Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 23, 2021
Latest Action
March 24, 2021
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocratic(DE)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
43pct
1d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for two years after the emergency period ends.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act Issues related to H.R.2125, the Quit Because of COVID-19 ACT of 2021 Issues related to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 2125/S. 2622) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 2445/H.R. 4629) Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 2786/S. 1314) To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes (H.R. 3883/S. 2043) FDA action to remove menthol cigarettes from the market FDA action to remove flavored cigars from the market FDA regulation of synthetic nicotine FDA review of Modified Risk Tobacco Product applications FDA review of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications FDA oversight of flavored tobacco products FDA nicotine product standard
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (HR 2125/S. 2622) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 2445/HR 4629) Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 2786/S. 1314) To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes (H.R. 3883/S. 2043) FDA action to remove menthol cigarettes from the market FDA action to remove flavored cigars from the market FDA regulation of synthetic nicotine FDA review of Modified Risk Tobacco Product applications FDA review of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications FDA oversight of flavored tobacco products
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Tobacco
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub.L. 117-103), sections pertaining to FDA authority to regulate synthetic nicotine FDA action to remove menthol cigarettes from the market FDA action to remove flavored cigars from the market FDA regulation of synthetic nicotine FDA review of Modified Risk Tobacco Product applications FDA review of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications FDA oversight of flavored tobacco products Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (HR 2125/S. 2622) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 2445/HR 4629) Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 2786/S. 1314) To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes (H.R. 3883/S. 2043)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Risk-proportionate regulation for electronic nicotine delivery system products to advance tobacco harm reduction for adult smokers and policies to combat underage use; issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; and unregulated nicotine products; issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery system products; issues related to regulation of synthetic nicotine products; discussions related to implementation of Public Law 111-31, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and PMTA submissions for deemed tobacco products; H.R. 2125/H.r. 2185/S. 2622, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; H.R. 2786/S.1314, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R. 3051, the End ENDS Act of 2021; H.R. 3226, the Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2021; H.R. 3407/S.411, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act; H.R. 4629/S. 2445, the Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; H.R. 5546/S. 2974, the PROTECT Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
| Democratic |
| MN |
| Ann M. Kuster | Democratic | NH |
| Ayanna Pressley | Democratic | MA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Carolyn Bourdeaux | Democratic | GA |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Deborah K. Ross | Democratic | NC |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Ilhan Omar | Democratic | MN |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Joaquin Castro | Democratic | TX |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Juan Vargas | Democratic | CA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Kaiali’i Kahele | Democratic | HI |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Lauren Underwood | Democratic | IL |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic | MA |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marie Newman | Democratic | IL |
| Marilyn Strickland | Democratic | WA |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic | GA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Rashida Tlaib | Democratic | MI |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tom O’Halleran | Democratic | AZ |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Issues relating to smoking cessation, age of sale of tobacco products, tobacco taxes, graphic warning labels, product regulation, and smoke-free environments, including: Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 111-31), including the FDA deeming regulation; Issues relating to FDA regulation of menthol, flavors, electronic cigarettes and cigars; HR 2125, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act S.2622, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act HR 2786/S 1314 - Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 The PROTECT Act
Client expense: $1,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act (H.R. 2111/S. 1048), Protecting American Lungs and Reversing Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act and Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 2125); flavored e-cigarettes; CDC Office on Smoking and Health; and menthol cigarettes
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce, H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Childrens Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Childrens Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer;; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong retirement Act of 2021; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill 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. 8885 Better Health Care Directories Act; S.Res.863 A resolution designating November 2022 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer; H.R. 9336 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act; H.R. 9565 Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act; S. 5295 Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to menthol cigarettes; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues related to youth cessation research; Issues related to nicotine; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to tobacco litter; Issues related to synthetic nicotine H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.8236 Defense Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.8239 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4663 Defense Appropriations bill; S. 4670 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4661 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; S.1605 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; H.R.6286 Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act of 2021; S.438 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021; H.R.3982 Traditional Cigar .Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021;H.R. 3051 END ENDS Act of 2021; H.R. 5546, PROTECT Act, S. 2974, PROTECT Act; S. 5251 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022; H.R. 9201 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; H.R. 9201 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022; H.R. 9336 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget;H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021;; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill 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. 9336 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act;; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: October 1 - December 31, 2022 (Campaign) Federal (under tobacco issue code) Legislation: H.R. 8295 - House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) S. 4661 - Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) S. 4659 - Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act S. 5213 No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S. 2043 (a bill to prohibit smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility) Issues PAYGO Sequestration Lung Cancer Screening Labeling FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars FDAs enforcement of tobacco products illegally on the market Youth E-Cigarette use Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities Graphic Health Warnings Premium rating for tobacco users Agencies Visited: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US House of Representatives US Senate Food and Drug Administration
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: October 1 - December 31, 2022 (Campaign) Federal (under tobacco issue code) Legislation: H.R. 8295 - House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) S. 4661 - Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) S. 4659 - Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act S. 5213 No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S. 2043 (a bill to prohibit smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility) Issues PAYGO Sequestration Lung Cancer Screening Labeling FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars FDAs enforcement of tobacco products illegally on the market Youth E-Cigarette use Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities Graphic Health Warnings Premium rating for tobacco users Agencies Visited: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US House of Representatives US Senate Food and Drug Administration
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 2125/S. 2622) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 2445/H.R. 4629) Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 2786/S. 1314) To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes (H.R. 3883/S. 2043) FDA action to remove menthol cigarettes from the market FDA action to remove flavored cigars from the market FDA regulation of synthetic nicotine FDA review of Modified Risk Tobacco Product applications FDA review of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications FDA nicotine product standard
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: October 1 - December 31, 2022 (Action Fund) Federal (under tobacco issue code) Legislation: H.R. 8295 - House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) S. 4661 - Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) S. 4659 - Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act S. 5213 No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S. 2043 (a bill to prohibit smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility) Issues: PAYGO Sequestration Lung Cancer Screening Labeling FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars FDAs enforcement of tobacco products illegally on the market Youth E-Cigarette use Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities Graphic Health Warnings Premium rating for tobacco users Agencies Visited: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US House of Representatives US Senate Food and Drug Administration
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
FY '23 Appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services, supporting funding for the CDC Office on Smoking and Health; H.R. 2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; Issues regarding health disparities and tobacco marketing; Support for tobacco cessation programs; FDA regulation of tobacco products, including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 1319: American Rescue Plan - Expansion of ACA coverage, investments in public health workforce, funding for COVID-19 response HR 2125: Quit Because of Covid 19 Act - Would ensure that all Medicaid and CHIP enrollees have access to proven tobacco cessation treatments No Bill No.: Primary Care Patient Protection Act - Create a primary care benefit in high deductible health plans
Client expense: $788,015 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 411: MOMMA Act - Improve data collection, interventions, and expanded access for postpartum women S. 464/HR 2163: Safe Step Act-Implement transparency guidelines for step-therapy utilization S.1975/H.R. 3755: Womens Health Protection Act - Protect patient-physician relationship by allowing physicians to provide evidence-based womens health care S.1988: Protecting Rural Teleheath Access Act - Waive geographic restrictions and offer audio-only appointments S. 1893: Rural Physician Workforce Production Act - Provide federal support for rural residency training S1958/HR3671:DOC Act - Permanent authorization of THCGME program HR 379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act: Would create a new SDoH program at the CDC HR 959: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Comprehensive reforms to address maternal health challenges HR 976: Ensuring Transparent Honest Information on COVID-19 Act - Requires COVID-19 data reporting, including demographic information to the CDC, by states & localities & funds a study to examine public health data & infrastructure during & after the COVID-19 PHE. HR 1319: American Rescue Plan - Expansion of ACA coverage, investments in public health workforce, funding for COVID-19 response HR 1384: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021- Eliminated the x-waiver HR 1848: LIFT America Act - Enhancing public health infrastructure, improve laboratory infrastructure, update care facilities, improve broadband infrastructure, and address social determinants of health HR 2125: Quit Because of Covid 19 Act - Would ensure that all Medicaid and CHIP enrollees have access to proven tobacco cessation treatments. HR 2347: Strengthening Vaccines for Childrens Act - Modifications to improve the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program HR 2418: Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers- Would forgive outstanding federal and private student loan debt for frontline physicians H.R. 5218: Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 4387/S.1675: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act H.R. 5054: Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021 H.R. 