ABLE Act of 2009

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 7370) 2.9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Implementation Act (H.R. 7116) 3.Behavioral Health Resolution (S.Res. 518) 4.Virtual Community Support Act (H.R. 15544) 5.Crisis Counseling Act (H.R. 1545) 6.The Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 3704) 7.Early Childhood Mental Health Supports Act (H.R. 6509) 8.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1795/H.R. 1475) 9.STANDUP Act (S. 1543/H.R. 586) 10.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1841/H.R. 721) 11.Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act (S. 467/H.R. 1324) 12.Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act (S. 2157/H.R. 1205) 13.HERO Act (S. 2700/H.R. 1480) 14.Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act (S. 2425/H.R. 2981) 15.Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 2862) 16.Suicide Prevention Act (H.R. 2955) 17.Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act (S. 467) 18.Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (H.R. 7236) 19.Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 (S. 1530) 20.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503) 21.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (S. 104/H.R 379) 22.American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) 23.Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) 24.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 25.FY 2022 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 26.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 27.H.R. 2471 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 28.WIC Act of 2021 (S. 853) 29.NIH IMPROVE Act (H.R.___/S.___) 30.PASTEUR Act (H.R. 3932/S. 2076) 31.Strategies to Address Antibiotic Resistance (STAAR) Act (S.3291) 32.Tracking Pathogens Act (H.R. 7152/S. 3534) 33.Reauthorization of Sober Truth on Prevention (STOP) Underage Drinking Act 34.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R. 6493) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, and SAMHSA.

Client expense: $40,488 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; and S 1549: The American Jobs Act.

Client expense: $74,944 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009; and PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009.

Client expense: $80,659 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009; and PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009.

Client expense: $68,671 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill-- for additional administrative funding for the Social Security Admininstration in order to reduce the tragic backlogs in Social Security disability applications and for support of many social service programs in appropriations. (continued) As yet to be introduced legislation that may be in Budget/Appropriations or may be in another bill regarding possible terms of extending deadline for Amtrak obligation to make all stations accessible to people with disabilities past original deadline of July 26, 2010. Supported funding for new Vocational Rehabilitation and employment programs for people with disabilities including new competitive grant program to expand supported employment for youth with disabilities as they transition from school to the workforce, Projects with Industry, Supported Employment State Grant Program, Supported Employment Extended Services for Youth Grant Program, Workforce Innovation Fund, Model Transition Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education, and Agribility. Supported inclusion of appropriate funding levels to support VA research programs in FY 2011 Military Consruction-VA Appropriations (House and Senate). Supported inclusion of funding in the Fiscal 2011 Defense Appropriation legislation (House and Senate) for conducting multiple sclerosis research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the Department of Defense. Supported the inclusion of $22 million for FY 2011 to fund programs authorized by the Traumatic Brain Injury Act Amendments of 2008 under the Department of Health and Human Services and $11 million for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research TBI Model Systems administered by the Department of Education. Supported funding for new Agent Orange presumptive VA benefits claims as part of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899). Supported an effort for $10 million to be appropriated for Family to Family Health Information Centers for children with special health care needs. Supported the Able Act H.R. 1205 would provide individuals with disabilities and their families with a savings instrument for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports for their child without disqualifying that child from receipt of funds from entitlement programs which are vital in ensuring their quality of life. Supported inclusion of funding in the Fiscal 2011 Defense Appropriation legislation (House and Senate) for conducting multiple sclerosis research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the Department of Defense. Supported inclusion of appropriate funding levels to support VA research programs in the Fiscal 2011 Military Construction-VA Appropriations (H.R. 5822). Supported the inclusion of $50 million in the FY 2012 budget to fund the Lifespan Respite Care Program. Supported funding for the Easter Seals Veterans Community Reintegration Project in a sign on letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki. Discussed the FY 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5822).

Combating Autism Act and reauthorization, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and implementation of the Community First Choice Option for Medicaid. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)). Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009.

Client expense: $51,583 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/5. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S, 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act, to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, all provisions; S.2860, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health; H.R. 5756, TRAIN Act of 2010, to improve services rendered to children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families, all provisions; S. 4044, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2010, relating to reauthorizing and strengthening the Combating Autism Act of 2006, all provisions.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill-- for additional administrative funding for the Social Security Admininstration in order to reduce the tragic backlogs in Social Security disability applications and for support of many social service programs in appropriations. (continued) As yet to be introduced legislation that may be in Budget/Appropriations or may be in another bill regarding possible terms of extending deadline for Amtrak obligation to make all stations accessible to people with disabilities past original deadline of July 26, 2010. Supported funding for new Vocational Rehabilitation and employment programs for people with disabilities including new competitive grant program to expand supported employment for youth with disabilities as they transition from school to the workforce, Projects with Industry, Supported Employment State Grant Program, Supported Employment Extended Services for Youth Grant Program, Workforce Innovation Fund, Model Transition Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education, and Agribility. Supported inclusion of appropriate funding levels to support VA research programs in FY 2011 Military Consruction-VA Appropriations (House and Senate). Opposed proposed cuts to Section 811 and Section 202 HUD housing programs in President's proposed budget for FY 2011 as these programs help provide affordable and accessible housing to people with disabilities. Supported inclusion of funding in the Fiscal 2011 Defense Appropriation legislation (House and Senate) for conducting multiple sclerosis research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the Department of Defense. Supported the inclusion of $22 million for FY 2011 to fund programs authorized by the Traumatic Brain Injury Act Amendments of 2008 under the Department of Health and Human Services and $11 million for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research TBI Model Systems administered by the Department of Education. Supported funding for new Agent Orange presumptive VA benefits claims as part of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899). Supported an effort for $10 million to be appropriated for Family to Family Health Information Centers for children with special health care needs. Supported the Able Act H.R. 1205 would provide individuals with disabilities and their families with a savings instrument for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports for their child without disqualifying that child from receipt of funds from entitlement programs which are vital in ensuring their quality of life. Supported inclusion of funding in the Fiscal 2011 Defense Appropriation legislation (House and Senate) for conducting multiple sclerosis research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the Department of Defense. Supported inclusion of appropriate funding levels to support VA research programs in the Fiscal 2011 Military Construction-VA Appropriations (H.R. 5822). Supported the inclusion of $50 million in the FY 2012 budget to fund the Lifespan Respite Care Program. Supported funding for the Easter Seals Veterans Community Reintegration Project in a sign on letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki. Discussed the FY 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5822).

Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Combating Autism Act and reauthorization, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and implementation of the Community First Choice Option for Medicaid. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase). S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)). Implementation of the Affordable Choices Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009.

Client expense: $57,615 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act, to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, all provisions; S.2860, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health; H.R. 5756, TRAIN Act of 2010, to improve services rendered to children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families, all provisions.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill-- for additional administrative funding for the Social Security Admininstration in order to reduce the tragic backlogs in Social Security disability applications and for support of many social service programs in appropriations. (continued) As yet to be introduced legislation that may be in Budget/Appropriations or may be in another bill regarding possible terms of extending deadline for Amtrak obligation to make all stations accessible to people with disabilities past original deadline of July 26, 2010. Supported funding for new Vocational Rehabilitation and employment programs for people with disabilities including new competitive grant program to expand supported employment for youth with disabilities as they transition from school to the workforce, Projects with Industry, Supported Employment State Grant Program, Supported Employment Extended Services for Youth Grant Program, Workforce Innovation Fund, Model Transition Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education, and Agribility. Supported inclusion of appropriate funding levels to support VA research programs in FY 2011 Military Consruction-VA Appropriations (House and Senate). Opposed proposed cuts to Section 811 and Section 202 HUD housing programs in President's proposed budget for FY 2011 as these programs help provide affordable and accessible housing to people with disabilities. Supported inclusion of funding in the Fiscal 2011 Defense Appropriation legislation (House and Senate) for conducting multiple sclerosis research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the Department of Defense. Supported the inclusion of $22 million for FY 2011 to fund programs authorized by the Traumatic Brain Injury Act Amendments of 2008 under the Department of Health and Human Services and $11 million for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research TBI Model Systems administered by the Department of Education. Supported funding for new Agent Orange presumptive VA benefits claims as part of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899). Supported an effort for $10 million to be appropriated for Family to Family Health Information Centers for children with special health care needs. The funding that they receive now is barely enough to keep the centers open with one or two staff per state. Funding letter Soc Sec to Chairs and Ranking members of Senate and House Appropriations Committees and Subcomms on Labor HHS-Education and Related Agencies calling for enactment of FY 2011 appropriations for Social Security at the full amount in the Presidents budget in order to help decrease rather than increase the disability determination backlog. $12.548B. Supported the Able Act H.R. 1205 would provide individuals with disabilities and their families with a savings instrument for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports for their child without disqualifying that child from receipt of funds from entitlement programs which are vital in ensuring their quality of life.

Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009.

Client expense: $70,970 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Combating Autism Act and reauthorization, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and implementation of the Community First Choice Option for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase). S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)). Implementation of the Affordable Choices Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S, 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and the Community First Choice Option proposal for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, H.R. 2688 and S. 434, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including numerous long term services and supports provisions. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Combating Autism Act, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009.

Client expense: $46,308 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Combating Autism Act, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits)

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 109-280: Pension Protection Act; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 524/S 243: Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere Act of 2009.

Client expense: $55,786 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and the Community First Choice Option proposal for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, H.R. 2688 and S. 434, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including numerous long term services and supports provisions. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to Department of Defense Autism Research Program; H.R. 2918, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; S. 1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Division A, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, Division A, Title II, relating to healthcare reform, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits.

Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act) (S.493/H.R. 1205)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and the Community First Choice Option proposal for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Legislation dealing with direct support worker issues. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, H.R. 2688 and S. 434, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including long term services and supports. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 109-280: Pension Protection Act; HR 1205/S 403: ABLE Act of 2009; HR 524/S 243: Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere Act of 2009.

Client expense: $55,960 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisons; H.R. 1707/S. 706. Helping Hands for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE, all provisions; Department of Defense appropriations, provisions relating to Department of Defense Autism Research Program; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683, Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; S.1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Division A, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to benefit options.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported