755). We also sent a letter widely to all House Members to alert them to oppose H.R. 8464 and H.R. 8312, and for further congressional scrutiny of H.R. 8463 and H.R. 1755.

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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).

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).

Meetings with minority staff of House Ways and Means in opposition to H.R. 2199/S. 4750, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. Meeting with the 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, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid HCBS. Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide Addy Rosales to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities. Meeting with office of Rep. McBride to support investments in homecare, childcare and importance of 6 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Participated in Prep Call organized by Office of Minority Leader to discuss stakeholders and SEIU healthcare priorities which include repealing cuts to Medicaid, protecting the ACA and supporting our Care infrastructure and workers in the US. Multiple meetings with Rep. Barragans legislative staff to discuss support for homecare and defending attacks that could impact care for vulnerable people and workforce. Meeting with Rep. Tonko legislative aide to discuss support for homecare and defending attacks that could impact care for vulnerable people and workforce. Group Meeting organized by AFL-CIO and Senate Minority health staff to discuss IDR and No Surprise Act.

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.

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.

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. SEIU also worked closely with Congresswomans office on press conference as she reintroduced these bills on April 29, 2026. 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 Budget Committee, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid and childcare dollars. Meeting with Rep. Schakowsky office in support of reintroducing Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act. Meeting with Kassandra Navarro (Sen. Blumenthal) and email to Mike Dunn (Rep. Larson) to discuss SEIU position on any revisions to Essential Caregivers Act (S. 3492/H.R. 6766). Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities.

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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.

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.

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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 after discharge petition (i.e., H.R. 780, 5145, 247; S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. L-HHS 2027 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.

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.

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. SEIU also worked closely with Congresswomans office on press conference as she reintroduced these bills on April 29, 2026. 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 Budget Committee, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid and childcare dollars. Meeting with Rep. Schakowsky office in support of reintroducing Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act. Meeting with Kassandra Navarro (Sen. Blumenthal) and email to Mike Dunn (Rep. Larson) to discuss SEIU position on any revisions to Essential Caregivers Act (S. 3492/H.R. 6766). Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities.

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).

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).

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. SEIU also worked closely with Congresswomans office on press conference as she reintroduced these bills on April 29, 2026. 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 Budget Committee, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid and childcare dollars. Meeting with Rep. Schakowsky office in support of reintroducing Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act. Meeting with Kassandra Navarro (Sen. Blumenthal) and email to Mike Dunn (Rep. Larson) to discuss SEIU position on any revisions to Essential Caregivers Act (S. 3492/H.R. 6766). Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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 after discharge petition (i.e., H.R. 780, 5145, 247; S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. L-HHS 2027 Appropriations.

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).

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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).

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.

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 Biden era nursing home minimum staffing rule. Meeting with Minority staff of Senate Finance Committee, House Budget Committee, House Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce to learn more about HHS Secretary budget hearing featuring Sec. Kennedy. Meeting with minority staff of Senate Finance Committee and several Senate offices to discuss their long term care (LTC) vision document and efforts to reform LTC.

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.

Meeting with majority and minority staff of Senate HELP Committee to discuss Patients Deserve Price Tag Act, AI legislation and price transparency bills. 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. Meeting with minority staff of House Oversight Committee in opposition to Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312). We also raised alarms with staff about Pre Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (H.R 8463) and Timely and Accurate Benefits Act of 2025 (H.R. 1755). We also sent a letter widely to all House Members to alert them to oppose H.R. 8464 and H.R. 8312, and for further congressional scrutiny of H.R. 8463 and H.R. 1755.

Meeting with majority and minority staff of Senate HELP Committee to discuss Patients Deserve Price Tag Act, AI legislation and price transparency bills. 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. Meeting with minority staff of House Oversight Committee in opposition to Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312). We also raised alarms with staff about Pre Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (H.R 8463) and Timely and Accurate Benefits Act of 2025 (H.R. 1755). We also sent a letter widely to all House Members to alert them to oppose H.R. 8464 and H.R. 8312, and for further congressional scrutiny of H.R. 8463 and H.R. 1755.

Meeting with majority and minority staff of Senate HELP Committee to discuss Patients Deserve Price Tag Act, AI legislation and price transparency bills. 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. Meeting with minority staff of House Oversight Committee in opposition to Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312). We also raised alarms with staff about Pre Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (H.R 8463) and Timely and Accurate Benefits Act of 2025 (H.R. 1755). We also sent a letter widely to all House Members to alert them to oppose H.R. 8464 and H.R. 8312, and for further congressional scrutiny of H.R. 8463 and H.R. 1755.

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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).

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).

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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).

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).

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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.

