National Cancer Fund Act of 2008
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2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1108, the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" S. 2999, the "Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008" H.R. 6791, the "National Cancer Fund Act of 2008"
Client expense: $32,352 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 1108, HR 5513, S 625, S 1834, HR 4081, S 1027, HR 6791, HR 2932, HR 5689
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services HR 6791 (National Cancer Fund Act of 2008) to increase federal taxes on tobacco products and dedicate these revenues to increase cancer research funding HR 3014 (Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007) to expand culturally and linguistically appropriate health care service and to address racial and ethnic disparities Anticipated legislation from Senators Kennedy and Hutchinson to address the unique cancer needs of patients and to renew and revive programs to cure cancer Encourging President-elect Obama to appoint highly qualified individuals to key positions such as the Secretary of HHS, Commissioner of FDA, and Director of NIH S. 2999/HR 2676 (Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2007) to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6791, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer. H.R. 6963.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
See page 7 for specific Health Care issues. Specific Health Issue bills: H.R. 5605/S. 2029, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act H.R. 1407, the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act S. 1066, the Medical Education Affordability Act H.R. 2583, the Physician Workforce and Graduate Medical Education Enhancement Act H.R. 7192, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 6357, the ProTECHt Act H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008 H.R. 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S. 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2008 H.R. 6791 The National Cancer Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Michael McNulty | Democratic | NY |
| Patrick Kennedy | Democratic | RI |
| Robert E. Andrews | Democratic | NJ |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Steve Kagen | Democratic | WI |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
See page 7 for specific Health Care issues. Specific Health Issue bills: H.R. 5605/S. 2029, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act H.R. 1407, the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act S. 1066, the Medical Education Affordability Act H.R. 2583, the Physician Workforce and Graduate Medical Education Enhancement Act H.R. 7192, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 6357, the ProTECHt Act H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008 H.R. 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S. 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2008 H.R. 6791 The National Cancer Act of 2008
Client expense: $40,345 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 1108 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; all provisions of the bill. HR 2932 A bill to amend Title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes; all provisions of the bill. HR 3963 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; provisions relating to tobacco excise tax (Note: This is the only bill under this issue code on which Cindy Hayden engaged in lobbying activity and such activity was limited to the House of Representatives). HR 4081/S 1027 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act; all provisions of the bill. HR 5689 The Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act; all provisions of the bill. HR 5912 - To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes; all provisions on the bill. HR 6791- National Cancer Fund Act of 2008; A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase federal excise taxes on tobacco products; all provisions of the bill. S 625 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; all provisions of the bill.
Client expense: $3,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
All provisions relating to smokeless tobacco: HR 6791-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer; HR 3963- Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
All provisions relating to smokeless tobacco: HR 6791-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer; HR 3963-Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 1108, HR 5513, S 625, S 1834, HR 4081, S 1027, HR 6791, HR 2932, HR 5689
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, including H.R. 2642, Supplemental appropriations; S.3230 making FY09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services; HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act; and assorted economic stimulus legislative proposals.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6791, the "National Cancer Fund Act of 2008"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations H.R. 2642, S.3230 making FY09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act, and assorted economic stimulus legislative proposals.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs. H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations HR 2642, S. 3230 making FY 09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Legislation List for Lobbying Report October 1- December 31, 2008 U.S. Senate House H.R. 1108 - The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act H.R. 3863 - State Children's Health Insurance Program "SCHIP." H.R. 4081 - Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2008, or PACT Act. H.R. 6393 - "Quit Smoking for Life Act," a bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote tobacco use cessation under the Medicare Program, the Medicaid Program, and the maternal and child health program H.R. 6791 - To Amend IRS Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products. Senate S.625 - The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. S.2049 - State Children's Health Insurance Program "SCHIP."
