The killing of George Floyd on May 25 by a Minneapolis police officer marks another death in the long and tragic history of police violence towards Black people. The National Assembly stands in solidarity with the family and friends of George Floyd, and calls upon the human service sector to take a leading role in […]

On May 15, the House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a sweeping $3 trillion coronavirus relief package. However, unlike prior stimulus legislation passed this year, the bill was passed almost entirely with just Democratic votes, and Republican Senate leadership has made clear that they are not planning […]

By Zachary Tashman Access to child care programs is an essential cornerstone in building lasting societal health and well-being. Not only do child care facilities provide employment to more than 2 million professionals, quality early childhood education plays a critical role in lifelong cognitive development for children and increasing labor force participation for parents. By […]

By Zachary Tashman On May 1, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Joe Kennedy (D-MA) introduced the Medicare Crisis Program Act (H.R. 6674) to address the growing number of uninsured Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation would protect the health and well-being of millions of people by dramatically expanding access to Medicare and Medicaid. […]

By Zachary Tashman From the Presidential contest down to races for local offices, November’s elections will have profound consequences on the human services community. These elections will determine policy decisions as small as the construction of new parks, to decisions as large as the nomination of Supreme Court Justices. To uphold the legitimacy of our […]