Senior living advocates from 35 states came together last week for Argentum's Public Policy Institute, where they held 151 meetings with Congressional offices.

Advocates sought support for the SENIOR Act (H.R. 7605), which was introduced just prior to the event by Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and includes a cost-reduction program for low-income seniors to afford assisted living as well as expansion of workforce programs to meet the growing need for caregivers.

Advocates also promoted the Care Across Generations Act (H.R. 6835) to foster intergenerational connections by co-locating childcare and senior living communities, and the veterans assisted living pilot program legislation (H.R. 1815, S. 495) to finally give veterans a choice in their long-term care.

The event included remarks from Representatives Lori Trahan, Marilyn Strickland, Annie Kuster, Debbie Dingell, and Susan Wild, and several leading female members of Congress joined the Women in Leadership (WIL) event including Reps. Claudia Tenney, Nicole Malliotakis, and Suzanne Bonamici.

Argentum's Public Policy Institute (PPI) is underway with more than 100 advocates joining together in Washington, D.C. this week to help tell the story of senior living.

Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-3) led a keynote address to promote the SENIOR Act, legislation she just introduced to increase access and affordability of assisted living and address the industry's workforce needs, which will demand more than 20 million workers across long-term care by 2040.

U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA), a lead sponsor of the SENIOR Act, speaking yesterday at Argentum's Public Policy Institute on the importance of the legislation.

Attendees are preparing to head to Capitol Hill to get their voices heard on the SENIOR Act, the Care Across Generations Act (to foster intergenerational connections by co-locating childcare and senior living communities), and the veterans assisted living pilot program legislation (to finally give veterans a choice in their long-term care).

We are calling on all Argentum Advocates to join us in our day of action by sending pre-written letters to Congress in support of these bills! All you have to do is click the buttons below, add your contact information, and click "Send message." That's it! The more messages that lawmakers receive, the more likely they are to review the legislation and cosponsor it. And with more than 100 senior living advocates on Capitol Hill this week, your messages have an outsized impact in spreading the word on the importance of our priority bills.

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Today is the last day to secure hotel accommodations for the Argentum Public Policy Institute. In order to get access to the official room block for PPI, you must register for the event.

The special Presidents Day sale for the Argentum Public Policy Institute ends soon, but there's still time to take advantage of the savings. From now through February 19, we're bringing back early bird rates, giving you the opportunity to secure your spot at a discounted rate.

With recent media coverage and increased attention from lawmakers, it's more important than ever for us to tell our story and advocate for the senior living industry. Make sure at least one member of your leadership team attends the Public Policy Institute this March in Washington, DC.

>>> New: Special day-pass to attend Tuesday, March 12 for advocacy training and meetings on Capitol Hill. Community-level executive directors are strongly encouraged to attend through this exclusive rate to share their on-the-ground stories of daily life in assisted living. Register for only $250.

Following last week's Senate Aging Committee hearing on assisted living and on the heels of recent media coverage of our industry, its more important than ever to tell our story. Here's how you can help:

1. Register for the Public Policy Institute (early bird deadline is today!) The Public Policy Institute takes place from March 11-13 in Washington, DC. We strongly urge everyone to register for this influential event. We'll have the opportunity to connect with policymakers, share success stories, and demonstrate the vital role our industry plays in supporting seniors' well-being. Don't wait! Today, January 31, is the LAST DAY to secure the best rate for attendance.
   
   
2. Send a message to your Senators and the Aging Committee. Aging Committee Chairman Bob Casey has requested stories from families. It's important that you share your story in both of these platforms:
   1. Our grassroots campaign “Why I Love My Assisted Living Community” where your story will go directly to your U.S. Senators offices.
   2. The Committee's website, Assisted Living Bills, where lawmakers have specifically asked to hear from stakeholders. We want them to hear your positive stories!
      
      
3. Pledge to Join the Fight. Corporate contributions to the Advocacy Fund provide Argentum with resources to implement a robust public policy strategy at both the Federal and state levels on behalf of the senior living industry. Learn more about the Advocacy Fund and make a pledge today to proactively help shape the future of senior living.
   

Attention Argentum Advocates: Mark your calendars for this coming March 7-9 for the annual Argentum Public Policy Institute. This event is the premier senior living advocacy event in the nation, bringing together key policymakers from Capitol Hill and the White House and offering you a chance to guide the future of senior living. It will be held in-person for the first time since 2019!