Federal Legislation Aims to Create Caregiver Fund and Establish Workforce Grants

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

HR 6530 was introduced in the US House of Representatives directly at Argentum’s request and includes two primary components. If passed, the legislation would create a $10 billion caregiver sustainability fund similar to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and establish $1.25 billion in federal grants for workforce development that would provide four-year grants of up to $1 million per entity.

Alongside our partners at Argentum, we continue to push for support from lawmakers who serve on the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. The most effective way to encourage our legislation to be brought up for consideration is by increasing co-sponsorship from these lawmakers. Angie Craig (MN-2) is the only lawmaker from our state on either of these committees. If you live in or have communities located in districts represented by Rep. Craig, please reach out and ask for her support using our sample message. You can email her via her website.

Thank you in advance for your ongoing participation in our campaign to support the SENIOR Act. Your messages make a difference as more House offices hear directly from their constituents on the value of this vital legislation and better understand the on-the-ground challenges senior living providers have faced over these past two years.