Action Network on Capitol Hill

Letters of Support | Comments | Endorsements

  • Digital Equity Act of 2021

    On behalf of the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness (the Coalition), we appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the Digital Equity Act of 2021 Request for Comments. The Coalition commends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for its long-standing commitment to promoting equity, access, and civil rights through equitable information technology systems. As NTIA described in the request for comments, COVID-19 brought to light the need for high-speed internet access for all Americans to fully participate in modern economy and society. As such, we strongly support NTIA’s requirement that Digital Equity grant programs include low or…

  • Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023

    On behalf of the Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness (the Coalition), we are writing to express strong support for the recently introduced Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023 (S.842). The Coalition represents a diverse group of members including consumer groups, patient advocates, health plans, community-based organizations, behavioral health groups, and private sector innovators and collectivelyadvocates for comprehensive federal and state solutions to address the growing crisis of social isolation and loneliness in the United States. We commend you for authoring this critical legislation and we urge Congress to swiftly pass it.

  • Transportation Services For Medicaid Waiver Recipients

    Thank you for your leadership to improve the lives of individuals participating in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness’ mission is to increase public awareness, promote research, and advocate for policies like House Bill 22-1114 that combat the adverse consequences of social isolation and loneliness and advance approaches that improve social connectedness. We are pleased to support this legislation to provide additional cost-effective and flexible transportation options for Colorado’s HCBS program participants.

  • U.S. Representative David Trone, Senator Tina Smith Introduce Legislation to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors Due to COVID-19

    In an effort to address the expected increase in social isolation and loneliness amongst older adults due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Representative David Trone (MD-6) and Senator Tina Smith introduced bicameral legislation to help older adults remain safe, socially connected and healthy. The Strengthening Social Connections Act of 2020 would provide emergency supplemental funding to programs that strengthen social connectedness and address the negative health effects of social isolation in the Older Americans Act (OAA).  Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 8 million older Americans already experienced social isolation, and nearly half of older adults felt isolated, alone, or left out. Due to the heightened risk of developing…