06/26/2025

LeadingAge Advocates for Nonprofit Providers Amid Federal Policy Activity

As federal legislative and regulatory discussions accelerate, LeadingAge’s national policy team continues to elevate the voice of nonprofit aging services providers and advocate for policies that support mission-driven care. Below is a roundup of recent federal-level advocacy actions taken by LeadingAge:

• Urging HHS to Reinstate HICPAC:
  LeadingAge submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) calling for the reinstatement of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), which plays a critical role in developing infection control guidance for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  Read the letter here.
  
  
• Budget Reconciliation Concerns Sent to Senate Leadership:
  LeadingAge urged Senate leadership to delay a floor vote on the budget reconciliation bill, citing serious concerns about its potential consequences for long-term care and other health care providers.
  Read the letter here.
  
  
• LeadingAge Comments Cited in Senator Sanders’ Report:
  A new report from Senator Bernie Sanders highlights the negative impacts of health care provider funding cuts proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. LeadingAge’s insights into the implications for long-term care were prominently featured.
  Read the report here.