Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people may struggle: Polling places may not have accessible entrances, spaces, machines, or ballots. Poll workers and election officials may not […]
Washington, DC – Today, the United States Senate passed its version of the “Farm Bill” (Manager’s Amendment to the House version of the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act), a bill to reauthori...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:
“Today both chambers of Congress rushed to pass an irresponsible tax plan. ...
Legislative Timeline
House of Representatives
Nov. 16: House passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Senate
Week of Nov. 27: Senate plans to vote on its version of the Tax Cuts...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) releasing bipartisan health care legislation:
“The Arc co...
Washington, DC - Federal budgets lay out the Nation’s priorities for spending and revenue for the decade ahead. The one passed this week by the House of Representatives reflects priorities that can ...
Late last week, The Arc submitted a formal statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) to be recorded as testimony in the record of the hearings held to draw...
