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Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
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vs 10,564 other HR bills in the 118th — cohort avg 68d
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Became Public Law No: 118-14.
Became Public Law No: 118-14.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3731-3733)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3731-3733)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2026 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to Trump accounts. Protecting closed-end funds from activist investors and enhancing retail investor access to alternative investments & private markets - H.R. 3383, the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act Capital formation initiatives included in H.R. 3383, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act (S. 5139 of 118th Congress) and related Senate legislation, the Empowering Main Street in America Act (EMSAA) Promoting inclusion of alternative investments in retirement plans, including H.R. 2544 & S. 1222, the Financial Freedom Act and H.R. 5748, the Retirement Investment Choice Act, which codifies President Trumps executive order (14330) on alternative investments in 401(k)s Accredited investor reform initiatives including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Clarifications about restrictions on outbound investments to China included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) S. 1071, including the COINS Act, the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 Business Development Company issues including H.R. 2225 & S. 1808 - the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act E-delivery initiatives including H.R. 2441 & S. 1877, the Improving Disclosure for Investors Act Retirement security initiatives, including S. 424 and H.R. 1013, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions ERISA litigation reform efforts such as H. R. 6084, the ERISA Litigation Reform Act Congressional oversight of ESG investing including proxy voting by asset managers and various legislative initiatives H.R. 3682 and S. 3578, the FSOC Improvement Act which reforms the Financial Stability Oversight Councils non- bank Systematically Important Financial Institution (SIFI) designation process. Issues related to modernizing Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti Money-Laundering (AML) Requirements for tokenized funds
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2026 · third_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. Issues related to plan rollovers. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. Issues related to plan rollovers. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3929-3930)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3929-3930)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2544.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3929-3930)
Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-140.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| July 11, 2023 |
| Introduced in House | April 10, 2023 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Democratic |
| CA |
| John R. Curtis | Republican | UT |
| Mike Bost | Republican | IL |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Susie Lee | Democratic | NV |
2026 · first_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. Issues related to policy discussions with Pontera. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. Proposals related to remittance taxes. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Retirement
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) H.R. 4924/S. 2517, Auto Reenroll Act. (118th Congress)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to expand retirement plan coverage and adequacy, including proposals to reform the multiple employer plan rules. Proposals related to creating of new qualified retirement plans for small business. Work related to brokerage window investments. Proposals related to electronic disclosure of information under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and securities law. S. 1222/H.R. 2544, Financial Freedom Act. Technical Corrections to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 2512, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers. (118th Congress) H.R. 4924/S. 2517, Auto Reenroll Act. (118th Congress)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818 / S. 4207) Home dialysis/home therapies issues Improving Access to Dialysis Act (H.R. 8075) Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) FY 2025 appropriations funding for nursing workforce development programs and National Institute of Nursing Research FY 2025 funding kidney disease research at NIDDK at NIH Funding for Kidney X program at HHS Funding for AHRQ at HHS in FY 2025 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668) National Nursing Workforce Center Act (H.R. 2411/S. 1150) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2663/S. 1176) Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act (H.R. 5027) Kidney Patient Access to Technology Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (Kidney Patient) Act (H.R. 5074) Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860) Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6171) Honor Our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205 / S. 3211) Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860) Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act (H.R. 7266 / S. 3770) Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act (H.R. 9939) U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (H.R. 3428 / S.1633) Expanding Support for Living Donors Act (H.R. 10282/S. 5504)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." H.R. 10282, "Expanding Support for Living Donors Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of people with kidney disease. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and benefits, including H.R. 1692 "Health Care Affordability Act." Prescription drug pricing and access. Comments on National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities draft Strategic Plan. Comment on information collection request on Process Data for the Organ Donation and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Comments on revised HIV Organ Policy Equity Act Safeguards and Research Criteria.
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (S. 1668/H.R. 2544); Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384); Honor our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020); Impact of peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution shortage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Q4 Lobbying Report (Oct.1 -Dec. 31) HCR Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2023 (H.R. 2389) No Surprises Act regulations Food and Drug Amendments No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act (H.R. 3387) Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544) Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency Act (H.R. 3561) Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act (H.R. 2666) Providers and Payers COMPETE Act (H.R. 3284) To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program (H.R. 3290) Transparent PRICE Act (H.R. 3281/H.R. 2691)) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction (S. 1302) Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 3046) Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act (H.R. 833) Chronic Care Management Improvement Act (H.R. 2829) Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 2584) Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665) Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act (H.R. 977/S.470) FEMA re: COVID-19 related reimbursement Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 (H.R. 4529) Public Health Emergency Congressional Review Act (H.R. 4381) CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023 (H.R. 3813) Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4421) Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4420) Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 3887) Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. 4822) Providers and Payers COMPETE Act (H.R. 3284) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378 Transparency in Coverage Act (H.R. 4507) GOLD Card Act of 2023 (H.R. 4968) No Fees for EFTs Act (H.R.6487) Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act (H.R. 5989) Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7153) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute (H.R. 7397) Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act (H.R. 7050) 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 7635) The 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net (ACCESS) Act (H.R. 8574) Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act (H.R. 8702/S.4532) The Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites (PEAKS) Act (H.R. 7931) Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act (H.R. 5989) MMM Accelerated and Advance Payment Program repayment flexibility Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding Telehealth flexibilities and payment Annual Prospective Payment System Rules Organ acquisition payment policies Californias Medicaid Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program Medicare Advantage BUD FY 2025 Appropriations bills Nursing and allied health workforce funding FY 2025 budget request Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act (H.R. 6363) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5894) Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (H.R. 7463) Submitted Comments Regulatory Comment Letters SUBJECT: CMS-10913, Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Data Submission and Audit Protocol Data Request; Notice, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Federal Register (Vol 89, No 145), September 10, 2024
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Organ Procurement reforms; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486); Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions of Coverage; S. 1688/H.R. 2544 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Organ Procurement reforms; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486); Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions of Coverage; S. 1688/H.R. 2544 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
FY 25 Congressional appropriations: -Increase funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organ Transplantation Program -Increase NIH funds, including proportional increase for NIDDK to support kidney research -Provide $25 million to KidneyX to continue development of an artificial kidney and other innovations innovative kidney therapeutics and technologies -Support CDC Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative -Increase funding Veterans Health Administration Kidney Health Program -Address the implementation of the retrospective trend adjustment in the CKCC model Legislation: Explore the establishment of an Officer of Kidney Health and Transplantation at HHS Support implementation of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668), including clarifying HRSA's ability to use OPTN patient waitlist registration fees Increase support for living donors including through the Honor Our Living Donors Act, The Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6171), and the Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) Increase patient choice by passing the Kidney PATIENT Act (H.R. 5074), the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860), the Chronic Kidney Disease Research and Treatment Act, (H.R. 5027/S. 4469), and the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674) Bolster the kidney health care workforce, including by passing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3211), the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474), The Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (S. 705/ H.R. 2761), and the Resident Physician Shortage Act (HR 2389/S. 1302) Regulatory: Increase kidney health coordination, innovation, and reimbursement through ESRD PPS/QIP, PFS, and ESRD-QIP Measure Set Review Improve transparency and accountability in transplant system to maximize access to kidney transplant, including through the HRSA OPTN Modernization Initiative Establish a federal screening recommendation for kidney diseases
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Q3 Lobbying Report (July 1-Sept. 10) HCR Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2023 (H.R. 2389) No Surprises Act regulations Food and Drug Amendments No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act (H.R. 3387) Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544) Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency Act (H.R. 3561) Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act (H.R. 2666) Providers and Payers COMPETE Act (H.R. 3284) To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program (H.R. 3290) Transparent PRICE Act (H.R. 3281/H.R. 2691)) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction (S. 1302) Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 3046) Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act (H.R. 833) Chronic Care Management Improvement Act (H.R. 2829) Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 2584) Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665) Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act (H.R. 977/S.470) FEMA re: COVID-19 related reimbursement Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 (H.R. 4529) Public Health Emergency Congressional Review Act (H.R. 4381) CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023 (H.R. 3813) Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4421) Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4420) Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 3887) Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. 4822) Providers and Payers COMPETE Act (H.R. 3284) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378 Transparency in Coverage Act (H.R. 4507) GOLD Card Act of 2023 (H.R. 4968) No Fees for EFTs Act (H.R.6487) Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act (H.R. 5989) Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7153) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute (H.R. 7397) Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act (H.R. 7050) 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 7635) The 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net (ACCESS) Act (H.R. 8574) Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act (H.R. 8702/S.4532) The Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites (PEAKS) Act (H.R. 7931) Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act (H.R. 5989) MMM Accelerated and Advance Payment Program repayment flexibility Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding Telehealth flexibilities and payment Annual Prospective Payment System Rules Organ acquisition payment policies Californias Medicaid Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program Medicare Advantage BUD FY 2024 Appropriations bills Nursing and allied health workforce funding FY 2024 budget request Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act (H.R. 6363) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5894) Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (H.R. 7463) Submitted Comments Regulatory Comment Letters SUBJECT: CMS-1809-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs, including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program; Health and Safety Standards for Obstetrical Services in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Prior Authorization; Requests for Information; Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Eligibility; Medicaid Clinic Services Four Walls Exceptions; Individuals Currently or Formerly in Custody of Penal Authorities; Revision to Medicare Special Enrollment Period for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals; and All-Inclusive Rate Add-On Payment for High-Cost Drugs Provided by Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities, (Vol 89, No 140), July 22, 2024 SUBJECT: CMS-1803-P, Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; HH Quality Reporting Program Requirements; HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model Requirements; Home Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Items and Services Rate Update; and Other Medicare Policies, Federal Register (Vol. 89, No. 128), July 3, 2024 SUBJECT: CMS-5535-P, Medicare Program; Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model, Federal Register (Vol. 89, No. 97), May 17, 2024 Legislative Comment Letters Letter to HHS on Johnson & Johnson's Proposed Changes to 340B Drug Discount Program, Sept. 19, 2024
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (S. 1668/H.R. 2544); Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384); Honor our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Organ Procurement reforms; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486); Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions of Coverage; S. 1688/H.R. 2544 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Organ Procurement reforms; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486); Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions of Coverage; S. 1688/H.R. 2544 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of people with kidney disease. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and benefits, including H.R. 1692 "Health Care Affordability Act." Prescription drug pricing and access. Comments to HRSA to update criteria for post-transplant graft survival metrics. Comments to HRSA on the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-51)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818 / S. 4207) Home dialysis/home therapies issues Improving Access to Dialysis Act (H.R. 8075) Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) FY 2025 appropriations funding for nursing workforce development programs and National Institute of Nursing Research FY 2025 funding kidney disease research at NIDDK at NIH Funding for Kidney X program at HHS Funding for AHRQ at HHS in FY 2025 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668) National Nursing Workforce Center Act (H.R. 2411/S. 1150) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2663/S. 1176) Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act (H.R. 5027) Kidney Patient Access to Technology Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (Kidney Patient) Act (H.R. 5074) Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860) Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6171) Honor Our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205 / S. 3211) Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860) Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act (H.R. 7266 / S. 3770) Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act (H.R. 9939)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; Appropriations - the Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills; transportation of organs for donation, S.2437/H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R.3743, S.1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · first_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Organ Procurement reforms; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486); Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions of Coverage; S. 1688/H.R. 2544 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2024 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Organ Procurement reforms; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486); Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions of Coverage; S. 1688/H.R. 2544 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
FY 24 and FY 25 Congressional appropriations: -Increase funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organ Transplantation Program -Increase NIH funds, including proportional increase for NIDDK to support kidney research and $150 million for a Special Statutory Funding Program for Kidney Research -Provide $25 million to KidneyX to continue development of an artificial kidney and other innovations innovative kidney therapeutics and technologies -Support CDC Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative -Increase funding Veterans Health Administration Kidney Health Program -Address the implementation of the retrospective trend adjustment in the CKCC model Legislation: Explore the establishment of an Officer of Kidney Health and Transplantation at HHS Support implementation of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668) Increase support for living donors including through the Honor Our Living Donors Act, The Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6171), and the Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) Increase patient choice by passing the Kidney PATIENT Act (H.R. 5074), the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860), the Chronic Kidney Disease Research and Treatment Act, (H.R. 5027/S. 4469), and the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674) Bolster the kidney health care workforce, including by passing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3211), the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474), The Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (S. 705/ H.R. 2761), and the Resident Physician Shortage Act (HR 2389/S. 1302) Regulatory: Increase kidney health coordination, innovation, and reimbursement through CY24 ESRD PPS/QIP, CY24 PFS, and 2023 ESRD-QIP Measure Set Review Improve transparency and accountability in transplant system to maximize access to kidney transplant, including through the HRSA OPTN Modernization Initiative Establish a federal screening recommendation for kidney diseases
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; S.2624/H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills; S.2437/H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S.1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; H.R.3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R.4362, Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act; Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; S.2624/H.R. 5894, Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills; S.2437/H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S.1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; H.R.3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R.4362, Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act; Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
General education regarding organ donation and transplantation issues; implementation of H.R.2544/S.1668, Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; S.2624/H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills; S.2437/H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S.1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; H.R.3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R.4362, Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act; Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bills
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE