Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2012

Discussed an amendment to the House version of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) that would provide certain treatment of Autism under TRICARE. Urged support for the Disabled Military Child Protection Act (H.R. 4329). The measure will enable military retirees who invest in a Survivor Benefit Plan to transfer their benefits to a Special Needs Trust for a child with a disability, accessible after the retiree passes away. Urged inclusion of this legislation as an amendment to the House version of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. Discussed the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act (H.R. 2288). This legislation requires the autism spectrum disorder treatment authorized for dependents in uniformed services facilities under TRICARE to include behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, when prescribed by a physician. Supported the Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act (S. 2179). This legislation would make needed reforms to ensure that veterans and servicemembers receive the full benefit of their DoD and VA educational benefits. Urged adoption of amendments to the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act regarding tuition assistance disclosures. Urged removal of a provision in the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act that would remove Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs jurisdiction over TRICARE. Urged the Department of Defense to delay implementation of an MOU between DoD and educational institutions regarding DoDs Tuition Assistance program. Urged Congress to eliminate the offset of military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities. Discussed potential amendment to the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act regarding special needs trusts and military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities. Discussed a provision in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to fund programs for wounded warriors. Discussed infertility benefits available through TRICARE for wounded warriors and their families.

Client expense: $70,000 · 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Improvements in uniformed personnel programs, compensation, and benefits. H.R. 115, H.R. 179, H.R. 181, H.R. 493, H.R. 1046, H.R. 1263, H.R. 1283, H.R. 2259, H.R. 2259, H.R. 3016, H.R. 4310, H.R. 4329, H.R. 4341, H.R. 5747, H.R. 5856, H.R. 6266, H. J. Res. 117, S. 697, S. 866, S. 1104, S.1852, S. 1990, S. 2112, S.2179, S.2299, S. 3203, S. 3254, S. 3322, S. 3340

Client expense: $381,622 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 366/S.2065, Exclude DOD from sequestration; HR 4310/S.3254, Defense Authorization; S. 1728/HR 1775, Stolen Valor; S.3340 Stop Veteran Suicides; HR 4201, Service Member Family Protection Act; S.2299 improve SCRA; HR 4329, Disabled Children;

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)

Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act (HR 26) Sergeant Coleman S. Bean Reserve Component Suicide Prevention Act (H.R.1089/S. 579) House FY 13 Budget (H.Con.Res. 112) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (S.1867/HR. 1540) Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2011 (S.325) Housing, Employment, and Living Programs (HELP) for Veterans Act of 2011 (H.R. 117) Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 198) Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act (VETS Dogs Act) (H.R. 1154/S. 769) Helping Our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011 (H.R. 1133/S.411) Joining Forces for Military Mental Health Act (H.R.2751/S.1465) Service Members Mental Health Screening Act (H.R.1942) Military/Veterans FY12 Appropriations (HR 2055) Disabled Military Child Protection Act (HR 4329) Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 (S. 2179) Mental Health First Aid Higher Education Act (S. 3325/H.R. 5996) Military/Veterans FY13 Appropriations (H.R. 5854/S. 3215) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2013 (S.3295) Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act of 2012 (S. 3309) Mental Health ACCESS Act of 2012 (S. 3340) Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2012 (H.R. 6107) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (S. 3254)

Client expense: $10,078 · Firm income: Not reported

Discussed an amendment to the House version of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) that would provide certain treatment of Autism under TRICARE. Urged support for the Disabled Military Child Protection Act (H.R. 4329). The measure will enable military retirees who invest in a Survivor Benefit Plan to transfer their benefits to a Special Needs Trust for a child with a disability, accessible after the retiree passes away. Urged inclusion of this legislation as an amendment to the House version of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. Discussed the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act (H.R. 2288). This legislation requires the autism spectrum disorder treatment authorized for dependents in uniformed services facilities under TRICARE to include behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, when prescribed by a physician. Supported the Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act (S. 2179). This legislation would make needed reforms to ensure that veterans and servicemembers receive the full benefit of their DoD and VA educational benefits. Urged adoption of amendments to the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act regarding tuition assistance disclosures. Urged removal of a provision in the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act that would remove Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs jurisdiction over TRICARE. Urged the Department of Defense to delay implementation of an MOU between DoD and educational institutions regarding DoDs Tuition Assistance program. Urged Congress to eliminate the offset of military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities. Discussed potential amendment to the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act regarding special needs trusts and military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities. Discussed a provision in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to fund programs for wounded warriors.

See Additional Page Sent letter to Rep. Reyes regarding HR 3279 which would include illness as an eligible condition for VA caregiver benefit. Visited Rep. Jeff Miller (4/17/12) regarding HR 3895 which would exempt the VA from the effects of sequestration. Sent Letter to Rep. Jeff Miller regarding HR 3895. Visited Sen. Murray (D-WA) staff (4/19/12) concerning AUSA legislative goals. Urged AUSA members to send a letter to Congress on the issue of sequestration. Sent letter to Congressional Leaders requesting that they maintain the current military retirement system and reject a BRAC like commission to review the system. Visited office of Rep. McMorris Rodgers regarding Military Family Caucus (4/25/12) Sent letter to Senate Armed Services Committee (Personnel Subcommittee) regarding healthcare fees. Signed Military Coalition (TMC) letter send to all members of Congress requesting that they exempt that defense budget from sequestration. Letter sent to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Senate Homeland Security Committee & House / Senate leadership requesting the removal of some provisions concerning conference attendance in HR 2146 and S 1789. Signed TMC letter sent to Sen. Ayotte (R-NH) regarding S 2320 which would assign responsibility to the American Battle Monuments commission of Clark Air Force Base veterans cemetery. Visited House Oversight & Government Reform Committee staff regarding conference language in House Data Act /Senate Postal Bill (5/3/12). Signed TMC letter sent to Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) regarding HR 4329. Signed TMC letter send to all members of Congress requesting the removal of some provisions concerning conference attendance in HR 2146 and S 1789. Visited Office of Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) (5/4/12) concerning veteran status legislation. Visited House Oversight & Government Reform Committee staff regarding conference language in House Data Act /Senate Postal Bill (5/8/12). Visited Senate Budget Committee staff regarding conference language in House Data Act /Senate Postal Bill (5/8/12). Visited office of Sen. Inhofe regarding conference language in House Data Act /Senate Postal Bill (5/9/12). Urged AUSA members to send a web based letter requesting the preservation of military / veterans benefits. Letter sent to Sen. Lautenberg (D-NJ) regarding military healthcare fee increases. Urged AUSA members to send a web based letter requesting the rejection of the military retirement commission proposal. Visited office of Sen. Murray (D-WA) staff (5/17/12) regarding funding for active duty and veteran mental health programs. Urged AUSA members to send a web based letter requesting their elected officials keep healthcare fees low. Letter sent to all senators (minus Lautenberg / Rubio) regarding S. 3202. Letter sent to Representatives Denham & Walz regarding HR 4155. Visited Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee staff regarding conference language in House Data Act /Senate Postal Bill (5/24/12). Signed TMC letter sent to Senator Reed (D-RI) regarding S 3179. Visited Office of Management & Budget regarding conference language in House Data Act /Senate Postal Bill / OMB memo on conferences (6/18/12) Signed TMC letter sent to Senator Grassley (R-IA) regarding S 3187.

DOT Transportation of Lithium Batteries Rulemaking FMCSA Hours of Service Rulemaking H.R. 2887, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 4329, H.R. 4281, H.R. 4348, H.R. 662, Surface Transportation Extension Act H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 S. 1436, Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2011 S. 1449, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) S. 1952, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 652, BUILD Act of 2012/National Infrastructure Bank

Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 115, H.R. 178, H.R. 493, H.R. 812, H.R. 924, H.R. 1025, H.R. 1263, H.R. 1460, H.R. 1627, H.R. 1811, H.R. 2074, H.R. 2309, H.R. 2349, H.R. 2383, H.R. 3016, H.R. 3279, H.R. 3337, H.R. 3612, H.R. 3690, H.R. 3723, H.R. 3895, H.R. 4051, H.R. 4057, H.R. 4079, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4115, H.R. 4168, H.R. 4329, H.R. 5830, S. 260, S. 277, S. 491, S. 696, S. 951, S. 1104, S. 1629, S. 1634, S. 1798, S. 1852, S. 2149, S. 2179, S. 2206, S. 2241, S. 2259, S. 2320, S. 3187, S. 3340

Client expense: $522,516 · Firm income: Not reported

See Next Page For Listing Support for S.2259, Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Act of 2012; Support of HR 3895 Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012; Support for S. 2299 Service members Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 4169/S. 2320 The Remembering Americas Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 4329 Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2012; DOD Sequestration Issue; Oppose Section 308 of H.R. 2146, Digital Accountability and Transparency Actand Title V of S.1789 Century Postal Service Act of 2012; Support for S. 3203,Military Health Care Protection Act of 2012 Support for S. 3201 The Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 5653 Make our Veterans Smile Act of 2012; Support for HR 3337 Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011; Support for S. 3179,Servicemembers Housing Protection Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 5044 Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3662/S.2065, Exclude DoD from Sequestration; HR 1801, exclude military from airport screening; HR 791, flexible spending accounts; S. 724, ensure troops get paid; S. 615/HR3755, privacy at military funerals; HR 4310/S.3254 Defense Authorization; HR3670, USERRA; S. 3179, SCRA improvements; S. 2320 overseas cemetaries; HR 4329, Disabled Children of retired Military; S. 1728/HR 1775 Stolen Valor; S. 3340 Stop Military Suicide; HR 4201,Child custody deployed Military; HR 4329 Disabled Children

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 115, the "CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2011" H.R. 1460 H.R. 2355, the "Hallowed Grounds Act" H.R. 2720 H.R. 2996, the Gulf War Presumptive Illness Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 3016 H.R. 3279 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. 4072, the Consolidating Veterans Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 H.R. 4079, the Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act H.R. 4114/ S. 2259, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 H.R. 4299, the Quality Housing for Veterans Act H.R. 4329, the Disabled Military Child Protection Act H.R. 5735, to establish a Tomb of Remembrance at Arlington Cemetery H.R. 5880, the Disability Improvement Act H.R. 5881, the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act S.277, the Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009 S. 490, a bill to increase the age of a CHAMPVA eligible dependent child S. 1184 S. 1264, the Veteran Voting Support Act of 2011 S. 1314, Enhancing Employment Services for Rural Veterans S. 1391 S. 1631 S. 1634, to improve the approval and disapproval of programs of education for the purpose of educational benefits. S. 1705 S. 1707, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act S. 1799, the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2011 S. 1838, to implement a PTSD Assistance Dog Program S. 1849, the Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act S. 1852, the Spouses of Heroes Education Act S. 1859 S. 2045, to impose locality residence requirement on the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims S. 2130, the Veterans Conservation Corps Authorization 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. 2244, the Veterans Missing in America Act of 2012 S. 2246, the TAP Modernization Act of 2012 S. 2299, the Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012 S. 2320, the Remembering Americas Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012 S. 3049 S. 3052 S. 3082, the Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Military Families 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 of Veterans Act of 2012 S. 3206 S. 3233, the Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012 S. 3236, the Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2012 S. 3238 S. 3313, the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012 The Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act of 2012 The Mental Health ACCESS Act of 2012 The Post-9/11 GI Bill and Executive Order 13607

Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act (HR 26) Sergeant Coleman S. Bean Reserve Component Suicide Prevention Act (H.R.1089/S. 579) House FY 13 Budget (H.Con.Res. 112) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (S.1867/HR. 1540) Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2011 (S.325) Housing, Employment, and Living Programs (HELP) for Veterans Act of 2011 (H.R. 117) Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 198) Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act (VETS Dogs Act) (H.R. 1154/S. 769) Helping Our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011 (H.R. 1133/S.411) Joining Forces for Military Mental Health Act (H.R.2751/S.1465) Service Members Mental Health Screening Act (H.R.1942) Military/Veterans FY12 Appropriations (HR 2055) Disabled Military Child Protection Act (HR 4329) Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 (S. 2179)

Client expense: $10,838 · Firm income: Not reported

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

American Jobs Act DOT Transportation of Lithium Batteries Rulemaking FMCSA Definition of Tank Vehicle FMCSA Hours of Service Rulemaking H.R. 2887, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 4329, H.R. 4281, H.R. 662, Surface Transportation Extension Act H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 Next Generation Air Transportation (NextGen) Modernization Program S. 1449, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) S. 1950, Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1952, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1953, Research and Innovative Technology Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011 S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2011

Client expense: $1,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased veterans and to restore and improve veterans benefits. HR 115, HR 791, HR 812, HR 924, HR 1025, HR 1263, HR 1332, HR 1460, HR 2074, HR 2219, HR 2349, HR 2383, HR 2433, HR 3016, HR 3279, HR 3337, HR 3612, HR 3670, HR 3723, HR 3895, HR 4051, HR 4057, HR 4079, HR 4142, HR 4164, HR 4168, HR 4329, HR 5349, S 146, S 277, S 491, S 696, S 951, S 1104, S 1629, S 1798, S 1823, S 1852, S 2116, S 2179, S 2206 s 2241

Client expense: $452,892 · Firm income: Not reported