Recidivism Reduction Act

National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011 (S. 306) Commerce/Justice/Science FY12 Appropriations (HR 2596) The Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1381/S.2020) House FY 12 Budget (H.Con.Res. 34) Second Chance Act Reauthorization (S. 1231) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829) Second Chance Act Reauthorization (S. 1231) Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act (H.R.2721) Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 (S.977) Cap, Cut and Balance Bill (HR 2560/S. 1340) Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2608) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2011 (H.R.2342) Literacy, Education, and Rehabilitation Act (H.R.2343) Consolidated FY2012 Appropriations Act (was Military/Veterans; HR 2055)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011 (S. 306) Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (HR 1473) The Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1381) House FY 12 Budget (H.Con.Res. 34) Commerce/Justice/Science FY12 Appropriations (HR 2596) Second Chance Act Reauthorization (S. 1231) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829) Second Chance Act Reauthorization (S. 1231) Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act (H.R.2721) Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 (S.977) Cap, Cut and Balance Bill (HR 2560/S. 1340) Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2608) The legislative vehicle for the Agriculture, Commerce, Justice and Science, and Transportation/HUD appropriations bills (H.R.2112) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2011 (H.R.2342) Literacy, Education, and Rehabilitation Act (H.R.2343)

Client expense: $8,052 · Firm income: Not reported

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

National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011 (S. 306) Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (HR 1473) The Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1381) House FY 12 Budget (H.Con.Res. 34) Commerce/Justice/Science FY12 Appropriations (HR 2596) Second Chance Act Reauthorization (S. 1231) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829)

Client expense: $9,035 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1-American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 -Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Homeland Securtiy Appropriations H.R.3288-Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293-Labor-HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations Fiscal Year Budget 2011 - Appropriations (No Bill)

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations Fiscal Year Budget 2011 - Appropriations (No Bill)

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. In health care reform HR 3590. Advocated for health insurance parity for coverage of prosthetic and orthotics devices, components and benefits for other medical and surgical services: under ERISA and HR 2575 for group health plans and group health insurance Supported HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration Supported HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions would have expired without reauthorization. Met with senior Senior SSA officials, as well as Senate and House staff regarding policies and possible legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities, electronic filing of disabilty applications and electronic authorizations for SSA to obtain medical records in connection with disabilities claims. Submitted comments (in response to an SSA request) on complicated medical evidence issues when Social Security disability applicants have a co-occurring alcohol or substance use diagnosis and a serious mental illness. Supported HR 4532 to renew SSAs demonstration authority and to make permanent a successful demonstration that enables both attorneys and non-attorneys (who meet certain qualifications) representing Social Security disability claimants to be paid reasonable fees out of retroactive benefits. This practice enables many claimants (including those with mental illnesses and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder) to have good representation rather than to navigate the esoteric and complex application process on their own (often to be denied for procedural rather than substantive reasons). Supported President's Budget proposal for SSA Limitation on Administrative expenses because the increased funding will help cut the backlog and delays in both the initial and hearing level disability determinations, thus providing disability benefits with less delay to people who meet SSA's strict eligibility requirements. Asked HHS to ensure that lifetime caps are prohibited as of September 2010. Health insurance companies are arguing that they can keep lifetime caps on health insurance for up to another year. Met with senior HHS officials to talk about the future of the CLASS Act as well as health reform implementation. Supported the Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2010 (HR 2575/S 3220). The legislation would ensure that there that insurance provide equal coverage for prosthetics and orthotics that it does for other medical treatment. Met with senior House and Senate Hill staff to strategize on obtaining sufficient appropriations for the Social Security Administration to reduce the backlog in disability determinations and otherwise better serve people with disabilities. Met with senior SSA officials regarding SSAs new proposal for work incentives under SSDI and other Title II disability Letter in support of S. 3223

Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678/HR 6029) Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1064/S 435) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829) Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 3636) National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 (S. 714, H.R. 5143) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 (H.R.911/S. 2860)

Client expense: $11,432 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill; P.L. 111-322 Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 (H.R.3082)

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; House Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations Fiscal Year Budget 2011 - Appropriations (No Bill)

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations Fiscal Year Budget 2011 - Appropriations (No Bill)

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. In health care reform HR 3590. Advocated for health insurance parity for coverage of prosthetic and orthotics devices, components and benefits for other medical and surgical services: under ERISA and HR 2575 for group health plans and group health insurance Supported HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration Supported HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions would have expired without reauthorization. Met with senior Senior SSA officials, as well as Senate and House staff regarding policies and possible legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities, electronic filing of disabilty applications and electronic authorizations for SSA to obtain medical records in connection with disabilities claims. Submitted comments (in response to an SSA request) on complicated medical evidence issues when Social Security disability applicants have a co-occurring alcohol or substance use diagnosis and a serious mental illness. Supported HR 4532 to renew SSAs demonstration authority and to make permanent a successful demonstration that enables both attorneys and non-attorneys (who meet certain qualifications) representing Social Security disability claimants to be paid reasonable fees out of retroactive benefits. This practice enables many claimants (including those with mental illnesses and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder) to have good representation rather than to navigate the esoteric and complex application process on their own (often to be denied for procedural rather than substantive reasons). Supported President's Budget proposal for SSA Limitation on Administrative expenses because the increased funding will help cut the backlog and delays in both the initial and hearing level disability determinations, thus providing disability benefits with less delay to people who meet SSA's strict eligibility requirements. Asked HHS to ensure that lifetime caps are prohibited as of September 2010. Health insurance companies are arguing that they can keep lifetime caps on health insurance for up to another year. Met with senior HHS officials to talk about the future of the CLASS Act as well as health reform implementation. Supported the Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2010 (HR 2575/S 3220). The legislation would ensure that there that insurance provide equal coverage for prosthetics and orthotics that it does for other medical treatment. Met with senior House and Senate Hill staff to strategize on obtaining sufficient appropriations for the Social Security Administration to reduce the backlog in disability determinations and otherwise better serve people with disabilities. Met with senior SSA officials regarding SSAs new proposal for work incentives under SSDI and other Title II disability Letter in support of S. 3223

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations Fiscal Year Budget 2011 - Appropriations (No Bill)

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations Fiscal Year Budget 2011 - Appropriations (No Bill)

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; House Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678, HR 6029) Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1064, S 435) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829) Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 3636) National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 (S. 714, H.R. 5143)

Client expense: $12,515 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678, HR 6029) Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1064, S 435) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829) Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 3636) National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 (S. 714, H.R. 5143)

Client expense: $17,800 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. In health care reform HR 3590. Advocated for health insurance parity for coverage of prosthetic and orthotics devices, components and benefits for other medical and surgical services: under ERISA and HR 2575 for group health plans and group health insurance Supported HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration Supported HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions would have expired without reauthorization. Met with senior Senior SSA officials, as well as Senate and House staff regarding policies and possible legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities, electronic filing of disabilty applications and electronic authorizations for SSA to obtain medical records in connection with disabilities claims. Submitted comments (in response to an SSA request) on complicated medical evidence issues when Social Security disability applicants have a co-occurring alcohol or substance use diagnosis and a serious mental illness. Supported HR 4532 to renew SSAs demonstration authority and to make permanent a successful demonstration that enables both attorneys and non-attorneys (who meet certain qualifications) representing Social Security disability claimants to be paid reasonable fees out of retroactive benefits. This practice enables many claimants (including those with mental illnesses and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder) to have good representation rather than to navigate the esoteric and complex application process on their own (often to be denied for procedural rather than substantive reasons). Supported President's Budget proposal for SSA Limitation on Administrative expenses because the increased funding will help cut the backlog and delays in both the initial and hearing level disability determinations, thus providing disability benefits with less delay to people who meet SSA's strict eligibility requirements. Asked HHS to ensure that lifetime caps are prohibited as of September 2010. Health insurance companies are arguing that they can keep lifetime caps on health insurance for up to another year. Met with senior HHS officials to talk about the future of the CLASS Act as well as health reform implementation. Supported the Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2010 (HR 2575/S 3220). The legislation would ensure that there that insurance provide equal coverage for prosthetics and orthotics that it does for other medical treatment. Met with senior House and Senate Hill staff to strategize on obtaining sufficient appropriations for the Social Security Administration to reduce the backlog in disability determinations and otherwise better serve people with disabilities. Met with senior SSA officials regarding SSAs new proposal for work incentives under SSDI and other Title II disability

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; House Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678) Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1064) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829)

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. In health care reform HR 3590. Advocated for health insurance parity for coverage of prosthetic and orthotics devices, components and benefits for other medical and surgical services: under ERISA and HR 2575 for group health plans and group health insurance Social Security: HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions would have expired without reauthorization. Met with senior Senior SSA officials, as well as Senate and House staff regarding policies and possible legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities, electronic filing of disabilty applications and electronic authorizations for SSA to obtain medical records in connection with disabilities claims. - Met with SSA senior staff regarding draft report of SSA's Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel (OIDAP) that recommends dramatically different procedures to determine eligibility fordisability benefits under both Title II and Title XVI programs. -- Commented on on disabilty determinations for people with drug addiction and/or alcoholism. Supported HR 4532 to renew SSAs demonstration authority and to make permanent a successful demonstration that enables both attorneys and non-attorneys (who meet certain qualifications) representing Social Security disability claimants to be paid reasonable fees out of retroactive benefits. This practice enables many claimants (including those with mental illnesses and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder) to have good representation rather than to navigate the esoteric and complex application process on their own (often to be denied for procedural rather than substantive reasons). - Supported President's Budget proposal for SSA Limitation on Administrative expenses because the increased funding will help cut the backlog and delays in both the initial and hearing level disability determinations, thus providing disability benefits with less delay to people who meet SSA's strict eligibility requirements.

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; House Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization bill; FY 2011 Appropriations; FY 2011 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education S. 1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research &education Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R.1424 - Lobbied for all provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; including the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008; and the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008. S. 1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education H.R. 2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education H.R. 3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education S. 1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education H.R. 2829 Financial Services Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education Omnibus Appropriations Bill HR 2764 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education Omnibus Appropriations Bill S. 2764 - Provisions on funding government scientific research & education H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Provisions on funding Government science research and education

Client expense: $256,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program to be financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. Included in Senate Affordable Health Choices Act. see also Social Security - next page. Social Security HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions will expire without reauthorization. Met with senior SSA officials and Hill staff regarding proposed legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities.

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

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. HR 1721, S.697, HR 3590 (Senate health care reform bill) and HR 3962 (House health care reform bill). Social Security: HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions would have expired without reauthorization. Met with senior SSA officials, as well as Senators, Representatives and staff regarding policies and possible legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities. Supported proposed legislation to provide an additional stimulus payment in 2010 for people receiving Social Security retirement and disability benefits and participated in call with representative of White House Council of Economic Advisors on this proposal. Supported proposed legislation to renew the Social Security Administrations demonstration authority and to make permanent a successful demonstration that enables both attorneys and non-attorneys (who meet certain qualifications) representing Social Security disability claimants to be paid reasonable fees out of retroactive benefits. This practice enables many claimants (including those with mental illnesses and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder) to have good representation rather than to navigate the esoteric and complex application process on their own (often to be denied for procedural rather than substantive reasons). Letter to Peter Orzag, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, urging sufficient administrative funding in FT 2010 for the Social Security Administration to continue reducing the tragic backlog in disability applications notwithstanding the recent unexpected surge in applications for both retirement and disability benefits.

HR 2829 - Recividism Reduction Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House/Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill; House Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills; FY 2010 Defense Authorization Bill

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678) Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1064) Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829) Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (HR 2847, HR 3288)

Client expense: $15,443 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Community Living Assistance and Supports Act (CLASS Act) to create a national insurance program to be financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide services to assist people with activities of daily living in order to stay in their homes and communities if they become disabled. People would not be required to qualify for Medicaid or go into a nursing home or other institution in order to receive benefits. Included in Senate Affordable Health Choices Act. see also Social Security - next page. Social Security HR 1093 regarding fee caps to help make sure that attorneysand others representing Social Security disability claimants are paid in a timely manner and to index the allowed fees to the Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act to expedite reinstatement of Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid benefits for eligible individuals after incarceration HR 3325 to reauthorize through fiscal 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program, both of which provide employment-related services for people with disabilities. These provisions will expire without reauthorization. Met with senior SSA officials and Hill staff regarding proposed legislation to expedite obtaining and review of medical records of disability claimants while protecting privacy rights of people with disabilities.

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

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization) H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2346 and S. 1054 - Fiscal War Supplemental Appropriations (Operating Assistance) H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

In support of Recidivism Reduction Act (H.R. 2829) Regarding juvenile justice and diversion funding in Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (H.R. 2847, Senate draft) In support of the Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678) In support of theYouth PROMISE Act (H.R. 1064)

Client expense: $12,470 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations; H.R. 2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008; H.R. 830/ S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 as related to Denali Wye Exchange; H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1); House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2829 Recidivism Reduction Act Health Care Reform (no bill) Restoring federal benefits upon jail release (no bill)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (HR 2847), all provisions related to appropriations for the Second Chance Act, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment Act, drug courts, and state prison substance abuse treatment programs. The Recidivism Reduction Act (HR 2829), all provisions related to ensuring prompt access to Medicaid and Social Security benefits for persons with serious mental illnesses upon their release from jails, prisons or other correctional facilities. Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act (HR 3245), all provisions related to equalizing criminal penalties for the possession of crack cocaine and powder cocaine and removing the five year minimum sentencing for possession of crack cocaine.

Client expense: $39,707 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE