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GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014
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vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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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 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 357 (113th Congress); GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014; S.2258 (113th Congress); Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014 (became Public Law No: 113-181 on 9/26/14)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
H.R. 357 (113th Congress); GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014; S.2258 (113th Congress); Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014 (became Public Law No: 113-181 on 9/26/14)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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)
| Democratic |
| NH |
| Beto O’Rourke | Democratic | TX |
| Bill Johnson | Republican | OH |
| Carol Shea-Porter | Democratic | NH |
| Carolyn McCarthy | Democratic | NY |
| Chris Collins | Republican | NY |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Dan Benishek | Republican | MI |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| David P. Roe | Republican | TN |
| Dennis A. Ross | Republican | FL |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Doug Lamborn | Republican | CO |
| Duncan Hunter | Republican | CA |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Frank A. LoBiondo | Republican | NJ |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| Gloria Negrete McLeod | Democratic | CA |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| J. Randy Forbes | Republican | VA |
| Jackie Walorski | Republican | IN |
| Jim Gerlach | Republican | PA |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| Jon Runyan | Republican | NJ |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Lois Frankel | Democratic | FL |
| Luke Messer | Republican | IN |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Michael H. Michaud | Democratic | ME |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Richard B. Nugent | Republican | FL |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican | OH |
| Ron Barber | Democratic | AZ |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Tim Griffin | Republican | AR |
| Timothy H. Bishop | Democratic | NY |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
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
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)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,271
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. HR 32, HR 235, HR 241, HR 258, HR 288, HR 318, HR 333, HR 357, HR 543, HR 562, HR 679, HR 690, HR 813, HR 883, HR 958, HR 1357, HR 2366, HR 2527, HR 2794, HR 2942, HR 3230, HR 3395, HR 3474, HR 4031, HR 4478, HR 4486, HR 4489, HR 4630, HR 4693, HR 4741, HR 4760, HR 4778, HR 4793, HR 4810, S 6, S 140, S 200, S 210, S 234, S 257, S 262, S 294, S 325, S 373, S 430, S 492, S 495, S 514, S 515, S 572, S 629, S 674, S 690, S 695, S 705, S 734, S 735, S 748, S 778, S 819, S 851, S 863, S 868, S 889, S 893, S 894, S 922, S 927, S 928, S 930, S 932, S 935, S 938, S 939, S 944, S 1039, S 1042, S 1058, S 1291, S 1564, S 1591, S 1624, S 1950, S 1982, S 2182, S 2243, S 2300, S 2333, S 2448, S 2450
Client expense: $523,000 · 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), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Took position in support of: HJRES78-113 HJRES88-113 HJRES91-113 HR1014-113 HR1132-113 HR1134-113 HR1171-113 HR1223-113 HR1236-113 HR1238-113 HR1251-113 HR1284-113 HR1305-113 HR1316-113 HR1333-113 HR1344-113 HR1357-113 HR1402-113 HR1405-113 HR1412-113 HR1438-113 HR1443-113 HR1453-113 HR1463-113 HR1464-113 HR1490-113 HR1497-113 HR1521-113 HR152-113 HR153-113 HR154-113 HR1593-113 HR1620-113 HR1623-113 HR1631-113 HR164-113 HR1702-113 HR1725-113 HR1729-113 HR1742-113 HR1759-113 HR1770-113 HR1774-113 HR179-113 HR1792-113 HR1796-113 HR1804-113 HR1805-113 HR1809-113 HR1824-113 HR183-113 HR1842-113 HR1864-113 HR1938-113 HR1957-113 HR1980-113 HR1987-113 HR2001-113 HR2002-113 HR2011-113 HR2016-113 HR2038-113 HR2039-113 HR2055-113 HR2056-113 HR2059-113 HR2065-113 HR2072-113 HR2079-113 HR2086-113 HR2088-113 HR2118-113 HR2119-113 HR2150-113 HR2151-113 HR2153-113 HR2157-113 HR2169-113 HR2185-113 HR2187-113 HR2189-113 HR2209-113 HR2210-113 HR2216-113 HR2227-113 HR2230-113 HR2272-113 HR2284-113 HR2327-113 HR235-113 HR241-113 HR2423-113 HR2481-113 HR2485-113 HR2510-113 HR2527-113 HR2528-113 HR2540-113 HR258-113 HR274-113 HR288-113 HR2882-113 HR2942-113 HR2974-113 HR303-113 HR3045-113 HR3056-113 HR3210-113 HR32-113 HR3230-113 HR3232-113 HR3237-113 HR3241-113 HR3246-113 HR3274-113 HR331-113 HR333-113 HR3337-113 HR3384-113 HR3387-113 HR340-113 HR3456-113 HR357-113 HR3593-113 HR3600-113 HR368-113 HR369-113 HR3790-113 HR385-113 HR401-113 HR4031-113 HR4037-113 HR4038-113 HR4085-113 HR411-113 HR4147-113 HR4150-113 HR4151-113 HR42-113 HR4261-113 HR430-113 HR4305-113 HR4435-113 HR4446-113 HR4486-113 HR449-113 HR4504-113 HR4594-113 HR4628-113 HR4977-113 HR5059-113 HR5589-113 HR562-113 HR569-113 HR570-113 HR577-113 HR602-113 HR631-113 HR635-113 HR671-113 HR679-113 HR683-113 HR697-113 HR733-113 HR806-113 HR813-113 HR821-113 HR833-113 HR834-113 HR844-113 HR894-113 HR897-113 HR921-113 HR933-113 HR958-113 HR975-113 HR984-113 HRES104-113 HRES32-113 S1015-113 S1034-113 S1039-113 S1042-113 S1046-113 S1050-113 S1058-113 S1060-113 S1061-113 S1076-113 S1081-113 S1089-113 S1092-113 S1148-113 S1255-113 S131-113 S1387-113 S1399-113 S1411-113 S153-113 S1558-113 S1578-113 S1581-113 S1582-113 S1583-113 S1585-113 S1586-113 S1588-113 S1589-113 S1591-113 S162-113 S1637-113 S1643-113 S1662-113 S1668-113 S1717-113 S1728-113 S1752-113 S1755-113 S1956-113 S1963-113 S1982-113 S1985-113 S1993-113 S1999-113 S2013-113 S2035-113 S2075-113 S2091-113 S2095-113 S210-113 S2190-113 S2231-113 S2300-113 S234-113 S2424-113 S2450-113 S25-113 S257-113 S2730-113 S2834-113 S2837-113 S287-113 S2930-113 S373-113 S412-113 S422-113 S430-113 S444-113 S46-113 S49-113 S492-113 S495-113 S515-113 S522-113 S529-113 S543-113 S572-113 S573-113 S6-113 S62-113 S629-113 S674-113 S695-113 S700-113 S734-113 S735-113 S748-113 S759-113 S778-113 S800-113 S810-113 S819-113 S825-113 S832-113 S851-113 S852-113 S863-113 S871-113 S875-113 S877-113 S889-113 S893-113 S894-113 S928-113 S932-113 S935-113 S938-113 S939-113 S964-113 S967-113 S990-113 S992-113 S995-113 Reviewed and/or monitored the following: HJRES72-113 HR1288-113 HR1492-113 HR1494-113 HR1605-113 HR1714-113 HR1816-113 HR1832-113 HR1855-113 HR1867-113 HR1885-113 HR1898-113 HR1904-113 HR1960-113 HR1988-113 HR2138-113 HR2207-113 HR2237-113 HR2249-113 HR2257-113 HR2310-113 HR2319-113 HR2341-113 HR2354-113 HR2358-113 HR2362-113 HR2377-113 HR2382-113 HR2397-113 HR2412-113 HR2470-113 HR247-113 HR2519-113 HR2522-113 HR2590-113 HR2642-113 HR2654-113 HR2661-113 HR2693-113 HR2704-113 HR2726-113 HR2743-113 HR2749-113 HR2785-113 HR2797-113 HR2841-113 HR2859-113 HR2876-113 HR2906-113 HR2907-113 HR2913-113 HR2941-113 HR2953-113 HR3007-113 HR3053-113 HR3087-113 HR3098-113 HR3106-113 HR3120-113 HR3145-113 HR3152-113 HR3164-113 HR3180-113 HR3181-113 HR3207-113 HR3214-113 HR3225-113 HR3276-113 HR3287-113 HR3310-113 HR3330-113 HR3352-113 HR3368-113 HR3369-113 HR3383-113 HR3395-113 HR3396-113 HR3397-113 HR3399-113 HR3405-113 HR3408-113 HR3418-113 HR3422-113 HR3441-113 HR3442-113 HR3443-113 HR3451-113 HR3453-113 HR3459-113 HR3469113 HR3474-113 HR3477-113 HR3493-113 HR3499-113 HR3506-113 HR3507-113 HR3508-113 HR3514-113 HR3515-113 HR3516-113 HR3521-113 HR3569-113 HR3576-113 HR3615-113 HR3646-113 HR3647-113 HR3671-113 HR3672-113 HR3725-113 HR3743-113 HR3775-113 HR3788-113 HR3789-113 HR3792-113 HR3794-113 HR3797-113 HR3798-113 HR3801-113 HR3804-113 HR3807-113 HR3808-113 HR3810-113 HR3831-113 HR3843-113 HR3852-113 HR3858-113 HR3876-113 HR3958-113 HR3974-113 HR4004-113 HR4005-113 HR4023-113 HR4050-113 HR4068-113 HR4095-113 HR4096-113 HR4101-113 HR4102-113 HR4110-113 HR4134-113 HR4141-113 HR4149-113 HR4184-113 HR4191-113 HR4198-113 HR4217-113 HR4232-113 HR4234-113 HR4235-113 HR4247-113 HR4248-113 HR4274-113 HR4276-113 HR4314-113 HR4335-113 HR4344-113 HR4356-113 HR4359-113 HR4370-113 HR4374-113 HR4394-113 HR4399-113 HR4408-113 HR4422-113 HR4485-113 HR4488-113 HR4489-113 HR4492-113 HR4516-113 HR4517-113 HR4561-113 HR4574-113 HR4580-113 HR4616-113 HR4629-113 HR4630-113 HR4656-113 HR4669-113 HR4674-113 HR4682-113 HR4688-113 HR4712-113 HR4720-113 HR4723-113 HR4725-113 HR4730-113 HR4741-113 HR4760-113 HR4766-113 HR4774-113 HR4778-113 HR4779-113 HR4793-113 HR4807-113 HR4810-113 HR4816-113 HR4818-113 HR4841-113 HR4852-113 HR4861-113 HR4862-113 HR4863-113 HR4875-113 HR4887-113 HR4892-113 HR4898-113 HR4900-113 HR4942-113 HR4971-113 HR4974-113 HR4999-113 HR5007-113 HR5009-113 HR5022-113 HR5023-113 HR5032-113 HR5042-113 HR5045-113 HR5046-113 HR5047-113 HR5048-113 HR5054-113 HR5061-113 HR5088-113 HR5094-113 HR5097-113 HR5112-113 HR5131-113 HR5157-113 HR5172-113 HR5193-113 HR5195-113 HR5229-113 HR5254-113 HR5273-113 HR5286-113 HR5290-113 HR5323-113 HR5332-113 HR5333-113 HR5336-113 HR5342-113 HR5349-113 HR5351-113 HR5369-113 HR5375-113 HR5391-113 HR5398-113 HR5432-113 HR5441-113 HR5475-113 HR5480-113 HR5484-113 HR5500-113 HR55-113 HR5518-113 HR5524-113 HR5618-113 HR5686-113 HR5708-113 HR5730-113 HR5731-113 HR5740-113 HR5762-113 HR604-113 HR748-113 HR883-113 HRES13-113 S1032-113 S1041-113 S1078-113 S1119-113 S1174-113 S1190-113 S1197-113 S1211-113 S1216-113 S1246-113 S1262-113 S1281-113 S1295-113 S1296-113 S1320-113 S1361-113 S1367-113 S140-113 S1403-113 S1434-113 S1471-113 S1486-113 S1540-113 S1547-113 S1556-113 S1559-113 S1580-113 S1593-113 S1624-113 S1644-113 S1659-113 S1669-113 S1682-113 S1684-113 S1688-113 S1703-113 S1736-113 S1740-113 S1741-113 S1751-113 S1760-113 S1775-113 S1844-113 S1856-113 S1863-113 S1869-113 S1892-113 S1917-113 S1919-113 S1950-113 S1977-113 S1987-113 S2009-113 S2014-113 S2053-113 S2138-113 S2145-113 S2179-113 S2243-113 S2258-113 S2259-113 S2264-113 S2281-113 S2296-113 S2298-113 S2312-113 S2316-113 S2333-113 S2341-113 S2350-113 S2357-113 S2358-113 S2362-113 S2368-113 S2393-113 S2395-113 S2396-113 S2410-113 S2413-113 S2419-113 S2422-113 S2423-113 S2425-113 S2428-113 S2448-113 S2467-113 S2468-113 S2507-113 S2545-113 S2606-113 S2639-113 S2654-113 S2687-113 S2700-113 S2707-113 S2738-113 S2740-113 S2782-113 S2810-113 S2822-113 S2843-113 S2950-113 S2951-113 S2958-113 S2965-113 S922-113 S927-113 S930-113 S944-113 SRES323-113 Took position in opposition to: HR1739-113 HR3614-113 HR595-113 HR803-113 S262-113
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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Veterans education issues; post-9/11 GI bill, S. 944/HR 357- in-state tuition bills; Veterans healthcare bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,021
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230. Support the Connolly (VA) amendment to HR 4660. Support conference Report to HR 3230.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235,H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 333, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3230, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4760, S. 6, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 373, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748, S. 778, S. 819, S. 851, S. 863, S. 868, S. 889, S. 893, S. 894, S. 922, S. 927, S. 928, S. 930, S. 932, S. 935, S. 938, S. 939, S. 944, S. 1039, S. 1042, S. 1058, S. 1291, S. 1564, S. 1591, S. 1624, S. 1950, S. 1982, S. 2260, S. 2450, S. 2545, S. 2930
Client expense: $411,885 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, 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), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Education
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Perkins loan program, Clery Act, Comprehensive Veterans Heath and Benefits and Military Pay Restoration Act (HR 357, S. 1982) - expands Veterans health care, education benefits, Collegiate Sports Injury Bill, College Accountability and Safety Act (HR 5354/S2692), NCAA Transparency Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Education
GI Bill Improvements, HR 357/S. 257; VA Reform, HR 3230.
Client expense: $162,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.R. 4686: H. Rept. 113-416; S. Rept. 113-174) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164). H.J.Res. 130 - FY2015 Continuing Resolution (public Law 113-202); H.J.Res. 131 - Further Continuing Appropriations (public law 113-203); H.R. 83 - FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (Public Law 113-235).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 318, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3230, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4480, H.R. 4486, H.R. 4693, H.R. 4741, H.R. 4760, H.R. 4778, H.R. 5589, S. 6, S. 25, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 373, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748, S. 2422, S. 2450
Client expense: $413,551 · 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), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S.
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
HR 357/S 257, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act, provisions related to program participation HR 3230/S 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014, provisions related to program participation and in-state tuition
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_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 2012S. 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: $59,296 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
S.1982, Comprehensive Veteran's Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Resolution Act of 2014/H.R. 357, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act/H.R. 3230, Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014, provisions related to higher education.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
Take position in support of: HJRES78-113 HJRES88-113 HJRES91-113 HR1014-113 HR1132-113 HR1134-113 HR1171-113 HR1223-113 HR1236-113 HR1238-113 HR1251-113 HR1284-113 HR1305-113 HR1316-113 HR1333-113 HR1344-113 HR1357-113 HR1402-113 HR1405-113 HR1412-113 HR1438-113 HR1443-113 HR1453-113 HR1463-113 HR1464-113 HR1490-113 HR1497-113 HR1521-113 HR152-113 HR153-113 HR154-113 HR1593-113 HR1620-113 HR1623-113 HR1631-113 HR164-113 HR1702-113 HR1725-113 HR1729-113 HR1742-113 HR1759-113 HR1770-113 HR1774-113 HR179-113 HR1792-113 HR1796-113 HR1804-113 HR1805-113 HR1809-113 HR1824-113 HR183-113 HR1842-113 HR1864-113 HR1938-113 HR1957-113 HR1980-113 HR1987-113 HR2001-113 HR2002-113 HR2011-113 HR2016-113 HR2038-113 HR2039-113 HR2055-113 HR2056-113 HR2059-113 HR2065-113 HR2072-113 HR2079-113 HR2086-113 HR2088-113 HR2118-113 HR2119-113 HR2150-113 HR2151-113 HR2153-113 HR2157-113 HR2169-113 HR2185-113 HR2187-113 HR2189-113 HR2209-113 HR2210-113 HR2216-113 HR2227-113 HR2230-113 HR2272-113 HR2284-113 HR2327-113 HR235-113 HR241-113 HR2423-113 HR2481-113 HR2485-113 HR2510-113 HR2527-113 HR2528-113 HR2540-113 HR258-113 HR274-113 HR288-113 HR2882-113 HR2942-113 HR2974-113 HR303-113 HR3045-113 HR3056-113 HR3210-113 HR32-113 HR3230-113 HR3232-113 HR3237-113 HR3241-113 HR3246-113 HR3274-113 HR331-113 HR333-113 HR3337-113 HR3384-113 HR3387-113 HR340-113 HR3456-113 HR357-113 HR3593-113 HR3600-113 HR368-113 HR369-113 HR3790-113 HR385-113 HR401-113 HR4031-113 HR4037-113 HR4038-113 HR4085-113 HR411-113 HR4147-113 HR4150-113 HR4151-113 HR42-113 HR4261-113 HR430-113 HR4305-113 HR4435-113 HR4446-113 HR4486-113 HR449-113 HR4504-113 HR4594-113 HR4628-113 HR5059-113 HR5589-113 HR562-113 HR569-113 HR570-113 HR577-113 HR602-113 HR631-113 HR635-113 HR671-113 HR679-113 HR683-113 HR697-113 HR733-113 HR806-113 HR813-113 HR821-113 HR833-113 HR834-113 HR844-113 HR894-113 HR897-113 HR921-113 HR933-113 HR958-113 HR975-113 HR984-113 HRES104-113 HRES32-113 S1015-113 S1034-113 S1039-113 S1042-113 S1046-113 S1050-113 S1058-113 S1060-113 S1061-113 S1076-113 S1081-113 S1089-113 S1092-113 S1148-113 S1255-113 S131-113 S1387-113 S1399-113 S1411-113 S153-113 S1558-113 S1578-113 S1581-113 S1582-113 S1583-113 S1585-113 S1586-113 S1588-113 S1589-113 S1591-113 S162-113 S1637-113 S1643-113 S1662-113 S1668-113 S1717-113 S1728-113 S1752-113 S1755-113 S1956-113 S1963-113 S1982-113 S1985-113 S1993-113 S1999-113 S2013-113 S2035-113 S2075-113 S2091-113 S2095-113 S210-113 S2190-113 S2231-113 S2300-113 S234-113 S2424-113 S2450-113 S25-113 S257-113 S2730-113 S2834-113 S2837-113 S287-113 S373-113 S412-113 S422-113 S430-113 S444-113 S46-113 S49-113 S492-113 S495-113 S515-113 S522-113 S529-113 S543-113 S572-113 S573-113 S6-113 S62-113 S629-113 S674-113 S695-113 S700-113 S734-113 S735-113 S748-113 S759-113 S778-113 S800-113 S810-113 S819-113 S825-113 S832-113 S851-113 S852-113 S863-113 S871-113 S875-113 S877-113 S889-113 S893-113 S894-113 S928-113 S932-113 S935-113 S938-113 S939-113 S964-113 S967-113 S990-113 S992-113 S995-113 Review and/or Monitor the following: HJRES72-113 HR1288-113 HR1492-113 HR1494-113 HR1605-113 HR1714-113 HR1816-113 HR1832-113 HR1855-113 HR1867-113 HR1885-113 HR1898-113 HR1904-113 HR1960-113 HR1988-113 HR2138-113 HR2207-113 HR2237-113 HR2249-113 HR2257-113 HR2310-113 HR2319-113 HR2341-113 HR2354-113 HR2358-113 HR2362-113 HR2377-113 HR2382-113 HR2397-113 HR2412-113 HR2470-113 HR247-113 HR2519-113 HR2522-113 HR2590-113 HR2642-113 HR2654-113 HR2661-113 HR2693-113 HR2704-113 HR2726-113 HR2743-113 HR2749-113 HR2785-113 HR2797-113 HR2841-113 HR2859-113 HR2876-113 HR2906-113 HR2907-113 HR2913-113 HR2941-113 HR2953-113 HR3007-113 HR3053-113 HR3087-113 HR3098-113 HR3106-113 HR3120-113 HR3145-113 HR3152-113 HR3164-113 HR3180-113 HR3181-113 HR3207-113 HR3214-113 HR3225-113 HR3276-113 HR3287-113 HR3310-113 HR3330-113 HR3352-113 HR3368-113 HR3369-113 HR3383-113 HR3395-113 HR3396-113 HR3397-113 HR3399-113 HR3405-113 HR3408-113 HR3418-113 HR3422-113 HR3441-113 HR3442-113 HR3443-113 HR3451-113 HR3453-113 HR3459-113 HR3469113 HR3474-113 HR3477-113 HR3493-113 HR3499-113 HR3506-113 HR3507-113 HR3508-113 HR3514-113 HR3515-113 HR3516-113 HR3521-113 HR3569-113 HR3576-113 HR3615-113 HR3646-113 HR3647-113 HR3671-113 HR3672-113 HR3725-113 HR3743-113 HR3775-113 HR3788-113 HR3789-113 HR3792-113 HR3794-113 HR3797-113 HR3798-113 HR3801-113 HR3804-113 HR3807-113 HR3808-113 HR3810-113 HR3831-113 HR3843-113 HR3852-113 HR3858-113 HR3876-113 HR3958-113 HR3974-113 HR4004-113 HR4005-113 HR4023-113 HR4050-113 HR4068-113 HR4095-113 HR4096-113 HR4101-113 HR4102-113 HR4110-113 HR4134-113 HR4141-113 HR4149-113 HR4184-113 HR4191-113 HR4198-113 HR4217-113 