Military and Veterans Education Protection Act

HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S3457-112Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012 HR6445-112Recovering Service Members Disability Benefits Act S2246-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR2433-112Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011 S2241-112GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 HR2344-112Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 S146-112Veteran Employment Transition Act of 2011 HJRES117-112Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 S951-112Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 S1204-112Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2011 S1264-112Veteran Voting Support Act of 2011 HR26-112Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act S1272-112Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2011 HR178-112Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act HR1260-112Support for Survivors Act HR4287-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR3435-112Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR117-112HELP Veterans Act of 2011 HR24-112To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. S1465-112Joining Forces for Military Mental Health Act S1254-112Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 HR1-112Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 S1391-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, HR120-112Disabled Veterans' Surviving Spouses Home Loans Act HR169-112To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website. S1365-112Protecting Military Pay Act of 2011 HR2600-112National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 S1256-112Department of Energy National Security Act of 2012 HR179-112To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that certain former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits. S1214-112MARCH for Military Women Act S1172-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of the appeals process under the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by improving staff conferences directed by such Court, and for other purposes. S1314-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives, and for other S1253-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 HR115-112CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2011 HR28-112Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2011 HR152-112National Guard Border Enforcement Act HR159-112TBI Treatment Act S1148-112Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011 S1255-112Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S1184-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disab HR136-112To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. HR46-112Fallen Heroes Family Act of 2011 S3234-112A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts. S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 S3254-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR930-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for S1963-111Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 HR1263-112To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes. HR2274-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. HR802-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program. HR1383-112Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 HR1657-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled vet S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 HR2329-112Ensuring a Response for Servicemembers Act HR2345-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of ap HR240-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote jobs for veterans through the use of sole source contracts by Department of Veterans Affairs for purposes of meeting the contracting goals and preferences of the Department of Veterans Affairs for small bu HR2301-112Streamlining Education Claims Processing Act of 2011 HR1911-112Protecting Veterans' Homes Act HR573-112To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted. HR674-1123% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act S2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 HR4124-112Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2012 HR3524-112Disabled Veterans Employment Protection Act HR4048-112Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012 HR3483-112Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011 HR3337-112Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 HR3723-112Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011 HR3279-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR1460-112To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes. HR3016-112To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, and for other purposes. HR4079-112Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act HR3895-112Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012 HR3610-112Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act of 2011 HR3670-112To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. HR3329-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. S3233-112Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012 S658-112Support for Survivors Act S2179-112Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 S3340-112Mental Health ACCESS Act of 2012 HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4055-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S3049-112A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. S3236-112Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2012 HR4052-112Recognizing Excellence in Veterans Education Act of 2012 S2296-112Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR6101-112Student Veteran Academic Counseling Enhancement Act S3474-112Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act HR1801-112Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of The Armed Forces Act HR1775-112Stolen Valor Act of 2012 S1867-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Higher education legislation affecting Title IV funding, Ability to Benefit, and/or 90/10 Rule including S. 2032, S. 2116, S.2296, H.R. 3447, H.R. 3764, and H.R. 4055.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR1-112Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 HR115-112CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2011 HR117-112HELP Veterans Act of 2011 HR120-112Disabled Veterans' Surviving Spouses Home Loans Act HR1260-112Support for Survivors Act HR1263-112To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes. HR136-112To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. HR1383-112Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 HR1460-112To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes. HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR152-112National Guard Border Enforcement Act HR159-112TBI Treatment Act HR1657-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled vet HR169-112To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website. HR178-112Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act HR179-112To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that certain former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits. HR1801-112Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of The Armed Forces Act HR1911-112Protecting Veterans' Homes Act HR2274-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. HR2301-112Streamlining Education Claims Processing Act of 2011 HR2329-112Ensuring a Response for Servicemembers Act HR2344-112Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 HR2345-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of ap HR24-112To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. HR240-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote jobs for veterans through the use of sole source contracts by Department of Veterans Affairs for purposes of meeting the contracting goals and preferences of the Department of Veterans Affairs for small bu HR2433-112Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011 HR26-112Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act HR28-112Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2011 HR3016-112To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, and for other purposes. HR3279-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR3329-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. HR3337-112Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 HR3435-112Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR3483-112Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011 HR3524-112Disabled Veterans Employment Protection Act HR3610-112Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act of 2011 HR3670-112To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. HR3723-112Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011 HR3895-112Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012 HR4048-112Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012 HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR4052-112Recognizing Excellence in Veterans Education Act of 2012 HR4055-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 HR4079-112Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act HR4287-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR46-112Fallen Heroes Family Act of 2011 HR573-112To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted. HR674-1123% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act HR802-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program. HR930-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for S1148-112Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011 S1172-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of the appeals process under the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by improving staff conferences directed by such Court, and for other purposes. S1184-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disab S1204-112Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2011 S1214-112MARCH for Military Women Act S1253-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S1254-112Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S1255-112Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S1256-112Department of Energy National Security Act of 2012 S1264-112Veteran Voting Support Act of 2011 S1272-112Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2011 S1314-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives, and for other S1365-112Protecting Military Pay Act of 2011 S1391-112A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma S146-112Veteran Employment Transition Act of 2011 S1465-112Joining Forces for Military Mental Health Act S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 S1867-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S1963-111Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S2179-112Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 S2241-112GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S2246-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 S2296-112Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act S3234-112A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts. S951-112Hiring Heroes Act of 2011

HR 2492 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based; HR 2028 Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011; S.1102 Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011; S.1068 Student Loan Simplification and Opportunity Act of 2011; HR 6488 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to coordinate the reduction in the American Opportunity Tax Credit with Federal Pell Grants, to the extent such grants are attributable to expenses not eligible for such credit; S.2032 Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act; S.2280 Know Before You Owe Act; S.2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012; HR 6064, the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012; S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012; S.3244 Understanding the true cost of College Act of 2012; S.2296 Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act; HR 4101 Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act of 2012; HR 4055/S.2116 Military and Veterans Education Protection Act

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher education legislation affecting Title IV funding, Ability to Benefit, and/or 90/10 Rule including S. 2032, S. 2116, S.2296, H.R. 3447, H.R. 3764, and H.R. 4055.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S.2179, S.2206, S.2241 related to veterans issues pertaining to higher education S.2032, S.2116 related to higher education financial assistance and 90-10 funding issues H.R.4057 related to veterans issues pertaining to higher education H.R.3447, H.R.4055 related to higher education financial aasistance and 90-10 funding issues

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2492 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based; HR 2028 Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011; S.1102 Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011; S.1068 Student Loan Simplification and Opportunity Act of 2011; HR 6488 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to coordinate the reduction in the American Opportunity Tax Credit with Federal Pell Grants, to the extent such grants are attributable to expenses not eligible for such credit; S.2032 Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act; S.2280 Know Before You Owe Act; S.2116 Military and Veteran Education Protection Act; HR 4055 Military and Veteran Education Protection Act

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Student Loan Debt/College Affordability; Department of Education "90/10" rule; H.R. 3764, Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act; and H.R. 4055, Military and Veterans Education Protection Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR1460-112To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes. HR3016-112To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, and for other purposes. HR3279-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR3329-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. HR3337-112Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 HR3483-112Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011 HR3524-112Disabled Veterans Employment Protection Act HR3610-112Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act of 2011 HR3670-112To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. HR3723-112Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011 HR3895-112Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012 HR4048-112Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012 HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR4052-112Recognizing Excellence in Veterans Education Act of 2012 HR4055-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 HR4079-112Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S2179-112Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 S2241-112GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S2246-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012

Higher education legislation affecting Title IV funding and/or 90/10 Rule including S. 2032, S. 2116, H.R. 3447, H.R. 3764, and H.R. 4055.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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