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Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act
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Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act This bill establishes a Federal Task Force to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The task force shall identify, promote, coordinate, and publicly disseminate information and resources to help grandparents or other relatives meet the needs of the children in their care and maintain their own health and emotional well-being. The task force terminates after five years.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1168 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 5977 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMAs) Act H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6560 - ChiPACC Act of 2018 H.R. 7141 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1522/H.R. 3186 - Every Kid Outdoors Act S. 1630/H.R. 3381 - Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act S. 2582 - Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act of 2018 S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3074 - Focus on Children Act S. 3075 - Childrens Budget Act S. 3319 - Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act S. 3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act S. 3482/H.R. 6748 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3685 - Nursing Where It's Needed (Nurse WIN) Act S. 3729 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2018 S. J. Res. 63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
PL 109442: Lifespan Respite Care Act; PL 109365: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006; PL 111148: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111152: Affordable Health Care for America Act; PHS 42 USC 254C8: Healthy Start Reauthorization of 2007; PL 111192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act; PL 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029: Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act; HR 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017; S 253/HR 807: Medicaid Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017; FY 2017/2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations; HR 3758/S 1028: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (PL 11-119); HR 2824: Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act; S 1827/HR 3921: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); S 1829/HR 2824: Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program; HR 3778: Direct CARE (Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment) Opportunity Act; HR 5306/S 2227: Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equality, Resources (EMPOWER) Care Act; HR 3493: Care Corps Demonstration Act; HR 6: SUPPORT (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment) for Patients and Communities Act (PL 115-271); S 1091/HR 3105: Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (PL 115-196); and HR 6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (PL 115-245); S 2227/H 5306: EMPOWER (Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources) Care Act; and HR 7217: Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act.
Client expense: $55,061 · 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, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Social Security Notch Reform: H.R. 867, Social Security Trust Fund Protection: H.R. 1113 and H.R. 5466, Social Security Reform: H.R. 1114 and S. 427 and H.R. 1205 and S. 915 and H.R. 1583 and H.R. 1631 and H.R. 1902 and H.R. 2855 and H.R. 3302 and S. 1600 and H.Res. 659 and H.R. 4521 and H.R. 5302 and S. 1739 and S. 2671 and S. 3147 and H.R. 6251 and S. 2653, Social Security Consumer Price Index for the Elderly: H.R. 67 and H.R. 991 and H.R. 1251 and H.R. 2016 and H.R. 2896 and H.R. 4076, Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: H.R. 624 and H.R. 3934 and H.R. 3105.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 5977 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMAs) Act H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6560 - ChiPACC Act of 2018 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3319 - Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act S. 3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act S. J. Res. 63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
PL 109442: Lifespan Respite Care Act; PL 109365: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006; PL 111148: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111152: Affordable Health Care for America Act; PHS 42 USC 254C8: Healthy Start Reauthorization of 2007; PL 111192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act; PL 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029: Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act; HR 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017; S 253/HR 807: Medicaid Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017; FY 2017/2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations; HR 3758/S 1028: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (PL 11-119); HR 2824: Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act; S 1827/HR 3921: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); S 1829/HR 2824: Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program; HR 3778: Direct CARE (Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment) Opportunity Act; HR 5306/S 2227: Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equality, Resources (EMPOWER) Care Act; HR 3493: Care Corps Demonstration Act; HR 6: SUPPORT (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment) for Patients and Communities Act; S 1091/HR 3105: Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (PL 115-196); and HR 6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (PL 115-245); and S 2227/H 5306: EMPOWER (Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources) Care Act.
Client expense: $46,018 · 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, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Discussed efforts to include harmful prescription drug policies in NAFTA with House and Senate staff. H.R. 2212/ S. 974, CREATES Act - Discussed support of bill. H.R. 2439/S.1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act - Discussed support of bill. S. 124, The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed support of bill. Part D Deal in Bipartisan Budget Act, Met with House offices to reiterate our support for the deal; sent multiple letters to House and Senate leadership; discussed support for the deal with House and Senate staff. Discussed the Presidents Prescription Drug Blueprint and RFI. S. 1091, the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Advocated for passage of bill. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act - Endorsed legislation. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Act - Endorsed legislation. Discussed opioid abuse legislation to address opioid abuse and misuse. Discussed possible ways to improve Medicare Part D. Discussed Rx Price Watch Reports and the impact of high drug costs. Discussed drug pricing reforms AARP supports, including secretarial negotiation, importation, reducing exclusivity for biologics, and ending pay-for-delay deals. Discussed family caregiving, opioids, and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (P.L. 115-196, S. 1091/H.R. 3105).
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Retirement
Social Security Notch Reform: H.R. 867, Social Security Trust Fund Protection: H.R. 1113 and H.R. 5466, Social Security Reform: H.R. 1114 and S. 427 and H.R. 1205 and S. 915 and H.R. 1583 and H.R. 1631 and H.R. 1902 and H.R. 2855 and H.R. 3302 and S. 1600 and H.Res. 659 and H.R. 4521 and H.R. 5302 and S. 1739 and S. 2671 and S. 3147 and H.R. 6251 and S. 2653, Social Security Consumer Price Index for the Elderly: H.R. 67 and H.R. 991 and H.R. 1251 and H.R. 2016 and H.R. 2896 and H.R. 4076, Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: H.R. 624 and H.R. 3934 and H.R. 3105.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sent a letter to USTR regarding prescription drugs concerns in NAFTA negotiations. Sent letter supporting the inclusion of H.R. 3032, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, in larger opioids bill, H.R. 5531, the Opioid Emergency Response Act. Participated in stakeholder calls organized by the White House and HHS on the Presidents Prescription Drug Blueprint. H.R. 2212/ S. 974, CREATES Act - Discussed support of bill. H.R. 2439/S.1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act - Discussed support of bill. S. 124, The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed support of bill. Part D Deal in Bipartisan Budget Act - Met with House offices to reiterate our support for the deal; sent a letter to House and Senate leadership; discussed support for the deal with Senate staff. Discussed the Presidents Prescription Drug Blueprint and RFI. S. 1091, the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Advocated for passage of bill. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act - Sent letter of endorsement. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Committee activities on opioid abuse legislation to address opioid abuse and misuse. Discussed possible ways to improve Medicare Part D. Discussed Rx Price Watch Reports and the impact of high drug costs. Discussed drug pricing reforms AARP supporting, including secretarial negotiation, importation, reducing exclusivity for biologics, and ending pay-for-delay deals. Discussed family caregiving, opioids, and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (P.L. 115-196, S. 1091/H.R. 3105).
Client expense: $2,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
S. 3158, Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2019 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including Social Security administrative expenses, senior nutrition (USDA Commodity Supplemental Food program and Older Americans Act Title III), caregiving, energy assistance, supportive services, housing and volunteer community service programs. P.L. 115-119, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed implementation and thank you for support and passage of the legislation. P.L. 115-119, Sent letter on RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation. P.L. 115-119, Requested a hearing question be asked of HHS Secretary Azar on RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation. Family Caregiving: Medicare and Medicaid Hill briefing - discussed family caregiving, Medicare and Medicaid and RAISE Family Caregivers Act (P.L. 115-119). Invited House and Senate staff. Discussed invitation to AARP PPI roundtable on family caregiving with ACL staff. H.R. 3493, Care Corps Demonstration Act - Discussed the bill itself and support for the legislation; shared letter of support. Discussed family caregiver tax credit. Discussed family caregiving and opioids. P.L. 115-196, S. 1091/H.R. 3105, Discussed support for Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act. Discussed family caregiving roundtable discussion invitation with ACL staff. Discussed family caregiving and retirement security including (P.L. 115-119) RAISE Family Caregivers Act and (S. 1151/H.R. 250) Credit for Caring Act with GAO staff. Discussed, caregiving, long-term care, voter education, issues important to older adults. Discussed support for family caregivers. Scheduled meeting to discuss Caregiver Corps. Discussed Medicare post-acute care, family caregivers and ways to support them. Lobbied on paid leave thru Social Security (no bill); S. 337, FAMILY Act
Client expense: $2,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Retirement
Social Security Notch Reform: H.R. 867, Social Security Trust Fund Protection: H.R. 1113 and H.R. 5466, Social Security Reform: H.R. 1114 and S. 427 and H.R. 1205 and S. 915 and H.R. 1583 and H.R. 1631 and H.R. 1902 and H.R. 2855 and H.R. 3302 and S. 1600 and H.Res. 659 and H.R. 4521 and H.R. 5302 and S. 1739 and S. 2671, Social Security Consumer Price Index for the Elderly: H.R. 67 and H.R. 991 and H.R. 1251 and H.R. 2016 and H.R. 2896 and H.R. 4076, Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: H.R. 624 and H.R. 3934 and H.R. 3105.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
2018 · first_quarter · Retirement
Social Security Notch Reform: H.R. 867, Social Security Trust Fund Protection: H.R. 1113, Social Security Reform: H.R. 1114 and S. 427 and H.R. 1205 and S. 915 and H.R. 1583 and H.R. 1631 and H.R. 1902 and H.R. 2855 and H.R. 3302 and S. 1600 and H.Res. 659 and H.R. 4521 and H.R. 5302 and S. 1739, Social Security Consumer Price Index for the Elderly: H.R. 67 and H.R. 991 and H.R. 1251 and H.R. 2016 and H.R. 2896 and H.R. 4076, Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: H.R. 624 and H.R. 3934 and H.R. 3105.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2200 - Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Discussion drafts of the Better Care Reconciliation Act Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Lead contamination of drinking water H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1267/S. 482 - Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act of 2017 H.R. 2200 - Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Discussion drafts of the Better Care Reconciliation Act Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Lead contamination of drinking water H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1267/S. 482 - Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act of 2017 H.R. 1313 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 2579 - Broader Options for Americans Act H.R. 1671/H.R. 2581 - Verify First Act H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: 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), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: 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), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: 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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)