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Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
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Balanced budget amendments to the Constitution of the United States, especially H.J.Res. 1, H.J.Res. 2, S.J.Res. 23, and S.J.Res. 24 Debt limit especially as it relates to 2008 and 2011 increases District of Columbia abortion provisions under and potential amendments to FY11 Continuing Resolution (especially H.R. 1 and Public Law No: 112-10), FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573), and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671) District of Columbia syringe exchange provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573) and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671) Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (111th: H.R. 2517 and S. 1102) and its reintroduction (112th: H.R. 3485 and S. 1910, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially abortion, marriage, syringe exchange, and voucher provisions mentioned herein Family planning, sex education, adolescent health, and teen pregnancy prevention provisions under and potential amendments to the FY12 Administration Budget, FY 12 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations (H.R. 3070 and S. 1599, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction), and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671), especially those related to the Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Adolescent Health (incl. Teen Pregnancy Prevention), the Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children & Families (incl. Personal Responsibility Education Program), Centers for Disease Control: Division of Adolescent School Health (incl. HIV/STD Prevention Education), and abstinence-only-until-marriage programs (incl. Community-Based Abstinence Education) H.Con.Res. 34 FY12 Budget Resolution H.R. 2364 and S. 1283 Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 358 and S. 877 Protect Life Act Mandatory funding for the Personal Responsibility Education Program, Pregnancy Assistance Fund, and Home Visiting as authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148) and impacted by applicable provisions under and potential amendments to FY 12 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations (H.R. 3070 and S. 1599, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671) Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health (MARCH) for Military Women Act (S. 1214) and related S.Amdt. 1120 to FY12 Defense Authorization (S. 1867) Reintroduction of the Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (111th: H.R. 3001) Reintroduction of the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (111th: H.R. 2625 and S. 1153) Reproductive healthcare provisions in healthcare reform, incl. specific amendments (111th House: H.R. 3962 Amdt 509, Rules Cmte #108, and Energy/Commerce Cmte Amdts; 111th Senate: H.R. 3590 Amdt 2962), other related language, and applicable provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148), as well as applicable provisions in the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (112th: H.R. 3 and S. 906) and the Protect Life Act (112th: H.R. 358 and S. 877) WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION: Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements (Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 188, Pgs. 60086-90, Wednesday, September 28, 2011), especially forms WH-380-E, WH-380-F, WH-381, WH-382, WH-384, and WH-385, incl. Section 565 of the FY10 Defense Authorization (Public Law No: 111-84) and its application to form WH-384, as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act (Public Law No: 103-3) generally and its 2008 and 2009 amendments House Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" State of reproductive justice for African American women H.R. 3 and S. 906 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act Womens reproductive health programs in FY12 appropriations and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671), especially: the elimination of federal funding for preventive and primary care services provided by Planned Parenthood affiliates; the elimination of funding for the Title X family planning program; the elimination of existing language providing strong evidence standards for teen pregnancy prevention funding; the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule on foreign aid; a prohibition on contributions to the United Nations Population Fund; a ban on local funding of virtually all abortion services in the District of Columbia; a ban on insurance coverage of virtually all abortion services for federal employees; the potential elimination of abortion coverage in plans sold through health insurance exchanges created under the Affordable Care Act; and a broad expansion of current refusal law with potentially significant implications for womens health
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Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Comprehensive agency review of existing benefits structures to see where existing law might permit recognition of same-sex domestic partnerships (per White House Memo, June 17, 2009) and subsequent implementation overseen by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) (per White House Memo, June 2, 2010) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, S.J.Res. 29, and S.J.Res. 33 Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment District of Columbia voucher provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573) and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671) Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (111th: H.R. 2517 and S. 1102) and its reintroduction (112th: H.R. 3485 and S. 1910, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1397 and S. 811) and related state legislation (especially Nevada Assembly Bill 211) Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially abortion, marriage, syringe exchange, and voucher provisions mentioned herein Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, incl. remarks before the Pew Forum on June 11, 2009, in a conference call on September 22, 2009, and those cited by PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly on May 28, 2010 and August 12, 2011 Federally funded private school voucher provisions under and potential amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) H.Con.Res. 34 - FY12 Budget Resolution H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act H.R. 1076 To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content H.R. 2364 and S. 1283 Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 3285 District of Columbia Employee Suitability Act Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Inclusion of housing discrimination against same-sex couples in the work of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Inclusion of lesbian couples in the work of the Department of Justices Violence Against Women Office Marriage equality and implementation of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), incl. the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) H.R. 3463 To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission Marriage equality and implementing the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage and Equality Amendment Act of 2009 (DC Bill 18-482), incl. applicable provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573) and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671) Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al. Military service by transgender individuals Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Reintroduction of the Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (111th: H.R. 3001) Reintroduction of the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (111th: H.R. 2625 and S. 1153) Repealing Dont Ask, Dont Tell (Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571) through the Dont Ask, Dont Tell Repeal Act (Public Law No: 111-321) Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Tax fairness and safety nets, incl. Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, generally vs. corporate taxation and corporate welfare To-be-introduced omnibus legislation supporting the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION: Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements (Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 188, Pgs. 60086-90, Wednesday, September 28, 2011), especially forms WH-380-E, WH-380-F, WH-381, WH-382, WH-384, and WH-385, incl. Section 565 of the FY10 Defense Authorization (Public Law No: 111-84) and its application to form WH-384, as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act (Public Law No: 103-3) generally and its 2008 and 2009 amendments Withdrawal of Lowes advertising from TLCs All American Muslim and petition to Lowes CEO Robert Niblock H.R. 1681 and S. 1770 Every Child Deserves a Family Act (and Senate draft prior to introduction) Senate Judiciary Committee, July 20, 2011, S.598, The Respect for Marriage Act: Assessing the Impact of DOMA on American Families House Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" Revising the Equal Access to Justice Act (Public Law No: 96-481) and the federal judicial code through the Government Litigation Savings Act (H.R. 1996) Senate Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, September 8, 2011, New State Voting Laws: Barriers to the Ballot? Electoral reform efforts, especially voter identification legislation, and their potential impact on racial and ethnic minorities and other disadvantaged populations, also voter fraud concerns H.R. 414 Presidential Funding Act Election Assistance Commission provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573) and the omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2055 enacted as Public Law No: 112-74, H.R. 2354, and H.R. 3671), as provided by the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252)
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Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 22 CFR Part 205: RIN 0412 AA-69: Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs (Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 58, Pgs. 16712-14, Friday, March 25, 2011) Comprehensive agency review of existing benefits structures to see where existing law might permit recognition of same-sex domestic partnerships (per White House Memo, June 17, 2009) and subsequent implementation overseen by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) (per White House Memo, June 2, 2010) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, 111th H.J.Res. 74, 111th H.J.Res. 82, 111th H.J.Res. 84, 111th S.J.Res. 28, and 111th S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 78 District of Columbia voucher provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1397 and S. 811) and related state legislation (especially Nevada Assembly Bill 211) Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially abortion, marriage, and voucher provisions mentioned herein, also potential consideration through debt ceiling negotiations Every Child Deserves a Family Act (111th: H.R. 3827/4806) and its reintroduction (112th: H.R. 1681 and Senate draft) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Executive Order 8802 Reaffirming Policy Of Full Participation In The Defense Program By All Persons, Regardless Of Race, Creed, Color, Or National Origin, And Directing Certain Action In Furtherance Of Said Policy Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act (111th: H.R. 2132 and S. 3680) and its reintroduction (112th: H.R. 2364 and S. 1283, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) H.R. 1 Section 1548 FY11 Continuing Resolution H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act H.R. 1076 To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content H.R. 471 and S. 206 Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act House Judiciary Committee, May 3, 2011, Oversight Hearing on the United States Department of Justice House Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, November 18, 2010, Faith-Based Initiatives: Recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships and Other Current Issues Implementing the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571, especially the Dont Tell Repeal Act (Public Law No: 111-321) and its requirement for certification by the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, as well as 112th Congress oversight (incl. committee amendments to H.R. 1540 by Reps. Hunter, Akin, Palazzo, and Hartzler, H.R. 1540 Sections 533, 534, and 535, and potential amendments to S. 981) Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Inclusion of housing discrimination against same-sex couples in the work of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Inclusion of lesbian couples in the work of the Department of Justices Violence Against Women Office Inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity demographic questions in large-scale federally supported surveys especially key public health surveys managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Community Survey, the Current Population Survey, the Survey of Income and Program Participation, the National Crime Victimization Survey, and the National Incident-Based Reporting System, as supported by existing inclusion in surveys such as the National Survey of Family Growth, the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, the General Social Survey, Centers for Disease Control: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, and various HIV/AIDS surveillance instruments Marriage equality and implementation of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), incl. the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Marriage equality and implementing the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage and Equality Amendment Act of 2009 (DC Bill 18-482), incl. applicable provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OFFICE: 5 CFR Part 792: RIN 3296-AL36: Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower Income Employees (Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 145, Pgs. 45208-11, Thursday, July 28, 2011) Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 112-10 Section 1535 and Division C FY11 Continuing Resolution Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Reintroduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (111th: H.R. 2517 and S. 1102) Reintroduction of the Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (111th: H.R. 3001) Reintroduction of the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (111th: H.R. 2625 and S. 1153) Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 1796) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258, Title II, Subtitle C, Part II, Chapter 1) S. 1258 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives Senate Judiciary Committee, July 20, 2011, S.598, The Respect for Marriage Act: Assessing the Impact of DOMA on American Families Senate Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, September 8, 2011, New State Voting Laws: Barriers to the Ballot? Shareholder Protection Act (111th: H.R. 4537/4790) and its reintroduction (112th: H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) State electoral reform efforts, especially voter identification legislation, and their potential impact on racial and ethnic minorities and other disadvantaged populations Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Tax fairness and safety nets, incl. Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, generally vs. corporate taxation and corporate welfare Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821), its inclusion in the Reuniting Families Act (incl. H.R. 1796, Title II), and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258, Title II, Subtitle C, Part II, Chapter 2), as well as Department of Justice (DOJ) removal proceedings and prosecutorial discretion available to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding UAFA-eligible individuals Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Right-left tensions related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the tenth anniversary of those attacks, and our current political climate, especially as those tensions relate to the treatment of Muslims in America and detainee treatment and detention policies Hearings on Muslim radicalization in America conducted by the House Committee on Homeland Security H.Con.Res. 34 - FY12 Budget Resolution Public Law No: 111-84, Division E Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Hate crimes statistics tracked by the National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program H.R. 1519 and S. 797 Paycheck Fairness Act Public Law No: 111-2 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act To-be-introduced omnibus legislation supporting the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans Congressional response to the Wal-Mart v. Dukes decision
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Government targets: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2011 · third_quarter · Health Issues
District of Columbia abortion provisions under and potential amendments to FY12 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434 and S. 1573, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially abortion, marriage, and voucher provisions mentioned herein, also potential consideration through debt ceiling negotiations Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act (111th: H.R. 2132 and S. 3680) and its reintroduction (112th: H.R. 2364 and S. 1283, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction) Family planning, sex education, adolescent health, and teen pregnancy prevention provisions under and potential amendments to the FY12 Administration Budget and FY 12 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations (H.R. 3070 and S. 1599, as well as House and Senate drafts prior to introduction), especially those related to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative, the Personal Responsibility Education Program, Centers for Disease Control: Division of Adolescent Health, and abstinence-only-until-marriage programs H.R. 2914 Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act H.R. 3 and S. 906 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act H.R. 358 and S. 877 Protect Life Act Implementing the Contract for the American Dream, especially as it relates to investing in American infrastructure, education, green technology, and healthcare; a return to fairer tax rates; ensuring that workers have living wages and the right to organize; and keeping our democracy accountable and responsive to the American people Inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity demographic questions in large-scale federally supported surveys especially key public health surveys managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Community Survey, the Current Population Survey, the Survey of Income and Program Participation, the National Crime Victimization Survey, and the National Incident-Based Reporting System, as supported by existing inclusion in surveys such as the National Survey of Family Growth, the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, the General Social Survey, Centers for Disease Control: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, and various HIV/AIDS surveillance instruments Reintroduction of the Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (111th: H.R. 3001) Reintroduction of the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (111th: H.R. 2625 and S. 1153) Reproductive healthcare provisions in healthcare reform, incl. specific amendments (111th House: H.R. 3962 Amdt 509, Rules Cmte #108, and Energy/Commerce Cmte Amdts; 111th Senate: H.R. 3590 Amdt 2962), other related language, and applicable provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148), as well as applicable provisions in the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (112th: H.R. 3 and S. 906) and the Protect Life Act (112th: H.R. 358 and S. 877)
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Government targets: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1616 - Early Treatment for HIV Act, all sections. Provide States the option to expand Medicaid coverage to early inter- vention, treatment, and healthcare for people living with HIV. H. R. 179, Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, all sections. Will permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. P.L.s 111-242, 111-290, 111-317, 111-322: Series of Continuing Appropriations Acts, 2011, all Sections. (seeking to ensure ongoing funding for federal HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and research functions). H.R. 4899 - Fiscal 2010 war supplemental bill as pertains to budget enforcement resolution. Sought increase of $126 million for AIDS Drug Assistance Program. H. Res. 1493 - Budget enforcement resolution. Requested increase for FY 2011 Function 550 allocation for health. S.Rept. 111-238 - Financial Services Appropriations retain current language on allowing Washington D.C. to use federal funds for syringe access programs. Inclusion of $1.4 million for implementation of National HIV/AIDS Strategy. S.Rept. 111-243 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, support increased funding for NIH, HRSA and CDC including HIV prevention, treatment, education, training and care, and research. Retain current language on allowing use of federal funds for syringe access programs. End funding for abstinence-only program. H.Rept. 111-564/S.Rept. 111-230 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Support increased funding for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). S.611/H.R.1551: The Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, all Sections. Support state grants (and evaluation of grants) for family life education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. H.R.1429: The Stop AIDS in Prison Act, all Sections. Support development of a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates within the correctional setting and upon reentry. (Note: passed House Mar. 17th and now received for action in Senate Judiciary Committee). H.R. 3001: "Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act," all Titles. Specific support for optional Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals and allowing costs incurred by AIDS drug assistance programs in providing prescription drugs count toward the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D. H.R. 1964: "National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009," all Titles. H.R. 2137: "Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act of 2009," all Sections. H.R. 4140: "Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009," all Titles. S.3878/H.R. 6283: "Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act," all Sections. (Seeking to strike Title V, Section 510 from the Social Security Act).
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Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Early Treatment for HIV Act (H.R. 1616/S. 833); Responsible Education about Life Act (H.R.1551/S. 611); Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization; Issues related to HIV and AIDS education and prevention; Funding for and education regarding comprehensive sexual health education; D.C. Appropriations; Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (H.R. 3001); Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872); Health Data Collection Improvement Act of 2010 (H.R. 6109).
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Toxic Controlled Substances Act S. 4043 Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2010 House NIST Health IT Bill NIH Appropriations S.682/H.R. 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 H.R. 1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act H.R. 3191/S.3698 Positive Aging Act of 2009 H.R. 3001 Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Johanns' Amendment (S. AMDT 4596) to H.R. 5297 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act S. 3671 The Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010 Distracted Driving Research Plan National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation
Client expense: $192,159 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Early Treatment for HIV Act (H.R. 1616/S. 833); Responsible Education about Life Act (H.R.1551/S. 611); Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization; Issues related to HIV and AIDS education and prevention; Funding for and education regarding comprehensive sexual health education; D.C. Appropriations; Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (H.R. 3001); Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872).
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2009 (H.R. 2625 and S. 1153) and Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act (H.R. 3001), support enactment of the legislation concerning tax treatment of domestic partners
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1616 - Early Treatment for HIV Act, all sections. Provide States the option to expand Medicaid coverage to early inter- vention, treatment, and healthcare for people living with HIV. H. R. 179, Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, all sections. Will permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. H.R. 4899 - Fiscal 2010 war supplemental bill as pertains to budget enforcement resolution. Sought increase of $126 million for AIDS Drug Assistance Program. H. Res. 1493 - Budget enforcement resolution. Requested increase for FY 2011 Function 550 allocation for health. S.Rept. 111-238 - Financial Services Appropriations retain current language on allowing Washington D.C. to use federal funds for syringe access programs. Inclusion of $1.4 million for implementation of National HIV/AIDS Strategy. S.Rept. 111-243 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, support increased funding for NIH, HRSA and CDC including HIV prevention, treatment, education, training and care, and research. Retain current language on allowing use of federal funds for syringe access programs. End funding for abstinence-only program. H.Rept. 111-564/S.Rept. 111-230 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Support increased funding for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). S.611/H.R.1551: The Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, all Sections. Support state grants (and evaluation of grants) for family life education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. H.R.1429: The Stop AIDS in Prison Act, all Sections. Support development of a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates within the correctional setting and upon reentry. (Note: passed House Mar. 17th and now received for action in Senate Judiciary Committee). H.R. 3001: "Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act," all Titles. Specific support for optional Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals and allowing costs incurred by AIDS drug assistance programs in providing prescription drugs count toward the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D. H.R. 1964: "National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009," all Titles. H.R. 2137: "Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act of 2009," all Sections. H.R. 4140: "Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009," all Titles. S.3878/H.R. 6283: "Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act," all Sections. (Seeking to strike Title V, Section 510 from the Social Security Act). H.R.3081: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, all Sections.
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Toxic Controlled Substances Act P.L. 108-355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization & Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) National Health Service Corps Graduate Psychology Education Program House NIST Health IT Bill Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act NIH Appropriations S. 682/ HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 HR.1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth H.R. 3191/ S.3698 Positive Aging Act of 2009 S. 1404 - the Supporting Child Maltreatment Prevention Efforts in Community Health Centers Act of 2009 SAMHSA Reauthorization and Appropriations HR 3001 Minority Fellowship Program Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Johanns Amendment (S.AMDT 4596) to H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act S.3671 - The Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010 Distracted Driving Research Plan
Client expense: $145,641 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Early Treatment for HIV Act (H.R. 1616/S. 833); Responsible Education about Life Act (H.R.1551/S. 611); Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization; Issues related to HIV and AIDS education and prevention; Funding for and education regarding comprehensive sexual health education; D.C. Appropriations; Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act (H.R. 3001); Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872).
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1616 - Early Treatment for HIV Act, all sections. Provide States the option to expand Medicaid coverage to early inter- vention, treatment, and healthcare for people living with HIV. H. R. 179, Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, all sections. Will permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. H.R. 4899 - Fiscal 2010 war supplemental bill as pertains to budget enforcement resolution. Sought increase of $126 million for AIDS Drug Assistance Program. H. Res. 1493 - Budget enforcement resolution. Requested increase for FY 2011 Function 550 allocation for health. No Bill Number - Financial Services Appropriations retain current language on allowing Washington D.C. to use federal funds for syringe access programs. No Bill Number - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, support increased funding for NIH, HRSA and CDC including HIV prevention, treatment, education, training and care, and research. Retain current language on allowing use of federal funds for syringe access programs. End funding for abstinence-only program. No Bill Number - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Support increased funding for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). S.611/H.R.1551: The Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, all Sections. Support state grants (and evaluation of grants) for family life education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. H.R.1429: The Stop AIDS in Prison Act, all Sections. Support development of a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates within the correctional setting and upon reentry. (Note: passed House Mar. 17th and now received for action in Senate Judiciary Committee). H.R. 3001: "Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act," all Titles. Specific support for optional Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals and allowing costs incurred by AIDS drug assistance programs in providing prescription drugs count toward the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D. H.R. 1964: "National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009," all Titles. H.R. 2137: "Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act of 2009," all Sections. H.R. 4140: "Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009," all Titles.
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR3001 Ending Health Disparities for LGBT American Act - Support extending health insurance benefits to same sex couples, prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in federal health insurance programs and include same sex couples in parts of Medicare and Social Security. Also support the establishment of Office of LGBT Health.
Client expense: $35,042 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1616 - Early Treatment for HIV Act, all sections. Provide States the option to expand Medicaid coverage to early inter- vention, treatment, and healthcare for people living with HIV. H. R. 179, Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, all sections. Will permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. S.611/H.R.1551: The Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, all Sections. Support state grants (and evaluation of grants) for family life education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. H.R.1429: The Stop AIDS in Prison Act, all Sections. Support development of a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates within the correctional setting and upon reentry. (Note: passed House Mar. 17th and now received for action in Senate Judiciary Committee). H.R. 3590: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," all Titles. Supported inclusion of Early Treatment for HIV Act, allowing States to cover True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) costs under Medicare Part D with AIDS Drug Assistance Program funds, ending health care disparities, public option, Medicaid expansion, data collection provisions, along with prevention, wellness and public health provisions in health care plans. H.R.4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all Titles. Specific support for improving premium subsidies for the purchase of health insurance for individuals, eliminating lifetime and annual limits on benefits for all health insurance plans, expanding eligibility for Medicaid to all people with income below 133% of FPL, and eliminating the gap in coverage (the doughnut hole) under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program by 2020. H.R.3962 "Affordable Health Care for America Act." (Original House version of health care reform bill). H.R. 3001: "Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act," all Titles. Specific support for optional Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals and allowing costs incurred by AIDS drug assistance programs in providing prescription drugs count toward the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D. H.R. 1964: "National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009," all Titles. H.R. 2137: "Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act of 2009," all Sections. H.R. 4140: "Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009," all Titles.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1616 - Early Treatment for HIV Act, all sections. Provide States the option to expand Medicaid coverage to early inter- vention, treatment, and healthcare for people living with HIV. H. R. 179, Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, all sections. Will permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. S.611/H.R.1551: The Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, all Sections. Support state grants (and evaluation of grants) for family life education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. H.R.1429: The Stop AIDS in Prison Act, all Sections. Support development of a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates within the correctional setting and upon reentry. (Note: passed House Mar. 17th and now received for action in Senate Judiciary Committee). S.1793/H.R.3792: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, all Titles. Support four year reauthorization of payer of last resort funding for cities, states, direct clinical services, direct family services, dental, Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) to provide funding for people living with HIV plus education and training for professionals providing services. Signed into law Oct. 30. H.R.2996: Interior and Environmet FY 2010 spending bill. Includes continuing appropriations resolution until Dec. 18th. Signed into law Oct. 30, 2009. H.R.3288: Appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for FY 2010. The conference report on the bill includes provisions for six of the seven FY2010 appropriations: Transportation-HUD; Commerce-Justice-Science; Financial Services; Labor-HHS; Military Construction-VA; and State-Foreign Operations. Specifically, the "minibus" bill includes: H.R.3293 (no bill number in Senate) - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Title II. Support increased funding for NIH, HRSA, SAMHSA and CDC including HIV prevention, treatment, education, training and care, and research. Seek removal of ban on spending federal funds for syringe access. End funding for abstinence-only program. H.R.3288 (no bill number in Senate) - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Title II. Support increased funding for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). S.1432/H.R.3170 - Financial Services Appropriations. Support $1.4 million to the White House Office of National AIDS Policy for the development of a National AIDS Strategy. Seek and/or maintain removal of ban on spending federal and local funds for syringe access for Washington D.C. Signed into law Dec. 16, 2009. H.R. 3590: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (Senate version of health care reform bill)/H.R.3962 "Affordable Health Care for America Act." (House version of health care reform bill). Support inclusion of Early Treatment for HIV Act, allowing States to cover True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) costs under Medicare Part D with AIDS Drug Assistance Program funds, ending health care disparities, public option, Medicaid expansion, data collection provisions, along with prevention, wellness and public health provisions in health care plans. H.R. 3001: "Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act," all Titles. Specific support for optional Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals and allowing costs incurred by AIDS drug assistance programs in providing prescription drugs count toward the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D. H.R. 1964: "National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009," all Titles. H.R. 2137: "Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act of 2009," all Sections. H.R. 4140: "Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009," all Titles.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1616 - Early Treatment for HIV Act, all sections. Provide States the option to expand Medicaid coverage to early inter- vention, treatment, and healthcare for people living with HIV. H. R. 179, Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, all sections. Will permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. S.611/H.R.1551: The Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, all Sections. Support state grants (and evaluation of grants) for family life education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. H.R.1429: The Stop AIDS in Prison Act, all Sections. Support development of a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates within the correctional setting and upon reentry. (Note: passed House Mar. 17th and now received for action in Senate Judiciary Committee). S.1793/H.R.3792: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, all Titles. Support four year reauthorization of payer of last resort funding for cities, states, direct clinical services, direct family services, dental, Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) to provide funding for people living with HIV plus education and training for professionals providing services. Signed into law Oct. 30. H.R.2996: Interior and Environmet FY 2010 spending bill. Includes continuing appropriations resolution until Dec. 18th. Signed into law Oct. 30, 2009. H.R.3288: Appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for FY 2010. The conference report on the bill includes provisions for six of the seven FY2010 appropriations: Transportation-HUD; Commerce-Justice-Science; Financial Services; Labor-HHS; Military Construction-VA; and State-Foreign Operations. Specifically, the "minibus" bill includes: H.R.3293 (no bill number in Senate) - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Title II. Support increased funding for NIH, HRSA, SAMHSA and CDC including HIV prevention, treatment, education, training and care, and research. Seek removal of ban on spending federal funds for syringe access. End funding for abstinence-only program. H.R.3288 (no bill number in Senate) - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Title II. Support increased funding for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). S.1432/H.R.3170 - Financial Services Appropriations. Support $1.4 million to the White House Office of National AIDS Policy for the development of a National AIDS Strategy. Seek and/or maintain removal of ban on spending federal and local funds for syringe access for Washington D.C. Signed into law Dec. 16, 2009. H.R. 3590: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (Senate version of health care reform bill)/H.R.3962 "Affordable Health Care for America Act." (House version of health care reform bill). Support inclusion of Early Treatment for HIV Act, allowing States to cover True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) costs under Medicare Part D with AIDS Drug Assistance Program funds, ending health care disparities, public option, Medicaid expansion, data collection provisions, along with prevention, wellness and public health provisions in health care plans. H.R. 3001: "Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act," all Titles. Specific support for optional Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals and allowing costs incurred by AIDS drug assistance programs in providing prescription drugs count toward the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D. H.R. 1964: "National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009," all Titles. H.R. 2137: "Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act of 2009," all Sections. H.R. 4140: "Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009," all Titles.
| Democratic |
| MN |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| David Wu | Democratic | OR |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Donna M. Christensen | Democratic | VI |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Henry A. Waxman | Democratic | CA |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| José E. Serrano | Democratic | NY |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Indian Health Service, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Indian Health Service, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE