Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including H.R.1666 & S.2800, the Patient Centered Quality Care for Life Act, and, H.R.1339 & S.641, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; S.621 and H.R.2607 & S.1251, the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act; H.R.2058 & S.1247 the Childhood Cancer Survivors Quality of Life Act; H.R.2019, the Kids First Research Act; and H.R.460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act; H.R.5145 & S.2622, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, H.R.4250 and S.2141, the Sunscreen Innovation Act, and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, and issues relating to the 21st Century Cures Initiative of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.

Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues pertaining to quality of care for blood cancers [Patients Access to Treatment Act, H.R. 460 - all provisions; Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R. 1801 - all provisions; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions; Medicare exceptions process within prescription drug plans, H.R. 2827 - all provisions]

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the quality of cancer care; Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments; Issues pertaining to average sales price; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Health care coverage and payment options in tax reform discussions Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition of essential health benefits Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Draft legislation on reauthorization of the National Quality Forum Coverage and payment for health care services furnished to undocumented immigrant children H.R. 297/S. 1557 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act H.R. 628/S. 195 - Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 647 - Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act H.R. 669 - Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act H.R. 1249/S. 1756 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 1281/S. 1417 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act H.R. 1427 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act H.R. 1791 - Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act H.R. 2019 - Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act H.R. 2285 - Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act H.R. 2575 - Save American Workers Act H.R. 2663/S. 1422 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings H.R. 2833/S. 2278 - Safeguarding Care of Patients Everywhere (SCOPE) Act H.R. 2986 - Protecting Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 3102 - Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act H.R. 3121 - American Health Care Reform Act H.R. 3147 - Food Labeling Modernization Act H.R. 3306/S. 2662 - Telehealth Enhancement Act H.R. 3471/S. 1696 - Women's Health Protection Act H.R. 3527 - Poison Center Network Act H.R. 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R. 3742 - Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment (ADAPT) Act H.R. 4118 - Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals (SIMPLE) Fairness Act H.R. 4290 - Wakefield Act H.R. 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act H.R. 4631/S. 2449 - Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (Autism CARES) Act H.R. 4673 - Bundling and Coordinating Post-Acute Care (BACPAC) Act H.R. 4783 - Promoting Healthy Minds for Safer Communities Act H.R. 4888 - Coordinated Recovery Initiative for Babies (CRIB) Act H.R. 5279 - Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act S. 264/H.R. 1263 - Excellence in Mental Health Act S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act S. 744/H.R. 15 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act S. 1014 - Youth Sports Concussion Act S. 1086 - Safe Child Care Act/Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act S. 1152 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act S. 1417 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act S. 1697 - Strong Start for Americas Children Act S. 1758 - Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act S. 1932/H.R. 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act S. 2047 - Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act S. 2154 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act S. 2229 - Expanding Primary Care Access and Workforce Act S. 2434/H.R. 4865 - Family Coverage Act S. 2491 - Medicare Protection Act S. 2581 - Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act S. 2728 - Community-Based Medical Education Act S. 2804 - Family Asthma Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S.313/H.R.647, ABLE Act of 2014, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R.2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; S.2386, Avonte's Law Act of 2014, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; H.R.4630/S.2333, Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014, relating to TRICARE services for children with autism and other disabilities, all provisions; implementation of the Autism CARES Act of 2014; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism; appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; appropriations for congressionally directed medical research on autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; and early access to care for people with autism.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R.2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt these changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openness in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment and confirmation of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose S.1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R.2019, which would repeal public funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Support H.R.270, the Empowering Citizens Act. Support Lobbying and Campaign Finance Act of 2014. Support S.2516, Disclose Act of 2014. Urge the FEC to enforce the law and set new rules requiring full disclosure in our elections. Oppose Omnibus appropriations bill. Oppose inclusion of campaign finance provision authorizing increases in allowable contributions to political parties. Support improved Senate Ethics rules including creation of office of Senate Ethics.

Client expense: $100,755 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Support for various campaign finance reforms. Support campaign finance reform legislation in the House and Senate, including S. 2516 DISCLOSE Act of 2014, H.R. 148 DISCLOSE 2013 Act, and H.R. 270 Empowering Citizens Act. Support for repairing the presidential public financing system, establishing a public financing system for congressional races, curbing candidate-specific Super PACs, strengthening disclosure requirements and strengthening rules prohibiting coordination between outside spending groups and candidates. Oppose efforts to repeal or increase the Federal contribution limits. Oppose legislation to repeal the presidential public financing system, including H.R. 2019. Oppose the campaign finance rider placed in the omnibus appropriations bill in the Senate. Support for Senate moving forward on existing nominees waiting for Senate confirmation. Support for strengthening House ethics process and for reforms of the Office of Congressional ethics.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

General appropriations related to the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the Food and Drug Administration. HR 2019, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act of 2013. S 2115 the America Cures Act. HR 4384 the America Heals Act.

Client expense: $9,347 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Accelerating Biomedical Research Act (S.2658, H.R.5588) American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R.8) "fiscal cliff bill" - Medicare/Medicaid therapy caps Budget-provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare FY2015 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations -provisions relating to CDC, HRSA, AHRQ and NIHFY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R.4800, S. 2389) FY 2015 DOD Appropriations (H.R.4870) FY 2015 Labor-HHS Education Appropriations P.L.113-94 (H.R. 2019) Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act Research for All Act (H.R.4879) S.2115 American Cures Act

Client expense: $19,160 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Health care coverage and payment options in tax reform discussions Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition of essential health benefits Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Draft legislation on reauthorization of the National Quality Forum Coverage and payment for health care services furnished to undocumented immigrant children H.R. 297/S. 1557 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act H.R. 628/S. 195 - Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 669 - Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act H.R. 1249/S. 1756 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 1281/S. 1417 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act H.R. 1427 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act H.R. 1791 - Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act H.R. 2019 - Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act H.R. 2285 - Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act H.R. 2575 - Save American Workers Act H.R. 2663/S. 1422 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings H.R. 2833/S. 2278 - Safeguarding Care of Patients Everywhere (SCOPE) Act H.R. 2986 - Protecting Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 3102 - Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act H.R. 3121 - American Health Care Reform Act H.R. 3147 - Food Labeling Modernization Act H.R. 3306/S. 2662 - Telehealth Enhancement Act H.R. 3471/S. 1696 - Women's Health Protection Act H.R. 3527 - Poison Center Network Act H.R. 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R. 3742 - Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment (ADAPT) Act H.R. 4118 - Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals (SIMPLE) Fairness Act H.R. 4290 - Wakefield Act H.R. 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act H.R. 4631/S. 2449 - Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (Autism CARES) Act H.R. 4673 - Bundling and Coordinating Post-Acute Care (BACPAC) Act H.R. 4783 - Promoting Healthy Minds for Safer Communities Act H.R. 4888 - Coordinated Recovery Initiative for Babies (CRIB) Act H.R. 5279 - Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act S. 264/H.R. 1263 - Excellence in Mental Health Act S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act S. 744/H.R. 15 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act S. 1014 - Youth Sports Concussion Act S. 1086 - Safe Child Care Act/Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act S. 1152 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act S. 1417 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act S. 1697 - Strong Start for Americas Children Act S. 1758 - Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act S. 1932/H.R. 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act S. 2047 - Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act S. 2154 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act S. 2229 - Expanding Primary Care Access and Workforce Act S. 2434/H.R. 4865 - Family Coverage Act S. 2491 - Medicare Protection Act S. 2581 - Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act S. 2728 - Community-Based Medical Education Act S. 2804 - Family Asthma Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including H.R.1666 & S.2800, the Patient Centered Quality Care for Life Act, and, H.R.1339 & S.641, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; S.621 and H.R.2607 & S.1251, the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act; H.R.2058 & S.1247 the Childhood CancerSurvivors Quality of Life Act; H.R.2019, the Kids First Research Act; and H.R.460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act; H.R.5145 & S.2622, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, H.R.4250 and S.2141, the Sunscreen Innovation Act, and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, and issues relating to the 21st Century Cures Initiative of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.

Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues pertaining to quality of care for blood cancers [Patients Access to Treatment Act, H.R. 460 - all provisions; Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R. 1801 - all provisions; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions; Medicare exceptions process within prescription drug plans, H.R. 2827 - all provisions]

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the quality of cancer care; Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments; Issues pertaining to average sales price; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Support campaign finance reform legislation in the House and Senate, including S. 2516 DISCLOSE Act of 2014, H.R. 148 DISCLOSE 2013 Act, and H.R. 270 Empowering Citizens Act.Support for repairing the presidential public financing system, establishing a public financing system for congressional races, curbing candidate-specific Super PACs, strengthening disclosure requirements and strengthening rules prohibiting coordination between outside spending groups and candidates. Oppose efforts to repeal or increase the Federal contribution limits. Oppose legislation to repeal the presidential public financing system, including H.R. 2019. Support for nominees for the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Support for H.R. 5095, the Ensuring Trust and Honorability in Congressional Standards (ETHICS) Act, to amend current law to require House Members to complete annual ethics training. Support for strengthening the House Ethics process by making the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) permanent and giving OCE subpeona power. Support for S. 2640, the Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2014, to require presidential library fundraising organizations to submit quarterly reports to the National Archives and Records Administration. Support for Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2014 to limit the ability of lobbyists to use bundled contributions to obtain undue influence with members of Congress. Oppose the House Committee on Ethics no longer requiring the inclusion of privately-funded travel information in lawmakers' annual financial disclosure forms. Support for H.R. 5641 to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the treatment of coordinated expenditures as contributions to candidates.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act.Support H.R. 270 to establish public financing of federal elections. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R. 2019, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Support H.R.270, the Empowering Citizens Act. Support Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2014.Support S.2516 Disclose Act of 2014.

Client expense: $69,699 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Accelerating Biomedical Research Act American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R.8) "fiscal cliff bill" - Medicare/Medicaid therapy caps Budget-provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare FY2014 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S.1284) -provisions relating to CDC, HRSA, AHRQ and NIHFY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R.4800, S. 2389) FY 2015 Labor-HHS Education Appropriations P.L.113-94 (H.R. 2019) Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act Research for All Act (H.R.4879) S.2115 American Cures Act

Client expense: $205,194 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including the following legislation to be reintroduced from the 112th Congress: H.R.1851 and S.881, the Family Act; the as-yet not introduced Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.1666, the Patient Centered Quality Care For Life Act, and, H.R.1339 & S.641, the Palliative Care andHospice Education and Training Act; S.621 and H.R.2607 and S.1251, the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act; H.R.2058 & S.1247 the Childhood Cancer Survivors Quality of Life Act; H.R.2019, the Kids First Research Act; and H.R.460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act; H.R.3404, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, H.R.4250 and S.2141, legislation to create a new FDA approval pathway for O.T.C. sunscreen products.

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

General appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies; S 2015, America Cures Act; America Heals Act, HR 4384; Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, HR 2019.

Client expense: $79,365 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including H.R.1666, the Patient Centered Quality Care For Life Act, and, H.R.1339 & S.641, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; S.621 and H.R.2607 and S.1251, the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act; H.R.2058 & S.1247 the Childhood Cancer Survivors Qualityof Life Act;H.R.2019, the Kids First Research Act; and H.R.460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act; H.R.5145 & S.2622, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, H.R.4250 and S.2141, the Sunscreen Innovation Act, and regulations relating to tanning beds.

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues pertaining to quality of care for blood cancers [Patients Access to Treatment Act, H.R. 460 - all provisions; Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R. 1801 - all provisions; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions; Medicare exceptions process within prescription drug plans, H.R. 2827 - all provisions]

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4930 - Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2014 H.R. 297/S. 1557 - Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education - acts to reauthorize and establish funding levels for the program H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - implementation of all provisions related to health, coverage, benefits, and Medicaid S. 2461 - CHIP Extension Act of 2014, and House companion bill (no bill number) S. 2434 Family Coverage Act House Labor-H Appropriations (no bill number) - provisions impacting Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education, NIH and public health programs Senate Labor-H Appropriations (no bill number) - provisions impacting Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education, NIH and public health programs S. 957 - Drug Supply Chain Security Act Issues related to prescription drug shortages Issues related to prescription drug compounding 340B Drug Discount Program Tax issues related to non-profit hospitals H.R. 225/S.424 - Pediatric Research Network Act H.R. 1698 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 2019 - Kids First Research Act H.R. 2607/S. 1251 Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act H.R. 1827 - Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 Pharmacy Compounding S.959/House Companion

Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Health care coverage and payment options in tax reform discussions Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition of essential health benefits Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Draft legislation on reauthorization of the National Quality Forum Coverage and payment for health care services furnished to undocumented immigrant children H.R. 297/S. 1557 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act H.R. 628/S. 195 - Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 669 - Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act H.R. 1249/S. 1756 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 1281/S. 1417 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act H.R. 1427 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act H.R. 1791 - Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act H.R. 2019 - Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act H.R. 2285 - Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act H.R. 2575 - Save American Workers Act H.R. 2663/S. 1422 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings H.R. 2833/S. 2278 - Safeguarding Care of Patients Everywhere (SCOPE) Act H.R. 2986 - Protecting Access to Primary Care Act H.R. 3102 - Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act H.R. 3121 - American Health Care Reform Act H.R. 3147 - Food Labeling Modernization Act H.R. 3306 - Telehealth Enhancement Act H.R. 3527 - Poison Center Network Act H.R. 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R. 3742 - Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment (ADAPT) Act H.R. 4118 - Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals (SIMPLE) Fairness Act H.R. 4290 - Wakefield Act H.R. 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act H.R. 4631/S. 2449 - Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (Autism CARES) Act H.R. 4663 - Protect Patient Access and Promote Hospital Efficiency Act H.R. 4673 - Bundling and Coordinating Post-Acute Care (BACPAC) Act H.R. 4783 - Promoting Healthy Minds for Safer Communities Act H.R. 4888 - Coordinated Recovery Initiative for Babies (CRIB) Act S. 264/H.R. 1263 - Excellence in Mental Health Act S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act S. 744/H.R. 15 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act S. 1014 - Youth Sports Concussion Act S. 1086 - Safe Child Care Act/Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act S. 1152 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act S. 1417 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act S. 1697 - Strong Start for Americas Children Act S. 1758 - Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act S. 1932/H.R. 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act S. 2154 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act S. 2229 - Expanding Primary Care Access and Workforce Act S. 2434/H.R. 4865 - Family Coverage Act S. 2461 - Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act S. 2491 - Medicare Protection Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR 3547 A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2014, and for other purposes HR 2216 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 DSAPP_(Draft Bill) Senate Labor, HHS Appropriations for FY14 H.R. 4384, the America Helping Encourage Advancements in Lifesaving Science, or America HEALS Act HR 2019 - Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $196,673

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Issues related to the quality of cancer care; Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments; Issues pertaining to average sales price; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Support campaign finance reform legislation in the House and Senate, including S. 2516 DISCLOSE Act of 2014, H.R. 148 DISCLOSE 2013 Act and H.R. 270 Empowering Citizens Act. Support for Senate filibuster reform.Support for repairing the presidential public financing system, establishing a public financing system for congressional races, curbing candidate-specific Super PACs, strengthening disclosure requirements and strengthening rules prohibiting coordination between outside spending groups and candidates. Oppose efforts to repeal or increase the Federal contribution limits. Oppose legislation to repeal the presidential public financing system, including H.R. 2019. Support for legislation to limit role of Leadership PACs by limiting ability of members to convert campaign funds for personal use, including H.R. 3466. Oppose legislation to delay the current rulemaking by the Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service to modify regulations governing standards for "social welfare" organizations under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, including H.R. 3865. Support for H.R. 5011, Making Every Representative's Integrity Transparent Act of 2014, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit authorized committees of candidates for election for Federal office and leadership PACs from employing immediate family members of the candidates and to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to identify relatives who are covered officials and disclose lobbying contacts with relatives.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act.Support H.R. 270 to establish public financing of federal elections. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R. 2019, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Support H.R.270, the Empowering Citizens Act.Support legislation to establish online voter registration.

Client expense: $71,757 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

H.R.2019, Kids First Research Act. Issues related to pediatric research and childrens hospital graduate medical education.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1281/S. 1417, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act H.R. 297/S. 1557 Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 2019, Kids First Research Act of 2013 H.R. 4302, the Protecting Access to Medicare Act, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting ProgramS. 2154/H.R. 4290, a bill to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program H.R. 1915/S. 907, Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act Issues related to maternal and child health within HHS, NIH, HRSA, CDC and FDA Affordable Care Act implementation pertaining to women and children Health care quality issues Prevention and Public Health Fund Antimicrobial Resistance Folic Acid Fortification of Corn Masa Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting reauthorization Toxic Substances Control Act Reform EPA and health impacts of air pollution

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today, entire bill. H.R. 2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, entire bill. S. 1822, Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act, 2013, entire bill.H.R. 4879, Research for All Act, entire bill.

Client expense: $186,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 313/H.R. 647, ABLE Act of 2013, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act of 2013, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; H.R. 4631/S. 2449, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act, all provisions; S. 2386, Avonte's Law Act of 2014, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; H.R. 4630/S. 2333, Caring for MilitaryChildren with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014, relating to TRICARE services for children with autism and other disabilities, all provisions; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism; appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; appropriations for congressionally directed medical research on autism spectrum disorders; education and employment of and housing for people with autism spectrum disorders; early access to care for people with autism spectrum disorders; presidential message for the International Meeting for Autism Research.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

General appropriations related to the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Insitute and the Food and Drug Administration. HR 2019 the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act of 2013. S 2115 the America Cures Act. HR 4384 the America Heals Act.

Client expense: $9,347 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including the following legislation to be reintroduced from the 112th Congress: H.R.1851 and S.881, the Family Act; the as-yet not introduced Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.1666, the Patient Centered Quality Care For Life Act, and, H.R.1339 & S.641, the Palliative Care andHospice Education and Training Act; S.621 and H.R.2607 and S.1251, the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act; H.R.2058 & S.1247 the Childhood Cancer Survivors Quality of Life Act; H.R.2019, the Kids First Research Act; and H.R.460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act; H.R.3404, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, H.R.4250 and S.2141, legislation to create a new FDA approval pathway for O.T.C. sunscreen products.

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R.8) "fiscal cliff bill" - Medicare/Medicaid therapy caps Bipartisan Budget Agreement (H.J. Res.59) Budget-provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act 2014 (P.L.113-76)FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations FY 2015 Labor-HHS Education Appropriations FY2014 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S.1284) -provisions relating to CDC, HRSA, AHRQ and NIH Land and Water Conservation Fund P.L.113-94 (H.R. 2019) Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act S.2115 American Cures Act

Client expense: $174,517 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Supported amending the Senate filibuster rules so that a supermajority would no longer be requred to end debate (specifically, Rule XXII and Rule V). Supported the Government By the People Act (H.R. 20), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections using a mix of small private donations and federal funds and establishing a refundable tax credit to encourage grassroots campaign donations.Supported the Empowering Citizens Act (H.R. 270), providing for a repair of the presidential public financing system, creating a similar public financing system for Congressional races, strengthening rules prohibiting coordinated spending by outside groups and ending individual candidate-specific independent-expenditure only committees (individual candidate-specific "Super PACs"). Supported the Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 3899, S. 1945) to amend the Voting Rights Act in the wake of the Supreme Court's opinion in Shelby County v. Holder. Supported the Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013 (H.R. 2902, S. 1424) to require the Supreme Court to promulgate a Code of Ethics for the Justices of the Supreme Court that should include the 5 canons of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, with any amendments or modications that the Supreme Court determines appropriate. Supported the Presidential Library Donation Reform Act (H.R. 1133), to require fundraising organizations to submit quarterly reports on entities that have contributed above a certain threshold towards a presidential library. Opposed the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 (H.R. 3865) that would mandate a one-year delay in rulemaking by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service to modify regulations governing standards for "social welfare" organizations under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and candidate-related political activity. Filed comments supporting and opposing different elements of the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service proposed rules to define activities that should constitute candidate-related political activity as distinct from social weflare activities of 501(c)(4) organizations, with an interest in promoting disclosure of political spending. Urged the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department to move forward expenditiously with its rulemaking proceeding and issue necessary new regulations governing electoral activities by tax-exempt 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations in the wake of hundreds of millions of dollars in undisclosed spending through these organizations after the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC. Opposed the Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019), a bill to repeal public fudning for party presidential nominating conventions. Urged Senators to consider professional diversity in recommending nominees to fill judicial vacancies, including public interest attorneys. Supported the Safeguarding Elections for our Nation's Troops through Reforms and Improvements (SENTRI) Act (S. 1728) to improve voter registration and ballot access opportunities for military and overseas voters.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 354, 7 A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2014, and for other purposesH.R. 2216 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 DSAPP(Draft Bill) Senate Labor, HHS Appropriations for FY14 H.R. 4384, the America Helping Encourage Advancements in Lifesaving Science, or America HEALS Act H.R. 2019 Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act

Client expense: $120,576 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 1201- Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today; Graduate Medical Education provisions S. 577, H.R. 1180- Resident Physician Shortage Reducation Act Hospital Evaluation and Management site-neutrality payment proposal H.R. 1920- DSH Reducation Relief Act of 2013H.R. 1787, S. 842- Rural Hospital Access Act of 2013; Critical Access Hospitals H.R. 1250, S. 1012- Medicare Audit Improvement Act, RAC Audits Medicare coverage policy for treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for patients pending kidney transplant S. 1143, H.R. 2801- Protecting Access to Rural Therapy Services Act- provisions re "direct supervision" at Critical Access Hospitals S. 1871- SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate provisions and "general supervision" provisions for rural and Critical Access Hospitals H.R. 2810- Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act; Sustainable Growth Rate Provisions H.R. 3077-Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 3698- Two Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 H.R. 2019- Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act H.R. 3991- Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2014; provisions on 96-hour physician certification requirement H.R. 4302- Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,850

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE

H.R. 1201- Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today; Graduate Medical Education provisions S. 577, H.R. 1180- Resident Physician Shortage Reducation Act Hospital Evaluation and Management site-neutrality payment proposal H.R. 1920- DSH Reducation Relief Act of 2013H.R. 1787, S. 842- Rural Hospital Access Act of 2013; Critical Access Hospitals H.R. 1250, S. 1012- Medicare Audit Improvement Act, RAC Audits Medicare coverage policy for treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for patients pending kidney transplant S. 1143, H.R. 2801- Protecting Access to Rural Therapy Services Act- provisions re "direct supervision" at Critical Access Hospitals S. 1871- SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate provisions and "general supervision" provisions for rural and Critical Access Hospitals H.R. 2810- Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act; Sustainable Growth Rate Provisions H.R. 3077-Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 3698- Two Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 H.R. 2019- Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act H.R. 3991- Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2014; provisions on 96-hour physician certification requirement H.R. 4302- Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $34,400

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE

H.R. 1201- Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today; Graduate Medical Education provisions S. 577, H.R. 1180- Resident Physician Shortage Reducation Act Hospital Evaluation and Management site-neutrality payment proposal H.R. 1920- DSH Reducation Relief Act of 2013H.R. 1787, S. 842- Rural Hospital Access Act of 2013; Critical Access Hospitals H.R. 1250, S. 1012- Medicare Audit Improvement Act, RAC Audits Medicare coverage policy for treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for patients pending kidney transplant S. 1143, H.R. 2801- Protecting Access to Rural Therapy Services Act- provisions re "direct supervision" at Critical Access Hospitals S. 1871- SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate provisions and "general supervision" provisions for rural and Critical Access Hospitals H.R. 2810- Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act; Sustainable Growth Rate Provisions H.R. 3077-Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 3698- Two Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013 H.R. 2019- Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act H.R. 3991- Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2014; provisions on 96-hour physician certification requirement H.R. 4302- Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014

Client expense: $169,389 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE

Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act.Support H.R. 270 to establish public financing of federal elections. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R. 2019, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission.

Client expense: $63,880 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - implementation of all provisions related to health, coverage, benefits, and Medicaid H.R. 297/S. 1557 - Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education - acts to reauthorize and establish funding levels for the programHouse Labor-H Appropriations (no bill number) - provisions impacting Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education, NIH and public health programs Senate Labor-H Appropriations (no bill number) - provisions impacting Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education, NIH and public health programs Childrens Health Insurance Program (no bill number) H.R. 1698 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 1827 - Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 225/S.424 - Pediatric Research Network Act H.R. 2019 - Kids First Research Act H.R. 2607/S. 1251 Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act Pharmacy Compounding S.959/House Companion S. 957 - Drug Supply Chain Security Act Issues related to prescription drug shortages Issues related to prescription drug compounding 340B Drug Discount Program Tax issues related to non-profit hospitals

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

Support campaign finance reform legislation in the House and Senate, including H.R. 148 DISCLOSE 2013 Act and the Empowering Citizens Act, H.R. 270. Support for Senate filibuster reform.Support for repairing the presidential public financing system, establishing a public financing system for congressional races, curbing candidate-specific Super PACs, strengthening disclosure requirements and strengthening rules prohibiting coordination between outside spending groups and candidates. Oppose efforts to repeal or increase the Federal contribution limits. Oppose legislation to repeal the presidential public financing system, including H.R. 2019. Support for legislation to limit role of Leadership PACs by limiting ability of members to convert campaign funds for personal use, including H.R. 3466. Oppose legislation to delay the current rulemaking by the Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service to modify regulations governing standards for "social welfare" organizations under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, including H.R. 3865. Support for legislation requiring fundraising organizations to submit quarterly reports on entities that have contributed above a certain threshold towards a presidential library, including H.R. 1133, the Presidential Library Donation Reform Act. Support the restoration of the Election Assistance Commission by the President nominating four commissioners.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1281/S. 1417, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act H.R. 297/S. 1557 Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 2019, Kids First Research Act of 2013 H.R. 4302, the Protecting Access to Medicare Act, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting ProgramS. 2154/H.R. 4290, a bill to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program H.R. 1915/S. 907, Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act Issues related to maternal and child health within HHS, NIH, HRSA, CDC and FDA Affordable Care Act implementation pertaining to women and children Health care quality issues Prevention and Public Health Fund Antimicrobial Resistance Folic Acid Fortification of Corn Masa Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting reauthorization Toxic Substances Control Act Reform

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

Issues pertaining to quality of care for blood cancers [Patients Access to Treatment Act, H.R. 460 - all provisions; Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R. 1801 - all provisions; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions; Medicare exceptions process within prescription drug plans, H.R. 2827 - all provisions]

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the quality of cancer care; Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments; Issues pertaining to average sales price; Kids First Research Act, H.R. 2019 - all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R.2019, Kids First Research Act. Issues related to pediatric research and childrens hospital graduate medical education.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE