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April 1, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Updates on Trump Administration Orders on DEI

A U.S. District Court temporarily enjoined the U.S. Department of Labor from requiring certifications aimed at eliminating certain DEI initiatives under a Trump Administration executive order. 

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March 31, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

HHS Announces Reorganization and 25% Reduction in Staff

The plan reduces the HHS workforce by 20,000 people, closes some regional offices, and consolidates HHS divisions.

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March 25, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

DOJ and EEOC Issue Guidance on Discrimination in the Workplace

DOJ and EEOC issue guidance regarding discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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March 25, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Trump Administration Revokes Humanitarian Parole for Non-Citizens from Four Countries

The Department of Homeland Security is terminating the humanitarian parole programs for non-citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela and their immediate family members, effective April 24th.

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March 17, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Impact of Homeland Security Decisions on Temporary Protected Status Will Be Felt in Early April

The Trump administration's termination of TPS for Venezuelans with TPS under the 2023 designation will take effect on April 7, 2025. LeadingAge National has provided an update for employers.

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March 11, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Take Action to Extend Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

Urge Congress to preserve Medicare telehealth flexibilities set to expire March 31st.

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March 7, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

LeadingAge Members-Only Explainer: EO 14173 on DEI, Equal Employment Opportunity

The directive, which does not define what makes DEI policies illegal, requires new actions on the part of government funding recipients.

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March 4, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Trump Administration Limits Notice and Public Comment on HHS Rule Changes

HHS announced that it will limit public participation in HHS decision-making by rescinding a long-standing policy.

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March 4, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Trump Administration Shortens Haitian and Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status

Unless the Trump administration decides to extend these TPS designations, Haitians with TPS will lose authorization to remain in the U.S. and work on Aug. 3rd. Venezuelans will lose TPS status on April 7th or Sept. 10th. Many health care providers employ Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants with TPS.

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March 3, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Federal Budget Reconciliation Process Poses Threat to Medicaid Funding

LeadingAge National is urging members to take action, as federal budget reconciliation takes aim at Medicaid and other sources of funding that support services for older adults.

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