On December 15, ASHA joined with real estate industry partners in support of the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. By updating standards, strengthening program administration, expanding financing pathways, and improving coordination and oversight across federal housing agencies, the legislation supports increased housing supply, improved access to homeownership, and appropriate consumer protections, particularly in … read more

On December 4, ASHA joined with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) in a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urging the confirmation of Scott Mayer to serve as a member on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The Board has been without a quorum since January of this year. Confirmation of … read more

On September 18, Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), along with co-sponsors Representatives Mark Amodei (RNV), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Don Davis (D-NC, Andy Harris (R-MD), Mike Kelly (RPA), Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), reintroduced the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. This critical ASHA-backed legislation marks an important step in addressing chronic … read more

On September 17, the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC), which includes ASHA as a member, sent a letter of support to Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) and co-sponsors of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494). The legislation provides a practical solution to one of the most pressing challenges facing employers across the country. … read more

ASHA joined with the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), LeadingAge, and the National Continuing Care Residents Association (NaCCRA) in a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz on the need to address the longstanding shortages in our caregiving workforce. As … read more

ASHA joined a letter to Congress with national real estate associations and organizations representing a broad coalition of housing providers and advocates that are committed to working together with policymakers and the Administration to address America’s housing affordability crisis. The coalition writes: “First and foremost, we must seek solutions that support increased supply—at all price … read more

The 2025 ASHA 50 includes the latest rankings of the largest 50 U.S. owners (page 10) and largest 50 U.S. operators (page 14) of market rate senior living. This year’s ASHA 50 also includes a timely article about value-based care in senior living (page 20), a special Q&A with Doug Schiffer of Allegro Living and Scott Stewart … read more

On July 17, 2025, ASHA sent a letter in support of the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393). ASHA strongly supports the efforts of Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), and their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives who have co-sponsored this meaningful bipartisan immigration reform legislation. It not only addresses the security … read more

On July 11, 2025, ASHA joined the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) in a letter of support for the Save Local Business Act, which would amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify that an entity is only a joint employer if it directly and immediately … read more

On June 24, ASHA and Argentum sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem seeking a delay in the termination of humanitarian programs, such as the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians, and other programs that are currently providing parolees the ability … read more