Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 491 and H.R. 1203 Premium Conversion allowing postal retirees to pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars S. 484 and H.R. 235 WEP and GPO repealing the WEP/GPO for postal retirees and spousal survivor benefits who are affected

Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP H.R. 6368, Federal Employees Disability Insurance Act of 2010 S. 3950, Medicare Premium Fairness Act

Client expense: $196,136 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

lobbying on behalf of waiving the recapture provision of the IRS code of the first-time homebuyer tax credit for members of the uniformed Services who sell their residences in 36 month period due to service transfer HR2398; on behalf of permitting military retirees to pay TRICARE premiums with pre-tax dollars HR1203, S491

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 5360, HR 5225, HR 5120, HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3219, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2980, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2713, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1879, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1169, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H. RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H. Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3447, S 3234, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1237, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S. 546, S. 535, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S. Con. Res 60, S. Con. Res. 13.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

H.S.491 & H.R. 1203 Premium Conversion (allowing retirees to pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars H.R. 235 & 484 - Windfall Elimination Provision & Government Persion Offset (repeal of the WEP for postal retirees who are affected- GPO for postal spousal survivor benfits

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, seeks to lower health care costs and provide quality, affordable health care coverage by setting forth provisions governing health insurance plans.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiuims on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments in the following bills: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiuims on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments in the following bills: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5987 - Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Social Security Benefits. H.R.3631- Medicare Premium Fairness Act S.1507 - Postal Service Health Benefits Funding Reform Act of 2009 H.R.1203, S.491 permits retirees to pay preminums on pretax basis. H.R.235 and S.484 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2009

Client expense: $47,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 491 and H.R. 1203-Premium Conversion allowing postal retirees to use pre-tax dollars to pay health care premiums S. 484 and H.R. 235-legislation repealing WEP and GPO

Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

lobbying on behalf of waiving the recapture provision of the IRS code of the first-time homebuyer credit for members of the Armed Forces who sells residence in 36 month period due to military transfer HR2398; on behalf of permitting military retirees to pay TRICARE premiums with pre-tax dollars HR1203, S491

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP

Client expense: $197,731 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S.491 & H.R. 1203 - Premium Conversion (allowing postal retirees to pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars). H.R. 235 & S. 484- Windfall Elimination Provision & Government Pension Offset (repeal of the WEP for postal retirees who are affected & GPO for spousal survivor benefits).

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 5360, HR 5225, HR 5120, HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3219, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2980, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2713, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1879, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1169, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H. RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H. Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3234, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1237, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S. 546, S. 535, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S. Con. Res 60, S. Con. Res. 13.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

Improve Tax Equity for Servicemembers. H.R. 235, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1592, H.R. 4213, H.R. 4667, H.R. 4693, H.R. 4849, H.R. 4899, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5933, H.R. 6064, S. 484, S. 491, S. 3232, S. 3234, S. 3334, S. 3347, S. 3582, S. 3793, S. 3819

Client expense: $399,666 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, White House Office

S.1507 - Postal Service Health Benefits Funding Reform Act of 2009 - enables the USPS to accurately recalculate its retirement trust fund to aleviate overfunding retirement pension and prefunding retiree health insurance. H.R.1203 and S.491 - Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act - permits federal retirees to pay Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) preminums on a pretax basis. H.R.3631 - Medicare Premium Fairness Act - provides for equitable treatment for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries. H.R.235 and S.484 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2009 - legislation to eliminate the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

Client expense: $47,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE

Improvements in uniformed personnel programs, compensation and benefits. S 535, S 546, , S 831, S 1668, S 3148, S 3150, S 3157, S 3201, S 3217, S 3406, S 3425, S 3454, S 1008, S 1169, S 504, S Con Res 60, S Res 541, S J Res 10, HR 208, HR 593, HR 613, HR 775, HR 809, HR 816, HR 972, HR 1052, HR 1203, HR 1474, HR 1600, HR 2243, HR 2302, HR 2647, HR 3324, HR 3554, HR 3787, HR 4173, HR 4427, HR 4477, HR 4512, HR 4525, HR 4693 HR 4764, HR 4887, HR 4899, HR 4923, HR 4947, HR 5136, HR 5469, H J Res 23, PL 111-84

Client expense: $651,991 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, White House Office

lobbying to waive the IRS recapture of first-time homebuyer credit for a member of the Armed Forces who sells the residence for which the member received the tax credit during a 36 month period after the purchase if move is caused by member being transferred HR2398; lobbying to allow military retirees to pay their TRICARE premiums with pre-tax dollars HR1203, S491

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retiress to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retiress to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 3631: Amend title XVIII to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare Part B premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 5360, HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2980, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2713, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1879, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1169, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H.RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H.Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S. 546, S. 535, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S.Con.Res. 13.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

S. 491 and H.R. 1203 Premium Conversion-allowing postal retirees to pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars S. 484 and H.R. 235 Windfall Elimination Provision and Governmental Pension Offset-repeal of the WEP/GPO for postal retirees and spousal survivor benefits who are affected.

Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP

Client expense: $173,167 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S.491 & H.R. 1203 Premium Conversion (allowing postal retirees to pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars). H.R. 235, S 484 Windfall Elimination Provision & Government Pension Offset (repeal of the WEP for postal retirees who are affected & GPO for postal spousal survivor benefits).

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.491 & H.R. 1203 Premium Conversion (allowing postal retirees to pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars). H.R. 235, S.484 Windfall Elimination Provision & Government Pension Offset (repeal of the WEP for postal retirees who are affected & GPO for postal spousal survivor benefits).

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2298, the Expanding Dependent and Child Care Act H.R. 1279, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care. H.R. 2526, the Medical FSA Improvement Act S. 702, the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act S. 491/H.R. 1203, the Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act Continue the increased limit for tax-favored mass transit benefits (as enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-5 (February 17, 2009) beyond the current sunset date of December 31, 2010 Issues pertaining to account-based plans and excise tax on high-cost plans.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 22 (postal funding) HR 4236 (postal privatization) HR 235 and HR 1203 (fed/postal retirement) S 484 and S 491 (fed/postal retirement) S 1507 - Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Funding Reform Act of 2009

Client expense: $174,570 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act

Client expense: $171,794 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

lobbying in favor of allowing military retirees to pay their TRICARE premiums with pre-tax dollars HR1203, S491;lobbying to modify the first time home owner tax credit for members of the Armed Forces HR2398

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 1203 and S. 491: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1203 and S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 2978: To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age to qualify for coverage as a "child" under the health benefits program for Federal employees. H.R. 3590 and H.R. 4872: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R. 3631: Amend title XVIII to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare part B premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR235, S484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. HR1203, S491: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

To improve Medicare, Medicaid equity. HR 3148, HR 4887, S 1963, S 1273, HR 3843, HR 3590, HR 4529, HR 293, HR 3962, S 1776, HR 1016, S 46, S 1963, HR 3631, HR 3961, HR 449, S 491, HR 1203

Client expense: $483,459 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, White House Office

H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, seeks to lower health care costs and provide quality, affordable health care coverage by setting forth provisions governing health insurance plans.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2298, the Expanding Dependent and Child Care Act H.R. 1279, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care. H.R. 2526, the Medical FSA Improvement Act S. 702, the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act S. 491/H.R. 1203, the Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act Continue the increased limit for tax-favored mass transit benefits (as enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-5 (February 17, 2009) beyond the current sunset date of December 31, 2010 Issues pertaining to account-based plans and excise tax on high-cost plans.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H.RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H.Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S 546, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S.Con.Res. 13

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service