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ABLE to Work Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to ABLE accounts (tax-exempt savings accounts for persons with a disability), to allow: (1) an ABLE account beneficiary to make contributions to an ABLE account equal to the lesser of such beneficiary's compensation or an amount equal to the federal poverty line for a one-person household, and (2) a retirement savings tax credit for contributions to an ABLE account.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ABLE to Work Act (HR 4795/S 2702) ABLE Financial Planning Act (HR 4794/S 2703) ABLE Age Adjustment Act (HR 4813/S 2704)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ABLE Act (S313 and HR647 from 113th Congress) implementation issues with stakeholders. The ABLE to Work Act (HR 4795 / S 2702) The ABLE Financial Planning Act (HR 4794 / S 2703) The ABLE Age Adjustment Act (HR 4813 / S 2704)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease, including transitional health care issues; FY 2017 appropriations for the NIH, FDA, CDC, and HRSA; newborn screening; and reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). H.R. 6, H.R. 34, and Public Law No: 114-255, 21st Century Cures and Innovation for Healthier Americans initiatives; S. 1604, Transition to Independence Act; H.R. 1516/S. 1013, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; S. 2030, Advancing Targeted Therapies for Rare Diseases Act; H.R. 3229, Enforce the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2015; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE to Work Act; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act; S. 2904/H.R. 5103, ALS Disability Insurance Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expressed support for ABLE Age Adjustment Act (S. 2704/HR 4813) in conjunction with ABLE to Work Act (S. 2702/HR 4795) and the ABLE Financial Planning Act (S. 2703/HR 4794) which would collectively broaden opportunities for a greater number of individuals with disabilities, and their families, to participate in ABLE programs in their state.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| NE |
| Brad R. Wenstrup | Republican | OH |
| Brian Babin | Republican | TX |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican | WA |
| Charles W. Boustany Jr. | Republican | LA |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| David P. Joyce | Republican | OH |
| Denny Heck | Democratic | WA |
| Donald Norcross | Democratic | NJ |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| James B. Renacci | Republican | OH |
| John B. Larson | Democratic | CT |
| Joseph J. Heck | Republican | NV |
| Joseph P. Kennedy III | Democratic | MA |
| Kevin Yoder | Republican | KS |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican | OH |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Patrick Meehan | Republican | PA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
| Scott Garrett | Republican | NJ |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Thomas Massie | Republican | KY |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
IRC sec. 529; ABLE Act; and tax exempt financing issues. Issues related to taxation of municipal bonds; Tax Reform proposals; H.R. 5193, H.R. 5191, S. 2869, S. 3091; Puerto Rico legislation, H.R. 5278, S. 2328, S. 2702, S. 2703, S. 2704, H.R. 4794, H.R. 4795, H.R. 4813.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to Autism; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act; Senate innovation and cures companion to H.R. 6; Perkins Act Reauthorization; 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016; H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act; H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act; H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts, including per capita caps and block grants, opposing repeal of ACA & Medicaid Expansion. Implementation of and improving the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, P.L. 113-295 Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 HCBS Settings Rule S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. H.R. 5903 ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795 Money Follows the Person Program Extension
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, P.L. 113-295 Improvements to ABLE Act ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; H.R. 34, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals related to the tax treatment of education savings, including H.R. 529 and S. 335. Proposals to reform 529 college savings plan rules, including additional flexibility to make investment changes, changes in the student loan payment rules, and extension of the savers credit to encompass 529 contributions. Proposals to delete the penalty for using 529 funds for student loan repayments. H.R. 5193, 529 and ABLE Account Improvement Act; H.R. 5191, HELP for Students and Parents Act; S. 2869, The Boost Saving for College Act; H.R. 5186, Help All Americans Save for College Act; H.R. 4795/S. 2702, ABLE to Work Act; H.R. 4813/S. 2704, ABLE Age Adjustment Act; H.R. 4794/S. 2703, ABLE Financial Planning Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease, including transitional health care issues; increased FY 2017 appropriations for the NIH and FDA; newborn screening; and reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures and Innovation for Healthier Americans initiatives; S. 1604, Transition to Independence Act; H.R. 1516/S. 1013, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; S. 2030, Advancing Targeted Therapies for Rare Diseases Act; H.R. 3229, Enforce the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2015; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE to Work Act; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act; S. 2904/H.R. 5103, ALS Disability Insurance Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; H.R. 5902, Disability Community Act of 2016, relating to a temporary higher federal medical assistance percentage for federal Medicaid expenditures, all provisions; P.L. 110-343, Division C, Title V, Subtitle B, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, all provisions; Public Law 114-95, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 298/H.R. 546, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act of 2015, relating to services for medically complex children, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, relating to special education, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, P.L. 113-295 Improvements to ABLE Act ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts, including per capita caps and block grants. Importing Medicare Affordability, Enrollment, Notification (S. 3371, H.R. 6109, H.R. 5772) Independence at Home Act (S. 3130) Improving Medicaid care coordination for medically complex children (H.R. 546, S. 298) Local Coverage Determination Act (H.R. 5721) Implementation of and improving the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, P.L. 113-295 Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 HCBS Settings Rule S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. H.R. 5903 ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795 Money Follows the Person Program Extension
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
IRC sec. 529; ABLE Act; and tax exempt financing issues. Issues related to taxation of municipal bonds; Tax Reform proposals; H.R. 5193, H.R. 5191, S. 2869, S. 3091; Puerto Rico legislation, H.R. 5278, S. 2328, S. 2702, S. 2703, S. 2704, H.R. 4794, H.R. 4795, H.R. 4813.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals related to the tax treatment of education savings, including H.R. 529 and S. 335. Proposals to reform 529 college savings plan rules, including additional flexibility to make investment changes, changes in the student loan payment rules, and extension of the savers credit to encompass 529 contributions. Proposals to delete the penalty for using 529 funds for student loan repayments. H.R. 5193, 529 and ABLE Account Improvement Act; H.R. 5191, HELP for Students and Parents Act; S. 2869, The Boost Saving for College Act; H.R. 5186, Help All Americans Save for College Act; H.R. 4795/S. 2702, ABLE to Work Act; H.R. 4813/S. 2704, ABLE Age Adjustment Act; H.R. 4794/S. 2703, ABLE Financial Planning Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease, including transitional health care issues and increased FY 2017 appropriations for the NIH, FDA, and newborn screening. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures and Innovation for Healthier Americans initiatives; S. 1604, Transition to Independence Act; H.R. 1516/S. 1013, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; S. 2030, Advancing Targeted Therapies for Rare Diseases Act; H.R. 3229, Enforce the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2015; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE to Work Act; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act; S. 2904/H.R. 5103, ALS Disability Insurance Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, P.L. 113-295 Improvements to ABLE Act ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts, including per capita caps and block grants. Expansion of Medicare benefits to include dental, vision, and hearing (H.R. 5396) Improving Medicaid care coordination for medically complex children (H.R. 546, S. 298) Implementation of and improving the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, P.L. 113-295 Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 HCBS Settings Rule S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act, S. 1604 and H.R. 5903 RAISE Family Caregivers Act, H.R. 3099 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, H.R 3913 Older Americans Act, S. 192 and House version Improving Access to Medicare Act, H.R. 1571 21st Century CURES Act, H.R. 6 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R. 2646 Accelerating Individuals into the Workplace Act, H.R. 2990 ABLE to Work Act, H.R. 4795 and S. 2702 ABLE Age Adjustment Act, H.R. 4813 an S. 2704 ABLE Financing Planning Act, H.R. 4794 and S. 2703 Mental Health Reform Act, S. 2680 Medicaid CARE Act, S. 2605 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, S. 524
Client expense: $19,436 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; Public Law 114-95, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 1477, Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence of 2015, relating to wrap-around support services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 298/H.R. 546, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act of 2015, relating to services for medically complex children, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 2721/H.R. 3377, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016, relating to Social Security credit for caregivers, Social Security provisions on income deeming and eligibility; S. 2759/H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act of 2016, relating to income tax credits for caregivers, provisions on income tax credits; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, relating to special education, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; recognition of World Autism Awareness Day and Month.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals related to the tax treatment of education savings, including H.R. 529 and S. 335. Proposals to reform 529 college savings plan rules, including additional flexibility to make investment changes, changes in the student loan payment rules, and extension of the savers credit to encompass 529 contributions. Proposals to delete the penalty for using 529 funds for student loan repayments. H.R. 5193, 529 and ABLE Account Improvement Act; H.R. 5191, HELP for Students and Parents Act; S. 2869, The Boost Saving for College Act; H.R. 5186, Help All Americans Save for College Act; H.R. 4795/S. 2702, ABLE to Work Act; H.R. 4813/S. 2704, ABLE Age Adjustment Act; H.R. 4794/S. 2703, ABLE Financial Planning Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislation impacting persons with disabilities; Outreach to Members of Congress on matters of disability legislation in general, and specifically seek support for the following: H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act H.R. 4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 H.R. 4813 ABLE Adjustment Act H.R. 546 ACE Kids Act H.R. 3441 Accurate Education for Prenatal Screenings Act S. 2704 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 2. 2702 ABLE to Work Act S. 2703 ABLE Financial Planning Act S. 298 ACE Kids Act and Monitor and advocate for Appropriations for Financial Literacy Tools for individuals with disabilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2702 - ABLE to Work Act of 2016 (Burr) S. 2703 - ABLE Financial Planning Act (Casey) S. 2704 - ABLE Age Adjustment Act (Casey) H.R. 4706 - Interest for Others Act of 2016 (Paulsen) H.R. 4794 - ABLE Financial Planning Act (Crenshaw) H.R. 4795 - ABLE to Work Act of 2016 (Crenshaw) H.R. 4813 - ABLE Age Adjustment Act (Van Hollen) Retirement Savings Tax Incentives Capital Gains and Dividend Tax Rates International Regulated Investment Company Tax-Exemption for Municipal Bond Interest Financial Transaction Tax 529 Plans
Client expense: $1,230,417 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare and improving care for people with chronic health conditions. Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, P.L. 113-295 Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 HCBS Settings Rule S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. Money Follows the Person Program. ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, P.L. 113-295 Improvements to ABLE Act ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S.163, Avonte's Law Act of 2015, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law Act, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; S. 1177, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 8, Student Success Act of 2015, relating to education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 298/H.R. 546, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act of 2015, relating to services for medically complex children, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 2721/H.R. 3377, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016, relating to Social Security credit for caregivers, Social Security provisions on income deeming and eligibility; S. 2759/H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act of 2016, relating to income tax credits for caregivers, provisions on income tax credits; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; S. 2427, Disability Integration Act of 2015, relating to long-term assistance for individuals with disabilities, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 1604, Transition to Independence Act, relating to demonstration programs for individuals with disabilities, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, relating to special education, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; recognition of World Autism Awareness Day and Month.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of