Client expense: $44,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations H.R. 2642, S.3230 making FY09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.Res.1328/S.Res. 720, "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" H.R. 6791, "National Cancer Fund Act" H.R. 7045, "National Plan to Advance Pancreatic Cancer Act"
Client expense: $192,329 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 465- Advance Directives Improvement and Education Act of 2007 ; S. 459/H.R. 758 - Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007 ; S. 358/H.R. 493 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S. 446/H.R. 772 - Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act of 2007 ; S. 1604 - Nursing Education and Quality of Health Care Act of 2007 ; H.R. 2384 - Nurse Faculty Higher Education Act; H.R. 2621 - Teacher and Nurse Support Act of 2007; S. 646 - Rural Nursing Promotion Act; (Continued Next Page) S. 1056 - National Cancer Act of 2007; S. 624/H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; S. 73/H.R. 4138 - Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007; S. 2999/H.R. 2676 - Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008; S. 2140 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership in the fields of medicine and genetics; H.R. 6791- National Cancer Fund Act of 2008; H.R. 2994 - To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care; Comprehensive Cancer Omnibus Legislation; Health Care Reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
H.R.1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. H.R.5513, Stop Adolescent Smoking Without Excessive Bureaucracy Act of 2008. S.625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. S.1834, Help End Addiction to Lethal Tobacco Habits Act. H.R.4081, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007. S.1027, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007. H.R.6791, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer. H.R.3963, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R.2932, To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes. H.R.5689, Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2008. Issues related to the regulation and taxation on smokeless tobacco products.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.6791, To Amend the internal revenue code to increase federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from increased taxes to the war on cancer. H.R.3963, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; HR 5513, Stop Adolescent Smoking Without Excessive Bureaucracy Act of 2008; S 625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; S 1834, Help End Addiction to Lethal Tobacco Habits Act; S 1027, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007; HR 4081, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007; H.CON.RES.312, Budget resolution FY2009; HR 3963, "Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007"; HR 6791, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer."; HR 2932, "To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes."; HR 5689, "Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2008"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
See page 7 for specific Health Care issues. Specific Health Issue bills: H.R. 5605/S. 2029, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act H.R. 1407, the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act S. 1066, the Medical Education Affordability Act H.R. 2583, the Physician Workforce and Graduate Medical Education Enhancement Act HR 7192, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 6357, the ProTECHt Act H.R. 5442 TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008 H.R. 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S. 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2008 H.R. 6791 The National Cancer Act of 2008
Client expense: $61,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.Res. 1328, "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" H.R. 6791, "National Cancer Fund Act" H.R. 7045, "National Plan to Advance Pancreatic Cancer Act"
Client expense: $180,865 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1108, the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" S. 2999, the "Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008" H.R. 6791, the "National Cancer Fund Act of 2008"
Client expense: $37,352 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
See page 7 for specific Health Care issues. Specific Health Issue bills: H.R. 5605/S. 2029, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act H.R. 1407, the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act S. 1066, the Medical Education Affordability Act H.R. 2583, the Physician Workforce and Graduate Medical Education Enhancement Act HR 7192, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 6357, the ProTECHt Act H.R. 5442 TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008 H.R. 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S. 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2008 H.R. 6791 The National Cancer Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
See page 7 for specific Health Care issues. Specific Health Issue bills: H.R. 5605/S. 2029, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act H.R. 1407, the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act S. 1066, the Medical Education Affordability Act H.R. 2583, the Physician Workforce and Graduate Medical Education Enhancement Act HR 7192, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 6357, the ProTECHt Act H.R. 5442 TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008 H.R. 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S. 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2008 H.R. 6791 The National Cancer Act of 2008
Client expense: $97,022 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 465- Advance Directives Improvement and Education Act of 2007 ; S. 459/H.R. 758 - Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007 ; S. 358/H.R. 493 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S. 446/H.R. 772 - Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act of 2007 ; S. 1604 - Nursing Education and Quality of Health Care Act of 2007 ; H.R. 2384 - Nurse Faculty Higher Education Act; H.R. 2621 - Teacher and Nurse Support Act of 2007; S. 646 - Rural Nursing Promotion Act; (Continued Next Page) S. 1056 - National Cancer Act of 2007; S. 624/H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; S. 73/H.R. 4138 - Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007; S. 2999/H.R. 2676 - Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008; S. J. Res. 22/H.J. Res. 54 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; S. 2140 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership in the fields of medicine and genetics; H.R. 6791- National Cancer Fund Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
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 Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Tobacco
HR 2932 A bill to amend Title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes; all provisions of the bill HR 4081/S 1027 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act; all provisions of the bill HR 5689 The Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act; all provisions of the bill HR 5912 - To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes; all provisions on the bill HR 6791 - National Cancer Fund Act of 2008; A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase federal excise taxes on tobacco products; all provisions of the bill HR 1108 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; all provisions of the bill (Note: This is the only bill under this issue code that Cindy Hayden engaged in lobbying activity and such activity was limited to the House of Representatives.) S 625 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; all provisions of the bill
Client expense: $3,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations HR 2642, S 3230 making FY 09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations H.R. 2642, S.3230 making FY09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act.
Client expense: $1,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1108, the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" S. 2999, the "Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008" H.R. 6791, the "National Cancer Fund Act of 2008"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.6791, To Amend the internal revenue code to increase federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from increased taxes to the war on cancer.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 6791, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 6791- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6791, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations H.R. 2642, S.3230 making FY09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3014 (Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007) to expand culturally and linguistically appropriate health care service and to address racial and ethnic disparities. Legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services. HR 6791 (National Cancer Fund Act of 2008) to increase federal taxes on tobacco products and dedicate these revenues to increased cancer research funding. Anticipated legislation from Senators Kennedy and Hutchinson to address unique cancer needs of patients and to renew and revive programs to cure cancer.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Tobacco
H.R.1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. H.R.5513, Stop Adolescent Smoking Without Excessive Bureaucracy Act of 2008. S.625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. S.1834, Help End Addiction to Lethal Tobacco Habits Act. H.R.4081, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007. S.1027, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007. H.R.6791, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products and to dedicate the revenues from the increased taxes to the war on cancer. H.R.2932, To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes. H.R.5689, Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2008. Issues related to the regulation and taxation on smokeless tobacco products.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal budget and appropriations for cancer research and programs, including federal appropriations for breast and cervical programs and patient navigator programs, H. Con. Res. 312, House Budget Resolution, and S. Con. Res. 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Supplemental appropriations H.R. 2642, S.3230 making FY09 appropriations for Labor, Health & Human Services, and HR 6791, the National Cancer Fund Act.
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE