CESIL on Capitol Hill
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Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
We, the undersigned organizations representing consumers, family members, providers, advocates, nonprofit and other health plans, and additional stakeholders, are committed to strengthening peoples’ access to high-quality health coverage and care. We urge you to support 12-month continuous eligibility for adults in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by passing the Stabilize Medicaid and […]
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Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act
We, the undersigned organizations, write in support of the bipartisan Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act (S. 3109/H.R. 8018). We appreciate your leadership to reduce the red tape and strain faced by our nation’s family caregivers. Family caregivers assist their parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents, adult children, and other loved ones of all ages so they […]
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Rubio, Smith, Scott Introduce Bill to Address Senior Loneliness
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act to address senior loneliness. This legislation is supported by the National Council on Aging, Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness, Senior Resource Alliance, and Centerstone.
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Long COVID Moonshot Legislative Proposal
On behalf of the Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness (the Coalition) we appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the Long COVID Moonshot Legislative Proposal to address the Long COVID crisis that is negatively impacting the health of millions of Americans. Established in 2018, the Coalition brings together a diverse set of national […]
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Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act
The undersigned organizations write to express our strong support for the Committee’s consideration and passage of the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act (H.R.6284). Importantly, this legislation would establish a national working group to create recommendations for standardizing the measurements and definitions of social isolation and loneliness for public and private research and clinical […]
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55 Organizations Send Letter Calling for Hearing on Bi-Partisan Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act
My organization, and the 54 organizations listed below, write today requesting that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health, hold a legislative hearing on HR 3073, the bi- partisan Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act. Our organizations work in the mental health and human services fields. We believe that HR 3073 will be a major step forward in helping to prevent and heal mental health problems among the people we work with, and nationwide, by supporting and funding community-based initiatives that strengthen their residents capacity for mental wellness and resilience for all types of adversities.
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Congressmen Flood & Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Measure Scope of Loneliness Epidemic
“The Coalition is proud to support Representative Flood and his introduced legislation to advance our knowledge base on social isolation and loneliness, paving the way for future efforts to secure national surveillance of these pervasive issues. We look forward to working with his office to encourage bipartisan support and ensure the passage of this legislation.” […]
