Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act,all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act,all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 34 / PL 114-255 "21st Century Cures Act," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015: Advocated for passage. S. 2680 - HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. H.R. 2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. HR 5926/S 3040, Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH. 21st Century Cures Act (HR 34-became PL 114-255): Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. Inclusion of H.R. 1761 (Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act) language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan.

HR 1631/S 800 - Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH)and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 775/S 539 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and support passage. HR 1516 - Ensuring Access and Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of complex rehabilitation technology. HR 1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act: Support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. HR 729 - Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015: Support passage and education about role of occupational therapy services. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH)and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 313 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy, specifically policies allowing occupational therapists to perform certain home health assessments. S. 2364/HR6404 - The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: support passage to allow occupational therapy as an initiating service in Medicare's home health setting. Seeking introduction of a companion bill in the House of Reps. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015: Support passage especially as it relates to inclusion of occupational therapy services. S. 2484/HR 4442 - CONNECT for Health Act: Support occupational therapy provisions. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. HR 5926/S 3040, Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH. HR 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value Based Purchasing Act: Advocated for more focus on function, quality, and long-term outcomes.

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015: Advocated for passage. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. H.R. 2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. HR 5926/S 3040, Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015: Advocated for passage. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. H.R. 2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps.

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

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015: Advocated for passage. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions.

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Promote passage of bill and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions.

HR 5/S 1177 and conference report - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Student Succeeds Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. Advocate for inclusion of mental health services in final bill. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.

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

HR 5/S 1177 and conference report - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. Advocate for inclusion of mental health services in final bill. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Promote passage of bill and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions.

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill Number - Senator Alexander's discussion draft to fix No Child Left Behind: advocated for use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel through this bill. HR 5/S 1177 - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Discussed inclusion of OT in the staffing requirements for the Section 223 criteria included in the "Excellence in Mental Health Act." HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention.

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill Number - Senator Alexander's discussion draft to fix No Child Left Behind: advocated for use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel through this bill. No bill number - Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Discussed inclusion of OT in the staffing requirements for the Section 223 criteria included in the "Excellence in Mental Health Act."

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Motor Carrier Legislation DoD Authorization Legislation Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) - DP3 program enhancements and scheduled improvements DoD Appropriations Legislation HR 1761 - Safer Buses and Truck Act Sequestration and impact on the Dept. of Defense Personal Property (DP3) Moving Program and Service-members S 210 - The Military Spouses Job Continuity Act FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training Advisory Committee (ELDTAC) Issues FMCSA's Financial Minimum Security Requirements for the motor carrier and moving industry

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection