COVID–19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021

H.R. 623: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R.1978 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 4348: FDASLA Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act- Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research S. 581/H.R. 2170: HAPI Act; Medicaid financial barriers HR 5605 PrEP Assistance Act H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act H.R. 7474: Pharmaceutical Research and Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7667: Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes H.R. 7845: NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022 H.R. 8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - provisions related to vaccines and pharmaceuticals H.R. 4127: DISARM Act Act Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 3932/S. 2076: PASTEUR Act - authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into subscription contracts for critical-need antimicrobial drugs. H.R. 3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act (IIS harmonization) S. 912/H.R. 1978: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act H.R. 3656/S. 3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act (VICP program changes) S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 S. 4348: FDASLA Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes S. 4430: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2022 S. 4535: Food and Drug Administration Simple Reauthorization Act of 2022 S. 4918: Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Patent-related policy issues Cancer Moonshot Initiative Healthy Future Task Force RFIs - Severity, Affordability, Modernization and Treatments 21st Century Cures 2.0 Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act Reform Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues Direct to consumer advertising policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues Prescription drug abuse and fentanyl policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA and FSA for dietary supplements policy issues Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act CREATES/USICA INFORM Consumers Act SHOP SAFE Act Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients Veterans' Affairs issues related to product sampling Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to Medicare Part B and drug rebates H.R. 4121, PRO Seniors Act, provisions related to drug rebates Protecting American Innovation Act, provisions related to intellectual property

Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 5: Equality Act H.R. 623: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 3085: ENACT Act of 2021- Sets out activities and requirements to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in research and clinical trials for Alzheimers disease and related dementias H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act or the DIVERSE Trials Act H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act H.R. 7474: Pharmaceutical Research and Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7667: Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes H.R. 7845: NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022 H.R. 8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1548: ENACT Act of 2021 - Sets out activities and requirements to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in research and clinical trials for Alzheimers disease and related dementias S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 S. 4348: FDASLA Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes S. 4430: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2022 S. 4535: Food and Drug Administration Simple Reauthorization Act of 2022 S. 4918: Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Patent-related policy issues Cancer Moonshot Initiative Healthy Future Task Force RFIs - Severity, Affordability, Modernization and Treatments 21st Century Cures 2.0 Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues Direct to consumer advertising policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act policy issues Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues Mental health policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues Prescription drug abuse policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients

H.R. 8295, FY23 Labor-HHS Appropriations Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act H.R. 2356/S. 2363, Better Wound Care at Home Act

Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 467: Protecting Patient Access to Lifesaving COVID-19 Drugs Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 treatments H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act (IIS harmonization) H.R. 623: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 3656/S. 3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act (VICP program changes) H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4121, PRO Seniors Act, provisions related to drug rebates H.R. 4127: DISARM Act - Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act- Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5566: FORWARD Act of 2021 - Provisions related to orphan-disease remedies H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing and patient assistance H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7035: Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act H.R. 7474: Pharmaceutical Research and Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorder, and for other purposes H.R. 7667: Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes H.R. 7845: NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022 H.R. 8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 912/H.R. 1978: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1463: Modernizing Therapeutic Equivalence Rating Determination Act S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2304: DTC Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug advertising S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - budget offset provisions related to Rebate Rule S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3493: Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4071: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2022 S. 4338: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act S. 4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 S. 4348: FDASLA Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes S. 4430: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2022 Cancer Moonshot Initiative Healthy Future Task Force RFIs - Severity, Affordability, Modernization and Treatments 21st Century Cures 2.0 Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues Direct to consumer advertising policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act policy issues Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA and FSA for dietary supplements policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act Reform Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients Veterans' Affairs issues related to product sampling Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act CREATES/USICA INFORM Consumers Act SHOP SAFE Act Food and Drug Amendments of 2022

H.R. 5: Equality Act H.R. 467: Protecting Patient Access to Lifesaving COVID-19 Drugs Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 treatments H.R. 623: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 3085: ENACT Act of 2021- Sets out activities and requirements to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in research and clinical trials for Alzheimers disease and related dementias H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act or the DIVERSE Trials Act H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5566: FORWARD Act of 2021 - Provisions related to orphan-disease remedies H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7035: Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act H.R. 7474: Pharmaceutical Research and Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorder, and for other purposes H.R. 7667: Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes H.R. 7845: NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022 H.R. 8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1463: Modernizing Therapeutic Equivalence Rating Determination Act S. 1548: ENACT Act of 2021 - Sets out activities and requirements to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in research and clinical trials for Alzheimers disease and related dementias S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2304: DTC Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug advertising S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3493: Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4071: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2022 S. 4338: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act S. 4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 S. 4348: FDASLA Act of 2022 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes S. 4430: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2022 Cancer Moonshot Initiative Healthy Future Task Force RFIs - Severity, Affordability, Modernization and Treatments 21st Century Cures 2.0 Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues Direct to consumer advertising policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act policy issues Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 8295, FY23 Labor-HHS Appropriations Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act H.R. 2356/S. 2363, Better Wound Care at Home Act

Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 349: Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 - Provisions related to manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act (IIS harmonization) H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3656/S. 3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act (VICP program changes) H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4127: DISARM Act Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to clinical trial diversity H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6228: Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6888: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2022 H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7035: Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 670: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 912/H.R. 1978: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1463: Modernizing Therapeutic Equivalence Rating Determination Act S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3291: STAAR Act - Provisions related to health research and antibiotic resistance S. 3449: Registration of Certain Foreign Establishments Act S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act Cancer Moonshot Initiative 21st Century Cures 2.0 RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act (ODA) policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues/Emergency supplemental funding Pandemic preparedness policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients Nomination of Robert Califf to FDA Commissioner HSA/FSA for Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act Reform

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 349: Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 - Provisions related to manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act (IIS harmonization) H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3656/S. 3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act (VICP program changes) H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4127: DISARM Act Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to clinical trial diversity H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6228: Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6888: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2022 H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7035: Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 670: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 912/H.R. 1978: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1463: Modernizing Therapeutic Equivalence Rating Determination Act S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3291: STAAR Act - Provisions related to health research and antibiotic resistance S. 3449: Registration of Certain Foreign Establishments Act S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act Cancer Moonshot Initiative 21st Century Cures 2.0 RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act (ODA) policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues/Emergency supplemental funding Pandemic preparedness policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients Nomination of Robert Califf to FDA Commissioner HSA/FSA for Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act Reform

Conversion Therapy Ending Discrimination Against Gay and Bisexual Blood and Tissue Donors Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Funding for HIV/AIDS Education, Prevention, and Research Funding for and Education Regarding Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Implementation of Section 1557 Nondiscrimination regulations Implementation and Protection of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Interpretation of the Older Americans Act Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations LGBTQ Data Collection Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations PrEP Insurance Coverage Title X Family Planning Funding Preventing Prohibitions on Gender Transition-Related Care Privacy in Health Insurance Explanation of Benefits Religious Refusals in Healthcare Repeal of Federal Ban on Funding for Syringe Exchange Programs Ryan White CARE Program Reauthorization Unfair Drug Pricing Practices FDA Ban on Blood Donation by MSM COVID-19 Legislative Response Older Americans Act Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act (H.R. 2328) Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (H.Res. 296) Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act Healthy Families Act (H.R. 2465; S. 1195) Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2021 ( S. 1689 and H.R. 3312) Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 4146; S. 2242) Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act (H.R. 4023) HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program (HELP) Act (H.R. 2295) Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act Health Equity and Accountability Act Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R. 1475 and S. 1795) COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (H.R. 1400 and S. 465) COVID-19 in Corrections Data Transparency Act (H.R. 1072 and S. 324) Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379, S. 104) Science in Blood Donation Act Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies in the United States should be equitable and based on science. (H.Res 290) World AIDS Day Resolution (S.Res. 461) COVID Community Care Act (H.R. 1835) HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program (HELP) Act Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act (H.R. 3576; S.1864) Womens Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755, S.1975) PrEP Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5605) Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2021 (H.R. 1670) PrEP Access and Coverage Act (H.R. 6117, S. 3295) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2021 (H.R.7116) HELP Act of 2021 (H.R.2295) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471)

H.R. 4502/S. 3062, FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations H.R. 2471, FY22 Consolidated Appropriations Act Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act H.R. 2356/S. 2363, Better Wound Care at Home Act

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H.R. 5: Equality Act H.R. 349: Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 - Provisions related to manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3085: ENACT Act of 2021- Sets out activities and requirements to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in research and clinical trials for Alzheimers disease and related dementias H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4472: BENEFIT Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science Act or the FACTS Act  H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to clinical trial diversity H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 5801: HELP Copays Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6228: Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and cost-sharing H.R. 6584: DEPICT Act - To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend certain regulations to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes H.R. 6888: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments Act of 2022 H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act of 2022 - Provisions related to accelerated approval H.R. 6972: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 - Provisions related to additional authorities and pediatric investigations H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 - Provisions related to labeling H.R. 6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2022  H.R. 6996: Accelerating Access for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and Overseeing Needed Supplies Act or the INSPECTIONS Act  H.R. 7008: Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act of 2022   H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022 H.R. 7035: Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022 H.R. 7047: Lowering Costs by Improving Biosimilar Uptake Act S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 670: Speeding Therapy Access Today Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1463: Modernizing Therapeutic Equivalence Rating Determination Act S. 1548: ENACT Act of 2021 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the diversity of participants in research on Alzheimers disease, and for other purposes S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3291: STAAR Act - Provisions related to health research and antibiotic resistance S. 3449: Registration of Certain Foreign Establishments Act S. 3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act or PREVENT Pandemics Act Cancer Moonshot Initiative 21st Century Cures 2.0 RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act (ODA) policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Nomination of Robert Califf to FDA Commissioner Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients

H.R. 349: Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 - Provisions related to manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 4100/S. 1712: DISARM Act of 2019 Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 4121, PRO Seniors Act, provisions related to drug rebates H.R. 5801 HELP Copays Act, provisions related to patient assistance H.R. 6222: Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Provisions related to H.R. 7614: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7616: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and HR 19/S 2164, Lower Costs, More Cures Act, provisions related to drug pricing HR 1978/S 912 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act HSA/FSA for Dietary Supplements H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3394: Emergency Use Transparency Act - Provisions related to FDA emergency use authorizations 340B Drug Pricing Program Build Back Better reconciliation package DSHEA 2.0 S. 1619/H.R. 2862: VACCINES Act S. 1872/H.R. 5075: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act S. 2304: Strategies To Address Antibiotic Resistance Act Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other issues S. 4320: Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 4760/H.R. 8920: PASTEUR Act (AMR) Veterans' Affairs issues related to product sampling 21st Century Cures 2.0 American Jobs Plan RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act (ODA) policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Proposed Rule; Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model (proposes to rescind the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period) Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Comprehensive Plan for Addressing High Drug Prices; A Report in Response to the Executive Order on Competition in the American Economy (September 9, 2021) Executive Order 13948, Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America First (September 13, 2020)

Issues relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. Issues relating to direct to consumer advertising. Issues relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. Issues related to the creation of a reinsurance program for businesses effected by pandemics. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. Issues relating to advertising by cannabis businesses on broadcast stations in states where cannabis is legal. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1171, Stand By Every Ad Act, Provisions relating to broadcaster advertising. H.R. 1334, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, All provisions S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021, Provisions related to public awareness campaigns. S. 443, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 465, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.1898, Provisions relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. S. 2016, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations.

Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. Issues relating to direct to consumer advertising. Issues relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. Issues related to the creation of a reinsurance program for businesses effected by pandemics. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. Issues relating to advertising by cannabis businesses on broadcast stations in states where cannabis is legal. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1171, Stand By Every Ad Act, Provisions relating to broadcaster advertising. H.R. 1334, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, All provisions S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021, Provisions related to public awareness campaigns. S. 443, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 465, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.1898, Provisions relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. S. 2016, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations.

Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 349: Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 - Provisions related to manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 4100/S. 1712: DISARM Act of 2019 Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 4121, PRO Seniors Act, provisions related to drug rebates H.R. 5801 HELP Copays Act, provisions related to patient assistance H.R. 6222: Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Provisions related to H.R. 7614: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7616: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and HR 19/S 2164, Lower Costs, More Cures Act, provisions related to drug pricing HR 1978/S 912 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act HSA/FSA for Dietary Supplements H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3394: Emergency Use Transparency Act - Provisions related to FDA emergency use authorizations 340B Drug Pricing Program Build Back Better reconciliation package DSHEA 2.0 S. 1619/H.R. 2862: VACCINES Act S. 1872/H.R. 5075: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act S. 2304: Strategies To Address Antibiotic Resistance Act Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other issues S. 4320: Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 4760/H.R. 8920: PASTEUR Act (AMR) Veterans' Affairs issues related to product sampling 21st Century Cures 2.0 American Jobs Plan RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act (ODA) policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Proposed Rule; Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model (proposes to rescind the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period) Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Comprehensive Plan for Addressing High Drug Prices; A Report in Response to the Executive Order on Competition in the American Economy (September 9, 2021) Executive Order 13948, Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America First (September 13, 2020)

Issues relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. Issues relating to advertising by cannabis businesses on broadcast stations in states where cannabis is legal. Issues relating to direct to consumer advertising. Issues relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. Issues related to the creation of a reinsurance program for businesses effected by pandemics. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1171, Stand By Every Ad Act, Provisions relating to broadcaster advertising. H.R. 1334, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. H.R. 5823, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021. H.R. 5897, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act. H.R. 5997, Crack Down on Dark Money Act, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, All provisions S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021, Provisions related to public awareness campaigns. S. 443, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 465, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.1898, Provisions relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. S. 2016, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S. 2152, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act. S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations.

H.R. 5: Equality Act H.R. 349: Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act of 2021 - Provisions related to manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 5585: Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act - Provisions related to health research H.R. 6000: Cures 2.0 Act - Provisions related to health research S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2983: ADAPT for COVID Act - Provisions related to FDA accelerated approval pathways S. 3394: Emergency Use Transparency Act - Provisions related to FDA emergency use authorizations 21st Century Cures 2.0 American Jobs Plan RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act (ODA) policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Proposed Rule; Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model (proposes to rescind the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period) Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Comprehensive Plan for Addressing High Drug Prices; A Report in Response to the Executive Order on Competition in the American Economy (September 9, 2021) Executive Order 13948, Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America First (September 13, 2020)

H.R. 4502/S. 3062, FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act H.R. 2356/S. 2363, Better Wound Care at Home Act

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 853: Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R.1978 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2347: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to Medicare Part B and drug rebates H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4418: SPIKE Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing transparency H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - To improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act (RACE 2.0) - Provisions related to pediatric investigations S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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. - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 917: Short on Competition Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and prescription drug pricing S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2814: Vital Medication Affordability Act - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program 21st Century Cures 2.0 (discussion draft) American Jobs Plan RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) HHS PREP Act declaration relating to COVID-19 Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Proposed Rule; Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model (proposes to rescind the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period) Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competitition in the American Economy (July 9, 2021) Executive Order 14017, Americas Supply Chains (February 24, 2021) Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of Americas Workers (January 25, 2021) Executive Order 14001 on a Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain (January 21, 2021) Executive Order 13987, Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government To Provide a Unified and Effective Response To Combat COVID-19 and To Provide United States Leadership on Global Health and Security (January 20, 2021) Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients DSHEA 2.0 HSA/FSA eligibility for Dietary Supplements Quit because of COVID Act Provisions related to Medicare's noninterference clause 340B Drug Pricing Program Veterans' Affairs issues related to product sampling Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to Medicare Part B and drug rebates S. Con. Res. Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. House of Representatives Build Back Better Act package- Rx and tax offset provisions Senate Build Back Better deliberations

Issues relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. Issues relating to direct to consumer advertising. Issues relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. Issues related to the creation of a reinsurance program for businesses effected by pandemics. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. Issues relating to advertising by cannabis businesses on broadcast stations in states where cannabis is legal. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1171, Stand By Every Ad Act, Provisions relating to broadcaster advertising. H.R. 1334, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, All provisions S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021, Provisions related to public awareness campaigns. S. 443, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 465, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.1898, Provisions relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. S. 2016, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations.

Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 4502, FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act H.R. 2356/S. 2363, Better Wound Care at Home Act

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 5: Equality Act H.R. 724: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA drug approval process H.R. 832: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 853: Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 1400: COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products H.R. 2181: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation H.R. 2347: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 - Provisions related to COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 2565: FDA Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to FDA policy and health research H.R. 2623: Camerons Law - Provisions related to orphan drugs H.R. 2815: BIOSIM Act - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2831: Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act- Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals H.R. 2843: STOP GAMES Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 2869: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing H.R. 2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications - Provisions related to citizen petitions H.R. 3761: Promising Pathways Act - Provisions related to FDA policy H.R. 3932: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues H.R. 4390: PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program H.R. 4418: SPIKE Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing transparency H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - To improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health H.R. 5416: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities of the Food and Drug Administration regarding the conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer, and for other purposes S. 154: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2021- Provisions related to FDA drug approval process S. 164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biologics and biosimilar products S. 259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 562: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2021 - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 773: 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 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 917: Short on Competition Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and prescription drug pricing S. 920: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug importation S. 1425: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1427: Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Provisions related to biosimilars and prescription drug pricing S. 1462: Simplifying the Generic Drug Application Process Act - Provisions related to FDA policy and approvals S. 1644: Promising Pathway Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 1645: ADAPT Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2076: PASTEUR Act of 2021 - Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance policy issues S. 2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021 - Provisions related to False Claims Act S. 2706: DIVERSE Trials Act - Provisions related to FDA policy S. 2814: Vital Medication Affordability Act - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program S. 2837: 340B Accountability Act of 2021 - Provisions related to 340B drug discount program 21st Century Cures 2.0 (discussion draft) American Jobs Plan RFI for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H) HHS PREP Act declaration relating to COVID-19 Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Drug counterfeiting policy issues PDUFA reauthorization BsUFA reauthorization Competition policy issues Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA) proposal Expanded access policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Supply chain and foreign manufacturing policy issues Real world evidence policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues FDA modernization policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Regulatory efficiencies policy issues COVID-19 policy issues Defense Production Act (DPA) policy issues Proposed Rule; Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model (proposes to rescind the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period) Final Rule; Importation of Prescription Drugs Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competitition in the American Economy (July 9, 2021) Executive Order 14017, Americas Supply Chains (February 24, 2021) Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of Americas Workers (January 25, 2021) Executive Order 14001 on a Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain (January 21, 2021) Executive Order 13987, Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government To Provide a Unified and Effective Response To Combat COVID-19 and To Provide United States Leadership on Global Health and Security (January 20, 2021) Buy America and other associated issues related to procurement and sourcing of finished product and active pharmaceutical ingredients

H. Res. 349 - In support the goals of Overdose Awareness Day by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on all Federal buildings on August 31st of each year H.Res 538 - Bebe Moore Campbell BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month H.R. 586/S. 1543- The STANDUP Act H.R. 588 - Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act H.R. 593 - Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 H.R. 654/S. 26 - Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act H.R. 666/ S. 162 - the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act H.R. 721/S. 1841 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 909/S. 484 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 912 - American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act H.R. 925/S. 327 - Data to Save Moms Act H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act H.R. 959/ S. 346 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 1195 - the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1205/S. 2157 - Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act H.R. 1324/S. 467 - Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act H.R. 1331 - the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act H.R. 1400 - the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 1480 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 1551/S.584 - Nutrition CARE Act H.R. 1554 - grants for community-based mental health and substance use disorder services H.R. 1587/S. 1731 - Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 1667/S. 610 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1716/ S. 631 - the Covid-19 Mental Health Research Act H.R. 1738/S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Act H.R. 2051/S. 854 - Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021 H.R. 2161/S. 971 - CAMRA Act Support Letter H.R. 2255/S. 1024 -the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 2264/ S. 660 - the Telemental Health Improvement Act H.R. 2364 - Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act H.R. 2379 - State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021 H.R. 2503 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 H.R. 2591/S.957 - DUMP Opioids Act H.R. 2611 - Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act H.R. 2767/ S. 2144 - the Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act H.R. 2862 -the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act H.R. 2874/S. 1576 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2929/ S. 157 - The Virtual Peer Support Act H.R. 2955 -the Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 2973 - the Strengthening Americas Families Act (SAFA) of 2021 H.R. 2981, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 3150/S. 1578 - the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 H.R. 3407/S. 411 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act MOMMAs Act H.R. 3441 - The Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2021 H.R. 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 3450/S. 1727, the Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 3541/S. 1810 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R.3467 - the Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act H.R. 3753/S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act H.R. 3755/S. 1975 - the Womens Health Protection Act H.R. 3894 - Collecting and Analyzing Resources Integral and Necessary for Guidance (CARING) for Social Determinants Act of 2021 H.R. 3931 / S. 2069 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R. 4026 - Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021 H.R. 4058/S. 2061- The Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4146 - Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2021 H.R. 4151/S. 2238 - FASD Respect Act H.R.4217 - TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021 H.R. 4305, the Crisis Care Enhancement Act H.R. 4351/S. 981 - CARA 3.0 Act of 2021 H.R. 4387/S. 1675 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4406 - Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021 H.R. 4510 - Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2021 H.R. 4554 - Care That's Fair Act H.R. 4631- Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 4649 - Supporting Underserved Populations by Placing Our Resources in Trusts (SUPPORT) for Mental Health Act H.R. 4770- Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2021 (EDOT Act) H.R. 4943 - the Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R. 4944, the Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 H.R. 4970 - Rural Medical Residency Expansion Act of 2021 H.R. 5035 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act H.R. 5218 - Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 5224 - Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act S. 1024 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 1902 - Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act S. 2086/ - Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act (RISE from Trauma Act) (Bill # TBD) - LAI Buprenorphine Access Act (No legislation) Amend Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act to ensure that the Secretary has the tools to transition following the end of the public health emergency and ensure telehealth is regulated the same as in-person services.    (No legislation)_Retain the 3.75% increase to conversion factor for FY 22 and 23 in the MPFS

FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. Issues relating to direct to consumer advertising. Issues relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. Issues related to the creation of a reinsurance program for businesses effected by pandemics. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. Issues relating to advertising by cannabis businesses on broadcast stations in states where cannabis is legal. Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1171, Stand By Every Ad Act, Provisions relating to broadcaster advertising. H.R. 1334, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, All provisions S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021, Provisions related to public awareness campaigns. S. 443, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 465, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S.1898, Provisions relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. S. 2016, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations.

Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 586, the STANDUP Act of 2021 H.R. 588/ S. 165, the Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act H.R 593 / S. 135, the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 H.R. 666/ S. 162, the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act H.R. 721, the Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 909/ S. 484, the MOMS Matter Act H.R. 958, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act H.R. 959/ S. 346, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1205, the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 H.R. 1309/S. 194, the SERVE Act H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1324/ S. 467, the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021 H.R. 1331, the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act H.R. 1368, the Mental Health Justice Act H.R. 1400, the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/ S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 1480, the HERO Act H.R. 1554, grants for community-based mental health and substance use disorder services H.R. 1587/ S. 1783, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 1667/ S. 610, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1716/ S. 631, the Covid-19 Mental Health Research Act H.R. 1735/ S. 646, the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 H.R. 1803, grants for suicide prevention and mental health in high schools H.R. 1843/ S. 937, the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act H.R. 2255/S. 1024, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 2256, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 (S. 834, the Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021) H.R. 2264/ S. 660, the Telemental Health Improvement Act H.R. 2767/ S. 2144, the Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act H.R. 2862, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act H.R. 2903/S. 1512, the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2955, the Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 2981, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 2973, the Strengthening Americas Families Act (SAFA) of 2021 H.R. 3150/S. 1578, the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 H.R. 3441/S. 1483, the Opioid Workforce Act H.R. 3447, the Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 3450/S. 1727, the Medicaid Bump Act H.R.3467, the Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act H.R. 3541/ S. 1810, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 3753/ S. 1962, the Parity Implementation Assistance Act H.R. 3755/S. 1975, the Womens Health Protection Act H.R. 4058/ S. 2061, the Telemental Health Care Access Act (Matsui/Cassidy? CHeck) H.R. 4305, the Crisis CareEnhancement Act H.Res.151, Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19 H.R. 8084, the Lethal Means Safety Training Act S. 168, the TREAT Act S.176, the Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act S.662, the ATTAIN Mental Health Act S. 2086, the Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion (RISE) from Trauma Act S. 2069, the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act The Collaborative Care Model

Issues relating to the deductibility of advertising as an ordinary business expense. Issues relating to direct to consumer advertising. Issues relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. Issues related to the creation of a reinsurance program for businesses effected by pandemics. Issues relating to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Issues relating to federal funding for local journalism. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1171, Stand By Every Ad Act, Provisions relating to broadcaster advertising. H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Provisions relating to broadcast television and radio stations. H.R. 1334, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations. S. 141, End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, All provisions S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021, Provisions related to public awareness campaigns. S. 443, DISCLOSE Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 465, COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the federal government purchasing advertising on broadcast stations.

Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported

FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations Health care disparities legislation, generally H.R. 1400, COVID-19 Health Disparities Act

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - SDOH H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - To authorize the HHS to award grants to facilitate the funding of community-based mental health and substance use disorder services and peer support programs - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD H.R. 1647 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment and mental health services - Rep. McKinley, David - telehealth and SUD H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - To amend the Patient Protection and ACA to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - To establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to modernize Federal nursing home protections and to enhance care quality and transparency for nursing home residents and their families - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option - Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - A bill to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19 - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 S. 586 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - SUD S. 674 - A bill to support public health infrastructure - Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - A bill to direct HHS to convene a task force to advise the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use on a national strategy for preventing mental health and substance use crises during a public health emergency - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - A bill to make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - A bill to provide that certain rules and guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and ACA shall have no force or effect - Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to modernize Federal nursing home protections and to enhance care quality and transparency for nursing home residents and their families - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - A bill to address social determinants of maternal health - Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - A bill to support the use of technology in maternal health care - Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option, and for other purposes - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - A bill to provide support with respect to the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from, substance use disorder - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD S. 1010 - A bill to provide funding for programs and activities under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - SUD S. 1042 - A bill to prevent maternal mortality and serve maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations, to provide training in respectful maternity care, to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings, and for other purposes - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telemedicine; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 588/ S. 165, the Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act H.R 593 / S. 135, the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 H.R. 666/ S. 162, the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act H.R. 909, the MOMS Matter Act H.R. 959/ S. 346, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1309/S. 194, the SERVE Act H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1331, the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act H.R. 1368, the Mental Health Justice Act H.R. 1400, the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 H.R. 1475, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 1554, grants for community-based mental health and substance use disorder services H.R. 1667/ S. 610, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1803, grants for suicide prevention and mental health in high schools H.R. 2256/ S. 834, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 7159 / S. 4282, the Crisis Care Improvement and Suicide Prevention Act H.Res.151, Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19 S. 168, the TREAT Act S.176, the Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act S. 660, the Telemental Health Improvement Act S.662, the ATTAIN Mental Health Act Public health research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention. Implementing a Science-Based and Public Health Approach to End the COVID-19 Pandemic; Expanding Health Care Coverage and Protecting Access to Care; Expanding and Strengthening Medicaid; Improving Health Care for Women; End Interference in the Patient-Physician Relationship; Addressing Physician Workforce Issues; Reducing Administrative Burden in Health Care Lethal Means Safety Training Act Mental Health Parity implementation The Collaborative Care Model Health disparities Telehealth provisions as related to and beyond the Covid-19 public health emergency Nation Health Service Corps Minority Fellowship Program