A bipartisan group of lawmakers is receiving a major show of support from employers and associations across the country: last week, on December 10, 2025, a wide coalition of organizations, including Argentum, sent a joint letter urging Congress to advance S. 3265 / H.R. 6231, the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act.
Why this letter and why now
The letter underscores a pressing deadline: the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is currently set to expire for employees who begin work after December 31, 2025, unless Congress acts.
For employers facing persistent workforce shortages, including senior living providers, WOTC has been a long-running tool to help bring more people into the workforce, particularly individuals who often face real barriers to employment (such as veterans, SNAP recipients, individuals with disabilities, and people who have been long-term unemployed).
What the legislation would do
In their letter, the signers emphasized that the legislation would both extend and modernize WOTC, strengthening it as a hiring and retention incentive. Among the key provisions highlighted:
- Extend WOTC for five years (the proposals would carry the credit through 2030)
- Increase the credit value by raising the percentage from 40% to 50% of qualified wages
- Index the credit for inflation
- Encourage retention by expanding the credit for employees who work 400+ hours
- Expand eligibility to include military spouses (a focus highlighted by bill sponsors)
The updated bills also include additional changes discussed by sponsors, such as removing the SNAP age cap, aimed at better aligning the credit with today’s workforce realities.
The workforce impact at stake and what this means for senior living
Beyond the program mechanics, the coalition letter points to the economic and workforce consequences of letting WOTC lapse. As referenced in coverage of the proposal, an EY analysis found that extending WOTC could support 131,000 new jobs annually, with larger impacts estimated when combined with expansion provisions.
Senior living operators compete for talent in a tight labor market, often while building mission-driven teams that benefit from strong training, support, and longer-term retention. The coalition’s message is straightforward: policy certainty matters, and a multi-year WOTC extension would help employers continue investing in people who want a pathway into stable work.
Argentum will continue working with lawmakers in a bipartisan way to support workforce solutions that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and help ensure senior living providers can meet the needs of residents and families.