Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various activities carried out by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that support screening and early intervention services for newborns, infants, and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Government Accountability Office must also conduct a study of state early hearing detection and intervention programs, including with respect to disparities in accessing the programs.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 17 (Roll no. 417). (text: CR H7516)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 17 (Roll no. 417).(text: CR H7516)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5561.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7515-7516)
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| house |
| On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Passed |
| December 8, 2021 |
The National Association for Gun Rights advocates on behalf of gun owners for pro-Second Amendment related public policy issues including but not limited to the following subject areas and their respective executive departments/agencies and legislative committees: Firearms, ammunition, accessories, right to possess purchase own and carry, background checks, mental health, NICS, registration requirements/databases, federal gun free zones, NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, gun related Executive Orders, actions, nominations or treaties, 1st and 4th amendment protections for gun owners, and related appropriations. In each case NAGR opposes gun control and supports removing restrictions on the right to bear arms. Legislation before the 117th Congress that NAGR is actively following and lobbying on may include, but is not limited to: House Bills and Resolutions: H.R. 28, H.R. 38, H.R. 48, H.R. 52, H.R. 53, H.R. 100, H.R. 151, H.R. 152, H.R. 168, H.R. 173, H.R. 283, H.R. 363, H.R. 374, H.R. 381, H.R. 396, H.R. 450, H.R. 646, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 730, H.R. 768, H.R. 790, H.R. 816, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1271, H.R. 1699, H.R. 2392, H.R. 2418, H.R. 2502, H.R. 2538,. H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2985, H.R. 3018, H.R. 3122, H.R. 3155, H.R. 3212, H.R. 4201,. H.R. 4283, H.R. 4289, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4860, H.R. 4965, H.R. 4992, H.R. 5135, H.R. 5508, H.R. 5561, H.R. 5727, H.R. 5767, H.R. 6154, H.R. 6172, H.R. 6504, H.R. 6596, H.R.6734, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6981, H.R. 7040, H.R. 9534 Senate Bills and Resolutions: S. 14, S. 25, S. 163, S. 173, S. 203, S. 252, S. 361, S. 401, S. 827, S. 951, S. 1383, S. 1949, S. 2652, S. 2802, S.2911, S. 2926, S. 3212, S. 3223, S. 3369, S. 3407, S. 3531 Non-legislative issues lobbied before Congress, the BATFE, Executive Office of the President, but not limited to: The ATF and Justice Department rulemaking on AR and AK pistol braces. We are opposed to their rulemaking. The UN Small Arms Treaty. We are opposed to the UN ATT and support the United States removing its signature. We are oppose the ATF rule on Stabilizing Braces and the ATF rule redefining gun merchants.
Client expense: $314,838 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The National Association for Gun Rights advocates on behalf of gun owners for pro-Second Amendment related public policy issues including but not limited to the following subject areas and their respective executive departments/agencies and legislative committees: Firearms, ammunition, accessories, right to possess purchase own and carry, background checks, mental health, NICS, registration requirements/databases, federal gun free zones, NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, gun related Executive Orders, actions, nominations or treaties, 1st and 4th amendment protections for gun owners, and related appropriations. In each case NAGR opposes gun control and supports removing restrictions on the right to bear arms. Legislation before the 117th Congress that NAGR is actively following and lobbying on may include, but is not limited to: House Bills and Resolutions: H.R. 28, H.R. 38, H.R. 48, H.R. 52, H.R. 53, H.R. 100, H.R. 151, H.R. 152, H.R. 168, H.R. 173, H.R. 283, H.R. 363, H.R. 374, H.R. 381, H.R. 396, H.R. 450, H.R. 646, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 730, H.R. 768, H.R. 790, H.R. 816, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1271, H.R. 1699, H.R. 2392, H.R. 2418, H.R. 2502, H.R. 2538,. H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2985, H.R. 3018, H.R. 3122, H.R. 3155, H.R. 3212, H.R. 4201,. H.R. 4283, H.R. 4289, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4860, H.R. 4965, H.R. 4992, H.R. 5135, H.R. 5508, H.R. 5561, H.R. 5727, H.R. 5767, H.R. 6154, H.R. 6172, H.R. 6504, H.R. 6596, H.R.6734, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6981, H.R. 7040, H.R. 9534 Senate Bills and Resolutions: S. 14, S. 25, S. 163, S. 173, S. 203, S. 252, S. 361, S. 401, S. 827, S. 951, S. 1383, S. 1949, S. 2652, S. 2802, S.2911, S. 2926, S. 3212, S. 3223, S. 3369, S. 3407, S. 3531 Non-legislative issues lobbied before Congress, the BATFE, Executive Office of the President, but not limited to: The ATF and Justice Department rulemaking on AR and AK pistol braces. We are opposed to their rulemaking. The UN Small Arms Treaty. We are opposed to the UN ATT and support the United States removing its signature. We are oppose the ATF rule on Stabilizing Braces and the ATF rule redefining gun merchants.
Client expense: $166,298 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The National Association for Gun Rights advocates on behalf of gun owners for pro-Second Amendment related public policy issues including but not limited to the following subject areas and their respective executive departments/agencies and legislative committees: Firearms, ammunition, accessories, right to possess purchase own and carry, background checks, mental health, NICS, registration requirements/databases, federal gun free zones, NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, gun related Executive Orders, actions, nominations or treaties, 1st and 4th amendment protections for gun owners, and related appropriations. In each case NAGR opposes gun control and supports removing restrictions on the right to bear arms. Legislation before the 117th Congress that NAGR is actively following and lobbying on may include, but is not limited to: House Bills and Resolutions: H.R. 28, H.R. 38, H.R. 48, H.R. 52, H.R. 53, H.R. 100, H.R. 151, H.R. 152, H.R. 168, H.R. 173, H.R. 283, H.R. 363, H.R. 374, H.R. 381, H.R. 396, H.R. 450, H.R. 646, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 730, H.R. 768, H.R. 790, H.R. 816, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1271, H.R. 1699, H.R. 2392, H.R. 2418, H.R. 2502, H.R. 2538,. H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2985, H.R. 3018, H.R. 3122, H.R. 3155, H.R. 3212, H.R. 4201,. H.R. 4283, H.R. 4289, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4860, H.R. 4965, H.R. 4992, H.R. 5135, H.R. 5508, H.R. 5561, H.R. 5727, H.R. 5767, H.R. 6154, H.R. 6172, H.R. 6504, H.R. 6596, H.R.6734, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6981, H.R. 7040 Senate Bills and Resolutions: S. 14, S. 25, S. 163, S. 173, S. 203, S. 252, S. 361, S. 401, S. 827, S. 951, S. 1383, S. 1949, S. 2652, S. 2802, S.2911, S. 2926, S. 3212, S. 3223, S. 3369, S. 3407, S. 3531 Non-legislative issues lobbied before Congress, the BATFE, Executive Office of the President, but not limited to: The ATF and Justice Department rulemaking on AR and AK pistol braces. We are opposed to their rulemaking. The UN Small Arms Treaty. We are opposed to the UN ATT and support the United States removing its signature. We are oppose the ATF rule on Stabilizing Braces and the ATF rule redefining gun merchants.
Client expense: $350,294 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The National Association for Gun Rights advocates on behalf of gun owners for pro-Second Amendment related public policy issues including but not limited to the following subject areas and their respective executive departments/agencies and legislative committees: Firearms, ammunition, accessories, right to possess purchase own and carry, background checks, mental health, NICS, registration requirements/databases, federal gun free zones, NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, gun related Executive Orders, actions, nominations or treaties, 1st and 4th amendment protections for gun owners, and related appropriations. In each case NAGR opposes gun control and supports removing restrictions on the right to bear arms. Legislation before the 117th Congress that NAGR is actively following and lobbying on may include, but is not limited to: House Bills and Resolutions: H.R. 28, H.R. 38, H.R. 48, H.R. 52, H.R. 53, H.R. 100, H.R. 151, H.R. 152, H.R. 168, H.R. 173, H.R. 283, H.R. 363, H.R. 374, H.R. 381, H.R. 396, H.R. 450, H.R. 646, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 730, H.R. 768, H.R. 790, H.R. 816, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1271, H.R. 1699, H.R. 2392, H.R. 2418, H.R. 2502, H.R. 2538,. H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2985, H.R. 3018, H.R. 3122, H.R. 3155, H.R. 3212, H.R. 4201,. H.R. 4283, H.R. 4289, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4860, H.R. 4965, H.R. 4992, H.R. 5135, H.R. 5508, H.R. 5561, H.R. 5727, H.R. 5767, H.R. 6154, H.R. 6172, H.R. 6504, H.R. 6596, H.R.6734, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6981, H.R. 7040 Senate Bills and Resolutions: S. 14, S. 25, S. 163, S. 173, S. 203, S. 252, S. 361, S. 401, S. 827, S. 951, S. 1383, S. 1949, S. 2652, S. 2802, S.2911, S. 2926, S. 3212, S. 3223, S. 3369, S. 3407, S. 3531 Non-legislative issues lobbied before Congress, the BATFE, Executive Office of the President, but not limited to: The ATF and Justice Department rulemaking on AR and AK pistol braces. We are opposed to their rulemaking. The UN Small Arms Treaty. We are opposed to the UN ATT and support the United States removing its signature. We are oppose the ATF rule on Stabilizing Braces and the ATF rule redefining gun merchants.
Client expense: $195,023 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The National Association for Gun Rights advocates on behalf of gun owners for pro-Second Amendment related public policy issues including but not limited to the following subject areas and their respective executive departments/agencies and legislative committees: Firearms, ammunition, accessories, right to possess purchase own and carry, background checks, mental health, NICS, registration requirements/databases, federal gun free zones, NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, gun related Executive Orders, actions, nominations or treaties, 1st and 4th amendment protections for gun owners, and related appropriations. In each case NAGR opposes gun control and supports removing restrictions on the right to bear arms. Legislation before the 117th Congress that NAGR is actively following and lobbying on may include, but is not limited to: House Bills and Resolutions: H.R. 28, H.R. 38, H.R. 48, H.R. 52, H.R. 53, H.R. 100, H.R. 151, H.R. 152, H.R. 168, H.R. 173, H.R. 283, H.R. 363, H.R. 374, H.R. 381, H.R. 396, H.R. 450, H.R. 646, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 730, H.R. 768, H.R. 790, H.R. 816, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1271, H.R. 1699, H.R. 2392, H.R. 2418, H.R. 2502, H.R. 2538,. H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2985, H.R. 3018, H.R. 3122, H.R. 3155, H.R. 3212, H.R. 4201,. H.R. 4283, H.R. 4289, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4860, H.R. 4965, H.R. 4992, H.R. 5135, H.R. 5508, H.R. 5561, H.R. 5727, H.R. 5767, H.R. 6154, H.R. 6172, H.R. 6504, H.R. 6596, H.R.6734, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6981, H.R. 7040 Senate Bills and Resolutions: S. 14, S. 25, S. 163, S. 173, S. 203, S. 252, S. 361, S. 401, S. 827, S. 951, S. 1383, S. 1949, S. 2652, S. 2802, S.2911, S. 2926, S. 3212, S. 3223, S. 3369, S. 3407, S. 3531 Non-legislative issues lobbied before Congress, the BATFE, Executive Office of the President, but not limited to: The ATF and Justice Department rulemaking on AR and AK pistol braces. We are opposed to their rulemaking. The UN Small Arms Treaty. We are opposed to the UN ATT and support the United States removing its signature. We are oppose the ATF rule on Stabilizing Braces and the ATF rule redefining gun merchants.
Client expense: $78,720 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The National Association for Gun Rights advocates on behalf of gun owners for pro-Second Amendment related public policy issues including but not limited to the following subject areas and their respective executive departments/agencies and legislative committees: Firearms, ammunition, accessories, right to possess purchase own and carry, background checks, mental health, NICS, registration requirements/databases, federal gun free zones, NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, gun related Executive Orders, actions, nominations or treaties, 1st and 4th amendment protections for gun owners, and related appropriations. In each case NAGR opposes gun control and supports removing restrictions on the right to bear arms. Legislation before the 117th Congress that NAGR is actively following and lobbying on may include, but is not limited to: House Bills and Resolutions: H.R. 28, H.R. 38, H.R. 48, H.R. 52, H.R. 53, H.R. 100, H.R. 151, H.R. 152, H.R. 168, H.R. 173, H.R. 283, H.R. 363, H.R. 374, H.R. 381, H.R. 396, H.R. 450, H.R. 646, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 730, H.R. 768, H.R. 790, H.R. 816, H.R. 1095, H.R. 1271, H.R. 1699, H.R. 2392, H.R. 2418, H.R. 2502, H.R. 2538,. H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2985, H.R. 3018, H.R. 3122, H.R. 3155, H.R. 3212, H.R. 4201,. H.R. 4283, H.R. 4289, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4860, H.R. 4965, H.R. 4992, H.R. 5135, H.R. 5508, H.R. 5561, H.R. 5727, H.R. 5767. Senate Bills and Resolutions: S. 14, S. 25, S. 163, S. 173, S. 203, S. 252, S. 361, S. 401, S. 827, S. 951, S. 1383, S. 1949, S. 2652, S. 2802, S.2911. Non-legislative issues lobbied before Congress, the BATFE, Executive Office of the President, but not limited to: The ATF and Justice Department rulemaking on AR and AK pistol braces. We are opposed to their rulemaking. The UN Small Arms Treaty. We are opposed to the UN ATT and support the United States removing its signature. We are oppose the ATF rule on Stabilizing Braces and the ATF rule redefining gun merchants.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
December 22, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representative Richard Hudson expressing our support for H.R. 9584, the Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS Act of 2022, which sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims. December 21, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressing our concern about pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. December 20, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo, and Representatives Frank Pallone and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, urging Congress to modify the omnibus legislation and stop the full 4.5 percent cut to Medicare physician payment rates for Fiscal Year 2023. December 16, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Senator John Kennedy expressing our support for S. 5194, the Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act, which would mitigate pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in Fiscal Year 2023. December 6, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to CMS request for information (RFI) soliciting public comment on establishing a National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (NDH). December 5, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to prevent the entire 4.5 percent reduction to Medicare physician payment rates from being implemented on January 1, 2023. November 21, 2022, coalition letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan commenting on the FTCs advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) entitled Trade Regulation Rule on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security, which pertains to clinical data registries. November 2, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Richard Neal, Kevin Brady, Frank Pallone, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lucille Roybal-Allard and David Joyce expressing our opposition to H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act. This legislation would expand the scope of practice for non-physician practitioners (NPPs) under Medicare and Medicaid. October 31, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). October 28, 2022, letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, H.R. 8812, H.R. 6087, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800 and S. 5194, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, related to H.R. 9584, and in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation. Issues pertaining to the "Magnet Injury Prevention Act," H.R. 8199/S. 4479. Issues pertaining to clinical data registries, in general.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
December 21, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressing our concern about pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. December 20, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo, and Representatives Frank Pallone and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, urging Congress to modify the omnibus legislation and stop the full 4.5 percent cut to Medicare physician payment rates for Fiscal Year 2023. December 16, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Senator John Kennedy expressing our support for S. 5194, the Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act, which would mitigate pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in Fiscal Year 2023. December 6, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to CMS request for information (RFI) soliciting public comment on establishing a National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (NDH). December 5, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to prevent the entire 4.5 percent reduction to Medicare physician payment rates from being implemented on January 1, 2023. November 2, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Richard Neal, Kevin Brady, Frank Pallone, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lucille Roybal-Allard and David Joyce expressing our opposition to H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act. This legislation would expand the scope of practice for non-physician practitioners (NPPs) under Medicare and Medicaid. October 31, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). October 28, 2022, letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, H.R. 8812, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800, S. 5194, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),the BABES Enhancement Act (H.R. 8695/S.4880), the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act of 2022 (H.R. 8450), the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876), and Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2022 (H.R. 9487).
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000),the BABES Enhancement Act (H.R. 8695/S.4880), the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act of 2022 (H.R. 8450), and the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876).
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
September 30, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 29, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 22, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Schumer, and Leader McConnell warning about the impact of scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement for physicians and asking Congress to take action on overall reform for Medicare payment. September 14, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 6, 2022, coalition letter to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure expressing concerns with the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule global surgical package. July 28, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). July 27, 2022, coalition letter to congressional leadership for the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, and House Energy and Commerce committees regarding concerns over scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. July 18, 2022, coalition letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi urging investment in the healthcare workforce and robust funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME). July 7, 2022, Physician Clinical Registry Coalition letter to Michelle Schreiber, MD, Deputy Director of the Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing concerns with the measure set review (MSR) process. July 6, 2022, letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation.
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
September 30, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 29, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 28, 2022, letter to FDA Commissioner Califf expressing concern regarding the ongoing national shortage of tracheostomy tubes for pediatric and adult patients. September 22, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Schumer, and Leader McConnell warning about the impact of scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement for physicians and asking Congress to take action on overall reform for Medicare payment. September 14, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 6, 2022, coalition letter to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure expressing concerns with the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule global surgical package. August 1, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine coalition letter to HHS Assistant Secretary Levine responding to the "Request for Information (RFI): HHS Initiative To Strengthen Primary Health Care." July 28, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). July 27, 2022, coalition letter to congressional leadership for the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, and House Energy and Commerce committees regarding concerns over scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. July 18, 2022, coalition letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi urging investment in the healthcare workforce and robust funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME). July 18, 2022, letter to Sandra Battiste, MPH, of the Health Resources & Services Administration, responding to the Request for Information: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. July 7, 2022, Physician Clinical Registry Coalition letter to Michelle Schreiber, MD, Deputy Director of the Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing concerns with the measure set review (MSR) process. July 6, 2022, letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731 and H.R. 6087, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation. Issues pertaining to the "Magnet Injury Prevention Act," H.R. 8199/S. 4479.
2022 · third_quarter · Education
Resident Education Deferred Interest (H.R. 4122), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (HR 5561/S4052)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
12-Month Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid/CHIP Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act of 2021 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 3089/S. 1544) Connect for Health Act of 2021 Medicaid Payment Parity Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act (S. 4108) H.R. 2347, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act HR 1025, the Kids Access to Primary Care Act S. 1833 The Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women and Children Act of 2021 Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Protections Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed (CARING) for Kids Act (H.R.66) H.R. 1791 Childrens Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act (H.R. 1738) Permanent CHIP Funding Extension Permanent Extension of Express Lane Eligibility Option Pediatrics Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Medicaid Medicaid Reentry Act Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Expanding Medicaid HCBS Services for Children Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP Maternal Health H.R. 4996 Helping Moms Act H.R.4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020 Postpartum Medicaid Extension and Maternal Health Improvements Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Adult Medicaid Vaccine Access Increased Funding for Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education COVID-19 Response Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Redeterminations post PHE Build Back Better Act Payment for COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling Coding Changes for COVID-19 Counseling Payment Standards in CBP Custody Standards in ICE Family Detention Standards in ORR Custody Licensure of ORR Shelters Emergency Intake Sites Public Charge Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC SNAP Mental Health for Children H.R. 6, DREAM Act Family Separation and Detention Medical Nutrition Equity Act Build Back Better Act Lift the Bar Act CARE for Families Act HR 3107 WIC Act Keep Families Together Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Public Health Preparedness and Response Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program PUMP Act DEMAND Act Dietary Guidelines Child Poverty Coronavirus Response Legislation Asylum Child Poverty Reduction Act Suicide Prevention CBP Medical Services Contract Child Nutrition Waivers School Meal Standards Universal School Meals Equality Act Mental Health Services for Students Act Medicaid Bump Act Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act Child Tax Credit Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act Protect Infants from Formula Shortages Act Infant Formula Shortage White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Emergency Medical Services for Children, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Global Immunization, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in Childhood, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, VACCINES Act, Antimicrobial Resistance, Maternal and Child Health, School Based Health Centers COVID-19 Supplemental Appropriations H.R.482 / S.350 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act FY23 National Defense Authorization Act and Halting Reductions to Military Medical Personnel Defense Health Agency - Autism Care Demonstration H.R.6783 - Autism Family Caregiver Act H.R.5551 - Improving the Health of Children Act H.R.5561 / S.4052 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 H.R.2347 / S.2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 Childrens Literacy Initiative on Military Bases (CLIMB) Act of 2022 - H.R. 8208 Advancing FASD Research, Services and Prevention Act - S. 2238 / H.R. 4151 Home and Community Based Services - Reconciliation Bill Banning Electronic Stimulation Devices - FDA User Fee Bills (H.R. 7667/S. 4348) Womens Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755/S. 1975) Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663) Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628) Kids PRIVCY Act (H.R. 4801) KIDS Act (H.R. 5439/S. 2918) American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R. 8152) Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Implementation Regulation of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Premarket Tobacco Product Application Process for E-Cigarettes Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216/S. 3389) FY 2023 Funding for HHS Office of Adolescent Health FY 2023 Funding for Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program FY 2023 Funding for Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Appropriations - global child and youth-focused global health subaccounts at USAID (Vulnerable Children, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition) and CDC Global Immunization Division Global Child Thrive Act Implementation Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children Act Reach Every Mother and Child Act Gun violence prevention research funding Child passenger safety (H.R. 5736) Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Infant sleep product safety (S. 1259, H.R. 3182) Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave Regulation of high-powered magnet sets Climate change Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions (H.R. 5313, S. 3278) Early childhood education Access to genetic sequencing Child product safety and injury prevention Furniture tip-over prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act reauthorization, CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021 CAPTA Plans of safe care grants Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing supports for the child welfare community CAPTA Fatalities Prevention and Response Title IV-B Reauthorization Ensuring Medicaid continuity for Children in Foster Care Act (S. 2689/H.R. 5414) Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),and Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
340B Drug Pricing Program, SAVE Act to Protect Health Care Workers (H.R.7961/S.3658), Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R.1667), The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021(H.R. 5561)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
May 17, 2022, coalition comments addressed to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry. June 7, 2022, letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy expressing opposition to H.R. 6087, the "Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act." Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/S. 3018, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation. Issues pertaining to the "Magnet Injury Prevention Act," H.R. 8199/S. 4479.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
12-Month Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid/CHIP Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act of 2021 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 3089/S. 1544) Connect for Health Act of 2021 Medicaid Payment Parity Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act (S. 4108) H.R. 2347, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act HR 1025, the Kids Access to Primary Care Act S. 1833 The Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women and Children Act of 2021 Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Protections Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed (CARING) for Kids Act (H.R.66) H.R. 1791 Childrens Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act (H.R. 1738) Permanent CHIP Funding Extension Permanent Extension of Express Lane Eligibility Option Pediatrics Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Medicaid Medicaid Reentry Act Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Expanding Medicaid HCBS Services for Children Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP Maternal Health H.R. 4996 Helping Moms Act H.R.4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020 Postpartum Medicaid Extension and Maternal Health Improvements Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Increased Funding for Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Allow for the home and other secure locations as originating (patient) and distant (provider) sites in telehealth Waive telehealth cost-sharing for patients in telehealth Pay for telehealth care visits at parity with that of in-person visits Allow telehealth care for both new and established patients Including Preventive Medicine Service Codes to be Eligible for Telehealth Increased Access To Broadband to Expand Telehealth Services Financial Relief to Medicaid Providers Financial Relief for Pediatricians Provider Relief Fund COVID-19 Response Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Redeterminations post PHE Build Back Better Act Payment for COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling Coding Changes for COVID-19 Counseling Payment Standards in CBP Custody Standards in ICE Family Detention Standards in ORR Custody Licensure of ORR Shelters Emergency Intake Sites Public Charge Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC SNAP Mental Health for Children H.R. 6, DREAM Act Family Separation and Detention Medical Nutrition Equity Act Build Back Better Act Lift the Bar Act CARE for Families Act HR 3107 WIC Act Keep Families Together Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Public Health Preparedness and Response Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program PUMP Act DEMAND Act Dietary Guidelines Child Poverty Coronavirus Response Legislation Asylum Child Poverty Reduction Act Suicide Prevention Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 4349 CBP Medical Services Contract Child Nutrition Waivers School Meal Standards Universal School Meals Eviction Moratorium Equality Act Mental Health Services for Students Act Medicaid Bump Act Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act Child Tax Credit Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act Gun violence prevention research funding Child passenger safety (H.R. 5736) Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Infant sleep product safety (S. 1259, H.R. 3182) Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave Regulation of high-powered magnet sets Climate change Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions (H.R. 5313, S. 3278) Early childhood education Access to genetic sequencing Child product safety and injury prevention Furniture tip-over prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act reauthorization, CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021 CAPTA Plans of safe care grants Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing supports for the child welfare community CAPTA Fatalities Prevention and Response Title IV-B Reauthorization Ensuring Medicaid continuity for Children in Foster Care Act (S. 2689/H.R. 5414) Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth FY22 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Emergency Medical Services for Children, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Global Immunization, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in Childhood, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, VACCINES Act H.R.482 / S.350 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act FY23 National Defense Authorization Act and Halting Reductions to Military Medical Personnel Defense Health Agency - Autism Care Demonstration H.R.6783 - Autism Family Caregiver Act H.R.5551 - Improving the Health of Children Act H.R.5561 / S.4052 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 H.R.2347 / S.2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 H.R.6532 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Comments on HHS Draft Vaccines Federal Implementation Plan 2021-2025 Comments on Office of Science and Technology Policy Request for Information on Strengthening Community Health Through Technology Comments on ONC Request for Information on Electronic Prior Authorization Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) Funding Adolescent Health Tobacco Regulation (Premarket Tobacco Product Application Process, Flavored Tobacco, Synthetic Nicotine) Kids PRIVCY Act (H.R. 4801) KIDS Act (H.R. 5439/S. 2918) Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663) Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628) Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act/Pediatric Research Equity Act Pediatric Medical Devices Safety and Improvement Act Marijuana research and policy Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Funding Appropriations - global child and youth-focused global health subaccounts (Vulnerable Children, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, WASH) Global Child Thrive Act Implementation Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children Act of 2021 (not yet introduced) Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021 (S. 1451)
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),and Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
12-Month Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid/CHIP Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act of 2021 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 3089/S. 1544) Connect for Health Act of 2021 Medicaid Payment Parity Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act (S. 4108) H.R. 2347, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act HR 1025, the Kids Access to Primary Care Act S. 1833 The Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women and Children Act of 2021 Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Protections Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed (CARING) for Kids Act (H.R.66) H.R. 1791 Childrens Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act (H.R. 1738) Permanent CHIP Funding Extension Permanent Extension of Express Lane Eligibility Option Pediatrics Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Medicaid Medicaid Reentry Act Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Expanding Medicaid HCBS Services for Children Maternal Health H.R. 4996 Helping Moms Act H.R.4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020 Postpartum Medicaid Extension and Maternal Health Improvements Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Increased Funding for Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Allow for the home and other secure locations as originating (patient) and distant (provider) sites in telehealth Waive telehealth cost-sharing for patients in telehealth Pay for telehealth care visits at parity with that of in-person visits Allow telehealth care for both new and established patients Including Preventive Medicine Service Codes to be Eligible for Telehealth Increased Access To Broadband to Expand Telehealth Services Financial Relief to Medicaid Providers Financial Relief for Pediatricians Provider Relief Fund COVID-19 Response Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Redeterminations post PHE Build Back Better Act Payment for COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling Coding Changes for COVID-19 Counseling Payment Standards in CBP Custody Standards in ICE Family Detention Standards in ORR Custody Licensure of ORR Shelters Emergency Intake Sites Public Charge Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC SNAP Mental Health for Children H.R. 6, DREAM Act Family Separation and Detention Medical Nutrition Equity Act Build Back Better Act Lift the Bar Act CARE for Families Act HR 3107 WIC Act Keep Families Together Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Public Health Preparedness and Response Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children Program HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program PUMP Act Dietary Guidelines Child Poverty Coronavirus Response Legislation Asylum Child Poverty Reduction Act Suicide Prevention Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 4349 CBP Medical Services Contract Child Nutrition Waivers School Meal Standards Universal School Meals Eviction Moratorium Equality Act Mental Health Services for Students Act Medicaid Bump Act Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act Child Tax Credit Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Appropriations Regulation of E-Cigarettes (premarket review) Kids PRIVCY Act (H.R. 4801) KIDS Act (H.R. 5439/S. 2918) Adolescent Health Federal cannabis regulation Primary Care Physician Reentry Act Gun violence prevention research funding Child passenger safety (H.R. 5736) Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program funding Infant sleep product safety (S. 1259, H.R. 3182) Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave, Build Back Better Act Climate change Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions (H.R. 5313, S. 3278) Early childhood education Blood lead reference values Access to genetic sequencing Child product safety and injury prevention Federal Indian Boarding School Program (S. 2907, H.R. 5444) Furniture tip-overs (S. 441, H.R. 1314) Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act reauthorization, CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021 CAPTA Plans of safe care grants Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing supports for the child welfare community CAPTA Fatalities Prevention and Response Title IV-B Reauthorization Ensuring Medicaid continuity for Children in Foster Care Act (S. 2689/H.R. 5414) Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth Appropriations - global child and youth-focused global health subaccounts (Vulnerable Children, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, WASH) Global Child Thrive Act Implementation Global Child Thrive Act Implementation Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children Act of 2021 (not yet introduced) Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021 (S. 1451) FY22 National Defense Authorization Act: Stopping Proposals to Reduce Military Medical Personnel Billets Improvements to the Supplemental Security Income Program, including in the Build Back Better Act Immunizations: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347 / S. 2691), Authorization of a Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine, and Promoting Pediatric Vaccination Against COVID-19 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482 / S. 350) FY22 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Full Funding Act (S. 3213 / H.R. 5984) Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2021(H.R. 5487) Interim Final Rule Implementing Head Start Vaccine and Universal Masking Requirements Payment for Vaccine Counseling in Medicaid and CHIP Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561) Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551) Immunization infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 550) Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee 2021-2022 Strategic Plan Comments Inclusion of the NURSE Act in the Build Back Better Act (S. 1602 / H.R. 3166)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 5561, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitative Research Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage H.R. 3320/S. 1679, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to development of a public health insurance option Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-208.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| October 12, 2021 |
| October 12, 2021 |
Client expense: $288,323 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Indian Health Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Indian Health Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Indian Health Service, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)