Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017

Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). H.R. 1539/S. 652, the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017," all provisions. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request(s) for FY2017. Support for funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) in the FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Support for authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) oversight of tobacco products in the FY 2018 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, and opposition to any effort to limit the authority that Congress granted the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Opposition to Sections 752 and 753 of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2018. These sections weaken the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) May 2016 final rule that gives the agency authority to oversee cigars, e-cigarettes, and certain other tobacco products. Opposition to Rep. James Comers amendment (amendment #9) to Division B of H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, which would prohibit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from finalizing a product standard to reduce N-Nitrosonornicotine (or NNN), a carcinogen in smokeless tobacco products. For FY18, opposition to the inclusion of either of two policy riders originally included in the House Appropriations Committees Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill that would weaken FDAs authority to oversee tobacco products. Opposition to the House Appropriations Committees proposed 25% cut to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Supported the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (H.R. 1539, S. 562), a bill that proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Met with the FDA to discuss the potential regulations that would be promulgated from the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act (S. 670, H.R. 1652) and the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (S. 934, H.R. 2430). This legislation authorized the FDA to create a category of hearing aids available over the counter for individuals who perceive that they have mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Supported H.R. 2550, the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act which would allow audiologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for services administered via telehealth. The Academy has met with congressional offices on the Access to Frontline Health Care Act (H.R. 2042). This legislation would allow for medical practitioners in certain fields to have some of their student loans covered by the Department of Health and Human Services in exchange for practicing for two years in federally-defined frontline shortage areas.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). H.R. 1539/S. 652, the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017," all provisions. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request(s) for FY2017. Support for funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) in the FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Support for authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) oversight of tobacco products in the FY 2018 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, and opposition to any effort to limit the authority that Congress granted the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Opposition to Sections 752 and 753 of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2018. These sections weaken the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) May 2016 final rule that gives the agency authority to oversee cigars, e-cigarettes, and certain other tobacco products. Opposition to Rep. James Comers amendment (amendment #9) to Division B of H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, which would prohibit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from finalizing a product standard to reduce N-Nitrosonornicotine (or NNN), a carcinogen in smokeless tobacco products.

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

Supported the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (H.R. 1539, S. 562), a bill that proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Met with congressional offices to discuss the Over-the Counter Hearing Aid Act (S. 670, H.R. 1652)and the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (S. 934, H.R. 2430). This legislation authorizes the FDA to create a category of hearing aids available over the counter for individuals who perceive that they have mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Supported H.R. 2550, the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act which would allow audiologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for services administered via telehealth. Also, the Academy has met with congressional offices on the Access to Frontline Health Care Act (H.R. 2042). This legislation would allow for medical practitioners in certain fields to have some of their student loans covered by the Department of Health and Human Services in exchange for practicing for two years in federally-defined frontline shortage areas.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). H.R. 1539/S. 652, the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017," all provisions. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request(s) for FY2017. Support for funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) in the FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Support for authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) oversight of tobacco products in the FY 2018 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, and opposition to any effort to limit the authority that Congress granted the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA).

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supported the introduction and advancement of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (H.R. 1539, S. 562), a bill that proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Met with congressional offices to discuss the Over-the Counter Hearing Aid Act (S. 670, H.R. 1652)and the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (S. 934, H.R. 2430). This legislation will create a category of hearing aids available over the counter for individuals who perceive that they have mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Also, we have met with congressional offices on the Access to Frontline Health Care Act (H.R. 2042). This legislation would allow for medical practitioners in certain fields to have some of their student loans covered by the Department of Health and Human Services in exchange for practicing for two years in federally-defined frontline shortage areas.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). H.R. 1539/S. 652, the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017," all provisions. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request(s) for FY2017.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S.670 and H.R. 1652, Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act - provided input to this legislation which would allow the sale of OTC hearing aids to consumers with mild to moderate hearing loss. S. 48, Hearing Aid Tax Credit, support for tax credit for hearing aids once every five years. H.R. 1539 and S. 652, support for legislation to reauthorize the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act to ensure early intervention services are received by children.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supported the introduction and advancement of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (H.R. 1539, S. 562), a bill that proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Met with congressional offices to discuss the Over-the Counter Hearing Aid Act (S. 670,H.R. 1652). This legislation would provide for the regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids. Advocated for opportunities for audiologists in the CONNECT for Health Act, which would amend titles XVIII and XI of the Social Security Act to promote cost savings and quality care under the Medicare program through the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services, and for other purposes. This legislation is pending introduction

Client expense: $31,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE