CLASP writes in opposition to the harmful new interpretation the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking in regard to the definition of a “Federal public benefit” under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. We respectfully submit this comment urging the…
By Ashley Burnside Social Security, SSI, and SSDI are lifelines for millions of Americans, including people with disabilities and older adults. Cuts or delays to these programs would worsen poverty and instability. Protecting these benefits—and the agency that delivers them—is critical to ensuring economic security…
In the United States, fear around mental health conditions experienced by people of color exacerbates violence against individuals experiencing mental health crises.
CLASP responds to the Request for Information (RFI): Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again. We seek to offer our perspective and insights based on our work on programs administered by HHS, including child care and early education programs run by…
CLASP seeks to ensure that the Universal Paid Leave program and the paid parental, family, and medical leave for district employees is equitable and can operate soundly to best support the city’s workers and economy alike. With this in mind, we are writing today in…
By Rachel Wilensky and Stephanie Schmit On March 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 into law. The law decreased nondefense spending by $13 billion but kept spending levels the same as fiscal year (FY) 2024 for many…
By Parker Gilkesson Davis| In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, this brief looks at the history of agricultural injustice experienced by Black and immigrant farm workers and offers bold policy ideas that center the dignity, equity, and value of all historically marginalized communities. >> Read…