AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Lobbying for AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Emphasized the importance of precise and evidence-based approaches to waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid services. Support for HCBS Access Act (H.R. 8540)
Supported the introduction and cosponsorship of S. 3211/H.R. 6137 - Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act urging OMB to create a standard occupational classification for direct support professionals.
Worked with congressional staffers regarding ways to address the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel Olmstead memo in FY2027 appropriations, encouraged Appropriation committee language urging OMB to create a standard occupational classification for direct support professionals.
Expressed concern with congressional offices regarding new $100,000 H-1B Visa fees and expiring Temporary Protected Statuses and how it may exacerbate workforce shortages. Supported H.R. 1689/H. Res. 965