HR4232-113 HR4234-113 HR4235-113 HR4247-113 HR4248-113 HR4274-113 HR4276-113 HR4314-113 HR4335-113 HR4344-113 HR4356-113 HR4359-113 HR4370-113 HR4374-113 HR4394-113 HR4399-113 HR4408-113 HR4422-113 HR4485-113 HR4488-113 HR4489-113 HR4492-113 HR4516-113 HR4517-113 HR4561-113 HR4574-113 HR4580-113 HR4616-113 HR4629-113 HR4630-113 HR4656-113 HR4669-113 HR4674-113 HR4682-113 HR4688-113 HR4712-113 HR4720-113 HR4723-113 HR4725-113 HR4730-113 HR4741-113 HR4760-113 HR4766-113 HR4774-113 HR4778-113 HR4779-113 HR4793-113 HR4807-113 HR4810-113 HR4816-113 HR4818-113 HR4841-113 HR4852-113 HR4861-113 HR4862-113 HR4863-113 HR4875-113 HR4887-113 HR4892-113 HR4898-113 HR4900-113 HR4942-113 HR4971-113 HR4974-113 HR4977-113 HR4999-113 HR5007-113 HR5009-113 HR5022-113 HR5023-113 HR5032-113 HR5042-113 HR5045-113 HR5046-113 HR5047-113 HR5048-113 HR5054-113 HR5061-113 HR5088-113 HR5094-113 HR5097-113 HR5112-113 HR5131-113 HR5157-113 HR5172-113 HR5193-113 HR5195-113 HR5229-113 HR5254-113 HR5273-113 HR5286-113 HR5290-113 HR5323-113 HR5332-113 HR5333-113 HR5336-113 HR5342-113 HR5349-113 HR5351-113 HR5369-113 HR5375-113 HR5391-113 HR5398-113 HR5432-113 HR5441-113 HR5475-113 HR5480-113 HR5500-113 HR55-113 HR5518-113 HR5524-113 HR5618-113 HR604-113 HR748-113 HR883-113 HRES13-113 S1032-113 S1041-113 S1078-113 S1119-113 S1174-113 S1190-113 S1197-113 S1211-113 S1216-113 S1246-113 S1262-113 S1281-113 S1295-113 S1296-113 S1320-113 S1361-113 S1367-113 S140-113 S1403-113 S1434-113 S1471-113 S1486-113 S1540-113 S1547-113 S1556-113 S1559-113 S1580-113 S1593-113 S1624-113 S1644-113 S1659-113 S1669-113 S1682-113 S1684-113 S1688-113 S1703-113 S1736-113 S1740-113 S1741-113 S1751-113 S1760-113 S1775-113 S1844-113 S1856-113 S1863-113 S1869-113 S1892-113 S1917-113 S1919-113 S1950-113 S1977-113 S1987-113 S2009-113 S2014-113 S2053-113 S2138-113 S2145-113 S2179-113 S2243-113 S2258-113 S2259-113 S2264-113 S2281-113 S2296-113 S2298-113 S2312-113 S2316-113 S2333-113 S2341-113 S2350-113 S2357-113 S2358-113 S2362-113 S2368-113 S2393-113 S2395-113 S2396-113 S2410-113 S2413-113 S2419-113 S2422-113 S2423-113 S2425-113 S2428-113 S2448-113 S2467-113 S2468-113 S2507-113 S2545-113 S2606-113 S2639-113 S2654-113 S2687-113 S2700-113 S2707-113 S2738-113 S2740-113 S2782-113 S2810-113 S2822-113 S2843-113 S922-113 S927-113 S930-113 S944-113 SRES323-113 Take position in opposition to: HR1739-113 HR3614-113 HR595-113 HR803-113 S262-113
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
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
Veteran's education issues; post-911 GI bill; S. 944/H.R. 357-in-state tuition bills; Veterans Healthcare Bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Education
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Perkins loan program, Clery Act, Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act (H.R. 1716), Comprehensive Veterans Heath and Benefits and Military Pay Restoration Act (HR 357, S. 1982) expands Veterans health care, education benefits, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act (S. 2164), Collegiate Sports Injury Bill, Affordable College Textbook Act (H.R. 3538), Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act (S.2432),College Accountability and Safety Act (HR 5354/S2692), NCAA Transparency Act
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
HR357 GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014. S. 1982 Comprehensive Veteran's Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014. H.R. 3230 Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014". All areas dealing with higher education.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.R. 4686: H. Rept. 113-416; S. Rept. 113-174) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states. H.J. Res. 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (Public Law No. 113-164).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 318, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3230, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4480, H.R. 4486, H.R. 4693, H.R. 4741, H.R. 4760, H.R. 4778, H.R. 5589, S. 6, S. 25, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 373, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748
Client expense: $413,551 · 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), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S.
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230. Support the Connolly (VA) amendment to HR 4660.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Education
GI Bill Improvements, HR 357/S. 257; VA Reform, HR 3230.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 357, GI Tuition Fairness Act
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R 357, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014 S. 1982, Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Education
Senate Higher Education Affordability Act and Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) ActS 406: Students First Act of 2013, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for new program review requirements. (ALL) S257 and HR 357: GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013. 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 educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate(ALL). S.262 and HR 595: Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 Official Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes(ALL) HR3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 Official Title: To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes(ALL) HR.2413 Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 Official Title: A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes(In state tuition for Post 9/11 GI Benefits). S 915 and HR 1937: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act 2013: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data to student retention, graduation and earnings outcomes at all levels of postsecondary education(ALL). HR 1991: To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965(ALL). H.R.1529 Student Aid Expansion Act of 2013 Official Title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exempt certain State-provided loan programs from being subject to preferred lender arrangement requirements. H.R.1928 Proprietary Institution of Higher Education Accountability Act Official Title: To clarify the calculation of cohort default rates for proprietary institutions of higher education under the Higher Education Act of 1965. HR. 2903: National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act: A bill to amend section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide increased accountability of nonprofit athletic associations, and for other purposes(ALL)HR 4983: Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act Official Title: To simplify and streamline the information regarding institutions of higher education made publicly available by the Secretary of Education, and for other purposes. HR 3136 Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2013 Official Title: To establish a demonstration program for competency-based education. HR4984: Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act Official Title: To amend the loan counseling requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S2432: Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Official Title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes Pending Legislation regarding campus sexual assault
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 3230, H.R. 357, S. 257, S. 944 provisions to require public institutions of higher education to offer veterans resident tuition regardless of state of residence
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2014 · second_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 2012S. 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
Client expense: $58,461 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
HR 357/S 257, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act, provisions related to program participation HR 3230/S 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014, provisions related to program participation and in-state tuition
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Education
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Clery Act, Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act (H.R. 1716), Comprehensive Veterans Heath and Benefits and Military Pay Restoration Act (HR 357, S. 1982) expands Veterans health care, education benefits, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act (S. 2164), Collegiate Sports Injury Bill, Affordable College Textbook Act (H.R. 3538), Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act (S.2432)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. HR 32, HR 235, HR 241, HR 258, HR 288, HR 318, HR 333, HR 357, HR 543, HR 562, HR 679, HR 690, HR 813, HR 883, HR 958, HR 1357, HR 2366, HR 2527, HR 2794, HR 2942, HR 3230, HR 3395, HR 3474, HR 4031, HR 4478, HR 4486, HR 4489, HR 4630, HR 4693, HR 4741, HR 4760, HR 4778, HR 4793, HR 4810, S 6, S 140, S 200, S 210, S 234, S 257, S 262, S 294, S 325, S 373, S 430, S 492, S 495, S 514, S 515, S 572, S 629, S 674, S 690, S 695, S 705, S 734, S 735, S 748, S 778, S 819, S 851, S 863, S 868, S 889, S 893, S 894, S 922, S 927, S 928, S 930, S 932, S 935, S 938, S 939, S 944, S 1039, S 1042, S 1058, S 1291, S 1564, S 1591, S 1624, S 1950, S 1982, S 2182, S 2243, S 2300, S 2333, S 2448, S 2450
Client expense: $523,000 · 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), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
S.1982, Comprehensive Veteran's Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Resolution Act of 2014, provisions related to higher education; H.R. 357, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act, provisions related to higher education.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 357, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014, entire bill S. 257, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013, entire bill H.R. 3230, S. 2450, Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014, in-state tuition provisions S. 2424, Veterans Choice Act of 2014, in-state tuition provisions S. 2448 Service Member Higher Education Protection Act, entire bill Land use issues at West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Programs to support military and veteran families
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Education
Supported the advancement of HR 3136 Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2013 Supported HR 357 the GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Supported expansion of IPEDS to include collection of data on transfer students, part time students and veterans
Client expense: $18,913 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
HR357 GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2014. S.1982 Comprehensive Veteran's Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Resolution Act of 2014. All areas dealing with higher education.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Discussed the Guarantee Housing for Terminally Ill Veterans Act (H.R. 4674). Discussed the Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2009).Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act (S. 2145). Discussed the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2296). Discussed S. 2316, which would require the VAs Inspector General to submit a report on wait times for veterans seeking medical care from VA and to prohibit closure of VA medical facilities. Discussed S. 2362, which would prohibit the payment of performance awards in fiscal year 2015 to Veterans Health Administration employees. Discussed the Increasing Medical Oversight in the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2014 (S. 2401). Discussed the Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 (H.R. 4810). Discussed the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act (S. 2182). Supported H.R. 4971, the Ask Veterans Act. This legislation would solicit veterans opinions regarding their experiences with VA health care. Supported S. 1659, the POST Act. This legislation would allow for-profit schools to receive no more than 85% of their revenues from federal sources and include DoD Tuition Assistance and G.I. Bill funds in the 85% calculation. Supported S. 2115, the American Cures Act. This legislation would create a biomedical trust fund to sustain federal investment in four leading federal agencies and programs dedicated to mental health and prosthetic research for veterans. Supported the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2243/H.R. 4892). This legislation would increase access to caregiver benefits and make other critical changes needed to ensure improved services for significantly disabled veterans and servicemembers and their caregivers. Supported the Disabled Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act (H.R. 4247). This legislation would increase preference in federal hiring for veterans who have disability ratings of 70 percent or greater from VA. Supported the Express Appeals Act (H.R. 4616). This legislation would provide veterans with the opportunity to have their appeals of claims for disability compensation benefits reviewed using an expedited review process. Supported the Serving Americas Veterans Effectively Act (SAVE Act). This legislation would promote greater awareness of the health care needs of our nations veterans by requiring health care providers who participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to ask about a patients veteran status. Supported the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 (S. 2450). This legislation represents an important step toward ensuring that veterans have timely access to health care and that VA employees who gamed the system for scheduling care will be held accountable. S. 2450 was inserted into H.R. 3230 (Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014) as an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Signed on to a letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees regarding key points that we want to see in a VA health care reform bill. We want to make sure that any compromise includes the following: a focus on access to treatment for all veterans waiting for care, VA responsibility for care coordination, fully funded expanded care, protection and preservation of the VA health care system, and an open and transparent process for making reforms. Discussed H.R. 4037, the Improving Veterans Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Act of 2014.Supported S. 1950/S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military and Retirement Pay Restoration Act. Also supported Amendment 2755 to add advance appropriations for additional VA accounts to S. 1982. Supported H.R. 2527 which expands access to counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred while a service member was on inactive duty for training status. Supported H.R. 2974 which expands beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual assault at a specialized outpatient or residential facility. Supported H.R. 3958, the Healing our Heroes Act. This legislation would prevent veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from being forced to prematurely end their rehabilitation due to the expiration of the Assisted Living Pilot Program for Veterans with TBI. In addition, we supported H.R. 4276 which would also extend the authorization of the program. Supported H.R. 4234, the Ensuring Veterans Resiliency Act. This legislation would encourage psychiatrists to dedicate their careers to serving our veterans by authorizing a select number of full-time hires to be offered loan repayment incentives commensurate with other federal entities. Discussed the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (S. 2091). This legislation would seek to improve the VA claims process. Supported H.R. 4150, the Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4151, the Veterans Education Survey Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 2018, the Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013. Discussed H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act. Supported H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act. Supported H.R. 3671 which would furnish a medallion to signify the veteran status of a deceased individual. Supported H.R. 4095/S. 2258, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4102 which would allow the estates of deceased veterans to receive accrued benefits. Supported H.R. 4141 which would allow enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration. Discussed H.R. 3876, the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014. Discussed S. 1584 which would provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and servicemembers. Supported S. 2311/H.R. 3508 which would clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialist of the VHA. Discussed with VAs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service standards for installation of adaptive auto equipment paid for by VA.Discussed legislation to provide a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma. Discussed legislation regarding telework for certain VA employees. Discussed H.R. 2088 which would direct VA to carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence. Supported the Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers (SOS Veterans Caregivers) Act (H.R. 3672). Supported the Protecting Those Who Protected Us Act of 2013 (S. 1564). Discussed H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently. Supported the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (H.R. 1980/H.R. 4191). Supported House efforts to increase DOD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. Supported the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act of 2013 (H.R. 2797). Supported the Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act (H.R. 3330). Discussed the Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (S. 944). Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623). Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382). Supported the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Supported the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813/S. 932). Discussed the Veterans Pension Protection Act (H.R. 2341). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (H.R. 1702/S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 3383/S. 851). Supported (H.R. 1284/S. 633) which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service.Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369). Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Veteran's education issues; post-9/11 GI bill; S. 944/H.R 357- in-state tuition bills; Veterans Healthcare bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
FY14 Veterans Affairs (H.R. 4686: H. Rept. 113-416; S. Rept. 113-174) Appropriations to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans; funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services; GI Tuition fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 357; 5257) re in-state tuition for veterans and concern re cost shift to states; H.R. 595 "veterans Education Equality Act of 2013" re in-state tuition for veterans and inequitable treatment of public institutions.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Take position in support of: HJRES78-113 HJRES88-113 HJRES91-113 HR1014-113 HR1132-113 HR1134-113 HR1171-113 HR1223-113 HR1236-113 HR1238-113 HR1251-113 HR1284-113 HR1305-113 HR1316-113 HR1333-113 HR1344-113 HR1357-113 HR1402-113 HR1405-113 HR1412-113 HR1438-113 HR1443-113 HR1453-113 HR1463-113 HR1464-113 HR1490-113 HR1497-113 HR1521-113 HR152-113 HR153-113 HR154-113 HR1593-113 HR1620-113 HR1623-113 HR1631-113 HR164-113 HR1702-113 HR1725-113 HR1729-113 HR1742-113 HR1759-113 HR1770-113 HR1774-113 HR179-113 HR1792-113 HR1796-113 HR1804-113 HR1805-113 HR1809-113 HR1824-113 HR183-113 HR1842-113 HR1864-113 HR1938-113 HR1957-113 HR1980-113 HR1987-113 HR2001-113 HR2002-113 HR2011-113 HR2016-113 HR2038-113 HR2039-113 HR2055-113 HR2056-113 HR2059-113 HR2065-113 HR2072-113 HR2079-113 HR2086-113 HR2088-113 HR2118-113 HR2119-113 HR2150-113 HR2151-113 HR2153-113 HR2157-113 HR2169-113 HR2185-113 HR2187-113 HR2189-113 HR2209-113 HR2210-113 HR2216-113 HR2227-113 HR2230-113 HR2272-113 HR2284-113 HR2327-113 HR235-113 HR241-113 HR2423-113 HR2481-113 HR2485-113 HR2510-113 HR2527-113 HR2528-113 HR2540-113 HR258-113 HR274-113 HR288-113 HR2882-113 HR2942-113 HR2974-113 HR303-113 HR3045-113 HR3056-113 HR3210-113 HR32-113 HR3230-113 HR3232-113 HR3237-113 HR3241-113 HR3246-113 HR3274-113 HR331-113 HR333-113 HR3337-113 HR3384-113 HR3387-113 HR340-113 HR3456-113 HR357-113 HR3593-113 HR3600-113 HR368-113 HR369-113 HR3790-113 HR385-113 HR401-113 HR4031-113 HR4037-113 HR4038-113 HR4085-113 HR411-113 HR4147-113 HR4150-113 HR4151-113 HR42-113 HR4261-113 HR430-113 HR4305-113 HR4435-113 HR4446-113 HR4486-113 HR449-113 HR4504-113 HR4594-113 HR4628-113 HR562-113 HR569-113 HR570-113 HR577-113 HR602-113 HR631-113 HR635-113 HR671-113 HR679-113 HR683-113 HR697-113 HR733-113 HR806-113 HR813-113 HR821-113 HR833-113 HR834-113 HR844-113 HR894-113 HR897-113 HR921-113 HR933-113 HR958-113 HR975-113 HR984-113 HRES104-113 HRES32-113 S1015-113 S1034-113 S1039-113 S1042-113 S1046-113 S1050-113 S1058-113 S1060-113 S1061-113 S1076-113 S1081-113 S1089-113 S1092-113 S1148-113 S1255-113 S131-113 S1387-113 S1399-113 S1411-113 S153-113 S1558-113 S1578-113 S1581-113 S1582-113 S1583-113 S1585-113 S1586-113 S1588-113 S1589-113 S1591-113 S162-113 S1637-113 S1643-113 S1662-113 S1668-113 S1717-113 S1728-113 S1752-113 S1755-113 S1956-113 S1963-113 S1982-113 S1985-113 S1993-113 S1999-113 S2013-113 S2035-113 S2075-113 S2091-113 S2095-113 S210-113 S2182-113 S2190-113 S2231-113 S2300-113 S234-113 S2424-113 S2450-113 S25-113 S257-113 S287-113 S373-113 S412-113 S422-113 S430-113 S444-113 S46-113 S49-113 S492-113 S495-113 S515-113 S522-113 S529-113 S543-113 S572-113 S573-113 S6-113 S62-113 S629-113 S674-113 S695-113 S700-113 S734-113 S735-113 S748-113 S759-113 S778-113 S800-113 S810-113 S819-113 S825-113 S832-113 S851-113 S852-113 S863-113 S871-113 S875-113 S877-113 S889-113 S893-113 S894-113 S928-113 S932-113 S935-113 S938-113 S939-113 S964-113 S967-113 S990-113 S992-113 S995-113 Take position in opposition to: HR1739-113 HR3614-113 HR595-113 HR803-113 S262-113 Monitor/Review the following: HJRES72-113 HR125-113 HR1288-113 HR1372-113 HR1492-113 HR1494-113 HR1605-113 HR1714-113 HR1816-113 HR1832-113 HR1855-113 HR1867-113 HR1885-113 HR1898-113 HR1904-113 HR1960-113 HR1988-113 HR2018-113 HR2138-113 HR2207-113 HR2237-113 HR2249-113 HR2257-113 HR2310-113 HR2319-113 HR2341-113 HR2354-113 HR2358-113 HR2362-113 HR2377-113 HR2382-113 HR2397-113 HR2412-113 HR2470-113 HR247-113 HR2519-113 HR2522-113 HR2590-113 HR2642-113 HR2654-113 HR2661-113 HR2693-113 HR2704-113 HR2726-113 HR2743-113 HR2749-113 HR2785-113 HR2797-113 HR2841-113 HR2859-113 HR2876-113 HR2906-113 HR2907-113 HR2913-113 HR2941-113 HR2953-113 HR3007-113 HR3053-113 HR3087-113 HR3098-113 HR3106-113 HR3120-113 HR3145-113 HR3152-113 HR3164-113 HR3166-113 HR3180-113 HR3181-113 HR3207-113 HR3214-113 HR3223-113 HR3225-113 HR3276-113 HR3287-113 HR3310-113 HR3330-113 HR3352-113 HR3368-113 HR3369-113 HR3383-113 HR3395-113 HR3396-113 HR3397-113 HR3399-113 HR3405-113 HR3408-113 HR3418-113 HR3422-113 HR3441-113 HR3442-113 HR3443-113 HR3451-113 HR3453-113 HR3459-113 HR3469113 HR3474-113 HR3477-113 HR3493-113 HR3499-113 HR3506-113 HR3507-113 HR3508-113 HR3514-113 HR3515-113 HR3516-113 HR3521-113 HR3569-113 HR3576-113 HR3615-113 HR3646-113 HR3647-113 HR3671-113 HR3672-113 HR3725-113 HR3743-113 HR3775-113 HR3788-113 HR3789-113 HR3792-113 HR3794-113 HR3797-113 HR3798-113 HR3801-113 HR3804-113 HR3807-113 HR3808-113 HR3810-113 HR3831-113 HR3843-113 HR3852-113 HR3858-113 HR3876-113 HR3958-113 HR3974-113 HR4004-113 HR4005-113 HR4023-113 HR4050-113 HR4068-113 HR4095-113 HR4096-113 HR4101-113 HR4102-113 HR4110-113 HR4134-113 HR4141-113 HR4149-113 HR4184-113 HR4191-113 HR4198-113 HR4217-113 HR4232-113 HR4234-113 HR4235-113 HR4247-113 HR4248-113 HR4274-113 HR4276-113 HR4314-113 HR4335-113 HR4344-113 HR4356-113 HR4359-113 HR4370-113 HR4374-113 HR4394-113 HR4399-113 HR4408-113 HR4422-113 HR4485-113 HR4488-113 HR4489-113 HR4492-113 HR4516-113 HR4517-113 HR4561-113 HR4574-113 HR4580-113 HR4616-113 HR4629-113 HR4630-113 HR4656-113 HR4669-113 HR4674-113 HR4682-113 HR4688-113 HR4712-113 HR4720-113 HR4723-113 HR4725-113 HR4730-113 HR4741-113 HR4760-113 HR4766-113 HR4774-113 HR4778-113 HR4779-113 HR4793-113 HR4807-113 HR4810-113 HR4816-113 HR4818-113 HR4841-113 HR4852-113 HR4861-113 HR4862-113 HR4863-113 HR4875-113 HR4887-113 HR489-113 HR4892-113 HR4898-113 HR4900-113 HR4912-113 HR4942-113 HR4948-113 HR4971-113 HR4974-113 HR4977-113 HR4999-113 HR5007-113 HR5009-113 HR55-113 HR604-113 HR748-113 HR773-113 HR810-113 HR883-113 HRES13-113 S1032-113 S1041-113 S1078-113 S1119-113 S1174-113 S1190-113 S1197-113 S1211-113 S1216-113 S1246-113 S1262-113 S1281-113 S1295-113 S1296-113 S1320-113 S1361-113 S1367-113 S140-113 S1403-113 S1434-113 S1471-113 S1486-113 S1540-113 S1547-113 S1556-113 S1559-113 S1579-113 S1580-113 S1584-113 S1593-113 S1602-113 S1604-113 S1624-113 S1644-113 S1659-113 S1669-113 S1682-113 S1684-113 S1688-113 S1703-113 S1736-113 S1740-113 S1741-113 S1751-113 S1760-113 S1775-113 S1844-113 S1856-113 S1863-113 S1869-113 S1892-113 S1917-113 S1919-113 S1950-113 S1977-113 S1987-113 S200-113 S2009-113 S2014-113 S2053-113 S2138-113 S2145-113 S2179-113 S2243-113 S2258-113 S2259-113 S2264-113 S2281-113 S2296-113 S2298-113 S2312-113 S2316-113 S2333-113 S2341-113 S2350-113 S2357-113 S2358-113 S2362-113 S2368-113 S2393-113 S2395-113 S2396-113 S2410-113 S2413-113 S2419-113 S2422-113 S2423-113 S2425-113 S2428-113 S2448-113 S2467-113 S2468-113 S2507-113 S2545-113 S259-113 S514-113 S690-113 S705-113 S777-113 S868-113 S922-113 S927-113 S930-113 S944-113 SRES323-113
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
2014 · second_quarter · Education
GI Bill Improvements, HR 357/S. 257; Troops Talent, S. 700/HR 1796; Vet scholarship, HR 2210.
Client expense: $162,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · first_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Veterans
Discussed H.R. 4037, the Improving Veterans Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Act of 2014. Supported S. 1950/S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military and Retirement Pay Restoration Act. Also supported Amendment 2755 to add advance appropriations for additional VA accounts to S. 1982.Supported H.R. 2527 which expands access to counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred while a service member was on inactive duty for training status. Supported H.R. 2974which expands beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual assault at a specialized outpatient or residential facility. Supported H.R. 3958, the Healing our Heroes Act. This legislation would prevent veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from being forced to prematurely end their rehabilitation due to the expiration of the Assisted Living Pilot Program for Veterans with TBI. Supported H.R. 4234, the Ensuring Veterans Resiliency Act. This legislation would encourage psychiatrists to dedicate their careers to serving our veterans by authorizing a select number of full-time hires to be offered loan repayment incentives commensurate with other federal entities. Discussed the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (S. 2091). This legislation would seek to improve the VA claims process. Supported H.R. 4150, the Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4151, the Veterans Education Survey Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 2018, the Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013. Discussed H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act. Supported H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act. Supported H.R. 3671 which would furnish a medallion to signify the veteran status of a deceased individual. Supported H.R. 4095, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4102 which would allow the estates of deceased veterans to receive accrued benefits. Supported H.R. 4141 which would allow enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration. Discussed H.R. 3876, the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014. Discussed S. 1584 which would provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and servicemembers. Supported H.R. 3508 which would clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialist of the VHA. Discussed with VAs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service standards for installation of adaptive auto equipment paid for by VA. Discussed legislation to provide a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma. Discussed legislation regarding telework for certain VA employees. Discussed H.R. 2088 which would direct VA to carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence. Supported the Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers (SOS Veterans Caregivers) Act (H.R. 3672). Supported the Protecting Those Who Protected Us Act of 2013 (S. 1564). Discussed H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently. Supported the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (H.R. 1980/H.R. 4191). Supported House efforts to increase DOD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. Supported the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act of 2013 (H.R. 2797). Supported the Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act (H.R. 3330). Discussed the Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (S. 944). Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623).Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382). Supported the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Supported the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813/S. 932). Discussed the Veterans Pension Protection Act (H.R. 2341). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (H.R. 1702/S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 3383/S. 851). Supported (H.R. 1284/S. 633) which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Urged VA to expedite housing adaptations available for disabled veterans with ALS and other terminal illnesses under chapter 21 of title 38, USC. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service. Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369). Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act that would direct the VA Secretary to provide mail voter registration application forms to each veteran who: (1) seeks to enroll in VA health care system at the time of such enrollment; and (2) is already enrolled in such system when there is a change in the veteran's enrollment status or when there is a change in the veteran's address. Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Veterans
HR 357/S 257, GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act, provisions related to program participation
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE