2025 Aging Policy Briefing Sets Record in Attendance, 2025 Policy Priorities Released

• By: USAging
• On: 04/04/2025 10:13:42
• In: Policy & Advocacy

The 31st annual Aging Policy Briefing hit record attendance, with nearly 250 people traveling to Washington, DC, from across the country. Attendees experienced timely and informative policy sessions, including guidance from USAging's policy team and other experts on how to advocate and educate lawmakers and congressional staff on Medicaid HCBS, OAA reauthorization, budget reconciliation and more.
 
Attendees also took to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers on the most important issues impacting the Aging Network, including potential Medicaid cuts in the Republican budget resolution, the newly announced dismantling of ACL, FY 2026 appropriations and more. For additional guidance on how you can engage your Members of Congress about the reorganization of ACL, see USAging's April 2 Advocacy Alert. For access to the slides and other APB materials, click here.


 
Alongside the APB, USAging's 2025 Policy Priorities were released this week, outlining the critical policy issues facing the Aging Network, AAAs and Title VI Native American Aging Programs. They reflect where our collective advocacy is needed to uplift OAA programs and services, increase the capacity of family and professional caregivers, protect HCBS programs to reduce unnecessary institutionalization, and connect health care and aging sectors to reduce costs.
 
Missed this year's APB? Mark your calendars for the 2026 APB in Washington, DC, from March 16-17, 2026.