Member News
July 11, 2024
ASHA continues to work in coalition with our long-term care partners, Argentum, LeadingAge and NCAL as well as the Alzheimer’s Association to advance legislation to create a pilot program within the Veterans Administration (VA) to allow veterans access to assisted living as an alternative to a nursing home. Included in a larger package of veteran’s health care proposals, H.R. 8371, The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, has broad support in both Chambers but is currently being held up in the House over some provisions unrelated to the assisted living piece of the package. We sent a letter to House leadership urging them to advance this bill by placing it on the Suspension Calendar, a means of moving non-controversial legislation, directly to the House floor, thereby “suspending the rules.” Passage requires a two-thirds vote of the House members present. Our letter references the over 40 organizations that support H.R. 8371, including 20 Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), and urges action before the August recess. Click Here for LetterJune 29, 2024
In a letter to Congress, ASHA joined 16 of our real estate industry partners encouraging support for the soon to be introduced, the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH), will create jobs and reduce housing costs by encouraging the private sector to convert vacant and underutilized commercial properties to housing. By establishing a temporary tax credit for commercial-to-residential property conversions, the bill will spur the development of affordable housing, save energy, and reduce the number of outdated office and other commercial buildings that are weighing heavily on the wellbeing of real estate markets and local tax bases. The bill would create a new and temporary 20 percent tax credit for qualified property conversion expenditures. The credit is modeled on the historic rehabilitation credit. Total credit authority would be limited to $15 billion and state housing finance agencies would distribute the credit based on allocation plans that take into account factors such as financial feasibility and the extent to which the conversion will create affordable housing and support economic revitalization and small businesses in the surrounding area. While this tax incentive may not appeal to all, it will be an important tool for those who wish to serve a more affordable market and presents options that can help meet the growing demand of the aging population for seniors housing. Click Here for LetterJune 10, 2024
ASHA and Real Estate Coalition Send Letter to Congress and Administration Outlining Bipartisan Policies to Address the Causes of Rising Insurance Premiums Click Here for LetterJune 5, 2024
ASHA and Argentum Submit Comments to FTC, DOJ, and HHS’ Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Click Here for CommentsJune 4, 2024
ASHA and Real Estate Coalition Send Letter Urging Passage of the Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act (S. 3625), Request to Delay the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) by One Year Click Here for LetterMay 17, 2024
ASHA and Argentum Respond to Washington Post Article: Senior-care referral site ‘A Place for Mom’ stays mum on neglect Click Here for ResponseMay 15, 2024
ASHA and Long-Term Care Partners Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Support of Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, Including Provisions on Veterans’ Access to Assisted Living Click Here for LetterMay 14, 2024
Washington Post Publishes ASHA Letter to the Editor in Response to Article Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911 Click Here for LetterMay 3, 2024
ASHA and Argentum Submit Letter to Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) on Proposed Health over Wealth Act Click Here for LetterApril 29, 2024
ASHA Joins Real Estate Coalition Letter to Congress on America’s Housing Affordability Crisis Click Here for Letter