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Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 3, 2015
Latest Action
September 21, 2016
Primary Sponsor
Glenn ThompsonRepublican(PA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
99pct
596d open
vs 6,526 other HR bills in the 114th — cohort avg 56d
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 9, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the treatment of revocable trusts for the benefit of an individual for purposes of meeting income requirements for Medicaid coverage. The bill extends the supplemental needs trust exemption from treatment of a trust as resources available to the individual to supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries established by those beneficiaries. (Sec. 3) Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation services shall continue to be provided for mothers of newborns through the first year after the child's birth. The Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services must report to the Congress on the use of the tobacco cessation service benefit under the Medicaid program. (Sec. 4) The bill eliminates federal financial participation regarding expenditures under Medicaid for drugs used for cosmetic purposes or hair growth, except where such drugs are medically necessary. (Sec. 5) The bill makes additional funding available to the Medicaid Improvement Fund for FY2021 and FY2022.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 22 (Roll no. 521). (text: CR H5648-5649)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 22 (Roll no. 521).(text: CR H5648-5649)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5693-5694)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5648-5650)
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation: H.R.185, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015; H.R.427, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015; H.R.478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015; H.R.662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015; H.R.1517, SMOKE Act; Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act; S.430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015;S.441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015;S.450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015; HR 2058 Deeming Clarification Act of 2015; HR 1749 STOP Act; S. 1129 Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Act; S 2956 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; HR 5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; S 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; H.R.5926 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; S 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017; HR 5293 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017; H.R.5394 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; S. 2844 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 3656 Tobacco to 21 Act; S.2100 Tobacco to 21 Act; H.R.3042 Stop Tobacco Sales to Youth Act of 2015; H.R.3242 Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015; H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016; HR 5982 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016; HR 5955 Restore Charitable Contributions of Premium Cigars to the Troops Act of 2016; H.R. 670,the Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act; S.3483 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016; H.R.5982 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016; HR 2028 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; Issues related to tobacco trade; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to tobacco cessation coverage; Issues related to the President's budget;
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease. HR 1190 Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015; S. 1549 Care Planning Act of 2015;H.R. 670,the Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to Part B; Issues related to state Medicaid waivers; Issues related to lung cancer screening; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act;
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015, and H.R.34; H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility, H.R.1361, which would eliminate the state option to increase the home equity threshold for purposes of Medicaid eligibility, and S. 2427, the Disability Integration Act of 2015, and other policies related to Medicaid coverage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; PL 112-96: Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act; PL 113-295: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act as part of Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; PL 113-295: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extension as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act; HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division Q - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike Act and HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act.
Client expense: $41,529 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 Legislation H.R. 662 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) S. 441 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) S. 450 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to equalizing taxes on tobacco products) S. 1129 Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act (Lobbying activities related to re-introduction of a bill focused on increasing tobacco taxes and preventing smuggling of tobacco products) H.R. 2058 FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to opposing bill to change the grandfather date for newly deemed products) S. 2837 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to prohibiting the use of federal funds for the promotion of the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products) S. 2100 Tobacco 21 Act (Lobbying activities related to prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21) H.R. 3656 - Tobacco to 21 Act (Lobbying activities related to prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21) S.2956 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products) H.R. 5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products ) S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 5926 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 670 Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act (Lobbying related to expansion of Medicaid cessation coverage for new months) H.R.34 21st Century Cures Act (Lobbying related to use of Prevention and Public Health Fund to pay for package) H.R. 2028 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act of 2017 Issues 1.Tobacco Taxes (Lobbying activities related to equalizing taxes on tobacco products and increasing taxes on all tobacco products) 2.International Trade (Lobbying activities related to tobacco products and international trade agreements including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and a prohibition on the promotion of sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products) 3.Lobbying activities related to FDA implementation of the Tobacco Control Act, finalized deeming rule, and regulation of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars 4.Appropriations (Lobbying activities related to FDA, CDC/OSH) 5.Prevention and Public Health Fund (Lobbying activities related to preserving the Fund) 6.Tobacco cessation coverage in Medicaid 7.Protecting pregnant women and young children from harms of tobacco 8.Tobacco related health disparities 9.Tobacco and differences in longevity 10.ACA Coverage of tobacco cessation services in private insurance
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Support for FDA premarket review of new tobacco products and appropriate enforcement action. Support tobacco control provision of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Oppose efforts to weaken FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. Support of the tobacco cessation provision in H.R. 670, the Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act. Support efforts to ensure access to tobacco cessation treatments as outlined by USPSTF.
Client expense: $34,832 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 670) (S.349) Disability Community Support for Protecting Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment of 2016 (H.R. 5210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859/S. 2782 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524/H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - support an amendment funding lead poisoning research H.R.4276/S. 2647 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 - support S.2680 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 - recommendations to improve coordination and children's health H.R.3660 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. - support S. 2685/H.R.4374 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R. 5234 - The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2016 - Support S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Support S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - Support funding for lead exposure supports H.R. 5330: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016 - supported H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - supported S.1604/H.R.5903 - Transition to Independence Act - supported
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act - Support H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness - Support H.R.4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016 - Discuss why Medicaid reforms are important H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act - Support S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act - Support H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Supported
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015/HR 670 United Spinal signed on to a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee thanking the committee for bringing H.R. 670, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015, for a vote before the Energy and Commerce Committee. This legislation corrects an error in the law that prevents capable individuals with disabilities from creating their own special needs trusts. United Spinal signed onto letters to both the House and Senate articulating substantial concern with the movement of any legislation related to the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (ABLE Act) that does not include a meaningful increase to the age requirement within the eligibility criteria of the law. United Spinal cannot support, and will oppose, regardless of merit, movement of any legislation that aims to increase the benefits of currently eligible individuals, while ignoring the needs of individuals with disabilities solely based on the age when that individual first experienced their disability.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 670) (S.349) Disability Community Support for Protecting Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment of 2016 (H.R. 5210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 5904 / S2803 "Taxpayers Before Insurers Act," all provisions. HR 670 "Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act," all provisions. HR 6 "21st Century Cures Act," all provisions.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; PL 112-96: Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act; PL 113-295: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act as part of Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; PL 113-295: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extension as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act; HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division Q - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike Act and HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act.
Client expense: $91,261 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act - Support H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness - Support H.R.4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016 - Discuss why Medicaid reforms are important H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act - Support S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act - Support H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Supported
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859/S. 2782 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524/H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - support an amendment funding lead poisoning research H.R.4276/S. 2647 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 - support S.2680 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 - recommendations to improve coordination and children's health H.R.3660 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. - support S. 2685/H.R.4374 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R. 5234 - The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2016 - Support S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Support S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - Support funding for lead exposure supports H.R. 5330: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016 - supported H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - supported S.1604/H.R.5903 - Transition to Independence Act - supported
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015; H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility, H.R.1361, which would eliminate the state option to increase the home equity threshold for purposes of Medicaid eligibility, and S. 2427, the Disability Integration Act of 2015, and other policies related to Medicaid coverage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Issues related to S.2836 - Protecting Families with Disabilities Act of 2016 Re-authorization of Medicaid Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project
Client expense: $64,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2016 Legislation H.R.478 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to a bill to protect children from electronic cigarette advertising) S.430 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to a bill to protect children from electronic cigarette advertising) H.R. 662 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) S. 441 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) S. 450 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to equalizing taxes on tobacco products) S. 1129 Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act (Lobbying activities related to re-introduction of a bill focused on increasing tobacco taxes and preventing smuggling of tobacco products) H.R. 2058 FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (Lobbying activities related to opposing bill to change the grandfather date for newly deemed products) S. 2837 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to prohibiting the use of federal funds for the promotion of the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products) S. 2100 Tobacco 21 Act (Lobbying activities related to prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21) S.2956 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products) H.R. 5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products ) S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 5926 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Lobbying activities related to FY 2017 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 670 Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act Issues Tobacco Taxes (Lobbying activities related to equalizing taxes on tobacco products and increasing taxes on all tobacco products) International Trade (Lobbying activities related to tobacco products and international trade agreements including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and a prohibition on the promotion of sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products) Lobbying activities related to FDA implementation of the Tobacco Control Act, finalized deeming rule, and regulation of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars Appropriations (Lobbying activities related to FDA, CDC/OSH) Prevention and Public Health Fund (Lobbying activities related to preserving the Fund) Tobacco cessation coverage in Medicaid Protecting pregnant women and young children from harms of tobacco Tobacco related health disparities Tobacco and differences in longevity ACA Coverage of tobacco cessation services in private insurance Agencies Visited US House of Representatives US Senate US Trade Representative US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention White House Office of Management and Budget White House Domestic Policy Council
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; PL 112-96: Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act; PL 113-295: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act as part of Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; PL 113-295: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extension as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act; and HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division Q - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike Act.
Client expense: $157,721 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 670) (S.349) Disability Community Support for Protecting Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment of 2016 (H.R. 5210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859/S. 2782 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524/H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - support an amendment funding lead poisoning research H.R.4276/S. 2647 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 - support S.2680 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 - recommendations to improve coordination and children's health H.R.3660 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. - support S. 2685/H.R.4374 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R. 5234 - The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2016 - Support S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Support S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - Support funding for lead exposure supports H.R. 5330: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016 - supported H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act - Support H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness - Support H.R.4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016 - Discuss why Medicaid reforms are important H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act - Support S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act - Support H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported
Client expense: $6,916 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015; H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility, H.R.1361, which would eliminate the state option to increase the home equity threshold for purposes of Medicaid eligibility, and S. 2427, the Disability Integration Act of 2015, and other policies related to Medicaid coverage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Guidance on Pooled Trusts for ages 65+, 1396p(d)(4)(c) Working to end the institutional bias in Medicaid Issues related to S.2836 - Protecting Families with Disabilities Act of 2016
Client expense: $64,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness - Support H.R.4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016 - Discuss why Medicaid reforms are important H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act - Support S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act - Support H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015
Client expense: $5,352 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524/H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act S.1945 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - support an amendment funding lead poisoning research H.R.4276/S. 2647 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 - support S.2680 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 - recommendations to improve coordination and children's health H.R.3660 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. - support S. 2685: Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support
Client expense: $5,352 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015, H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility, H.R.1361, which would eliminate the state option to increase the home equity threshold for purposes of Medicaid eligibility, and S. 2427, the Disability Integration Act of 2015, and other policies related to Medicaid coverage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; PL 112-96: Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act; PL 113-295: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act as part of Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; PL 113-295: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extension as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act; and HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division Q - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike Act.
Client expense: $71,499 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015, H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility, H.R.1361, which would eliminate the state option to increase the home equity threshold for purposes of Medicaid eligibility, and S. 2427, the Disability Integration Act of 2015, and other policies related to Medicaid coverage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Guidance on Pooled Trusts for ages 65+, 1396p(d)(4)(c) Medicaid Long-Term Services & Supports S. 2427, the Disability Integration Act S.843,Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
Client expense: $63,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness - Support H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act - Support S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act - Support S.1945 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act S.1945 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015, H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility, and H.R.1361, which would eliminate the state option to increase the home equity threshold for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; PL 112-96: Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act; PL 113-295: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act as part of Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; PL 113-295: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extension as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act; and HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division Q - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike Act.
Client expense: $73,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Guidance on Pooled Trusts for ages 65+ Potential impact of H.R. 1771, to amend title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the payment of income from a qualifying annuity in determining the Medicaid eligibility of an institutionalized spouse. Potential impact of H.R. 1361, the Medicaid Home Improvement Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S.1945 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2015 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act S.1945 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2015 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Regulation and Accountability of Nonprofits; PL 111-192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act of 2009; PL 112-25: Budget Control Act of 2011; PL 112-96: Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act; PL 113-295: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act as part of Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; PL 113-295: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extension as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; and HR 670: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act.
Client expense: $60,790 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trusts including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015, and H.R.1771, which would alter how income from annuities is counted towards Medicaid eligibility.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Guidance on Pooled Trusts for ages 65+ Potential impact of H.R. 1771, to amend title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the payment of income from a qualifying annuity in determining the Medicaid eligibility of an institutionalized spouse.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trust including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Guidance on Pooled Trusts for ages 65+ H.R. 1571/S.843, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015 H.R.1470, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015, Medicare Therapy Cap Extension
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation allowing individuals to establish their own special needs trust including H.R. 670 and S. 349, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Passage of HR. 670/S. 349, Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Guidance on Pooled Trusts for ages 65+
Client expense: $67,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-734.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| February 3, 2015 |
| February 3, 2015 |
| Republican |
| MO |
| Bob Gibbs | Republican | OH |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Bruce Westerman | Republican | AR |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican | WA |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Republican | TN |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| Christopher P. Gibson | Republican | NY |
| Cresent Hardy | Republican | NV |
| Dan Benishek | Republican | MI |
| Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. | Republican | NY |
| David B. McKinley | Republican | WV |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Gregg Harper | Republican | MS |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John Kline | Republican | MN |
| Joseph J. Heck | Republican | NV |
| Joseph P. Kennedy III | Democratic | MA |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Leonard Lance | Republican | NJ |
| Lou Barletta | Republican | PA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Michael G. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Mike Bishop | Republican | MI |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Richard Hudson | Republican | NC |
| Richard L. Hanna | Republican | NY |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Rodney P. Frelinghuysen | Republican | NJ |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Tim Murphy | Republican | PA |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $6,916 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)