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 after discharge petition (i.e., H.R. 780, 5145, 247; S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. L-HHS 2027 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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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. SEIU also worked closely with Congresswomans office on press conference as she reintroduced these bills on April 29, 2026. 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 Budget Committee, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid and childcare dollars. Meeting with Rep. Schakowsky office in support of reintroducing Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act. Meeting with Kassandra Navarro (Sen. Blumenthal) and email to Mike Dunn (Rep. Larson) to discuss SEIU position on any revisions to Essential Caregivers Act (S. 3492/H.R. 6766). Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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 Biden era nursing home minimum staffing rule. Meeting with Minority staff of Senate Finance Committee, House Budget Committee, House Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce to learn more about HHS Secretary budget hearing featuring Sec. Kennedy. Meeting with minority staff of Senate Finance Committee and several Senate offices to discuss their long term care (LTC) vision document and efforts to reform LTC.

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.

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.

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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.

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.

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 after discharge petition (i.e., H.R. 780, 5145, 247; S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. L-HHS 2027 Appropriations.

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. SEIU also worked closely with Congresswomans office on press conference as she reintroduced these bills on April 29, 2026. 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 Budget Committee, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid and childcare dollars. Meeting with Rep. Schakowsky office in support of reintroducing Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act. Meeting with Kassandra Navarro (Sen. Blumenthal) and email to Mike Dunn (Rep. Larson) to discuss SEIU position on any revisions to Essential Caregivers Act (S. 3492/H.R. 6766). Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities.

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.

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.

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. 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). Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss and learn more about Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions and Antisemitism in Health Care hearing. Meeting with minority staff of House Education and Workforce Committee Staff to discuss temporary staffing in healthcare and SEIU position. Discussion of Jobs Guarantee Resolution with Pressley team (No Bill Number), H.R. 8555 and Senate companion, H.R. 9571.

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).

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).

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.

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 after discharge petition (i.e., H.R. 780, 5145, 247; S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. L-HHS 2027 Appropriations.

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.

Meetings 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 after discharge petition. (i.e., H. Rees 780, H.R. 5145, H.R. 247, S. 46) and repeal cuts in H.R. 1 (H.R. 4849,, S. 2556). Meeting with House Budget Committee staff, Leader Jeffries office, Sen. Schumer Office, Senate HELP staff, Ways and Means staff, Energy and Commerce Staff, and Senate Finance Staff in opposition to Reconciliation 2.0 and any additional health care cuts as offsets to fund ICE and CBP. Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. (Budget Reconciliation 2.0)

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.

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.

Meetings with minority staff of House Ways and Means in opposition to H.R. 2199/S. 4750, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. Meeting with the 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, Ways and Means Committee, minority staff of House Energy and Commerce Committee, and minority staff of Senate Finance to discuss GOP Waste, Fraud and Abuse Narrative to scale back Medicaid HCBS. Prepped SEIU Members and supported Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Shadow Hearing on lowering healthcare costs. Meeting with Rep. Simon aide Addy Rosales to discuss SEIU healthcare and childcare priorities. Meeting with office of Rep. McBride to support investments in homecare, childcare and importance of 6 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Participated in Prep Call organized by Office of Minority Leader to discuss stakeholders and SEIU healthcare priorities which include repealing cuts to Medicaid, protecting the ACA and supporting our Care infrastructure and workers in the US. Multiple meetings with Rep. Barragans legislative staff to discuss support for homecare and defending attacks that could impact care for vulnerable people and workforce. Meeting with Rep. Tonko legislative aide to discuss support for homecare and defending attacks that could impact care for vulnerable people and workforce. Group Meeting organized by AFL-CIO and Senate Minority health staff to discuss IDR and No Surprise Act.

Meetings, advocacy days, letters, briefings, and recommendations to the entire House and Senate on Budget Reconciliation (H. Con. Res. 14, S. Con Res. 7, H.R. 1) and strong opposition to cuts / changes to Medicaid, SNAP. Also opposing cuts to Education and Labor Committee Funding, as well as opposing provisions hurting federal workers. Meetings with House and Senate Offices in support of preserving the tax treatment of employer-provided health coverage.

Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating against key cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. HR 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. H Con Res 14, S Com Res 7 Meetings in the House and Senate on Budget Reconciliation (H.Con Res. 14 and S. Con Res. 7) including opposition to cuts to Medicaid and Education and Labor Committee Funding. Meetings regarding upcoming FY26 Budget including opposition to cuts to childcare, education, and labor funding. Meetings, letters, briefings and recommendations to the House and Senate on Budget Reconciliation (i.e. H.Con Res. 14 and S. Con Res. 7) and strong opposition to cuts/changes to Medicaid. Meetings with House and Senate Offices in support of preserving the tax treatment of employer-provided health coverage.

Advocating for workers, families as part of the regular budget and appropriations process. Advocating in the House and Senate against cuts to programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP. Meetings on CMS Nursing Home Staffing Rule. Sharing SEIU's strong opposition to HR 1683/S 750, and efforts to rescind rule for pay for in reconciliation. HR 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H Con Res 14, S Com Res 7 HR 1683/S 750, Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act