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Housing is central to community and individual well-being. The type and location of a home can affect almost every aspect of a person’s life.

Natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises can wreak havoc on the nation’s housing system.

One indicator of sensible fiscal practices is maintaining balance between spending and revenues. Occasional deficits may be necessary.

In addition to setting standards with respect to the minimum wage, overtime, and other factors affecting worker pay, the federal government also sets standards for workplace health and safety.

Policymakers must ensure worker safety, particularly during public health emergencies. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the states, and all other regulators should vigorously enforce all regulations in long-term services and supports (LTSS) facilities and home care w

More federal funding should be provided to the Administration for Community Living to develop and implement its emergency management responsibilities on behalf of older peo

Policymakers should take steps to foster housing stability during declared emergencies. Among the temporary measures they should consider are: 

Government budgets reflect the priorities of policymakers. They specify what programs and activities the government will support and how to raise the money needed to fund them.