Category Archives: Government Affairs
House Of Representatives Passes Build Back Better Act, Contact Your Senators Today
On the morning of Friday, November 19, the Build Back Better Act passed the House, including the $150 billion investment in home and community-based services for people with disabilities. Thank you to Nicole Jorwic and others at The Arc; Nicole has worked endlessly on this and The Arc will keep up the drum beat and get this through the Senate as fast as we possibly can. Keep your eye out for our renewed action alert with a focus on the Senate!
Updates On Massachusetts American Rescue Plan Act Spending, The Arc’s Priority Bills
The Arc Testifies At Virtual Hearings On Behalf Of Priority Bills, Including Nicky’s Law Expansion
On Friday, October 29, The Arc’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team members filled the virtual hearing rooms and testified on behalf of The Arc’s priority bills, including bills in front of the Joint Committee on Public Health and the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities.
Joint Statement on Best Practices on Emergency Response for People with IDD
The Arc of Massachusetts, Mass Down Syndrome Congress, and Northeast Arc have released a statement regarding the suit filed by the Corbett family alleging that a state trooper (and four others who arrived as backup) overreacted and intentionally and/or negligently inflicted emotional distress on their son. The Salem News reported that Brian, who is 29 years old and stands 4’11”, was taken onto the ground and placed in handcuffs. He continues to be traumatized according to his family and others who know him.
Leo’s Letter: Spotlight On Two Priority Bills Being Heard In Committee
On October 29, two hearings will be held that include bills on The Arc platform, one by the Joint Committee on Public Health, and the other by the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities.
