Federal Advocacy
Learn more about Argentum’s federal public policy priorities, current bills, Argentum’s congressional testimony, and other resources.
Argentum advocates for policies that support Argentum’s core principles of choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all aging Americans. Argentum works with state affiliates and chapters, legislators, regulators and advocacy groups to ensure senior living laws and regulations serve the best interests of senior living providers, their residents, family members and staff. Our efforts support meaningful and appropriate oversight of senior living in each state.
“The landscape of long term care policy is changing and senior living leaders would be well served to continue to lean in on the issues to shape the debates and steer the industry’s future."
Panelists at Argentum’s Public Policy Institute on Capitol Hill
June 22, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Argentum, a national association advocating for excellence in senior living, is carefully reviewing the Senate’s discussion draft proposal released Thursday designed to overhaul the current Affordable Care Act. “We are laser focused on the impact this proposed bill could have on the senior living industry and the older Americans they serve,” said Argentum…
June 20, 2017
Argentum is monitoring the president’s intent to nominate key positions affecting aging Americans, caregivers, and senior living employers and employees. The White House shared via its website this week its intent to nominate Lance Robertson for the Assistant Secretary for Aging role within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Robertson is a gerontologist…
May 26, 2017
Paul Williams, Argentum vice president of government relations, recently attended an event on behalf of Argentum Silver PAC for the re-election of Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) who serves as the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. Congressman Brady discussed the tax reform efforts of the Ways and Means Committee, which…
May 23, 2017
The Department of Labor (DOL) sent today to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) a new proposed rulemaking rescinding the Obama administration’s persuader rule. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the OMB will now review the proposed rule. If approved, the DOL will publish the proposal in the Federal Register and open it up…
May 16, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided 7-1 with a Kentucky nursing home in a closely watched case related to powers of attorney and arbitration agreements. The Supreme Court of Kentucky previously ruled against Kindred Nursing Centers in a case related to wrongful death lawsuits. The daughters of two nursing home residents who had powers…
March 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 20, 2017 – Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed KY SB 4, An Act Relating to Medical Review Panels, into law March 16. This law establishes a medical review panel system for use in civil litigation relating to health care providers, including assisted living and personal care home providers. Malpractice claims against…
March 6, 2017
Paul Williams, VP of Government Relations for Argentum, recently attended an event held for Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Senator Rubio is unique in understanding and championing the range of services offered to older adults in senior living communities. His familiarity with senior living issues goes back to his service in the Florida Legislature where as House…
February 23, 2017
Paul Williams, VP of Government Relations for Argentum, recently attended an event held for Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) who serves as the Senate’s Majority Whip. Senator Cornyn has continually worked to remove barriers that impede workforce development for senior living and other industries. Senator Cornyn is confident the Administration and the Congress will address some of…
January 4, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has clarified automatic sprinkler system installation requirements (PDF) in attic spaces in long-term care communities.
December 21, 2016
A bipartisan Senate report calls on Congress to take action to prevent huge cost increases on well-established prescription medicines. The Senate Special Committee on Aging reported the results of a year-long investigation this week, saying that some drug
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