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Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021
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Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2237)
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2237)
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 721 are considered vacated.
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. 721.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2165-2167; text: CR H2165-2166)
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2023 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. CONNECT for Health Act of 2023, all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 586), all provisions related to establishing separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (S.4348), all provisions related to addressing substance use disorders and the safe disposal of opioids. Telemental Health Access to Care Act (S.2061/H.R. 4058), all provisions related to intended to increase access to tele-mental health care and telehealth. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), all provisions related to reauthorizations, expansions, and modifications of programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health. Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021 (H.R.4040), all provisions related to extending telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act (S. 4461), all provisions related to reauthorizing grants for training teachers and other school personnel to recognize the symptoms of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders. Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act (S. 5093), all provisions related to protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, (H.R.7427), all provisions related to CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes Safe Step Act (H.R. 2163/S. 464), all provisions related to creating an exception for medication step-therapy. Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 586), all provisions related to establishing separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (S.4348), all provisions related to addressing substance use disorders and the safe disposal of opioids. Telemental Health Access to Care Act (S.2061/H.R. 4058), all provisions related to intended to increase access to tele-mental health care and telehealth. Stop Pills That Kill Act (S.4151), all provisions related to penalizing the manufacture and/or facilitation of manufacturing counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), all provisions related to reauthorizations, expansions, and modifications of programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health. CONNECT Act of 2022 (H.R.8391), all provisions related to awarding grants for crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. BENEFIT Act of 2021 (H.R.4472), all provisions related to strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs. Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021 (H.R.4040), all provisions related to extending telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act (S. 4461), all provisions related to reauthorizing grants for training teachers and other school personnel to recognize the symptoms of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders. Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act (S. 5093), all provisions related to protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks. Any legislation published by the Senate Finance Committee relating to behavioral healthcare, including workforce, mental health integration, and parity policy.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Education
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (H.R. 8856/S. 4867), Advanced Coursework Equity Act (H.R. 2765/S. 1305), Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (H.R. 5255), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 2877/S. 1383), Civics Secures Democracy Act (H.R. 1814/S. 879), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (not-yet-introduced), Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 3393/S. 1780), Educational Equity Challenge Grants Act (H.R. 3767/S. 729), Educators for America Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3360), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S.220), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4005), Fast Track To and Through College Act (S. 1719), Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act (H.R. 1241/S. 385), Jumpstart on College Act (not-yet-introduced), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4691/S. 1917), Keep Our Promise to Americas Children and Teachers (PACT) Act (H.R. 764/S. 72), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 3474/S. 1858), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (not-yet-introduced), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721/S. 1841), National Assistant Principals Week resolution (H. Res. 291), No Name Calling Week resolution (H. Con. Res. 4), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 2244), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 3836/S. 2029), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 5216/S. 2600), Rebuild and Reopen Americas Schools Act (H.R. 604/S. 96), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4332/S. 2410), Save Education Jobs Act (H.R. 542), STOP Bullying Act (H.R. 549), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 1828), and Trauma-Informed Schools Act (not-yet-introduced); Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (not yet introduced); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) program; IDEA; school climate and safety; school infrastructure student data privacy; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; National School Counseling Week; STEM; rural education; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; educator diversity; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; Teacher Residency Program; Pre-Baccalaureate Preparation Program; and the Leadership Development Program; TEACH grants; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; corporal punishment; school resource officers; undocumented students; Title IX regulation on sexual harassment; LGBTQ+ students; transgender youth; emergency assistance to non-public schools; American History and Civics Education Programs; voter registration, education, and participation; education innovation and research; effective educator development grants; indoor air quality in schools; American Families Plan; proposed priorities and definitions in federal grants; Return to School Roadmap guidance; and Postsecondary STEM Pathways Grant Program
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issue of student mental health and suicide prevention, including Virtual Peer Support Act (H.R. 2929), the RAISE Act of 2021 (H.R. 128), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721), and Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 2862).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to mental health and addiction care, including: access and treatment, school mental health programs, prevention and early intervention, crisis response, and integration of mental health services S. 1902/H.R. 5611 the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act H.R. 721/S. 1841, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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
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| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Brenda L. Lawrence | Democratic | MI |
| Brian J. Mast | Republican | FL |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Chrissy Houlahan | Democratic | PA |
| Cynthia Axne | Democratic | IA |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
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| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | TX |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic | IN |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| Jake Auchincloss | Democratic | MA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jennifer Wexton | Democratic | VA |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | CA |
| Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democratic | IL |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Juan Vargas | Democratic | CA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Lauren Underwood | Democratic | IL |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Mike Levin | Democratic | CA |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic | GA |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Sean Casten | Democratic | IL |
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| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
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| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 The PREEMIE Act Reauthorization (not yet introduced) CHGME Reauthorization (not yet introduced) S. 2741, Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021 S. 350, The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 S.4747, Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 H.R. 9487, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act The inclusion of mental health provisions in omnibus (which became Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, (P.L.117-328)) H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 4271, Campus Suicide Prevention Grants, language from the bipartisan Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization S. 4170, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, as included in the Mental Health Reform Act of 2022 S. 4472, Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Behavioral Health Act S. 1841 and H.R. 721, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 6411, Veteran Peer Specialist Act included in the House-passed bipartisan STRONG Veterans Act of 2022 S. 467 and H.R. 1324, Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act
Client expense: $159,386 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act S. 4271, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act H.R. 4631, POST GRAD Act H.R.9387/S.5158, SAFER Act HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Extension of student loan payment pause Broad-based one-time student debt cancelation
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act S. 4271, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act H.R. 4631, POST GRAD Act H.R.9387/S.5158, SAFER Act HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Extension of student loan payment pause Broad-based one-time student debt cancelation
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issue of student mental health and suicide prevention, including Virtual Peer Support Act (H.R. 2929), the RAISE Act of 2021 (H.R. 128), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721), and Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 2862).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Education
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (H.R. 8856/S. 4867), Advanced Coursework Equity Act (H.R. 2765/S. 1305), Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (H.R. 5255), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 2877/S. 1383), Civics Secures Democracy Act (H.R. 1814/S. 879), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (not-yet-introduced), Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 3393/S. 1780), Educational Equity Challenge Grants Act (H.R. 3767/S. 729), Educators for America Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3360), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S.220), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4005), Fast Track To and Through College Act (S. 1719), Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act (H.R. 1241/S. 385), Jumpstart on College Act (not-yet-introduced), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4691/S. 1917), Keep Our Promise to Americas Children and Teachers (PACT) Act (H.R. 764/S. 72), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 3474/S. 1858), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (not-yet-introduced), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721/S. 1841), National Assistant Principals Week resolution (H. Res. 291), No Name Calling Week resolution (H. Con. Res. 4), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 2244), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 3836/S. 2029), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 5216/S. 2600), Rebuild and Reopen Americas Schools Act (H.R. 604/S. 96), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4332/S. 2410), Save Education Jobs Act (H.R. 542), STOP Bullying Act (H.R. 549), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 1828), and Trauma-Informed Schools Act (not-yet-introduced); Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (not yet introduced); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) program; IDEA; school climate and safety; school infrastructure student data privacy; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; National School Counseling Week; STEM; rural education; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; educator diversity; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; Teacher Residency Program; Pre-Baccalaureate Preparation Program; and the Leadership Development Program; TEACH grants; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; corporal punishment; school resource officers; undocumented students; Title IX regulation on sexual harassment; LGBTQ+ students; transgender youth; emergency assistance to non-public schools; American History and Civics Education Programs; voter registration, education, and participation; education innovation and research; effective educator development grants; indoor air quality in schools; American Families Plan; proposed priorities and definitions in federal grants; Return to School Roadmap guidance; and Postsecondary STEM Pathways Grant Program
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to mental health and addiction care, including: access and treatment, school mental health programs, prevention and early intervention, crisis response, and integration of mental health services S. 1902/H.R. 5611 the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act H.R. 721/S. 1841, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), all provisions related to relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, (H.R.7427), all provisions related to CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes Safe Step Act (H.R. 2163/S. 464), all provisions related to creating an exception for medication step-therapy. Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 586), all provisions related to establishing separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (S.4348), all provisions related to addressing substance use disorders and the safe disposal of opioids. Telemental Health Access to Care Act (S.2061/H.R. 4058), all provisions related to intended to increase access to tele-mental health care and telehealth. Stop Pills That Kill Act (S.4151), all provisions related to penalizing the manufacture and/or facilitation of manufacturing counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), all provisions related to reauthorizations, expansions, and modifications of programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health. CONNECT Act of 2022 (H.R.8391), all provisions related to awarding grants for crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. BENEFIT Act of 2021 (H.R.4472), all provisions related to strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs. Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021 (H.R.4040), all provisions related to extending telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549/S. 2730, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act S. 4271, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act H.R. 4631, POST GRAD Act H.R. 8872, Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act H.R.9136, Campus Accountability and Safety Act HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Extension of student loan payment pause Broad-based one-time student debt cancelation Comments on Title IX Regulations Comments on PSLF and Interest Rate rule
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549/S. 2730, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 7672, Advancing Student Services in Schools Today (ASSIST) Act H.R. 7076/S. 3864, Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act H.R. 7236, Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act H.R.7255/S. 4271, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act S. 4170, Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act H.R. 4631, POST GRAD Act Senate HELP/Finance mental health package HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Extension of student loan payment pause Title IX NPRM Coalition response to RFI re: Rehabilitation Act Section 504 changes
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Education
Advanced Coursework Equity Act (H.R. 2765/S. 1305), Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (H.R. 5255), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 2877/S. 1383), Civics Secures Democracy Act (H.R. 1814/S. 879), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (not-yet-introduced), Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 3393/S. 1780), Educational Equity Challenge Grants Act (H.R. 3767/S. 729), Educators for America Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3360), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S.220), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4005), Fast Track To and Through College Act (S. 1719), Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act (H.R. 1241/S. 385), Jumpstart on College Act (not-yet-introduced), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4691/S. 1917), Keep Our Promise to Americas Children and Teachers (PACT) Act (H.R. 764/S. 72), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 3474/S. 1858), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (not-yet-introduced), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721/S. 1841), National Assistant Principals Week resolution (H. Res. 291), No Name Calling Week resolution (H. Con. Res. 4), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 2244), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 3836/S. 2029), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 5216/S. 2600), Rebuild and Reopen Americas Schools Act (H.R. 604/S. 96), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4332/S. 2410), Save Education Jobs Act (H.R. 542), STOP Bullying Act (H.R. 549), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 1828), and Trauma-Informed Schools Act (not-yet-introduced); Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (not yet introduced); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) program; IDEA; school climate and safety; school infrastructure student data privacy; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; National School Counseling Week; STEM; rural education; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; educator diversity; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; Teacher Residency Program; Pre-Baccalaureate Preparation Program; and the Leadership Development Program; TEACH grants; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; corporal punishment; school resource officers; undocumented students; Title IX regulation on sexual harassment; LGBTQ+ students; transgender youth; emergency assistance to non-public schools; American History and Civics Education Programs; voter registration, education, and participation; education innovation and research; effective educator development grants; indoor air quality in schools; American Families Plan; proposed priorities and definitions in federal grants; Return to School Roadmap guidance; and Postsecondary STEM Pathways Grant Program
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549/S. 2730, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 7672, Advancing Student Services in Schools Today (ASSIST) Act H.R. 7076/S. 3864, Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act H.R. 7236, Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act H.R.7255/S. 4271, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act S. 4170, Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act H.R. 4631, POST GRAD Act Senate HELP/Finance mental health package HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Extension of student loan payment pause Title IX NPRM Coalition response to RFI re: Rehabilitation Act Section 504 changes
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issue of student mental health and suicide prevention, including Virtual Peer Support Act (H.R. 2929), the RAISE Act of 2021 (H.R. 128), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721), and Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 2862).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to mental health and addiction care, including: access and treatment, school mental health programs, prevention and early intervention, crisis response, and integration of mental health services S. 1902/H.R. 5611 the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act H.R. 721/S. 1841, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S.168 and H.R.708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act S.2730 and H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.4215, Give Kids a Chance Act S.4472, Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act H.R. 7961, The Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act S. 4170, Mental Health Reform Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.7241, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act H.R. 7483, Cost of Mental Illness Act of 2022 The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Reauthorization Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Reauthorization S.509, LINC to Address Social Needs Act
Client expense: $174,436 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549/S. 2730, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 7672, Advancing Student Services in Schools Today (ASSIST) Act H.R. 7076/S. 3864, Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act H.R. 7236, Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act H.R.7255/S. 4271, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act S. 4170, Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act H.R. 4631, POST GRAD Act Senate HELP/Finance mental health package HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Extension of student loan payment pause Title IX NPRM Coalition response to RFI re: Rehabilitation Act Section 504 changes
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), all provisions related to relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 (H.R. 5414/S. 2689), all provisions related to ensuring children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program are eligible for Medicaid. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, (H.R.7427), all provisions related to CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes Safe Step Act (H.R. 2163/S. 464), all provisions related to creating an exception for medication step-therapy. Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 586), all provisions related to establishing separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (S.4348), all provisions related to addressing substance use disorders and the safe disposal of opioids. Telemental Health Access to Care Act (S.2061/H.R. 4058), all provisions related to intended to increase access to tele-mental health care and telehealth. Stop Pills That Kill Act (S.4151), all provisions related to penalizing the manufacture and/or facilitation of manufacturing counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), all provisions related to reauthorizations, expansions, and modifications of programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issue of student mental health and suicide prevention, including Virtual Peer Support Act (H.R. 2929), the RAISE Act of 2021 (H.R. 128), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721), and Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 2862).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to mental health and addiction care, including: access and treatment, school mental health programs, prevention and early intervention, crisis response, and integration of mental health services S. 1902/H.R. 5611 the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act H.R. 721/S. 1841, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 2741 and H.R. 5247, The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 509, LINC To Address Social Needs Act S.168 and H.R.708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H.R.6875 - Right Drug Dose Now Act Give Kids a Chance Act (Draft Senate version, no bill # yet) NIH IMPROVE ACT (no bill #) S.3628 - Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act Integrated behavioral health care act (Draft bill) (Senate bill)
Client expense: $186,520 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Education
Advanced Coursework Equity Act (H.R. 2765/S. 1305), Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (H.R. 5255), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 2877/S. 1383), Civics Secures Democracy Act (H.R. 1814/S. 879), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (not-yet-introduced), Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 3393/S. 1780), Educational Equity Challenge Grants Act (H.R. 3767/S. 729), Educators for America Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3360), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S.220), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4005), Fast Track To and Through College Act (S. 1719), Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act (H.R. 1241/S. 385), Jumpstart on College Act (not-yet-introduced), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4691/S. 1917), Keep Our Promise to Americas Children and Teachers (PACT) Act (H.R. 764/S. 72), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 3474/S. 1858), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (not-yet-introduced), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721/S. 1841), National Assistant Principals Week resolution (H. Res. 291), No Name Calling Week resolution (H. Con. Res. 4), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 2244), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 3836/S. 2029), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 5216/S. 2600), Rebuild and Reopen Americas Schools Act (H.R. 604/S. 96), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4332/S. 2410), Save Education Jobs Act (H.R. 542), STOP Bullying Act (H.R. 549), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 1828), and Trauma-Informed Schools Act (not-yet-introduced); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) program; IDEA; school climate and safety; school infrastructure student data privacy; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; National School Counseling Week; STEM; rural education; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; educator diversity; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; Teacher Residency Program; Pre-Baccalaureate Preparation Program; and the Leadership Development Program; TEACH grants; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; corporal punishment; school resource officers; undocumented students; Title IX regulation on sexual harassment; LGBTQ+ students; transgender youth; emergency assistance to non-public schools; American History and Civics Education Programs; voter registration, education, and participation; education innovation and research; effective educator development grants; indoor air quality in schools; American Families Plan; proposed priorities and definitions in federal grants; Return to School Roadmap guidance; and Postsecondary STEM Pathways Grant Program
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), all provisions related to relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 Act of 2021 (H.R. 4341/S. 987), all provisions related to providing support with respect to the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from, substance use disorder. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 (H.R. 5414/S. 2689), all provisions related to ensuring children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program are eligible for Medicaid. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Community Behavioral Health Staff Retention Grants, all provisions related to authorizing grants to eligible community behavioral health facilities for the purpose of helping such providers retain clinical behavioral health workers.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Pediatric mental health workforce; Pediatric mental health prevention; Pediatric mental telehealth. H.R. 4943 - Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021. H.R. 4944 - Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021. Social determinants of health. S. 168/H.R. 708 - Temporary Reciprocity of Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act. H.R. 3549 - Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021. S. 1841/H.R. 721 - Mental Health Services for Students Act. S. 509 - LINC to Address Social Needs Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 2418/S. 3828, Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act H.R. 3150/S. 1578, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549 S. 2730/, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act H.R. 5654/S. 3048, Higher Education Mental Health Act H.R. 6371/S. 3471, Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education (SECuRE) Act H.R.6509, Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act H.R. 6532/S.3544, Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act S.3628, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act H.R.5750, Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act S.3704, Advancing Student Services in Schools Today (ASSIST) Act H.R. 7076/S. 3864, Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act H.R. 7236, Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act Garrett Lee Smith Reauthorization HBCU/MSI mental health workforce diversity proposal Student Mental Health Rights Act Teachers LEAD Act Extension of student loan payment pause Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Updating Title IX Regulations
Client expense: $226,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 721 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 5469 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R.1667/S.610 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act H.R. 586 STANDUP Act H.R.1309/S.194 SERVE Act H.R.3150/S.1578 Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Relief Act Mental Health Needs of Migrant Youth at the Southern Border H.R. 1324/S. 467 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021 H.R. 3450/S. 1727 The Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4122 The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act S.2069 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 721 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 5469 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R.1667/S.610 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act H.R. 586 STANDUP Act H.R.1309/S.194 SERVE Act H.R.3150/S.1578 Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Relief Act Mental Health Needs of Migrant Youth at the Southern Border H.R. 1324/S. 467 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021 H.R. 3450/S. 1727 The Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4122 The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act S.2069 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 721 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 5469 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R.1667/S.610 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act H.R. 586 STANDUP Act H.R.1309/S.194 SERVE Act H.R.3150/S.1578 Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Relief Act Mental Health Needs of Migrant Youth at the Southern Border H.R. 1324/S. 467 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021 H.R. 3450/S. 1727 The Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4122 The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act S.2069 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issue of student mental health and suicide prevention, including Virtual Peer Support Act (H.R. 2929), the RAISE Act of 2021 (H.R. 128), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721), and Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act (H.R. 2862).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to mental health and addiction care, including: access and treatment, school mental health programs, prevention and early intervention, crisis response, and integration of mental health services S. 1902, the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act H.R. 721/S. 1841, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions, and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act and Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (Public Law 113-5, 116-22) 3.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 4.Implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 5.Implementation of the Comprehensive Addition and Recovery Act (Public Law 114-98) 6.Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Public Law 115-97) 7.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Advancing Innovation Act (P.L. 116-22) 8.Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) 9.Implementation of the Amer 10.Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347) 11.The Healthy Families Act (S. 1195/H.R. 2465) 12.FAMILY Act (H.R. 804/S. 248) 13.American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) 14.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R. 1475) 15.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674) 16.Summer Meals Act of 2021 (H.R. 783) 17.The Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721) 18.Black Maternal Health Momnibus (H.R. 959/S. 346) 19.Immunization Information System Modernization Act (H.R. 550) 20.Protecting Seniors through Immunization Act (H.R. 1978) 21.Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 736/S. 167) 22.Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 1364) 23.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (S. 104/H.R 379) 24.FY 2022 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 25.WIC Act of 2021 (S. 853) 26.Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Cleanup Act (Bill number not yet available) 27.Transportation Alternatives Enhancement Act (H.R. 463/S. 614) 28.SAFE Streets Act (H.R. 508) 29.Safe Routes to School Expansion Act (H.R. 386) 30.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503) 31.Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Act (H.R. 2347) 32.Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act (S. 236) 33.Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S. 1314/H.R. 2786) 34.NURSE Act (S. 1602) 35.Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act (S. 1114) 36.Maternal Immunization Coverage Act (S. 1117) 37.Equality Act (H.R. 5) 38.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (S. 1702/H.R. 3271) 39.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 2086) 40.Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (H.R. 3467) 41.FY2022 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill 42.Honoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 75th anniversary of its establishment and expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the scientists, disease detectives, career civil servants, and support staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their dedication to protecting the health, safety, and security of the United States and to strengthening public health in the United States and abroad. (S Res. 332/H. Res. 618) 43.Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) 44.Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902) 45.Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act (S. 176) 46.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (H.R. 6302) 47.Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) 48.Helping Adults Protect Immunity Act (H.R. 2170) 49.Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 5919) 50.Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 3297) 51.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act 52.Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 (S. 1530) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, DOT, HUD, EPA, NIMH, ACF, Education, USDA, DHS, FEMA, and SAMHSA.
Client expense: $36,373 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Pediatric mental health workforce; Pediatric mental health prevention; Pediatric mental telehealth. H.R. 5247/S. 2741 - The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021. H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act. H.R. 4943 - Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021. H.R. 4944 - Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021. S.346/H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Social determinants of health. S. 1675/H.R. 4387 - The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021. S. 168/H.R. 708 - Temporary Reciprocity of Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act. H.R. 3549 - Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021. S. 1841/H.R. 721 - Mental Health Services for Students Act. H.R. 4198 - Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021. S. 1795/H.R. 1475 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions, and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act and Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (Public Law 113-5, 116-22) 3.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 4.Implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 5.Implementation of the Comprehensive Addition and Recovery Act (Public Law 114-98) 6.Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Public Law 115-97) 7.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Advancing Innovation Act (P.L. 116-22) 8.Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) 9.Implementation of the Amer 10.Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347) 11.The Healthy Families Act (S. 1195/H.R. 2465) 12.FAMILY Act (H.R. 804/S. 248) 13.American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) 14.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R. 1475) 15.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674) 16.Summer Meals Act of 2021 (H.R. 783) 17.The Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721) 18.Black Maternal Health Momnibus (H.R. 959/S. 346) 19.Immunization Information System Modernization Act (H.R. 550) 20.Protecting Seniors through Immunization Act (H.R. 1978) 21.Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 736/S. 167) 22.Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 1364) 23.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (S. 104/H.R 379) 24.FY 2022 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 25.WIC Act of 2021 (S. 853) 26.Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Cleanup Act (Bill number not yet available) 27.Transportation Alternatives Enhancement Act (H.R. 463/S. 614) 28.SAFE Streets Act (H.R. 508) 29.Safe Routes to School Expansion Act (H.R. 386) 30.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503) 31.Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Act (H.R. 2347) 32.Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act (S. 236) 33.Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S. 1314/H.R. 2786) 34.NURSE Act (S. 1602) 35.Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act (S. 1114) 36.Maternal Immunization Coverage Act (S. 1117) 37.Equality Act (H.R. 5) 38.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (S. 1702/H.R. 3271) 39.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 2086) 40.Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (H.R. 3467) 41.FY2022 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill 42.Honoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 75th anniversary of its establishment and expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the scientists, disease detectives, career civil servants, and support staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their dedication to protecting the health, safety, and security of the United States and to strengthening public health in the United States and abroad. (S Res. 332/H. Res. 618) 43.Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) 44.Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902) 45.Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act (S. 176) 46.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (H.R. 6302) 47.Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) 48.Helping Adults Protect Immunity Act (H.R. 2170) 49.Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 5919) 50.Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 3297) 51.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act 52.Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 (S. 1530) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, DOT, HUD, EPA, NIMH, ACF, Education, USDA, DHS, FEMA, and SAMHSA.
Client expense: $33,586 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), all provisions related to relief funding in response to the novel, COVID-19 pandemic. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), all provisions related to relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 (H.R. 4194/S. 2661), all provisions related to requiring the Federal Communications Commission designate 9-8-8 as a universal national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline number. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 Act of 2021 (H.R. 4341/S. 987), all provisions related to providing support with respect to the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from, substance use disorder. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 (H.R. 5414/S. 2689), all provisions related to ensuring children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program are eligible for Medicaid. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs.
Client expense: $75,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Education
Advanced Coursework Equity Act (H.R. 2765/S. 1305), Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (H.R. 5255), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 2877/S. 1383), Civics Secures Democracy Act (H.R. 1814/S. 879), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (not-yet-introduced), Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 3393/S. 1780), Educational Equity Challenge Grants Act (H.R. 3767/S. 729), Educators for America Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3360), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S.220), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4005), Fast Track To and Through College Act (S. 1719), Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act (H.R. 1241/S. 385), Jumpstart on College Act (not-yet-introduced), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4691/S. 1917), Keep Our Promise to Americas Children and Teachers (PACT) Act (H.R. 764/S. 72), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 3474/S. 1858), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (not-yet-introduced), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721/S. 1841), National Assistant Principals Week resolution (H. Res. 291), No Name Calling Week resolution (H. Con. Res. 4), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 2244), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 3836/S. 2029), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 5216/S. 2600), Rebuild and Reopen Americas Schools Act (H.R. 604/S. 96), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4332/S. 2410), Save Education Jobs Act (H.R. 542), STOP Bullying Act (H.R. 549), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 1828), and Trauma-Informed Schools Act (not-yet-introduced); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) program; IDEA; school climate and safety; school infrastructure student data privacy; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; National School Counseling Week; STEM; rural education; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; educator diversity; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; Teacher Residency Program; Pre-Baccalaureate Preparation Program; and the Leadership Development Program; TEACH grants; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; corporal punishment; school resource officers; undocumented students; Title IX regulation on sexual harassment; LGBTQ+ students; transgender youth; emergency assistance to non-public schools; American History and Civics Education Programs; voter registration, education, and participation; education innovation and research; effective educator development grants; indoor air quality in schools; American Families Plan; proposed priorities and definitions in federal grants; and Return to School Roadmap guidance
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 2741 and H.R. 5247, The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 509, LINC To Address Social Needs Act S.1675 and H.R.4387, The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 S.168 and H.R.708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.4198 - Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021 S.1795 and H.R.1475 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act Patient ID matching strategy
Client expense: $227,157 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 2418, Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act H.R. 3150/S. 1578, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549 S. 2730/, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act H.R. 6214/S. 3356, Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act H.R.5526/S.2930, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 5654/S. 3048, Higher Education Mental Health Act H.R. 5984/S. 3213, IDEA Full Funding Act H.R. 6205/S. 3360, Educators for America Act H.R. 6214/S. 3356, Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act H.R. 6261, African American History Act Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education (SECuRE) Act Education provisions in Build Back Better Act Extension of student loan payment pause Letter. to DOJ OCR re: Section 504 compliance
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Mental health policy; Role of psychiatric pharmacists and reimbursement for their services under Medicare; Enable access to mental health and substance use treatment services during COVID-19 pandemic; Remove barriers to pharmacists engagement in public health; Amend PREP Act to allow pharmacists to order and administer monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of COVID; Continuation of telehealth waivers through 2021, including audio only services and payment parity with in-person care; H.R. 721 - Mental Health Services for Students Act; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - Mainstreaming Addiction Act; H.R. 1475 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act; H.R. 1205 - Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act; H.R. 1480 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act; H.R. 586 - STANDUP Act; H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act; H.R. 3753/S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act; H.R. 1324/S. 467 - Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act; H.R. 2955 - Suicide Prevention Act; H.R. 2981 - Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act; H.R. 2862 - Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act; H.R. 909/S.484 - Moms Matter Act; H.R. 4323/S. 2069 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion; Providing guidance to schools on MH programming; Reducing barriers to use of PDMPs; Support for Miriam Delphin-Rittmon for Asst Secretary for MH and SU; Inclusion of pharmacists in Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines; Support removal of the X Waiver for MAT providers; 340B Drug Discount Program; H.R. 4217/S. 2779 - TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021; H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021; H.R. 4575/S. 2386 - Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions, and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act and Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (Public Law 113-5, 116-22) 3.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 4.Implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 5.Implementation of the Comprehensive Addition and Recovery Act (Public Law 114-98) 6.Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Public Law 115-97) 7.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Advancing Innovation Act (P.L. 116-22) 8.Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347) 9.The Healthy Families Act (S. 1195/H.R. 2465) 10.FAMILY Act (H.R. 804/S. 248) 11.American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) 12.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R. 1475) 13.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674) 14.Summer Meals Act of 2021 (H.R. 783) 15.The Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721) 16.Black Maternal Health Momnibus (H.R. 959/S. 346) 17.Immunization Information System Modernization Act (H.R. 550) 18.Protecting Seniors through Immunization Act (H.R. 1978) 19.Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 736/S. 167) 20.Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 1364) 21.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (S. 104/H.R 379) 22.FY 2022 LHHS Appropriations 23.WIC Act of 2021 (S. 853) 24.Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Cleanup Act (Bill number not yet available) 25.Transportation Alternatives Enhancement Act (H.R. 463/S. 614) 26.SAFE Streets Act (H.R. 508) 27.Safe Routes to School Expansion Act (H.R. 386) 28.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503) 29.Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Act (H.R. 2347) 30.Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act (S. 236) 31.Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S. 1314/H.R. 2786) 32.NURSE Act (S. 1602) 33.Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act (S. 1114) 34.Maternal Immunization Coverage Act (S. 1117) 35.Equality Act (H.R. 5) 36.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (S. 1702/H.R. 3271) 37.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 2086) 38.Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (H.R. 3467) 39.FY2022 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill 40.Honoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 75th anniversary of its establishment and expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the scientists, disease detectives, career civil servants, and support staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their dedication to protecting the health, safety, and security of the United States and to strengthening public health in the United States and abroad. (S Res. 332/H. Res. 618) 41.Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) 42.Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902) 43.Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act (S. 176) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, DOT, HUD, EPA, NIMH, ACF, Education, USDA, DHS, FEMA, and SAMHSA.
Client expense: $37,910 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to mental health and addiction care, including: access and treatment, school mental health programs, prevention and early intervention, crisis response, and integration of mental health services S. 1902, the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act H.R. 721/S. 1841, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: -H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 -H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 -S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 2741 and H.R. 5247, The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 509, LINC To Address Social Needs Act S.168 and H.R.708, The TREAT Act S.1675 and H.R.4387, The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 H.R.909, Moms Matter Act H.R.2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services in Schools Act S.1795/H.R.1475, Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021
Client expense: $173,896 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Mental health policy; Role of psychiatric pharmacists and reimbursement for their services under Medicare; Enable access to mental health and substance use treatment services during COVID-19 pandemic; Remove barriers to pharmacists engagement in public health; Amend PREP Act to allow pharmacists to order and administer monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of COVID; Continuation of telehealth waivers through 2021, including audio only services and payment parity with in-person care; H.R. 721 - Mental Health Services for Students Act; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - Mainstreaming Addiction Act; H.R. 1475 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act; H.R. 1205 - Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act; H.R. 1480 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act; H.R. 586 - STANDUP Act; H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act; H.R. 3753/S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act; H.R. 1324/S. 467 - Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act; H.R. 2955 - Suicide Prevention Act; H.R. 2981 - Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act; H.R. 2862 - Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act; H.R. 909/S.484 - Moms Matter Act; H.R. 4323/S. 2069 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion; Providing guidance to schools on MH programming; Reducing barriers to use of PDMPs; Support for Miriam Delphin-Rittmon for Asst Secretary for MH and SU; Inclusion of pharmacists in Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines; Support removal of the X Waiver for MAT providers; 340B Drug Discount Program; H.R. 4217/S. 2779 - TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021; H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021; H.R. 4575/S. 2386 - Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H. Res. 349 - In support the goals of Overdose Awareness Day by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on all Federal buildings on August 31st of each year H.Res 538 - Bebe Moore Campbell BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month H.R. 586/S. 1543- The STANDUP Act H.R. 588 - Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act H.R. 593 - Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 H.R. 654/S. 26 - Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act H.R. 666/ S. 162 - the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act H.R. 721/S. 1841 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 909/S. 484 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 912 - American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act H.R. 925/S. 327 - Data to Save Moms Act H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act H.R. 959/ S. 346 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 1195 - the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1205/S. 2157 - Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act H.R. 1324/S. 467 - Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act H.R. 1331 - the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act H.R. 1400 - the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 H.R. 1475/S. 1795 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 1480 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 1551/S.584 - Nutrition CARE Act H.R. 1554 - grants for community-based mental health and substance use disorder services H.R. 1587/S. 1731 - Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 1667/S. 610 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1716/ S. 631 - the Covid-19 Mental Health Research Act H.R. 1738/S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Act H.R. 2051/S. 854 - Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021 H.R. 2161/S. 971 - CAMRA Act Support Letter H.R. 2255/S. 1024 -the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 2264/ S. 660 - the Telemental Health Improvement Act H.R. 2364 - Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act H.R. 2379 - State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021 H.R. 2503 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 H.R. 2591/S.957 - DUMP Opioids Act H.R. 2611 - Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act H.R. 2767/ S. 2144 - the Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act H.R. 2862 -the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act H.R. 2874/S. 1576 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2929/ S. 157 - The Virtual Peer Support Act H.R. 2955 -the Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 2973 - the Strengthening Americas Families Act (SAFA) of 2021 H.R. 2981, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 3150/S. 1578 - the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 H.R. 3407/S. 411 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act MOMMAs Act H.R. 3441 - The Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2021 H.R. 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 3450/S. 1727, the Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 3541/S. 1810 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R.3467 - the Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act H.R. 3753/S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act H.R. 3755/S. 1975 - the Womens Health Protection Act H.R. 3894 - Collecting and Analyzing Resources Integral and Necessary for Guidance (CARING) for Social Determinants Act of 2021 H.R. 3931 / S. 2069 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R. 4026 - Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021 H.R. 4058/S. 2061- The Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4146 - Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2021 H.R. 4151/S. 2238 - FASD Respect Act H.R.4217 - TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021 H.R. 4305, the Crisis Care Enhancement Act H.R. 4351/S. 981 - CARA 3.0 Act of 2021 H.R. 4387/S. 1675 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4406 - Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021 H.R. 4510 - Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2021 H.R. 4554 - Care That's Fair Act H.R. 4631- Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 4649 - Supporting Underserved Populations by Placing Our Resources in Trusts (SUPPORT) for Mental Health Act H.R. 4770- Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2021 (EDOT Act) H.R. 4943 - the Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R. 4944, the Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 H.R. 4970 - Rural Medical Residency Expansion Act of 2021 H.R. 5035 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act H.R. 5218 - Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 5224 - Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act S. 1024 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 1902 - Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act S. 2086/ - Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act (RISE from Trauma Act) (Bill # TBD) - LAI Buprenorphine Access Act (No legislation) Amend Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act to ensure that the Secretary has the tools to transition following the end of the public health emergency and ensure telehealth is regulated the same as in-person services.    (No legislation)_Retain the 3.75% increase to conversion factor for FY 22 and 23 in the MPFS
Client expense: $236,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2021 · third_quarter · Education
Advanced Coursework Equity Act (H.R. 2765/S. 1305), Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act (H.R. 5255), Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act (H.R. 2877/S. 1383), Civics Secures Democracy Act (H.R. 1814/S. 879), Classrooms Reflecting Communities Act (not-yet-introduced), Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes for Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act (H.R. 3393/S. 1780), Educational Equity Challenge Grants Act (H.R. 3767/S. 729), Educator Jobs Fund Act (not-yet-introduced), Educators for America Act (not-yet-introduced), Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (not-yet-introduced), Emergency Family Stabilization Act (S.220), Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4005), Fast Track To and Through College Act (S. 1719), Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act (H.R. 1241/S. 385), K-12 Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 4691/S. 1917), Keep Our Promise to Americas Children and Teachers (PACT) Act (H.R. 764/S. 72), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 3474), Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (not-yet-introduced), Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 721/S. 1841), National Assistant Principals Week resolution (H. Res. 291), No Name Calling Week resolution (H. Con. Res. 4), Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act (S. 2244), Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (H.R. 3836/S. 2029), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 5216/S. 2600), Rebuild and Reopen Americas Schools Act (H.R. 604/S. 96), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 4332/S. 2410), Save Education Jobs Act (H.R. 542), STOP Bullying Act (H.R. 549), School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428), Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 729), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 1828), and Trauma-Informed Schools Act (not-yet-introduced); Titles I, II, and IV of ESSA; Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants; Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) program; IDEA; school climate and safety; school infrastructure student data privacy; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; private school vouchers; District of Columbia private school voucher program; National School Counseling Week; STEM; rural education; Statewide Family Engagement Centers; educator diversity; E-Rate; homework gap; transgender students; Teacher Residency Program; Pre-Baccalaureate Preparation Program; and the Leadership Development Program; TEACH grants; Public Service Loan Forgiveness; corporal punishment; school resource officers; undocumented students; Title IX regulation on sexual harassment; LGBTQ+ students; transgender youth; emergency assistance to non-public schools; American History and Civics Education Programs; voter registration, education, and participation; education innovation and research; effective educator development grants; indoor air quality in schools; American Families Plan; and proposed priorities and definitions in federal grants
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2163 & S 464 Safe Step Act S 942 S 467 Suicide Risk Identification HR 1001 - Mental Health Block Grant Set Aside HR 721 - Mental Health in Schools HR 2981 - Lifeline Improvement Act HR 1324 - Suicide Screening in Emergency Rooms HR 3961 - COVER Now Act
Client expense: $11,060 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2163 & S 464 Safe Step Act S 942 S 467 Suicide Risk Identification HR 1001 - Mental Health Block Grant Set Aside HR 721 - Mental Health in Schools HR 2981 - Lifeline Improvement Act HR 1324 - Suicide Screening in Emergency Rooms HR 3961 - COVER Now Act
Client expense: $11,060 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2021 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 721/S. 1841, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 2418, Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act H.R. 3150/S. 1578, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 3572/S. 1811, Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3549 S. 2730/, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act H.R. 4402/S. 2410, Safe Schools Improvement Act H.R.5407, Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act H.R. 4631, POST Grad Act H.R. 4663/S. 2447, Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act (SUCCESS) Act H.R.4786/S.2550, The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act H.R. 5235, Student Mental Health Helpline Act S.2778, Teacher and School LEADERS Act Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act American Families Plan HBCU/health care workforce diversity proposals Comments to Department of Education on PSLF RFI Nomination of psychologist to serve on Department of Education negotiated rulemaking committee, RE: student loan programs
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office