Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established.

HR 2260- Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3173/S 1873- Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007, all provisions. Coverage of hearing benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Public outreach on hearing loss. H. Con Res. 195 - Creation of National Dysphasia Month

Client expense: $98,648 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

HR 2260- Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3173/S 1873- Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007, all provisions. Coverage of hearing benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Public outreach on hearing loss. H. Con Res. 195 - Creation of National Dysphasia Month

Client expense: $90,262 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

S. 845 (PL 110-202) Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE