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Health Care Affordability Act of 2019
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Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 This bill revises the tax credit for health care premium assistance to expand the eligibility of low-income taxpayers for such credit and reduce the cost of health care premiums.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2803)
Introduced in House
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2021 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion - legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (ASP). ASP generally (in the context of deficit reduction). Removal of Safe Harbor protection for rebates to plans of PBMs involving prescription pharmaceuticals and creation of new Safe Harbor protection. International Pricing Index Model. Competitive Acquisition Program. Medicare Part B Biosimilar Reimbursement. Proposed modifications to the existing definition of distributor bona fide service fees in Medicare Part B. Recognizing pharmacists as providers within Medicare for COVID-19 response. Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Most Favored Nation (MFN) policy. Medicare Sequester Relief Act (H.R. 1868). American Rescue Plan.
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
(S. 3595/H.R. 6701) - Ensuring Understanding of Covid-19 to Protect Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Ensuring Understanding of Covid-19 to Protect Public Health Act. This legislation would authorize a longitudinal study of a diverse set of covid-19 patients to ensure that we are able to gain a full understanding of the disease, including long-term health impacts and the best options for treating it. Such an understanding will be essential to ensuring that health providers such as ours are able to best meet the needs of covid-19 survivors in the future. Urged the Senate to support S. 4160 - A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. Urged the House to support H.R. 2271, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act which would strengthen existing efforts to better understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), facilitate data collection and analysis to improve prevention efforts, and support children and families. Urged the House to support H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act which would encourage schools receiving asthma-related grants to have trained personnel and a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program. Urged the House to support H.R. 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Parity Act contains numerous provisions to improve existing law, most notable prohibiting health insurance plans from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. Urged the House to support H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 which would support the mental health of our first responders by authorizing grants for peer support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies. Urged the House to support H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 which would significantly increase the funding levels for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline while also directing HHS to conduct research and analysis on best practices to ensure continued success of the program. Urged the House to support H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act whick would direct HHS, in coordination with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out a national suicide prevention media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. Urged the House to support H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act which would establish grant programs at the CDC and SAMHSA to prevent self-harm and suicide to be awarded to public health departments and to hospital emergency departments. Urged the House to support H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 which amends the Communications Act to designate 9-8-8 as the universal dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.
Client expense: $196,341 · 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), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Urged the Senate to support S. 4160 - A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. Urged the House to support H.R. 2271, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act which would strengthen existing efforts to better understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), facilitate data collection and analysis to improve prevention efforts, and support children and families. Urged the House to support H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act which would encourage schools receiving asthma-related grants to have trained personnel and a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program. Urged the House to support H.R. 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Parity Act contains numerous provisions to improve existing law, most notable prohibiting health insurance plans from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. Urged the House to support H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 which would support the mental health of our first responders by authorizing grants for peer support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies. Urged the House to support H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 which would significantly increase the funding levels for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline while also directing HHS to conduct research and analysis on best practices to ensure continued success of the program. Urged the House to support H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act whick would direct HHS, in coordination with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out a national suicide prevention media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. Urged the House to support H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act which would establish grant programs at the CDC and SAMHSA to prevent self-harm and suicide to be awarded to public health departments and to hospital emergency departments. Urged the House to support H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 which amends the Communications Act to designate 9-8-8 as the universal dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.
Client expense: $181,961 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · second_quarter · Health Issues
(S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.
Client expense: $256,610 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.
Client expense: $180,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.J. Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 3630: No Surprises Act; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S.J. Res. 52: 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 and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1531: Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions
2019 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.J. Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; all provisions H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2296: More Efficient Tools to Realize Information for Consumers Act; all provisions H.R. 2507: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 3630: No Surprises Act; all provisions H.R. 4698: Medical Records Access Fairness Act; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions Draft Legislation related to 21st Century Cures Act 2.0; all provisions Antibiotic Development Incentives discussions; all provisions S.J. Res. 52: 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 and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions S. 110:Medical Expense Savings Act; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1531: Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions S. 2158: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions S. 2543: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; all provisions Antibiotic Development Incentives discussions; all provisions
2019 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.
2019 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.J. Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2296: FAIR Drug Pricing Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2507: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S.J. Res. 52: 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 and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions S. 2158: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions S. 2543 - Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; all provisions The Medical Records Access Fairness Act draft; all provisions
2019 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.J. Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S.J. Res. 52: 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 and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.J. Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S.J. Res. 52: 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 and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.J. Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2296: FAIR Drug Pricing Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2507: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S.J. Res. 52: 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 and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions S. 2158: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions S. 2543 - Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; all provisions The Medical Records Access Fairness Act draft; all provisions
2019 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3222 No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019 - no Federal funds may be used to carry out the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds H.R.1897 MOMMA's Act - Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality H.R.2115 Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act - legislation to provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers. S.340/H.R.965CREATES - facilitate the timely entry of lower-cost generic and biosimilar versions of drugs and biological products H.R. 938 the Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics (BLOCKING) Act of 2019 - eligibility for FDA approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval H.R. 1499, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019 - pay for delay; prohibit brand name drug manufacturers from compensating generic drug manufacturers to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product manufacturers to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products H.R.2113 Prescription Drug STAR Act - require drug manufacturer price transparency, to require certain manufacturers to report on product samples provided to certain health care providers, H.R.2296, S.1391 FAIR Drug Pricing Act - Rx pricing transparency, require manufacturers to justify price increases H.R.2376, S.1227 Prescription Pricing for the People Act - directs the Federal Trade Commission to report to Congress on the effect of certain anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical supply chain S.Res.134 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should reverse its position in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) H.R.1010 - To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect H.R.1868 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 - reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the individual and small group markets, both for low-income families and those that are not eligible for tax credits H.R.1425 State Health Care Premium Reduction Act - Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market H.R.986 - Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 - certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect H.R.987Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Ac- requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct outreach and educational activities regarding federally-facilitated exchanges (i.e., health insurance exchanges that are established and operated within states by HHS). The activities must inform potential enrollees of the availability of coverage and related financial assistance under the exchanges and must be provided in culturally and linguistically appropriate formats. S.1556No Junk Plans Act - rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect. S.1531STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act - provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing H.R.861 - End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 - prevent surprise billing practices and require notification for consumers S.1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act - comprehensive legislation to end surprise medical bills, reduce prescription drug prices, improve health care transparency, improve public health, improve exchange of health information H.R. 3630 No Surprises Act - legislation to protect consumers from surprise medical bills, using median in network rate and an option to go to arbitration for bills above $1250. H.R. 3502 Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act - legislation to protect consumers from surprise medical bills, arbitration as payment mechanism H.R.748, S. 684Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 - repeal the excise tax on high value employer-sponsored health care coverage, also known as the Cadillac Tax S. 1801 Affordable Medications Act - increase drug price transparency and affordability, spur innovation, and enhance competition S.455/ H.R.987 - MORE Health Education Act - funding for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R.3180, S. 1770 RISE (Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion) from Trauma Act - improve the identification and support of children and families who experience trauma S.2387 We Protect American Investment in Drugs Act - prohibits Pharmaceutical companies developing prescription drugs using federally-funded research, like NIH or CDC grants, from charging American consumers unreasonable prices for life-saving drugs H.R.2411/S.1258 Tobacco to 21 Act - prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21 H.R.2339 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act - legislation to curb the rise of youth tobacco use H.R. 4548 Asthma Care and Prevention in Rural Communities Act -authorize CDC to award grants to eligible counties for the use of mobile clinics and distance learning and telemedicine to diagnose and treat children with asthma in rural areas and medically underserved communities, H.R.4158 CURE High Drug Prices Act - prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs H.R.4575 - Improving Provider Directories Act - require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to establish a process to address inaccurate information listed in publicly accessible provider directories of such plans and issuers H.R. 4457 Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act - require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for additional preventive care for individuals with chronic conditions without the imposition of cost sharing requirement H.R.2374 Stop STALLING Act - enable the Federal Trade Commission to deter filing of sham citizen petitions to cover an attempt to interfere with approval of a competing generic drug or biosimilar, to foster competition and facilitate the efficient review of petitions filed in good faith to raise legitimate public heath concerns H.R.1983 Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 - reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corp Legislation to prevent air ambulances from balance billing patients Legislation to require health care facilities and providers to give patients a list of services received upon discharge Legislation to reauthorize the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
2019 · third_quarter · Health Issues
No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Reauthorizing and Extending America's Community Health (REACH) Act (H.R. 2328) - Opposed a statutory payment rate. Supported elimination of DSH funding cuts for FY 2020 and 2021. Supported permanent Medicaid funding in the United States territories. Supported demonstrations for Medicare beneficiaries that promote enrollment, education, and outreach. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. State Health Care Premium Reduction Act (H.R. 1425) - Supported federal funding for states to create their own reinsurance programs. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate.
2019 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy tax credits; Section 179D deduction for energy efficient buildings; energy storage as creditable under Section 48 per H.R. 1868.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy tax credits; Section 179D deduction for energy efficient buildings; energy storage as creditable under Section 48 per H.R. 1868.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy tax credits; Section 179D deduction for energy efficient buildings; energy storage as creditable under Section 48 per H.R. 1868.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2507: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act; all provisions H.R. 1010: To provide that the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect; all provisions H.R. 1425: State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; all provisions H.R. 1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 1870: Family Health Care Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2296: FAIR Drug Pricing Act of 2019; all provisions H.R. 2507: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019; all provisions Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce discussion draft on capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs; all provisions S. 466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019; all provisions S. 475: Reducing Existing Costs Associated with Pharmaceuticals for Seniors (RxCAP) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 961: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1556: No Junk Plans Act; all provisions S. 1712: Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019; all provisions S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act; all provisions S. 1935: Family Coverage Act; all provisions
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicaid Block Grants, Medicaid DSH, Territory Medicaid Funding, Surprise Billing, Health Insurance Across State Lines, Medicaid Payment Equity, Poverty Measure Change, HR 1425 State Health Care Premium Reduction Act, HR 1868, HR 1425, Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Act 2019, Tobacco to 21 Act (HR 2411/S 1258), Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S 1541), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (HR 2339), SAFE Kids Act (S 655), Lower Health Care Costs Act, Secs 414/415 (S. 1895), The X Family Planning Program Appropriations, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Appropriations , NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Appropriations, Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Appropriations, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Appropriations, CDC School-Based HIV Prevention Appropriations, Elimination of Sexual Risk Avoidance Funding, Census Bureau Appropriations, Personal Responsibility Education Program Appropriations, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization, Fetal Tissue Research, Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act (S. 2032), FDA Regulation of Novel Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products, FDA Authorization of Modified Risk Tobacco Applications for Certain Smokeless Tobacco Products, Telehealth and Subspecialty Pediatrics Care, Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Update, EMPOWER for Health Act (HR 2781), Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization, HR 2211/S 1902 (STURDY ACT), HR 3712/S 1767 (Safe Sleep Act), HR 3170/S 1816 (Safe Cribs Act), Safe Sleep, Crib Bumpers, Inclined Sleepers, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act Implementation, HR 8/S 42 Firearm Background Checks, HR 2480 Stronger CAPTA Act, S 1009/HR 2076 Sentinel Injuries, Labor HHS Appropriations - CAPTA and Firearm Research, HR Climate Action Now Act, S 107 IV-E Waiver Legislation, HR 2702/S 1376 Family First Transition and Support Act, HR 1185/S 463 Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, IHS Advance Appropriations (HR 1128), Sunscreen Innovation Act Implementation, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Cosmetics Reform, Clean Power Plan and Affordable Clean Energy Rule, Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, CCDBG Policy and Funding, Adoption and Foster Care Analyses and Reporting System, Gun Violence Prevention Research, Consumer Product Safety, Scarletts Sunshine Act (HR 2271/S 1130), Mercury Air Toxics Standards, Cosmetics Safety, Sunscreen Safety, HR 9/ S 1843, Food Safety, HR 2967/ S 1660, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Remote Act, Standards for Individuals in CBP Custody, Standards in ICE Family Detention, Standards in ORR Facilities, Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia, Funding for Mental Health Access Grants, Funding for HRSA Maternal Depression Grants, OTC Drug Reform, Requirements for Airplane EMKs, Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women, HR 269/ S 1379 PAHPAI, Medical Nutrition Equity Act, American Dream & Promise Act, WIC Act, WIC, School Meals, Summer Feeding, Dietary Guidelines, Funding for Public Health Preparedness, National Advisory Committee of Children and Disasters, Family Separation, Family Detention, Breast Feeding Peer Counseling Program, Public Charge, Enforcement at Sensitive Locations, Medical Screening at the Border, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, Keep Families Together Act, Menu Labeling, Nutrition Facts Label, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Act (HR 3239), CARE for Families Act (HR 3117), Equality Act (HR 5), Family First Prevention Services Act, Autism Cares Act (HR 1058/ S 427), Newborn Screening (HR 2507),National Defense Authorization Act, Vaccines (HR 2862), Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act (HR 776), FY20 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations, Section 1332 Waivers,1115 Waivers Work Requirements, Medicaid/CHIP Enrollment, ACE Kids Act (HR 1226/S 317), Short-Term Plans, Associations Health Plans, Vaccine Administration/Payments,Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act,
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Bipartisan Background Check Acts of 2019 (H.R. 8, S. 42) - Supported universal background checks for all firearm purchases. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. State Health Care Premium Reduction Act (H.R. 1425) - Supported federal funding for states to create their own reinsurance programs. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy tax credits; Section 179D deduction for energy efficient buildings; energy storage as creditable under Section 48 per H.R. 1868.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.1897 MOMMA's Act - Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality H.R.2115 Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act - legislation to provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers. S.340/H.R.965 CREATES - facilitate the timely entry of lower-cost generic and biosimilar versions of drugs and biological products H.R. 938 the Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics (BLOCKING) Act of 2019 - eligibility for FDA approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval H.R. 1520, the Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019; publication of a list of licensed biological products H.R. 1503, the Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019; list under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, H.R. 1781 Payment Commission Data Act of 2019 - provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information H.R. 1264 Payment Commission Data Act of 2019 - provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information H.R. 1499, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019 - pay for delay; prohibit brand name drug manufacturers from compensating generic drug manufacturers to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product manufacturers to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products H.R.2113 Prescription Drug STAR Act - require drug manufacturer price transparency, to require certain manufacturers to report on product samples provided to certain health care providers, H.R.2296, S.1391 FAIR Drug Pricing Act - Rx pricing transparency, require manufacturers to justify price increases H.R.2376, S.1227 Prescription Pricing for the People Act - directs the Federal Trade Commission to report to Congress on the effect of certain anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical supply chain S.Res.134 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should reverse its position in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) H.R.1010 - To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect H.Res.356 - Expressing support for Designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" H.R.1868 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 - reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the individual and small group markets, both for low-income families and those that are not eligible for tax credits H.R.1385 State Allowance for a Variety of Exchanges (SAVE) Act - preserve the option of States to implement health care marketplaces H.R.1386 ENROLL Act - amending ACA with new Navigator program requirements H.R.1425 State Health Care Premium Reduction Act - Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market S.1213 Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act - - comprehensive insurance reform proposals including provisions pegging consumer assistance to plans with higher actuarial value, lowering out-of-pocket maximums, extending eligibility for subsidies, fixing family glitch, investing in enrollment outreach, requiring insurers to cover emergency services at in-network costs, making short-term limited duration plans subject to ACAs consumer protections H.R.986 - Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 - certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect H.R.2569, S.1365 Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 - provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by the opioid epidemic and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, and public or private nonprofit entities to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families H.R.987 Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Ac- requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct outreach and educational activities regarding federally-facilitated exchanges (i.e., health insurance exchanges that are established and operated within states by HHS). The activities must inform potential enrollees of the availability of coverage and related financial assistance under the exchanges and must be provided in culturally and linguistically appropriate formats. S.1556 No Junk Plans Act - rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect. S.1531 STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act - provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing H.R.861 - End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 - prevent surprise billing practices and require notification for consumers Lower Health Care Costs Act - comprehensive legislation to end surprise medical bills, reduce prescription drug prices, improve health care transparency, improve public health, improve exchange of health information No Surprises Act - legislation to protect consumers from surprise medical bills Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act - legislation to protect consumers from surprise medical bills, arbitration as payment mechanism H.R.2075,S.1013 School-Based Health Center Reauthorization Act - reauthorize school-based health centers S.1737 Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits H.R.748, S. 684 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 - repeal the excise tax on high value employer-sponsored health care coverage, also known as the Cadillac Tax S.1935 Family Coverage Act - fix ACAs family glitch S. 1801 Affordable Medications Act - increase drug price transparency and affordability, spur innovation, and enhance competition S.455/ H.R.987 - MORE Health Education Act - funding for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R.3180, S. 1770 RISE (Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion) from Trauma Act - improve the identification and support of children and families who experience trauma Draft legislation on patent evergreening Legislation to reauthorize the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues relating to access to care, health disparities, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, clinical trials, skin cancer, cannabis research, and wellness, including: HR 1010, to provide that the short-term rule has no force or effect; HR 986 & S 466, Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act; HR 1425, State Health Care Premium Reduction Act; HR 1386, Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity Act of 2019; HR 1884, Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019; HR 987, Marketing and Outreach Restoration to Empower Health Education Act of 2019; HR 1868, the Health Care Affordability Act, to expand subsidies in the ACA individual marketplace HR 1870, the Family Health Care Affordability Act, to fix the family glitch S 1935, the Family Coverage Act, to fix the family glitch Issues related to surprise billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; Issues relating to curbing health care costs; H.R.647 & S. 2080, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; Issues related to Breast Density and Mammography Reporting; Anti-cancer medication cost-sharing parity respecting H.R. 1409; A national family caregiving strategy respecting S. 1719 and H.R. 1028; Issues relating to FDA regulation of laboratory tests, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act of 2018 or the VALID Act of 2018; H.R. 4897 & S. 2358 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018; H. Res. 282, supporting initiatives to encourage parents and guardians to take measures to prevent sunburns in minors they care for; H.R. 1966 & S 946, the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019, regarding decreasing disparities in access to cancer clinical trials; Additional issues related to reducing disparities in cancer clinical trials; Issues related to improving quality of life for cancer survivorship; H.R. 1948 & S. 518, the Lymphedema Treatment Act H.R. 2222 and S. 1107, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventative Services Act; H.Res. 14 & S.Res. 223, Expressing support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day H.R. 1730 and S. 741, the Cancer Drug Parity Act; and Cannabis research issues, including S. 2032.
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
FDA funding Protections for people with pre-existing conditions, including: protections against short term health plans (S 1556, HR 987, HR 1010) enhance the affordability of health insurance (S 961, HR 1868, HR 1870) Safeguards around the use of step therapy protocols (HR 2279)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy tax credits; Section 179D deduction for energy efficient buildings; energy storage as creditable under Section 48 per H.R. 1868.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| MS |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Cedric L. Richmond | Democratic | LA |
| Cheri Bustos | Democratic | IL |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | Democratic | FL |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | TX |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. | Democratic | CA |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Haley M. Stevens | Democratic | MI |
| James E. Clyburn | Democratic | SC |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democratic | IL |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| Katie Hill | Democratic | CA |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic | MA |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic | OH |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Sharice Davids | Democratic | KS |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Tom O’Halleran | Democratic | AZ |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| HR 2000 |
116th |
| Related bill |
| HR 1884 | 116th | Related bill |
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $225,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), President of the U.S., SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office