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Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 16, 2012
Latest Action
January 10, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Gus M. BilirakisRepublican(FL)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
98pct
329d open
vs 6,662 other HR bills in the 112th — cohort avg 39d
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2015 · second_quarter · Veterans
HR 1399, Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,270
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Veterans
HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)
2015 · second_quarter · Veterans
HR 1399, Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)
2015 · first_quarter · Veterans
HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)
| Democratic |
| IL |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| Carolyn McCarthy | Democratic | NY |
| Charles B. Rangel | Democratic | NY |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Colleen Hanabusa | Democratic | HI |
| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic | IL |
| David B. McKinley | Republican | WV |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| John Abney Culberson | Republican | TX |
| John R. Carter | Republican | TX |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Democratic | GU |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael H. Michaud | Democratic | ME |
| Richard L. Hanna | Republican | NY |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| William L. Owens | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,520
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,271
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,271
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,021
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
HJRES72-113Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 HJRES91-113Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 HR1171-113FOR VETS Act of 2013 HR125-113Congressional Oversight of Afghanistan Agreements Act of 2013HR1260-112Support for Survivors Act HR1284-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes. HR1344-113Helping Heroes Fly Act HR1412-113Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR152-113Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 HR1593-113Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR1605-113Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013 HR1620-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013 HR1623-113VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act of 2013 HR1714-113Shelter Our Servicemembers Act HR1725-113Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act HR1729-113VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act HR1739-113Veterans Backlog Reduction Act HR1742-113Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013 HR1759-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on the timeliness in which the Department of Veterans Affairs receives certain information from other departments or agencies of the HR1770-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty traini HR1774-113Wounded Veteran Job Security Act HR1792-113Infectious Disease Reporting Act HR1796-113Troop Talent Act of 2013 HR1804-113Foreign Travel Accountability Act HR1805-113Veterans Claims Efficiency Through Automation Act HR1809-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved, and for other purposes. HR1816-113Veterans' STEM Education Program HR183-113Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act HR1904-113Oversight of Sensitive Military Operations Act HR1938-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and for other purposes. HR2118-113Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013 HR2119-113Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act HR2138-113Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act HR2151-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services HR2157-113To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army. HR2169-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR2185-113To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day. HR2187-113To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize veterans' treatment courts and encourage services for veterans. S430-113Veterans Small Business Opportunity and Protection Act of 2013 S444-113Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013HR2189-113To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2210-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2216-113Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 HR2237-113Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act HR2272-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an electronic means by which members of the Ready Reserves of the Armed Forces may track their active-duty service. HR2310-113Guard Units And Reservists Deserve Remembrance Act HR2319-113Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 HR2341-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of individuals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligib HR235-113Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 HR2358-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to give preference to local contractors, and for other purposes. HR2382-113Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act HR241-113Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act HR2412-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the best interest of the veteran when determining whether the veteran should receive certain contracted health care. HR2423-113To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations. HR2481-113Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013 HR2485-113Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 HR2510-113Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Act HR2519-113Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2013 HR2522-113Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act HR2527-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training. HR2528-113To establish a task force in the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess the retention and training of claims processors. HR2540-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire psychiatrists. HR258-113Stolen Valor Act of 2013 HR2590-113To amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to achieve integrated electronic health records, and for other purposes. HR2600-112National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 HR2797-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, and for other purposes. HR288-113CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 HR2913-113Veterans' Local Access Act HR303-113Retired Pay Restoration Act HR3087-113Veterans Affairs Employee Accountability Act HR3098-113Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Relief Act HR3106-113Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act HR3145-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit students who were homeless youths or homeless veterans to occupy low-income housing units. HR3152-113Pay Our Veterans and Seniors First Act HR3164-113To clarify the application of all laws, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to the Federal Government and Congress, and for other purposes. S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 S412-113Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act S422-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2013HR3180-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to include contracts and grants for residential care for veterans in the exception to the requirement that the Federal Government recover a portion of the value of certain projects. HR3181-113To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify the treatment of administrative expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs during sequestration. HR3207-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary o HR3210-113Pay Our Military Act HR3214-113Preserve our National Security Act HR3225-113Making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits in the event of a Government shutdown. HR3276-113To prohibit the operation of an exercise facility for Members of the House of Representatives during a Government shutdown. HR3287-113Veterans Services Support Act HR3310-113Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement Act of 2013 HR333-113Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR3368-113To require employers to provide veterans with time off on Veterans Day. HR3369-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era. HR3383-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program. HR3384-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship programs using certain educational assistance provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR3387-113Classified Veterans Access to Care Act HR3395-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans, and for other purposes. HR3396-113To provide for the issuance of a Veterans Health Care Stamp. HR3397-113To require the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial sources of information HR3399-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain clarifications and improvements in the academic and vocational counseling programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR340-113Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR3405-113To better connect current and former members of the Armed Forces with employment opportunities by consolidating duplicative Federal Government Internet websites into a single portal, to conserve resources by merging redundant and competing programs, and f HR3408-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to educate certain staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights, and for other purposes. HR3418-113To establish a demonstration program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing for homeless or at-risk Indian Veterans. HR3422-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for veteran first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility improvements for disabled veterans, and for other purposes. HR3435-112Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act S200-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the interment in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of individuals who served in combat support of the Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Laos between Februa S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 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. S325-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S3254-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013HR3441-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty, and for other purposes. HR3442-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible non-profit entities to establish clearinghouses for local information about employment opportunities and services for veterans. HR3443-113To amend titles 38 and 37, United States Code, to expand eligibility for certain caregiver services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and to modify the Department of Defense special compensation program to make eligible members of the uniform HR3451-113To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans conservation corps, and for other purposes. HR3456-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and for other purposes. HR3459-113Article 32 Reform Act HR3469113To amend titles 5 and 38, United States Code, to clarify the veteran status of an individual based on the attendance of the individual at a preparatory school of a service academy, and for other purposes. HR3477-113To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes. HR357-113GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR3593-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the construction of major medical facilities, and for other purposes. HR3615-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the hiring of veterans by the Federal Government. HR3646-113Extreme Weather Mitigation Act of 2013 HR3647-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury. HR3725-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the establishment of franchises with veterans. HR3743-113To establish a pilot program to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans. HR3775-113To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault. HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 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. HR430-113Protect Our Military Trainees Act HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR55-113SHIELD Act of 2013 HR6574-112Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR683-113Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act S1659-113POST Act of 2013 S1662-113A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Veterans Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provision of health care services, and for other purposes. S1668-113A bill to require a Comptroller General of the United States report on the impact of certain mental and physical trauma on the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for misconduct. S1669-113Military Equitable Reimbursement Act of 2013 S1688-113A bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), collectively, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II. S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 S1740-113A bill to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases, and for other purposes. S1775-113A bill to improve the sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.HR748-113Universal National Service Act; HR821-113 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes; HR833-113 To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal; HR834-113 Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2013; HR844-113 VetSuccess Enhancement Act; HR933-113 Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; HR943-112 K-9 Companion Corps Act; HR958-113 Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013; HR975-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act; HR984-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force on urotrauma; S1034-113 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; S1042-113 Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013; S1058-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for other purposes; S1060-113 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans; S1078-113 A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime. S1148-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes; S1155-113 Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act; S1165-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes; S1216-113 Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013; S1255-113 Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2013; S1262-113 Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2013; S1361-113 A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II, and for other purposes; S1367-113 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces; S1547-113 Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2013; S1558-113A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes; S1559-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secr; S1573-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of temporary compensation to a surviving spouse of a veteran upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes; S1589-113Improving Quality of Care Within the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2013; S1593-113 Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2013; S1604-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance eligibility for health care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; S1624-113 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans, and for other purposes; S1637-113 A bill to better connect current and former members of the Armed Forces with employment opportunities by consolidating duplicative Federal Government Internet websites into a single portal, to conserve resources by merging redundant and competing programs; S1643-113Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act of 2013; S455-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment; S46-113 Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act; S470-113 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal; S49-113 Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013; S514-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or an area that leads to employment in a high-demand; S6-113 Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013; S734-113 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation; S759-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013; S800-113Treto Garza Far South Texas Veterans Inpatient Care Act of 2013; S819-113Veterans Mental Health Treatment First Act of 2013; S825-113 Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013; S832-113 Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act of 2013; S845-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. S851-113Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S852-113Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 S893-113Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 S938-113Franchise Education for Veterans Act of 2013 S944-113Veterans' Educational Transition Act of 2013 S990-113A bill to extend the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs by 1 year.
Client expense: $40,000 · 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
2013 · third_quarter · Veterans
HR1171-113FOR VETS Act of 2013 HR1223-113Fairness for Military Homeowners Act of 2013 HR125-113Congressional Oversight of Afghanistan Agreements Act of 2013 HR1260-112Support for Survivors ActHR1284-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes. HR1305-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program. HR1333-113Military Family Leave Act of 2013 HR1344-113Helping Heroes Fly Act HR1357-113To amend the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance under such program for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time. HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR152-113Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 HR1593-113Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR1605-113Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013 HR1620-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013 HR1623-113VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act of 2013 HR1714-113Shelter Our Servicemembers Act HR1725-113Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act HR1729-113VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act HR1739-113Veterans Backlog Reduction Act HR1742-113Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013 HR1759-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on the timeliness in which the Department of Veterans Affairs receives certain information from other departments or agencies of the HR1770-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty traini HR1774-113Wounded Veteran Job Security Act HR1792-113Infectious Disease Reporting Act HR1796-113Troop Talent Act of 2013 HR1804-113Foreign Travel Accountability Act HR1805-113Veterans Claims Efficiency Through Automation Act HR1809-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved, and for other purposes. HR1816-113Veterans' STEM Education Program HR183-113Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act HR1904-113Oversight of Sensitive Military Operations Act HR1938-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and for other purposes. HR2118-113Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013 HR2119-113Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act HR2138-113Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act HR2150-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs. HR2151-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services HR2169-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR2185-113To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day.HR2187-113To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize veterans' treatment courts and encourage services for veterans. HR2189-113To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2209-113To establish a chain of command for Army National Military Cemeteries. HR2210-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2216-113Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 HR2237-113Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act HR2272-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an electronic means by which members of the Ready Reserves of the Armed Forces may track their active-duty service. HR2310-113Guard Units And Reservists Deserve Remembrance Act HR2319-113Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 HR2341-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of individuals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligib HR235-113Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 HR2358-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to give preference to local contractors, and for other purposes. HR2382-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a priority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in processing certain claims for compensation. HR241-113Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act HR2412-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the best interest of the veteran when determining whether the veteran should receive certain contracted health care. HR2423-113To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations. HR2481-113Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013 HR2485-113Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 HR2510-113Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Act HR2519-113Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2013 HR2522-113Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act HR2527-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training. HR2528-113To establish a task force in the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess the retention and training of claims processors. HR2540-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire psychiatrists. HR2590-113To amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to achieve integrated electronic health records, and for other purposes. HR2600-112National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 HR2797-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, and for other purposes. HR288-113CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 HR2913-113Veterans' Local Access Act HR303-113Retired Pay Restoration ActHR3180-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to include contracts and grants for residential care for veterans in the exception to the requirement that the Federal Government recover a portion of the value of certain projects. HR3181-113To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify the treatment of administrative expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs during sequestration. HR3207-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary o HR331-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions. HR333-113Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR340-113Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR3435-112Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 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. HR430-113Protect Our Military Trainees Act HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR55-113SHIELD Act of 2013 HR6574-112Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR683-113Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act HR748-113Universal National Service Act HR773-113To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the Department of Defense from reduction under any order issued to carry out a sequestration pursuant to section 251A. HR810-113To grant the Secretary of Defense the authority to transfer funding under a continuing resolution, and for other purposes. HR821-113To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes. HR833-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal. HR834-113Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2013 HR933-113Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 HR943-112K-9 Companion Corps Act HR958-113Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 HR975-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR984-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force on urotrauma. S1032-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S1041-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to afford crime victims' rights to victims of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. S1042-113A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.S1058-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S1060-113A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans. S1148-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes. S1155-113Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act S1165-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes. S1216-113Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 S1255-113Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2013 S1262-113Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2013 S1361-113A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II, and for other purposes. S1367-113A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and seve S1558-113A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes. S1559-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secr S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 S200-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the interment in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of individuals who served in combat support of the Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Laos between Februa S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 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. S325-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S3254-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 S412-113Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act S422-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2013 S430-113Veterans Small Business Opportunity and Protection Act of 2013S444-113Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 S455-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and c S46-113Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act S470-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal. S49-113Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 S514-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or an area that leads to employment in a high-demand S6-113Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013 S628-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act S633-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and fo S734-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation. S759-113A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of su S800-113Treto Garza Far South Texas Veterans Inpatient Care Act of 2013 S810-113Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 S819-113Veterans Mental Health Treatment First Act of 2013 S825-113Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 S832-113Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act of 2013 S845-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. S851-113Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S852-113Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 S938-113Franchise Education for Veterans Act of 2013 S944-113Veterans' Educational Transition Act of 2013 S967-113Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013
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
2013 · second_quarter · Veterans
HR125-113Congressional Oversight of Afghanistan Agreements Act of 2013 HR1284-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.HR1372-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, and for other purposes. HR1402-113Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013 HR1405-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit sought. HR152-113Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 HR153-113Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2013 HR154-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities. HR1620-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013 HR164-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit veterans who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces entitled to such tr HR179-113Franchise Education for Veterans Act HR183-113Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act HR2016-113Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 HR2150-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs. HR2151-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services HR2153-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the reporting of cases of infectious diseases at facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. HR2157-113To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army. HR2169-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR2185-113To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day. HR2187-113To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize veterans' treatment courts and encourage services for veterans. HR2189-113To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2207-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. HR2209-113To establish a chain of command for Army National Military Cemeteries. HR2210-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2237-113Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act HR2341-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of individuals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligib HR235-113Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 HR2358-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to give preference to local contractors, and for other purposes. HR2382-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a priority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in processing certain claims for compensation. HR241-113Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act HR2412-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the best interest of the veteran when determining whether the veteran should receive certain contracted health care. HR247-113Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act HR258-113Stolen Valor Act of 2013 HR274-113Mental Health First Act of 2013HR288-113CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 HR303-113Retired Pay Restoration Act HR32-113Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act HR333-113Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR340-113Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 HR42-113Military Health Care Affordability Act HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR55-113SHIELD Act of 2013 HR683-113Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act HR821-113To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes. HR833-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal. HR834-113Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2013 HR844-113VetSuccess Enhancement Act HR894-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the supervision of fiduciaries of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR897-113To 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. HR921-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act HR933-113Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 HR958-113Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 HR975-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR984-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force on urotrauma. HRES104-113Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and their families from military to civilian life. HRES13-113Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures. S1032-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S1034-113A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S1039-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty, and for other purposes. S1041-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to afford crime victims' rights to victims of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. S1042-113A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes. S1058-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S1060-113A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans. S1078-113A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime. S1148-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes. S1165-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes. S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection ActS2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 S325-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S3254-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 S412-113Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act S422-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2013 S430-113Veterans Small Business Opportunity and Protection Act of 2013 S444-113Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 S455-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and c S470-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal. S49-113Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 S492-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes. S495-113Careers for Veterans Act of 2013 S6-113Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013 S734-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation. S759-113A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of su S967-113Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013
Client expense: $40,000 · 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
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
All Titles of HR 4057, legislation which provides education benefits to veterans.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Federal policy related to Pell grants, student loans, federal work study; President's proposals on college costs. HR 4055 and S2119: Military and Veterans Education Protection Act. To count revenues from military and veteran education programs toward the limit on Federal revenues that certain proprietary institutions of higher education are allowed to receive for purposes of section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes(ALL). HR 3240 and S1745: A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners with respect to student loans, and for other purposes(ALL). S. 2241: GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012. A bill to ensure that veterans have the information and protections they require to make informed decisions regarding use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes(ALL) S3244: Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012. A bill to amend the Higher Education Opportunity Act to add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make such form mandatory(ALL). HR4057: Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 A Bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes(ALL).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 4057: Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Client expense: $48,228 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Educate Members of Congress regarding the impact of higher education policy proposals; monitor efforts to reauthorize the Higher Education Act; support for H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Legislative and regulatory issues affecting higher education policy, Title IV eligibility and other federal funding, including those affecting distance education. Legislation including possible appropriations provisions and veterans/military-related bill (HR 4057) affecting education funding.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
S. 2032, POST Act. S. 2179, Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012. S. 2206, GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012. S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012. S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2012. H.R. 2433, Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011. S. 2296, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act. S. 3244, Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012. H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 5854, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3215, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Draft, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3474, Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act. H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. S. 3318, GI Bill Protection Act of 2012. Draft, Higher Education Opportunity Act. Monitor the implementation of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013. (P.L. 112-175) Monitor the implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. (P.L. 112-81) Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with affordability and on-line access to institutions of higher learning.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Defense
S. 2032, POST Act. S. 2179, Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012. S. 2206, GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012. S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012. S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2012. H.R. 2433, Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011. S. 2296, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act. S. 3244, Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012. H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 5854, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3215, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Draft, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3474, Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act. H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. S. 3318, GI Bill Protection Act of 2012. Draft, Higher Education Opportunity Act. Monitor the implementation of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013. (P.L. 112-175) Monitor the implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. (P.L. 112-81) Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with affordability and on-line access to institutions of higher learning.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
S. 2032, POST Act. S. 2179, Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012. S. 2206, GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012. S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012. S. 2280, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2012. H.R. 2433, Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011. S. 2296, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act. S. 3244, Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012. H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 5854, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3215, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Draft, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. S. 3474, Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act. H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. S. 3318, GI Bill Protection Act of 2012. Draft, Higher Education Opportunity Act. Monitor the implementation of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013. (P.L. 112-175) Monitor the implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. (P.L. 112-81) Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with affordability and on-line access to institutions of higher learning.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Authorization and implementation of military and veterans education programs, including H.R. 4057 and related legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 H.R. 4310 / S. 3254, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, including Senate Amendment #2957 regarding additional requirements for approval of education programs for purposes of education assistance H.R. 4390, To amend the Higher Education Opportunity Act to restrict institutions of higher education from using revenues derived from Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S. 2296, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act Various issues relating to financial aid reform; reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act; reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including Common Core Standards, Accountability, Teacher Quality, the Department of Education waivers, and Race to the Top; reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (P.L. 109-270)
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
General veteran access and choice to higher education issues; S2144 and HR 4057.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
General veteran access and choice to higher education; S2144 and HR4057
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Veterans
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
Client expense: $130,000 · 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
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
S. 2241, The G.I. Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act
Client expense: $176,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Veterans
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
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
HR1260-112Support for Survivors Act HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR1775-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 HR2600-112National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan HR3435-112Speier MST Bill HR4051-112Stutzman Entrepreneurship Bill HR4052-112Recognizing Excellence in Veterans HR4055-112Military and Veterans Education Pro HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Se HR4124-112Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support HR4287-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to exp HR4310-112NDAA - House HR6101-112Student Veteran Academic Counseling Enhanceme HR6445-112Recovering Service Members Disability Benefit HR6574-112Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR6580-112Veterans Dental and Vision Act of 2012 HR943-112K-9 Companion Corps Act S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Pro S2179-112Military and Veterans Educational R S2241-112A bill to ensure that veterans have S2246-112A bill to direct the Secretary of L S2259-112COLA S2296-112Hagan FP Marketing Bill S3049-112A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits S3233-112Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012 S3234-112A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of S3236-112Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 20 S3254-112FY 13' NDAA S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 S3340-112Mental Health ACCESS Act of 2012 S3457-112Veterans Job Corps S3474-112A bill to provide consumer protection for stu S658-112Support for Survivors Act
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
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 4057 - Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 2241 - GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act S. 2179 - Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act S. 2206 - GI Educational Freedom Act Expressed concerns with the requirements of these measures with respect to unavailability of data and highlighting the current data that institutions currently do report, as well as the federal government intrusion into academic affairs. H.R. 3483, the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011 Worked to support this measure which helps veterans charged out-of-state tuition and fees.
Client expense: $15,896 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
S. 557 by SCHUMER (D-NY) Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2011 S. 952 by DURBIN (D-IL) DREAM Act of 2011 S. 1102 by DURBIN (D-IL), FRANKEN (D-MN), WHITEHOUSE (D-RI) Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011 S. 2179 by WEBB (D-VA) Military and Veterans Education Reform Act of 2012 S. 2098 by WYDEN (D-OR) Student Right-to-Know Before You Go Act S. 2206 by LAUTENBERG (D-NJ) GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012 S. 2241 by MURRAY (D-WA) GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S. 2296 by HAGAN (D-NC) Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act S. 3244 by FRANKEN (D-MN) Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012 S. 3267 by SCHUMER (D-NY) American Opportunity Tax Credit Permanence and Consolidation Act of 2012 S. 3412 by REID (D-NV) Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2012 S. 3452 by DURBIN (D-IL) Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2012 H.R. 8 by CAMP (R-MI) Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 S. 3582 by REED (D-RI) Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 2478 by ROSKAM (R-IL) a bill excluding amounts received by students at work colleges from gross income H.R. 4057 by BILIRAKIS (R-FL) Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act H.R. 4137 by JOHNSON (R-TX) Employer-Provided Education Assistance Act of 2012 H.R. 4390 by GRIJALVA (D-AZ) To amend the HEOA to restrict IHES from using revenues derived from federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing H.R. 5719 by RANGEL (D-NY) Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2012 H.R. 6135 by MILLER (D-CA) Transferring Credits for College Completion Act of 2012 H.R. 6447 by HONDA (D-CA) Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 6557 by WELCH (D-VT) To establish Higher Ed Regulatory Reform Task Force H.R. 6558 by WELCH (D-VT) Simplify the Process for Determining Need and Eligibility of Students for Financial Assistance under HEA H.R. 6674 by PETRI (R-WI) Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act of 2012
Client expense: $56,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
S. 557 by SCHUMER (D-NY) Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2011 S. 952 by DURBIN (D-IL) DREAM Act of 2011 S. 1102 by DURBIN (D-IL), FRANKEN (D-MN), WHITEHOUSE (D-RI) Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011 S. 2179 by WEBB (D-VA) Military and Veterans Education Reform Act of 2012 S. 2098 by WYDEN (D-OR) Student Right-to-Know Before You Go Act S. 2206 by LAUTENBERG (D-NJ) GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012 S. 2241 by MURRAY (D-WA) GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S. 2296 by HAGAN (D-NC) Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act S. 3244 by FRANKEN (D-MN) Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012 S. 3267 by SCHUMER (D-NY) American Opportunity Tax Credit Permanence and Consolidation Act of 2012 S. 3412 by REID (D-NV) Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2012 S. 3452 by DURBIN (D-IL) Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2012 H.R. 8 by CAMP (R-MI) Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 S. 3582 by REED (D-RI) Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 2478 by ROSKAM (R-IL) a bill excluding amounts received by students at work colleges from gross income H.R. 4057 by BILIRAKIS (R-FL) Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act H.R. 4137 by JOHNSON (R-TX) Employer-Provided Education Assistance Act of 2012 H.R. 4390 by GRIJALVA (D-AZ) To amend the HEOA to restrict IHES from using revenues derived from federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing H.R. 5719 by RANGEL (D-NY) Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2012 H.R. 6135 by MILLER (D-CA) Transferring Credits for College Completion Act of 2012 H.R. 6447 by HONDA (D-CA) Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 6557 by WELCH (D-VT) To establish Higher Ed Regulatory Reform Task Force H.R. 6558 by WELCH (D-VT) Simplify the Process for Determining Need and Eligibility of Students for Financial Assistance under HEA H.R. 6674 by PETRI (R-WI) Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act of 2012
Client expense: $56,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
S. 3457 - Veterans' Jobs Corp Act , S. 2241 - G.I. Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 - Improving Transparency of Education Opportunity for Veteran's Act DOD Memorandum of Understanding regarding its tuition assistance program, Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Other Family Members
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 - veterans issues related to institutions of higher education
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Provisions relating to disclosure requirements for post-secondary education institutions for veterans and returning service members contained H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012, S.2241, the GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012, S. 2206, the GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012, all titles.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. S. 146, S. 260, S. 277, S. 491, S. 696, S. 951, S. 1629, S. 1798, S. 1823, S. 2206, S. 2241, S. 2259, S. 2320, S. 3203, S. 3313, S. 3702, H.R. 178, H.R. 812, H.R. 865, H.R. 924, H.R. 1025, H.R. 1811, H.R. 2074, H.R. 2309, H.R. 2349, H.R. 2383, H.R. 2433, H.R. 3279, H.R. 3337, H.R. 3612, H.R. 3670, H.R. 3895, H.R. 4051, H.R. 4057, H.R. 4168, H.R. 5948
Client expense: $497,514 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2012 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
The importance of maintaining State based licensure; H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 H.R. 4057 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. S. 3235 - HIRE at HOME Act - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition on the receipt by a State of certain funds for veterans employment and training, that the State ensures that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 6627, HR 6580, HR 6576, HR 6563, HR 6527, HR 6393, HR 6375, HR 6372, HR 6297, HR 6107, HR 6101, HR 6071, HR 6044, HR 6008, HR 5999, HR 5881, HR 5880, HR 5833, HR 5799, HR 5747, HR 5712, HR 5683, HR 5653, HR 5650, HR 4978, HR 4869, HR 4740, HR 4482, HR 4481, HR 4327, HR 4310, HR 4299, HR 4287, HR 4246, HR 4288, HR 4142, HR 4124, HR 4118, HR 4115, HR 4114, HR 4072, HR 4057, HR 4051, HR 4048, HR 4023, HR 3895, HR 3850, HR 3758, HR 3723, HR 3721, HR 3712, HR 3687, HR 3670, HR 3638, HR 3612, HR 3610, HR 3546, HR 3473, HR 3438, HR 3414, HR 3355, HR 3337, HR 3329, HR 3298, HR 3279, HR 3245, HR 3064, HR 3016, HR 2996, HR 2985, HR 2875, HR 2853, HR 2751, HR 2720, HR 2711, HR 2646, HR 2605, HR 2559, HR 2590, HR 2534, HR 2530, HR 2443, HR 2433, HR 2424, HR 2419, HR 2388, HR 2383, HR 2377, HR 2318, HR 2300, HR 2203, HR 2187, HR 2148, HR 2074, HR 2055, HR 2053, HR 2052, HR 2046, HR 2002, HR 1979, HR 1947, HR 1941, HR 1930, HR 1855, HR 1826, HR 1811, HR 1854, HR 1832, HR 1742, HR 1671, HR 1657, HR 1647, HR 1484, HR 1473, HR 1454, HR 1407, HR 1298, HR 1285, HR 1260, HR 1178, HR 1154, HR 1133, HR 1092, HR 1025, HR 930, HR 814, HR 813, HR 812, HR 810, HR 809, HR 806, HR 805, HR 804, HR 803, HR 802, HR 575, HR 539, HR 465, HR 333, HR 329, HR 309, HR 303, HR 287, HR 277, HR 276, HR 248, HR 240, HR 186, HR 178, HR 120, HR 115, HR 26, HR 7, H RES 636, H RES 445, H RES 376, H CON RES 112, H CON RES 34, S 3555, S 3511, S 3457, S 3405, S 3353, S 3349, S 3348, S 3340, S 3313, S 3309, S 3308, S 3236, S 3235, S 3233, S 3210, S 3179, S 3084, S 3082, S 3052, S 3049, S 2474, S 2299, S 2246, S 2259, S 2239, S 2130, S 2128, S 2045, S 2004, S 1866, S 1849, S 1847, S 1846, S 1823, S 1799, S 1798, S 1755, S 1689, S 1631, S 1629, S 1474, S 1391, S 1334, S 1314, S 1253, S 1184, S 1172, S 1154, S 1148, S 1147, S 1146, S 1127, S 1124, S 1123, S 1104, S 1089, S 1080, S 1060, S 1017, S 981, S 957, S 951, S 935, S 914, S 910, S 894, S 874, S 873, S 816, S 798, S 769, S 745, S 696, S 666, S 658, S 633, S 536, S 490, S 423, S 411, S 344, S 260, S 223, S 68, S 67, S CON RES 13, S RES 333, S RES 160
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Federal Student Loan Issues Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 Federal Student Loan Issues Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Federal Student Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Federal Student Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 115, the "CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2011" H.R. 2383, the "Modernizing Notice to Claimants Act" H.R. 2388, the "Access to Timely Information Act" H.R. 3337/S. 1798, the "Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011" H.R. 3687/S. 1755, beneficiary travel for non-service connected catastrophically disabled H.R. 3723, the "Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011" H.R. 4057, the "Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012" H.R. 4072, the "Consolidating Veterans Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012" H.R. 4114/ S. 2259/ P.L. 112-198, the "Veterans' Compensation Cost -of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012" H.R. 6361/ S. 3614, the "HAVEN Act" S. 490, a bill to increase the age of a CHAMPVA eligible dependent child S. 1707, the "Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act" S. 1849, the "Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act" S. 2179, the "Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act" S. 2206, the "GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012" S. 2241, the "GI Bill Consumer Educational Reform Act" S. 2246, the "TAP Modernization Act of 2012" S. 2320, the "Remembering America's Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012" S. 3084, the "VISN Reorganization Act of 2012" S. 3179, the "Servicemembers Housing Protection Act of 2012 S. 3202, the "Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012" S. 3313, the "Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012" The Post-9/11 GI Bill and Executive Order 13607
Client expense: $39,694 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
S. 3483 S. 2241 HR. 4057
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Assist client in altering language of the Post-9/11 GI Bill vis-a-vis housing stipends for veterans attending distance learning institutions. Monitor and discuss impacts of H.R. 4057, S. 2179, S. 2204, and S. 2241.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Monitored all issues relating to higher education. Monitored legislation relating to for profit schools. See next page. Followed movement of PL 112-141, particularly the student loan interest rate section. Actively lobbied in support for S. 2090 and H.R. 4061, Student Right to Know Before You Go Act. Lobbied for passage of HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful employment data release. Followed movement of: S.2296, Protecting Financial Aid for Students & Taxpayers Act S. 2116, Military & Veterans Education Protection Act S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S. 2206, GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012 S. 3474, The Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act H.R. 6407, College Student Rebate Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Monitored issues relating to education benefits to Veterans. Lobbied for passage of HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
Monitored issues and legislation relating to for profit schools. Monitored legislation impacting higher education. See next page. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans. Followed movement of student loan interest rate section of PL. 112-141. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance LVA Post 9-11 GI bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful Employment data release. Followed movement of: S.2296, Protecting Financial Aid for Students & Taxpayers Act S. 2116, Military & Veterans Education Protection Act S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012 S. 2206, GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Monitored issues relating to education benefits for veterans. Lobbied on HR 4052, Recognizing Excellenc in Veterans Education Act with regards to the impact of the use of yellow ribbon schools on schools who aren't yellow ribbon. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 4057, the Improving Transperency of Educatin Opportunities for Veterans. see next page. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance VA Post 9-11 GI bill Funds.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Assist client in altering language of the Post-9/11 GI Bill vis-a-vis housing stipends for veterans attending distance learning institutions. Monitor and discuss impacts of H.R. 4057, S. 2179, S. 2206, S. 2241.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Education
S.3318, GI Bill Protections; S.224, GI Bill Consumer Awareness; HR4057, Transparency of Veterans' Education
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H5854, HRpt 112-491; S3215, SRpt 112-168) funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011); Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services (S2241); Implementation of Executive Order 13607; H.R. 4057 "The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012;" HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012: entire bill S. 2241, GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012: entire bill Executive Order 13607: Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members Memorandum of Understanding: required for participation of active-duty military in an education benefits program
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 4057 - Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 2241 - GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act S. 2179 - Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act S. 2206 - GI Educational Freedom Act Expressed concerns with the requirements of these measures with respect to unavailability of data and highlighting the current data that institutions currently do report, as well as the federal government intrusion into academic affairs.
Client expense: $19,793 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE