Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011

Combating Autism Reauthorization Act ("CARA") and related legislation, and provisions referring to services and supports for individuals and families impacted by Autism. H.R. 2005, H.R. 2006, H.R. 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps. S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act, and S1132/HR 2007 - Autism Specturm Disorders Services Act of 2011 -- Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S.786: To amend title 10, US Code to modify the Apointment and Grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corp. - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention. HR 3762: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 2600: National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 - Support passage.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423/S. 1872, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations related to autism; H.R. 5195, Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2012, relating to a demonstration grant program on how to train teachers to teach children with autism, all provisions.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps. S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act, and S1132/HR 2007 - Autism Specturm Disorders Services Act of 2011 -- Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S.786: To amend title 10, US Code to modify the Apointment and Grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corp. - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention. HR 3762: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 2600: National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 - Support passage.

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

Combating Autism Reauthorization Act ("CARA") and related legislation, and provisions referring to services and supports for individuals and families impacted by Autism. H.R. 2005, H.R. 2006, H.R. 2007 S-1094, S-1132, S-1128

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423/S. 1872, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations related to autism

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

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

Combating Autism Reauthorization Act ("CARA") and related legislation, and provisions referring to services and supports for individuals and families impacted by Autism. H.R. 2005, H.R. 2006, H.R. 2007 S-1094, S-1132, S-1128

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, provisions related to appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

Combating Autism Reauthorization Act ("CARA") and related legislation, and provisions referring to services and supports for individuals and families impacted by Autism. H.R. 2005, H.R. 2006, H.R. 2007 S-1094, S-1132, S-1128

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2005/S. 1094, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, relating to the reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act of 2006, all provisions; H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; re-introduction of the ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; autism and global health; autism and disability rights; H.R. 2017, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, section 135, relating to the Combating Autism Act; House bill relating to appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, provisions relating to programs for people with autism.

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

Combating Autism Reauthorization Act ("CARA") and related legislation, and provisions referring to services and supports for individuals and families impacted by Autism. H.R. 2005, H.R. 2006, H.R. 2007 S-1094, S-1132, S-1128

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2005/S. 1094, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, relating to the reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act of 2006, all provisions; H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; re-introduction of the ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; autism and global health; autism and disability rights.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)