Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 7, 2023
Latest Action
March 17, 2023
Primary Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRepublican(GA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
69pct
10d open
vs 10,564 other HR bills in the 118th — cohort avg 68d
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions) H.R. 3433, Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions) H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions) S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act (generally, no specific provisions) S. 4583, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advocating against DOC Access (H.R 1385); advocating in favor of Mandatory Adult Dental in Medicaid (H.R. 1342, S. 570); advocating in favor of Independent Purchase on Exchange (H.R. 1671)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 5375: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024. This bill will amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision plans. Optometrists will have no restrictions on choice of laboratory used and sources and suppliers.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation related to optometric care access, including H.R.1385 - Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023, all provisions related to optometric care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bill Johnson | Republican | OH |
| Bill Posey | Republican | FL |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| Brian Babin | Republican | TX |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Brittany Pettersen | Democratic | CO |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Republican | TN |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| Cliff Bentz | Republican | OR |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| Darin LaHood | Republican | IL |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David Rouzer | Republican | NC |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Debbie Lesko | Republican | AZ |
| Delia C. Ramirez | Democratic | IL |
| Diana Harshbarger | Republican | TN |
| Donald G. Davis | Democratic | NC |
| Donald Norcross | Democratic | NJ |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic | IN |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Guy Reschenthaler | Republican | PA |
| Harold Rogers | Republican | KY |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Jack Bergman | Republican | MI |
| Jake LaTurner | Republican | KS |
| James Comer | Republican | KY |
| Jeff Jackson | Democratic | NC |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jill N. Tokuda | Democratic | HI |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Jodey C. Arrington | Republican | TX |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| Jonathan L. Jackson | Democratic | IL |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Joyce Beatty | Democratic | OH |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Kim Schrier | Democratic | WA |
| Lance Gooden | Republican | TX |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | Democratic | WA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mary E. Miller | Republican | IL |
| Michael K. Simpson | Republican | ID |
| Mike Bost | Republican | IL |
| Mike Flood | Republican | NE |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Neal P. Dunn | Republican | FL |
| Nicole Malliotakis | Republican | NY |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic | GA |
| Nikki Budzinski | Democratic | IL |
| Pat Fallon | Republican | TX |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Roger Williams | Republican | TX |
| Ron Estes | Republican | KS |
| Sharice Davids | Democratic | KS |
| Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Womack | Republican | AR |
| Steven Horsford | Democratic | NV |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Susie Lee | Democratic | NV |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | Republican | NJ |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Yadira Caraveo | Democratic | CO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions) H.R. 3433, Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions) H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions) S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act (generally, no specific provisions) S. 4583, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Defense
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits Access to dental care for people with disabilities Community Health Center reauthorization Title VII Reauthorization Teaching Health Center GME Reauthorization H.R. 2559, Strengthening Community Care Act Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) Disparities in dental care S. 1424/H.R. 1385, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act) Oral health initiatives H.R. 994 /S. 403, Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Action for Dental Health Implementation H.R. 3843/S.2891, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride Health Profession Shortage Areas Health Information Technology- Interoperability, Standards, AI CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices S. 862, Restoring Americas Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act NTP fluoride monograph MOBILE Health Care Act Implementation Social Determinants of Health Emergency Department Boarding H.R. 3633, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 994/ S.403, Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act VA Community Care Program DEA Telemedicine Prescribing Rulemaking OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate OSHA Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rulemaking OSHA Infectious Diseases Standard Rulemaking OSHA Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica Rulemaking OSHA Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Rulemaking Cures 2.0 Act PREVENT Pandemics Act H,R, 3380, Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally Disabled and Underserved Population (HEADs UP) Act of 2023 H.R. 7153/S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Implementation Mental Health and Licensing of Dentists DEA controlled substance prescriber education requirement
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
General insurance issues, including issues related to insurance benefits Review of the Federal Home Loan Banking system H.R. 1385, S.1424 - DOC Access Act - Issues related to dental and vision insurance.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring regarding Continuing Resolution (CR); H.R. 1385, the DOC Access Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored S 4518 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 Monitored HR 8702 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1385/S. 1424, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act S. 5375, Vision Lab Choice Act Vision care related issues
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act H.R.5378, Lowering Costs, More Transparency Act H.R.6283/S.1542, DRUG Act H.R.1385/S.1424, DOC Access Act H.R.5608, ACCESS Act H.R.5539/S.3131, ORPHAN Cures Act H.R. 3433, Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act S. 4583, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advocating against DOC Access (H.R 1385); advocating in favor of Mandatory Adult Dental in Medicaid (H.R. 1342, S. 570); advocating in favor of Independent Purchase on Exchange (H.R. 1671)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor issues related to vision care plans, including S.1424 / H.R.1385 DOC Access Act of 2023, and S.5375, Vison Lab Choice Act. Educate policymakers on the vision care market.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1385/S 1424), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S.1714 FAMILY Act. H.R.2831 Self-Insurance Protection Act. H.R.3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act. Issue Corporate Sustainability. Issue Paid Family and Medical Leave. S.1424/H.R.1385 DOC Access Act. S.2771/H.R.1671 Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act. S.570/H.R.1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023. S.3059 Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists of (REAL) Health Providers Act. Issue Long-Term Disability Insurance Mental Health Parity. Issue E-Delivery ERISA Health and Welfare Plan Safeharbor.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.1385 - DOC Access Act of 2023 S1424 companion bill exact same legislation H.R.2748 - Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1385/S. 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Defense
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits Access to dental care for people with disabilities Community Health Center reauthorization Title VII Reauthorization Teaching Health Center GME Reauthorization H.R. 2559, Strengthening Community Care Act Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) Disparities in dental care S. 1424/H.R. 1385, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act) Oral health initiatives H.R. 994 /S. 403, Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Action for Dental Health Implementation H.R. 3843/S.2891, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 Health Profession Shortage Areas Health Information Technology- Interoperability, Standards, AI CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices S. 862, Restoring Americas Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act MOBILE Health Care Act Implementation Social Determinants of Health Emergency Department Boarding H.R. 3633, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 994/ S.403, Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act DEA Controlled Substance Prescriber Continuing Education Requirement DEA Telemedicine Prescribing Rulemaking FDA Front-of-Package Labeling Rulemaking NTP Monograph on the State of the Science Concerning Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopment and Cognition: A Systematic Review OSHA Exposure to COVID-19 in Health Care Settings OSHA Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rulemaking OSHA Infectious Diseases Standard Rulemaking OSHA Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica Rulemaking OSHA Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Rulemaking USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans USPSTF Tobacco Intervention Recommendations USPSTF HIV Screening Recommendations USPSTF Breastfeeding Interventions VA Community Care Program Cures 2.0 Act PREVENT Pandemics Act H.R. 7153/S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Ac H,R, 3380, Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally Disabled and Underserved Population (HEADs UP) Act of 2023 Mental Health and Licensing of Dentists ERISA reform Provider directories World Oral Health Day White House Conference and Hunger, Nutrition, and Health U.S. Preventive Services Task Force oral health guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults NIDCR 75th anniversary NIH reform Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health care Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) data privacy S. 2846/H.R. 5568, CARE for Moms Act S. 3805/H.R. 6487, the No Fees for EFTs Act S.4031, the Providing Resources and Opportunities for Health Education and Learning Act of 2024 (PRO-HEAL Act of 2024)
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Defense
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation related to optometric care access, including H.R.1385 - Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023, all provisions related to optometric care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor issues related to vision care plans, including S.1424 / H.R.1385 DOC Access Act of 2023. Educate policymakers on the vision care market.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Defense
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions) H.R. 3433, Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions) H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions) S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act (generally, no specific provisions) S. 4583, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
The DRUG Act, H.R.6283/S.1542 (generally, no specific provisions) The DOC Access Act, H.R.1385/S.1424 (generally, no specific provisions) The ACCESS Act, H.R.5608 (generally, no specific provisions) The ORPHAN Cures Act, H.R.5539/S.3131 (generally, no specific provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Insurance
General insurance issues, including issues related to insurance benefits Review of the Federal Home Loan Banking system H.R. 1385, S.1424 - DOC Access Act - Issues related to dental and vision insurance.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 7702 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) S 754 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act H.R.5378, Lowering Costs, More Transparency Act H.R.6283/S.1542, DRUG Act H.R.1385/S.1424, DOC Access Act H.R.5608, ACCESS Act H.R.5539/S.3131, ORPHAN Cures Act H.R. 3433, Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act S. 4583, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1385/S. 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.1385 - DOC Access Act of 2023 S1424 companion bill exact same legislation H.R.2748 - Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Insurance
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1385/S 1424), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Insurance
S.1714 FAMILY Act. H.R.2831 Self-Insurance Protection Act. H.R.3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act. Issue -- Corporate Sustainability. Issue -- Paid Family and Medical Leave. S.1424/H.R.1385 DOC Access Act. S.2771/H.R.1671 Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act. S.570/H.R.1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023. S.3059 Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists of (REAL) Health Providers Act. Issue -- Long-Term Disability Insurance Mental Health Parity. S.2574/H.R.5037 FAIR Leave Act.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring regarding Continuing Resolution (CR); H.R. 1385, the DOC Access Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Advocating against DOC Access (H.R 1385); advocating in favor of Mandatory Adult Dental in Medicaid (H.R. 1342, S. 570); advocating in favor of Independent Purchase on Exchange (H.R. 1671)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits Access to dental care for people with disabilities Community Health Center reauthorization Title VII Reauthorization Teaching Health Center GME Reauthorization Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) H.R. 1385, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act) Oral health initiatives Action for Dental Health Implementation and Reauthorization H.R. 3843/S.2891, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride Health Profession Shortage Interoperability S. 862 Restoring Americas Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act NTP fluoride monograph NTP state-of-the-science report on fluoride/neurotoxicity MOBILE Health Care Act Implementation Improving Social Determinants of Health Act PREVENT HPV Cancers Act Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 994/ S.403 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act VA Community Care Program Cures 2.0 Act, implementation- interoperability, information blocking, AI, standards PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 3679/H.R. 7153, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Implementation ERISA reform Provider directories World Oral Health Day Oral health initiatives, ADH Implementation, National Health Service Corps, Health Professional Shortage Areas, Health Equity, HRSA Chief Dental Officer, Provider Relief Fund, workforce grants, integration of primary health care and oral health care, health equity, oral health literacy, advisory committee on training in primary care medicine and dentistry Mental Health and Licensing of Dentists DEA controlled substance prescriber education requirement National Performance Measures in Dentistry, dental team workforce shortages Disparities in dental care, Essential Health Benefits, Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, dental loss ratio White House: Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health care Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) data privacy HITAC Nomination OMB Front-of-Package Labeling Study Title VII Reauthorization Teaching Health Center GME Reauthorization NIDCR 75th Anniversary
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE