SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC

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

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.

Meeting with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance regarding the Reintroduction of the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. (H.R. 2199) Meetings and letters supporting labor bills such as the Child Care for Working Families Act (not yet introduced), and the Protect Americas Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) Meetings opposing bills excluding college sports players from being classified as employees (such as SCORE ACT, no bill number yet), Meetings regarding concerns with the Faster Labor Contracts Act (S. 844) Meetings expressing concerns with S.2013. Advocating for labor policy changes including raising the fed min 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)

Advocating for democracy reforms that make elections more transparent, get more people involved in the political process, and expand voting rights. Advocating against laws that would make it harder for eligible voters to register and participate in elections. (HR 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025; HR 22, S 128- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act) Letter to Senate opposing S. 558, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 (AAA)

Advocating for service workers within both the aviation/airports and other transportation sectors. FAA Reauthorization of 2024 implementation; surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number yet).

Letters and meetings in support of the Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 2743 / S. 1332)

Meeting in support of the 911 SAVES Act (HR 540) Advocating against legislation that would dilute the judiciary and the powers granted to the branch by Article 3 of the Constitution and case law precedent. HR 1702 - the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act HR 1789 - the Promptly Ending Political Prosecution and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act HR 1526 - No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA)

Follow up meeting on SEIU endorsement of a Senate Resolution introduced by Senators Wyden, Markey, King in support of expressing the sense of the Senate that the HHS Sec'y should withdraw a proposed reduction in public notice and comment opportunities; and subsequent conversations with Senate Offices urging their cosponsorship. Consultation with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's office on a letter to the HELP and related agencies subcommittee requesting investment in programs, oversight, and research for older adults and people with disabilities who receive long-term care. Follow-up meeting with Rep. Jayapal's office to discuss reintroduction of the Medicare for All Act of 2025. Meeting with Rep. Schakowsky's office discussing support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025 (S. 1709). Meetings with House and Senate Democratic Offices on DOGE attacks on SSI, Medicare, Medicaid, and on HHS Reorganization.

Advocating for Congressional oversight of DOGE and how it operates including gathering a full accounting of the workforce and services/programs that it has cut without authorization from Congress. H.Res. 127, H.Res. 195

Advocating for DC to have power over its local spending decisions. S. 1077 District of Columbia 5 Local Funds Act, 2025.

Meetings regarding opposition to cuts to Dept. of Education.

Meetings regarding opposition to reduction in force and budget cuts at the VA. Rep. Norcross Fundraiser, SEIU COPE (VA Committee issues)

Meetings regarding extreme heat in the workplace and expressing support for the Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act, as well as an OSHA Heat standard.

Immigration issues, including opposing increased funding for ICE in Budget Reconciliation (H. Con Res. 14 and S. Con Res. 7).