Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016, NOAA, support to U.S. universities for extramural research related to weather and climate. H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016, Weather related radar improvements/AF weather training. H.R.2822/S.1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016, Landsat for public lands. H.R.2722, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2016, Modernization of Mexico's meteorlogical service Public Law 113-235, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, FY2015, generally. Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016, generally

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1566/H.R.2722, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.1170/H.R.2191, Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, advocate for the reauthorization of the breast cancer research stamp; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; S.1192/H.R.2540, Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, efforts to support creating an educational campaign to inform breast cancer patients anticipating surgery about the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction and prostheses; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.620/H.R.1189, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, issues related to the Genetic Information Act of 2008 and workplace wellness programs; S.1926/H.R.3339, Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act, amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect coverage for screening mammography; H.R.2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatments Act, support coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services; S.91/H.R.4112, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, issues related to excluding mobile mammography vehicles from the motor fuel excise tax; H.R.3119, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care.

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

S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill; S. 1558/HR 2685 - FY 2016 Defense appropriations bill, issues related to malaria, infectious disease, public health research and development and scientific conference attendance; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, issues related to global health programs; Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY16 HR 2029; FY17 Funding for malaria programs.

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

Government targets: SENATE

Issues related to global health programs and research in S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bills; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills; FY 2017 Budget.

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

HR 2722/S. 1725 - FY 2016 State and Foreign Operation Appropriation Bill; FY 2017 Budget - provisions related to neglected tropical disease research and development.

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

Government targets: SENATE

S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill; S. 1558/HR 2685 - FY 2016 Defense appropriations bill, issues related to malaria, infectious disease, public health research and development and scientific conference attendance; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, issues related to global health programs.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2802/S 1598 "First Amendment Defense Act," all provisions. HR 2722 "Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to signatories on the Rep. Mulvaney letter opposing any spending bill that continues funding for Planned Parenthood. Issues pertaining to defunding of Planned Parenthood.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016, NOAA, support to U.S. universities for extramural research related to weather and climate. H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016, Weather related radar improvements/AF weather training. H.R.2822/S.1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016, Landsat for public lands. H.R.2722, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2016, Modernization of Mexico's meteorlogical service Public Law 113-235, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, FY2015, generally.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE

H.R. 2822 / S. 1645: FY16 Appropriations for the National Endowment for the Arts H.R. 3020 / S. 1695: FY16 Appropriations for Arts in Education at the U.S. Department of Education; Implementation of the National Assessment of Education Progress in the Arts H.R. 2722 / S. 1725: FY16 State and Foreign Ops Appropriation: Cultural Exchange funding at the U.S. Department of State

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Contacts in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), to protect pain-capable unborn children beginning at 20 weeks fetal age, and Franks Substitute Amendment thereto, approved by the House of Representatives May 13, 2015. Contacts in support of the Senate companion bill, S. 1553, introduced by Senator Graham (R-SC) on June 11, 2015. Contacts in support of Senate motion to proceed to H.R. 36 (cloture failed, September 22, 2015). Contacts in support of No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 582), to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 22, 2015, 242-179). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R. 803, S. 404) to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Health Care Conscience Rights Act (H.R. 940, Black, S. 1919, Lankford), to prevent the imposition of regulatory mandates that violate the religious or moral convictions of those who purchase or provide health insurance, and to prevent any level of government from discriminating against health care providers who decline to participate in abortions, and to empower victims to seek relief in court for violations of the federal conscience laws. Contacts in support of inclusion of parallel language in FY 2016 Labor-HHS appropriations bill (H.R. 3020). Amendment to strike those provisions was rejected by the House Appropriations Committee on June 24, and the bill reported out. Components of the conscience-protection legislation were introduced in the Senate as S. 50, also supported. Contacts in support of retention of pro-life limitations in Senate version of HHS appropriations bill, S. 1695. Contacts in support of Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 3515, Smith) and possible Senate companion bill (not introduced during Third Quarter). On FY 2016 Financial Services appropriations bill (H.R. 2995, S. 1910). Contacts in support of Harris Amendment, to prohibit coverage of abortion, with certain exceptions, in "multi-state" (national) health plans created by PL 111-148, to be administered by the Office of Personnel Management; amendment adopted by House Appropriations Committee on June 17, 2015. Contacts in support of retention of the "Smith Amendment" (Sections 613-614) to prohibit OPM from paying administrative expenses connected with any FEHB health plan that covers elective abortion. Contacts in support of retention of "D.C. Hyde Amendment" (Section 810), to prohibit use of appropriated funds for abortion by the local government of the District of Columbia, with certain exceptions. The FY 2016 Financial Services appropriations bill (H.R. 2995) approved by the House Appropriations Committee June 17, 2015, contained these three provisions. The bill also contained the Palazzo Amendment, supported, to prevent use of appropriated funds by the local government of the District of Columbia to enforce the "Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act," as reported under DOC. Contacts in support of H.R. 281, the Every Child is a Blessing Act, legislation to curb use of wrongful birth and wrongful life causes of action, introduced by Rep. Palazzo. Contacts explaining nonsupport for H.R. 426 and H.R. 816, based on lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises. Contacts in support of Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (S. 48, Vitter)(House companion, Franks, not introduced), to prohibit sex-selection abortions. Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 448, S. 217), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to H.R. 2257 (Rep. Jeff Miller) and S. 469 (Murray), in the forms introduced; these bills would require the Veterans Administration to provide certain services involving the creation, manipulation, and freezing of human embryos; contacts regarding possible revisions to the legislation. Contacts regarding clarifying revisions recommend to H.R. 1356 (gender-specific services by VA). Contacts advocating inclusion of language in "American Health Care Reform Act" (Rep. Roe) to prevent support for human cloning and other anti-life practices, including protective language included in the bill as introduced (H.R. 2653) on June 4, 2015. Contacts regarding abortion-related aspects of "Care Planning Act of 2015" (S. 1549), introduced by Senators Warner and Isakson. Contacts regarding abortion-related aspects of "Personalize Your Care Act," draft legislation by Reps. Blumenauer and Roe. Contacts in support of various bills to exclude Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and/or certain other abortion providers from receiving certain federal funds, including S. 1881 (Ernst), S. 1861 (Paul), H.R. 3134/S. 1836 (Defund Planned Parenthood Act, Rep. Black, Sen. Lankford), H.R. 3197 (Black), and H. Con. Res. 79 (Roby). Contacts in support of inclusion of related language in reconciliation legislation (not numbered), including letter to House dated Sept. 29, 2015. Contacts pertaining to draft legislation (Ellmers) proposing defunding remedy for entities involved in violations of 18 USC Sec. 1531; nonsupport (not introduced). Contacts pertaining to H.R. 3443 (Ellmers), proposing curb on funding to PPFA from Title X of PHSA only during duration of GAO review; nonsupport. Contacts regarding H.R. 2722 (Maloney), funding of certain breast cancer research; no position. Contacts in support of H.R. 3495 (Duffy), to increase state flexibility to exclude certain abortion providers from Medicaid (passed by the House on Sept. 29. 2015). Contacts in support of inclusion of clarifying language in H.R. 6 (21st Century Cures Act). Contacts pertaining to H.R. 3171 (Sensenbrenner), to make certain amendments to current law governing certain federally funded research involving fetal tissue; non-support. Responses to inquiries regarding possible revisions to 42 USC Sec. 289g-1 and 289g-2, including H.R. 3429 (Yoder)(legislation to tighten definition of "valuable consideration" in 289g-2, qualified support). Contacts regarding nomination of Karen DeSalvo as DHHS Assistant Secretary for Health; opposed to confirmation at this time. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 3504, Franks), passed by the House Sept. 18, 2015, and possible inclusion of such language in continuing resolution. Contacts in support of Senate companion bill, S. 2066 (Sasse). Contacts pertaining to H.R. 3494 (Blackburn), defunding remedy for entities involved in born-alive violations; nonsupport. Contacts regarding H. Res. 461 (Foxx), to establish a Select Panel attached to House Energy and Commerce Committee to investigate Planned Parenthood, fetal tissue use, late abortions and related issues (support), and potential appointments to that panel.

Issues related to global health programs and research in S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bills; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills; FY 2017 Budget.

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

HR 2722/S. 1725 - FY 2016 State and Foreign Operation Appropriation Bill; FY 2017 Budget - provisions related to neglected tropical disease research and development.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill; S. 1558/HR 2685 - FY 2016 Defense appropriations bill, issues related to malaria, infectious disease, public health research and development and scientific conference attendance; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, issues related to global health programs.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 1553 - Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Bans late term abortions after 20 weeks gestation due to pain for the unborn. H.R. 3134 - Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015: Would place a moratorium on federal funding of PPFA for one year from the date of the bills enactment. H.R. 3504 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Requires care for babies born after botched abortions, creates criminal penalties for killing babies by action or neglect. S. 1863 - Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015: Would place a moratorium on federal funding of PPFA for one year from the date of the bills enactment. S. 2066 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActRequires care for babies born after botched abortions, creates criminal penalties for killing babies by action or neglect. S. 1881 - Bill to prohibit Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaTo protect women's health and defund PPFA and its affiliates. S. Amdt. To H.J.Res. 61Senate Continuing Resolution: CR through December 11 that includes on year moratorium of funds for PPFA. FY16 Continuing Resolution (substitute amendment #2689)Senate Continuing Resolution: CR through December 11 that continues to fund PPFA. H.R. 2722 - Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act: Designates 50% money raised through coin sales to Susan G. Komen which funds Planned Parenthood. H.R. 3495 - Women's Public Health and Safety Act: Amends Title XIX of Social Security Act to allow states to restrict Medicaid reimbursements for certain providers based on their involvement in abortion. FY16 Continuing Resolution: Continuing Resolution CR through December 11 that continues to fund PPFA. H.Res. 461 - To establish a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce: To investigate the practices & finances surrounding fetal tissue procurement and abortion providers and recommend legislation. S. 1858 - Equality Act: To create special protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in multiple federal laws. H.R. 3185 - Equality Act: To create special protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in multiple federal laws.

S. 1553 - Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Bans late term abortions after 20 weeks gestation due to pain for the unborn. S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act // Amendment: Student Nondiscrimination Act: Provision to create certain special rights H.R. 3134 - Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015: Would place a moratorium on federal funding of PPFA for one year from the date of the bills enactment. H.R. 3504 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Requires care for babies born after botched abortions, creates criminal penalties for killing babies by action or neglect. S. 1863 - Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015: Would place a moratorium on federal funding of PPFA for one year from the date of the bills enactment. S. 2066 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Requires care for babies born after botched abortions, creates criminal penalties for killing babies by action or neglect. S. 1881 - Bill to prohibit Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America: To protect women's health and defund PPFA and its affiliates. S. Amdt. To H.J.Res. 61 - Senate Continuing Resolution: CR through December 11 that includes on year moratorium of funds for PPFA. FY16 Continuing Resolution - (substitute amendment #2689): Senate Continuing Resolution CR through December 11 that continues to fund PPFA. H.R. 2722 - Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act: Designates 50% money raised through coin sales to Susan G. Komen which funds PPFA. H.R. 3495 - Women's Public Health and Safety Act: Amends Title XIX of Social Security Act to allow states to restrict Medicaid reimbursements for certain providers based on their involvement in abortion. FY16 Continuing Resolution:Continuing Resolution CR through December 11 that continues to fund PPFA. H.Res. 461 - To establish a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce: To investigate the practices & finances surrounding fetal tissue procurement and abortion providers and recommend legislation. S. 1858Equality Act: To incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity in multiple federal laws regarding non-discrimination. H.R. 3185 Equality Act: To incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity in multiple federal laws regarding non-discrimination.

H.R. 2822 / S. 1645: FY16 Appropriations for the National Endowment for the Arts H.R. 3020 / S. 1695: FY16 Appropriations for Arts in Education at the U.S. Department of Education; Implementation of the National Assessment of Education Progress in the Arts H.R. 2722 / S. 1725: FY16 State and Foreign Ops Appropriation: Cultural Exchange funding at the U.S. Department of State

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016, NOAA, support to U.S. universities for extramural research related to weather and climate. H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016, Weather related radar improvements/AF weather training. H.R.2822/S.1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016, Landsat for public lands. H.R.2722, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2016, Modernization of Mexico's meteorlogical service Public Law 113-235, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, FY2015, generally.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1695/H.R.3020, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.1558/H.R.2685, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.1566/H.R.2739, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.1170/H.R.2191, Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, advocate for the reauthorization of the breast cancer research stamp; H.R.2722, Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act, support the creation of a breast cancer awareness coin to increase the funding available for breast cancer research; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; S.1192/H.R.2540, Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, efforts to support creating an educational campaign to inform breast cancer patients anticipating surgery about the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction and prostheses.

Issues related to global health programs and research in S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bills; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills; S. 1558/HR 2685 - FY 2016 Defense Appropriations Bills; FY 2016 House and Senate Agricultural Appropriations Bills.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1695/House draft - FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill; S. 1558/HR 2685 - FY 2016 Defense appropriations bill, issues related to malaria, infectious disease, public health research and development and scientific conference attendance; S. 1725/HR 2722 - FY 2016 State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, issues related to global health programs.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2722/S. 1725 - FY 2016 State and Foreign Operation Appropriation Bill; S. 1695/House draft - Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to neglected tropical disease research and development.

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

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