4770: Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act H.R. 5376: Build Back Better Act H.R. 4387/S. 1675: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act H.R. 5218: Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 5541: Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act S. 128: Primary Care Enhancement Act No Bill No: Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021 No Bill No.: Congressional Primary Care Caucus;117th Congress membership in the bipartisan CPCC No Bill No.: Teaching Health Centers GME; Community Health Centers- National Health Service Corps; Special Diabetes Program; Special Diabetes Program for Indians - Increased funding and allocation of resources for teaching health center programs No Bill No.: Primary Care Patient Protection Act - Create a primary care benefit in high deductible health plans No Bill No.: No Surprise Bills for New Moms - Require health plans to cover newborns under mothers coverage for set time, SEP for enrollment post childbirth, and notification requirements No Bill No.: FY 2022 Appropriations Requests - CDC Programs (Climate/Health; Gun Violence Research; vaccine infrastructure); HRSA; AHRQ; CMS No Bill No.: Rural MOMS Act-Demonstration program to train physicians about maternal care in rural communities No Bill No.: COVID-19 Safe Birthing Act-Expand maternal telehealth for Medicaid beneficiaries; Medicaid/CHP post-partum coverage extension to one year No Bill No.: Anti-Racism in Public Health Act-Direct CDC to declare racism a public health crisis; establish a CDC-based center for addressing violence prevention No Bill No.: Equality Act-Provide affirmative, statutory nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans No Bill No.: Covid 19 vaccinations - Ensure Primary Care Physicians can access COVID-19 vaccines. No Bill No.: Telehealth Expansion - Preserve key telehealth flexibilities beyond COVID-19 PHE Affordable Insulin Now Act FY22 COVID-19 supplemental H.R. 7232: 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act Prevent Pandemics Act H.R. 7076: Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act H.R. 3085: Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Act H.R. 6584: Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials Act H.R. 4122/S. 3658: REDI Act H.R. 1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 1893: Workforce Production Act of 2021 H.R. 7894/S.4347: Affordability is Access Act H.R. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act S.4306: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act S. 4170: Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act H.R. 7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7232: 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act H.R. 7076: Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act S. 4408: Health and Location Data Protection Act No Bill No.: Behavioral health integration w/i primary care H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act S. 198: Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act H.R. 4040: Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023
Client expense: $788,015 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
oppose S 438 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Jobs Act support HR 2125 - Quit Because of COVID-19 Act - provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles funding for the Office of Smoking and Health
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Issues relating to smoking cessation, age of sale of tobacco products, tobacco taxes, graphic warning labels, product regulation, and smoke-free environments, including: Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 111-31), including the FDA deeming regulation; Issues relating to FDA regulation of menthol, flavors, electronic cigarettes and cigars; HR 2125, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act S.2622, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act HR 2786/S 1314 - Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 The PROTECT Act
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act (H.R. 2111/S. 1048), Protecting American Lungs and Reversing Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act and Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 2125); flavored e-cigarettes; CDC Office on Smoking and Health; and menthol cigarettes
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Issues relating to smoking cessation, age of sale of tobacco products, tobacco taxes, graphic warning labels, product regulation, and smoke-free environments, including: Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 111-31), including the FDA deeming regulation; Issues relating to FDA regulation of menthol, flavors, electronic cigarettes and cigars; HR 2125, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act S.2622, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act HR 2786/S 1314 - Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 The PROTECT Act
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act Issues related to H.R.2125, the Quit Because of COVID-19 ACT of 2021 Issues related to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Risk-proporitionate regulation for electronic nicotine delivery system products to advance tobacco harm reduction for adult smokers and policies to combat underage use; issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; and unregulated nicotine products; issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery system products; issues related to regulation of synthetic nicotine products; discussions related to implementation of Public Law 111-31, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and PMTA submissions for deemed tobacco products; H.R. 2125/H.r. 2185/S. 2622, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; H.R. 2786/S.1314, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R. 3051, the End ENDS Act of 2021; H.R. 3226, the Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2021; H.R. 3407/S.411, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act; H.R. 4629/S. 2445, the Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; H.R. 5546/S. 2974, the PROTECT Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 2125/S. 2622) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 2445/H.R. 4629) Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 2786/S. 1314) To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes (H.R. 3883/S. 2043) FDA action to remove menthol cigarettes from the market FDA action to remove flavored cigars from the market FDA regulation of synthetic nicotine FDA review of Modified Risk Tobacco Product applications FDA review of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications FDA oversight of flavored tobacco products FDA nicotine product standard
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine. Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act. Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products. Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
FY '23 Appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services, supporting funding for the CDC Office on Smoking and Health; H.R. 2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; Issues regarding health disparities and tobacco marketing; Support for tobacco cessation programs; FDA regulation of tobacco products, including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021;; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill 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. 6833 Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce, H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard"; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer;; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill 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; S. 3373 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 3967 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 6833 Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8885 Better Health Care Directories Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to menthol cigarettes; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues related to youth cessation research; Issues related to nicotine; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to tobacco litter; Issues related to synthetic nicotine H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.8236 Defense Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.8239 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4663 Defense Appropriations bill; S. 4670 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4661 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; S.1605 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; H.R.6286 Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act of 2021; S.438 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021; H.R.3982 Traditional Cigar .Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021;H.R. 3051 END ENDS Act of 2021; H.R. 5546, PROTECT Act, S. 2974, PROTECT Act; H.R. 6833 Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023;
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: January 1 - March 31, 2022 (Action Fund) Legislation: Federal: H.R. 2471 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 6286 Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act H.R. ____ Health Equity and Accountability Act S. ____ Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: April 1 - June 30, 2022 (Action Fund) Federal (under tobacco issue code) Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125/H.R. 2185 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 7585 Health Equity and Accountability Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2022 (Action Fund) Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8294 FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8202 Preventing Vape Use Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
oppose S 438 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Jobs Act support HR 2125 - Quit Because of COVID-19 Act - provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles
Client expense: $125,406 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2022 (Action Fund) Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8294 FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8202 Preventing Vape Use Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2022 (Action Fund) Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8294 FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8202 Preventing Vape Use Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2022 Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8294 FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8202 Preventing Vape Use Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities Agencies Visited: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US House of Representatives US Senate Food and Drug Administration
Client expense: $113,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2022 Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8294 FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8202 Preventing Vape Use Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities Agencies Visited: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US House of Representatives US Senate Food and Drug Administration
Client expense: $115,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
HR 1319: American Rescue Plan - Expansion of ACA coverage, investments in public health workforce, funding for COVID-19 response HR 2125: Quit Because of Covid 19 Act - Would ensure that all Medicaid and CHIP enrollees have access to proven tobacco cessation treatments No Bill No.: Primary Care Patient Protection Act - Create a primary care benefit in high deductible health plans
Client expense: $746,388 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 411: MOMMA Act - Improve data collection, interventions, and expanded access for postpartum women S. 464/HR 2163: Safe Step Act-Implement transparency guidelines for step-therapy utilization S.1975/H.R. 3755: Womens Health Protection Act - Protect patient-physician relationship by allowing physicians to provide evidence-based womens health care S.1988: Protecting Rural Teleheath Access Act - Waive geographic restrictions and offer audio-only appointments S. 1893: Rural Physician Workforce Production Act - Provide federal support for rural residency training S1958/HR3671:DOC Act - Permanent authorization of THCGME program HR 379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act: Would create a new SDoH program at the CDC HR 959: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Comprehensive reforms to address maternal health challenges HR 976: Ensuring Transparent Honest Information on COVID-19 Act - Requires COVID-19 data reporting, including demographic information to the CDC, by states & localities & funds a study to examine public health data & infrastructure during & after the COVID-19 PHE. HR 1319: American Rescue Plan - Expansion of ACA coverage, investments in public health workforce, funding for COVID-19 response HR 1384: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021- Eliminated the x-waiver HR 1848: LIFT America Act - Enhancing public health infrastructure, improve laboratory infrastructure, update care facilities, improve broadband infrastructure, and address social determinants of health HR 2125: Quit Because of Covid 19 Act - Would ensure that all Medicaid and CHIP enrollees have access to proven tobacco cessation treatments. HR 2347: Strengthening Vaccines for Childrens Act - Modifications to improve the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program HR 2418: Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers- Would forgive outstanding federal and private student loan debt for frontline physicians H.R. 5218: Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 4387/S.1675: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act H.R. 5054: Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021 H.R. 4770: Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act H.R. 5376: Build Back Better Act H.R. 4387/S. 1675: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act H.R. 5218: Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 5541: Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act S. 128: Primary Care Enhancement Act No Bill No: Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021 No Bill No.: Congressional Primary Care Caucus;117th Congress membership in the bipartisan CPCC No Bill No.: Teaching Health Centers GME; Community Health Centers- National Health Service Corps; Special Diabetes Program; Special Diabetes Program for Indians - Increased funding and allocation of resources for teaching health center programs No Bill No.: Primary Care Patient Protection Act - Create a primary care benefit in high deductible health plans No Bill No.: No Surprise Bills for New Moms - Require health plans to cover newborns under mothers coverage for set time, SEP for enrollment post childbirth, and notification requirements No Bill No.: FY 2022 Appropriations Requests - CDC Programs (Climate/Health; Gun Violence Research; vaccine infrastructure); HRSA; AHRQ; CMS No Bill No.: Rural MOMS Act-Demonstration program to train physicians about maternal care in rural communities No Bill No.: COVID-19 Safe Birthing Act-Expand maternal telehealth for Medicaid beneficiaries; Medicaid/CHP post-partum coverage extension to one year No Bill No.: Anti-Racism in Public Health Act-Direct CDC to declare racism a public health crisis; establish a CDC-based center for addressing violence prevention No Bill No.: Equality Act-Provide affirmative, statutory nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans No Bill No.: Covid 19 vaccinations - Ensure Primary Care Physicians can access COVID-19 vaccines. No Bill No.: Telehealth Expansion - Preserve key telehealth flexibilities beyond COVID-19 PHE Affordable Insulin Now Act FY22 COVID-19 supplemental H.R. 7232: 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act Prevent Pandemics Act H.R. 7076: Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act H.R. 3085: Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Act H.R. 6584: Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials Act H.R. 4122/S. 3658: REDI Act H.R. 1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 1893: Workforce Production Act of 2021 H.R. 7894/S.4347: Affordability is Access Act H.R. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act S.4306: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act S. 4170: Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act H.R. 7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7232: 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act H.R. 7076: Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act S. 4408: Health and Location Data Protection Act No Bill No.: Behavioral health integration w/i primary care H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act
Client expense: $746,388 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act (H.R. 2111/S. 1048), Protecting American Lungs and Reversing Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act and Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 2125); flavored e-cigarettes; CDC Office on Smoking and Health; and menthol cigarettes
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act Issues related to H.R.2125, the Quit Because of COVID-19 ACT of 2021 Issues related to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine. Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act. Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products. Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: April 1 - June 30, 2022 (Action Fund) Federal (under tobacco issue code) Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125/H.R. 2185 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 7585 Health Equity and Accountability Act Issues FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to menthol cigarettes; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues related to youth cessation research; Issues related to nicotine; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to tobacco litter; Issues related to synthetic nicotine House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.8236 House Defense Appropriations bill; House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.8239 House Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Defense Appropriations bill; Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; S.1605 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; H.R.6286 Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act of 2021; S.438 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021; H.R.3982 Traditional Cigar .Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021;H.R. 3051 END ENDS Act of 2021; H.R. 5546, PROTECT Act, S. 2974, PROTECT Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce, House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill;; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard"; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer;; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill 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
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution 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; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021;; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill 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
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Issues relating to smoking cessation, age of sale of tobacco products, tobacco taxes, graphic warning labels, product regulation, and smoke-free environments, including: Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 111-31), including the FDA deeming regulation; Issues relating to FDA regulation of menthol, flavors, electronic cigarettes and cigars; HR 2125, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act S.2622, The Quit Because of COVID-19 Act HR 2786/S 1314 - Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 The PROTECT Act
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
FY '23 Appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services, supporting funding for the CDC Office on Smoking and Health; H.R. 2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; Issues regarding health disparities and tobacco marketing; FDA regulation of tobacco products, including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: April 1 - June 30, 2022 Legislation: H.R. 8239 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) H.R. 8295 House FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2022 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and regulation of tobacco products) Senate FY 2023 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2023 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 2125/2185 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 7585 Health Equity and Accountability Act Issues: FDA action to address synthetic nicotine FDA premarket review of e-cigarettes FDAs proposed rules of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars Medicaid and tobacco cessation Reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes Tobacco cessation in general Tobaccos role in health disparities Agencies Visited: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US House of Representatives US Senate Food and Drug Administration
Client expense: $115,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE