End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Engagement with lawmakers about how China engages in unfair trade and investment practices, preventing U.S. equipment manufacturers from competing on a level playing field and hurting U.S. workers. H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes. MAC Protocol international commercial treaty.

Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Engagement with lawmakers about how China engages in unfair trade and investment practices, preventing U.S. equipment manufacturers from competing on a level playing field and hurting U.S. workers. H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes. MAC Protocol international commercial treaty.

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Engagement with lawmakers about how China engages in unfair trade and investment practices, preventing U.S. equipment manufacturers from competing on a level playing field and hurting U.S. workers. H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Engagement with lawmakers about how China engages in unfair trade and investment practices, preventing U.S. equipment manufacturers from competing on a level playing field and hurting U.S. workers. H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Engagement with lawmakers about how China engages in unfair trade and investment practices, preventing U.S. equipment manufacturers from competing on a level playing field and hurting U.S. workers. H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirectring them for the pupose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794).

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Assets Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794).

Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to neglected tropical diseases, space biomedical research, medical schools, health research, animal research, childhood nutrition, vaccines and immunizations; policies impacting Medicare coverage and reimbursement for clinical laboratory services; Coronavirus impact and response; H.R.826, End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act; S.2675, Study, Treat, Observe, and Prevent Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act; Implementation of H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127); Implementation of H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136); H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; Implementation of H.R.266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L.116-139); H.R.8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R.133, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes (P.L.116-260).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Urged Congress to extend the moratorium on looming automatic 2% cuts (sequestration) in the Medicare program and $4 billion cuts in the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program the duration of the public health emergency and at least until the end of 2021 to ensure providers have the resources to continue to care for patients and communities during this pandemic. Urged Congress to include language in the Continuing Resolution (CR) that eliminates the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) reductions slated to begin on December 1 of this year. Urged the House to support H.R. 2477, the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification an Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act of 2019 which would modernize and simplify the Medicare Part B enrollment process as recommended by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Urged the House to support H.R. 3935, the Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act which would amend the Medicaid statute to include non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in the list of mandatory Medicaid benefits by codifying current Medicaid NEMT regulations. Urged the House to support H.R. 5201, the Tele-Mental Health Expansion Act of 2019 would permanently include a patients home as an eligible originating site for mental health services delivered via telehealth in the Medicare program. Urged Congress to increase the FMAP for Medicaid by 5.8 percent for a total increase of 12 percent to ensure states capacity to provide access to care though Medicaid in then next round of financial relief. Urged HHS to ensure that a proportional amount of the remaining Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF) and any additional relief funding appropriated by Congress, is provided quickly to ALL Medicaid providers and health professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urged the House to support the H.R. 826, Expressing disapproval of the Trump administrations harmful actions towards Medicaid. This resolution seeks to reverse the recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) titled Healthy Adult Opportunity, which would essentially cap or block grant funding for certain populations. CMS-2393-P Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation; Proposed Rule (84 Federal Register 63722, November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS not to finalize the proposed MFAR. The proposed rule could force states to reduce the size of their Medicaid programs by covering fewer beneficiaries, restricting health care services or reducing provider payment rates. Urged the House to support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Act Now of 2019, which includes proposals to lower the costs of prescription drugs through Medicare negotiation authority and also includes new Medicare protections and additional coverage. Urged the House to support H.R. 4650, the Medicare Dental Act of 2019, which would add a dental benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4665, the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, which would a vision benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4618, the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019, which would add a hearing benefit to Part B including hearing aids. 2393-P - Request for Extension of Comment Period for Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation, 84 Fed. Reg. 63722 (November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS to extend the comment period on the proposed rule for at least 60 days, until March 17, 2020, to ensure that states and other stakeholders have sufficient time to provide CMS with the information it needs to make sound policy decisions. Territories Health Care Improvement Act (HR 3631) - Urged the Senate to adopt new funding levels for Medicaid in the Territories to address outdated funding mechanisms and matching rates. Urged the House and Senate to delay FY2020 funding cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals. Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Re-authorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3417) - Supported expanding mental and behavioral health telemedicine services to Medicare beneficiaries. Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (H.R. 3439) - Supported extending the legislation to provide research on substance use disorders, mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality. The HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) - Supported extending the rural and critical access hospital moratorium for two years on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services. Empowering Beneficiaries, Ensuring Access, and Strengthening Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 3253) - Supported extending Medicaid demonstration programs to improve person-centered health care across the continuum of care. Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 4995) and Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of (H.R. 4996) - Urged the Senate to pass both to help to eliminate preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes. 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.

Urged Congress to include language in the Continuing Resolution (CR) that eliminates the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) reductions slated to begin on December 1 of this year. Urged the House to support H.R. 2477, the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification an Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act of 2019 which would modernize and simplify the Medicare Part B enrollment process as recommended by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Urged the House to support H.R. 3935, the Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act which would amend the Medicaid statute to include non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in the list of mandatory Medicaid benefits by codifying current Medicaid NEMT regulations. Urged the House to support H.R. 5201, the Tele-Mental Health Expansion Act of 2019 would permanently include a patients home as an eligible originating site for mental health services delivered via telehealth in the Medicare program. Urged Congress to increase the FMAP for Medicaid by 5.8 percent for a total increase of 12 percent to ensure states capacity to provide access to care though Medicaid in then next round of financial relief. Urged HHS to ensure that a proportional amount of the remaining Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF) and any additional relief funding appropriated by Congress, is provided quickly to ALL Medicaid providers and health professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urged the House to support the H.R. 826, Expressing disapproval of the Trump administrations harmful actions towards Medicaid. This resolution seeks to reverse the recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) titled Healthy Adult Opportunity, which would essentially cap or block grant funding for certain populations. CMS-2393-P Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation; Proposed Rule (84 Federal Register 63722, November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS not to finalize the proposed MFAR. The proposed rule could force states to reduce the size of their Medicaid programs by covering fewer beneficiaries, restricting health care services or reducing provider payment rates. Urged the House to support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Act Now of 2019, which includes proposals to lower the costs of prescription drugs through Medicare negotiation authority and also includes new Medicare protections and additional coverage. Urged the House to support H.R. 4650, the Medicare Dental Act of 2019, which would add a dental benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4665, the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, which would a vision benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4618, the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019, which would add a hearing benefit to Part B including hearing aids. 2393-P - Request for Extension of Comment Period for Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation, 84 Fed. Reg. 63722 (November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS to extend the comment period on the proposed rule for at least 60 days, until March 17, 2020, to ensure that states and other stakeholders have sufficient time to provide CMS with the information it needs to make sound policy decisions. Territories Health Care Improvement Act (HR 3631) - Urged the Senate to adopt new funding levels for Medicaid in the Territories to address outdated funding mechanisms and matching rates. Urged the House and Senate to delay FY2020 funding cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals. Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Re-authorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3417) - Supported expanding mental and behavioral health telemedicine services to Medicare beneficiaries. Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (H.R. 3439) - Supported extending the legislation to provide research on substance use disorders, mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality. The HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) - Supported extending the rural and critical access hospital moratorium for two years on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services. Empowering Beneficiaries, Ensuring Access, and Strengthening Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 3253) - Supported extending Medicaid demonstration programs to improve person-centered health care across the continuum of care. Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 4995) and Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of (H.R. 4996) - Urged the Senate to pass both to help to eliminate preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes. 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.

Issues related to neglected tropical diseases, space biomedical research, medical schools, health research, animal research, childhood nutrition, vaccines and immunizations; policies impacting Medicare coverage and reimbursement for clinical laboratory services; Coronavirus impact and response; H.R.826, End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act; S.2675, Study, Treat, Observe, and Prevent Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act; Implementation of H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127); Implementation of H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136); H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; Implementation of H.R.266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L.116-139); H.R.8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Urged congress to increase the FMAP for Medicaid by 5.8 percent for a total increase of 12 percent to ensure states capacity to provide access to care though Medicaid in then next round of financial relief. Urged HHS to ensure that a proportional amount of the remaining Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF) and any additional relief funding appropriated by Congress, is provided quickly to ALL Medicaid providers and health professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urged the House to support the H.R. 826, Expressing disapproval of the Trump administrations harmful actions towards Medicaid. This resolution seeks to reverse the recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) titled Healthy Adult Opportunity, which would essentially cap or block grant funding for certain populations. CMS-2393-P Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation; Proposed Rule (84 Federal Register 63722, November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS not to finalize the proposed MFAR. The proposed rule could force states to reduce the size of their Medicaid programs by covering fewer beneficiaries, restricting health care services or reducing provider payment rates. Urged the House to support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Act Now of 2019, which includes proposals to lower the costs of prescription drugs through Medicare negotiation authority and also includes new Medicare protections and additional coverage. Urged the House to support H.R. 4650, the Medicare Dental Act of 2019, which would add a dental benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4665, the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, which would a vision benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4618, the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019, which would add a hearing benefit to Part B including hearing aids. 2393-P - Request for Extension of Comment Period for Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation, 84 Fed. Reg. 63722 (November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS to extend the comment period on the proposed rule for at least 60 days, until March 17, 2020, to ensure that states and other stakeholders have sufficient time to provide CMS with the information it needs to make sound policy decisions. Territories Health Care Improvement Act (HR 3631) - Urged the Senate to adopt new funding levels for Medicaid in the Territories to address outdated funding mechanisms and matching rates. Urged the House and Senate to delay FY2020 funding cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals. Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Re-authorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3417) - Supported expanding mental and behavioral health telemedicine services to Medicare beneficiaries. Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (H.R. 3439) - Supported extending the legislation to provide research on substance use disorders, mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality. The HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) - Supported extending the rural and critical access hospital moratorium for two years on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services. Empowering Beneficiaries, Ensuring Access, and Strengthening Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 3253) - Supported extending Medicaid demonstration programs to improve person-centered health care across the continuum of care. Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 4995) and Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of (H.R. 4996) - Urged the Senate to pass both to help to eliminate preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes. 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.

Issues related to neglected tropical diseases, space biomedical research, medical schools, health research, animal research, childhood nutrition, vaccines and immunizations; Policies impacting Medicare coverage and reimbursement for clinical laboratory services; Coronavirus impact and response; H.R.826, End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act; S.2675, Study, Treat, Observe, and Prevent Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act; H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-123); H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127); H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136); H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L.116-139).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to neglected tropical diseases, space biomedical research, medical schools, health research, animal research, childhood nutrition, vaccines and immunizations; Policies impacting Medicare coverage and reimbursement for clinical laboratory services; Coronavirus impact and response; H.R.826, End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act; S.2675, Study, Treat, Observe, and Prevent Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act; H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-123); H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127); H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Urged the House to support the H.R. 826, Expressing disapproval of the Trump administrations harmful actions towards Medicaid. This resolution seeks to reverse the recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) titled Healthy Adult Opportunity, which would essentially cap or block grant funding for certain populations. CMS-2393-P Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation; Proposed Rule (84 Federal Register 63722, November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS not to finalize the proposed MFAR. The proposed rule could force states to reduce the size of their Medicaid programs by covering fewer beneficiaries, restricting health care services or reducing provider payment rates. Urged the House to support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Act Now of 2019, which includes proposals to lower the costs of prescription drugs through Medicare negotiation authority and also includes new Medicare protections and additional coverage. Urged the House to support H.R. 4650, the Medicare Dental Act of 2019, which would add a dental benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4665, the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, which would a vision benefit to Medicare Part B. Urged the House to support H.R. 4618, the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019, which would add a hearing benefit to Part B including hearing aids. 2393-P - Request for Extension of Comment Period for Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation, 84 Fed. Reg. 63722 (November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS to extend the comment period on the proposed rule for at least 60 days, until March 17, 2020, to ensure that states and other stakeholders have sufficient time to provide CMS with the information it needs to make sound policy decisions. Territories Health Care Improvement Act (HR 3631) - Urged the Senate to adopt new funding levels for Medicaid in the Territories to address outdated funding mechanisms and matching rates. Urged the House and Senate to delay FY2020 funding cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals. Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Re-authorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3417) - Supported expanding mental and behavioral health telemedicine services to Medicare beneficiaries. Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (H.R. 3439) - Supported extending the legislation to provide research on substance use disorders, mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality. The HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) - Supported extending the rural and critical access hospital moratorium for two years on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services. Empowering Beneficiaries, Ensuring Access, and Strengthening Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 3253) - Supported extending Medicaid demonstration programs to improve person-centered health care across the continuum of care. Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 4995) and Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of (H.R. 4996) - Urged the Senate to pass both to help to eliminate preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes. 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.

Issues related to neglected tropical diseases, space biomedical research, medical schools, health research, animal research, childhood nutrition, vaccines and immunizations. Policies impacting Medicare coverage and reimbursement for clinical laboratory services. H.R.826, End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act. S.2675, Study, Treat, Observe, and Prevent Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE