H.R. 8662 aims to enhance support for assisted living facilities by allowing Medicaid to cover some of the costs associated with assisted living services. Additionally, the bill seeks to utilize low-income housing tax credits to improve access to affordable housing for individuals needing assisted living assistance, thereby helping low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Supporters of H.R. 8662 have praised the bill for addressing the growing need for assisted living options, particularly for low-income individuals. They argue that by expanding Medicaid coverage and leveraging tax credits, the legislation will improve access to essential services and promote independence among the elderly and disabled populations.
Critics of H.R. 8662 have raised concerns about the potential financial implications of expanding Medicaid coverage for assisted living. Some argue that the bill may lead to increased government spending and could strain state budgets. Additionally, there are worries about the quality of care in assisted living facilities if funding is not adequately monitored.
Max Miller, the sponsor of H.R. 8662, has received a significant amount of campaign donations from the health professionals industry, totaling $680,000,000. This industry is directly affected by the bill, as it aims to provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit. This creates a potential conflict of interest, as Miller might be influenced by the interests of his donors when shaping and promoting the bill. Additionally, there has been substantial lobbying activity in this bill's policy area, with companies such as B. Braun Medical Inc. and MBK Partners spending $70,000 and $150,000 respectively. However, it is important to note that some lobbying activities' financial details remain undisclosed, making it difficult to fully assess the extent of potential conflicts.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals (H01) | Sector | Health | $680,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $680,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAE, KIM & LEE, LLC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $370,000 |
| MBK PARTNERS | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $150,000 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $70,000 |
| VECTOR | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| SOLUTION PHILIPPINES, LLC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | $35,000 |
| D-WAVE GOVERNMENT, INC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RSVP PROGRAM DIRECTORS | THE SUSQUEHANNA GROUP | $5,000 |
| STR8 CORPORATION | BRODY GROUP L.L.C. PUBLIC AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION | WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
| CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| BLUE DIAMOND ATOMICS | NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| POPLICUS INCORPORATED DBA GOVINI | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| STRYDENT AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES | POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Max Miller, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
