Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) shares resources on health care legislation being considered by the U.S. House and Senate and legislative advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
Congress is discussing another COVID-19 relief package, one that would use its reconciliation process to approve legislation that could spur the nation’s health and economic recoveries from the ongoing pandemic. The following resources will aid AHA members’ efforts to advocate on behalf of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in historic challenges for hospitals and health systems and the communities they serve. The surging number of cases and hospitalization rates have directly impacted the U.S. health care system and its ability to continue to provide access to care.
The House and Senate this week are working to pass a final version of the budget resolution for fiscal year 2021, giving Congress an additional legislative tool to pass COVID-19 relief legislation that enacts President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
The House of Representatives voted 218-212 to pass a budget resolution for fiscal year 2021 that gives Congress the option to use fast-track procedures to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package with a simple majority in the Senate.
The AHA voiced support for the Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act (H.R. 526), legislation that would automatically trigger a special enrollment period so consumers can apply for Marketplace or employer-sponsored coverage during a public health emergency.
PowerPlay video with AHA’s Tom Nickels, executive vice president for government relations and public policy, and Stacey Hughes, executive vice president-designate, asking Daschle how the upcoming impeachment trial will play out and the legislative outlook for non-COVID health care issues.
Reconciliation is a complicated legislative process with limitations about what can be included in legislation. The following resources provide more details on the reconciliation process and can be used to help explain the process to others.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced they have filed a joint budget resolution for fiscal year 2021 giving Congress an additional legislative tool to potentially pass COVID-19 relief legislation that enacts President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue…
Ten Republican senators released highlights from their $618 billion COVID-19 relief proposal, outlined Sunday in a letter to President Biden. The proposal includes $35 billion for the Provider Relief Fund, with 20% set aside for rural hospitals; $20 billion for vaccine efforts; and $50 billion for…
Statement on COVID-19 relief package from group of 10 Republican senators from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.