Moms Matter Act

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733); the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S. 1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; ACA Fraud; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Managed Care Organizations; Health Equity + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Health Equity; Program integrity in the individual marketplace; Federal Budget Process S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] S.891 - Bipartisan Health Care Act A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] S.46 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] H.R.247 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.3312 - Moms Matter Act This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, maternal health disparities, and other adverse outcomes. Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] H.R.10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends, modifies, or establishes various programs and authorities throughout the federal government. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.3029 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Client expense: $265,983 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues: Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; ACA Fraud; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Managed Care Organizations; Health Equity + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Health Equity; Program integrity in the individual marketplace; Federal Budget Process Bills: S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 6033, SPEAK Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] S.891 - Bipartisan Health Care Act A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R.1909 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] S.46 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] H.R.247 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.3237 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services, and to require providers with a department of a provider to submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an attestation with respect to each such department. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.3312 - Moms Matter Act This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, maternal health disparities, and other adverse outcomes. Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] H.R.10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends, modifies, or establishes various programs and authorities throughout the federal government. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.3029 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; ACA Fraud; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Managed Care Organizations; Health Equity + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Health Equity; Program integrity in the individual marketplace; Federal Budget Process S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 6033, SPEAK Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] S.891 - Bipartisan Health Care Act A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R.1909 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] S.46 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] H.R.247 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.3237 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services, and to require providers with a department of a provider to submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an attestation with respect to each such department. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.3312 - Moms Matter Act This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, maternal health disparities, and other adverse outcomes. Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] H.R.10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends, modifies, or establishes various programs and authorities throughout the federal government. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.3029 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; ACA Fraud; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Managed Care Organizations; Health Equity + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Health Equity; Program integrity in the individual marketplace; Federal Budget Process, Food is Medicine S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 6033, SPEAK Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] S.891 - Bipartisan Health Care Act A bill to extend expiring health provisions and improve health care delivery. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R.1909 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] S.46 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] H.R.247 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.3237 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require each off-campus outpatient department of a provider to include a unique identifier on claims for items and services, and to require providers with a department of a provider to submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an attestation with respect to each such department. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.3312 - Moms Matter Act This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, maternal health disparities, and other adverse outcomes. Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] H.R.10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends, modifies, or establishes various programs and authorities throughout the federal government. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R.3029 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733); the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S. 1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Education and awareness of mental health and maternal mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; Monitor DEA telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances extension; CMMI's Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model; Issues related to 340b reform; Issues related to the formation of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus; H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 3432 / S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 3946/S. 1800 - FASD Respect Act H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 / S. 3921 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7153 / S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections Reauthorization Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 / S. 1573 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 / S. 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 8458 / S. 669- Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2024 H.R. 8543 / S. 2993 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes H.R. 8680 - To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers H.R. 8702/ S .4532 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans H.R.8767 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Reform Manager Act H.R. 7891 / S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 7890 / S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) H.R. 4531 / S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 H.R. 7619 / S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.6928 - CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R.6961 / S. 3010 - Nutrition CARE Act of 2024 H.R. 6982 / S. 3579 - Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act H.R. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2024 H.Res. 1089 / S.Res.567 - Health Workforce Well-being Day of Awareness Resolution S. 2556 - Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act H.R. 5408 / S. 2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.7301 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 7808 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3779 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Act S. 3638 - Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3379 Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act H.R.7708 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes H.R.8575 - Michelle Alyssa Go Act H.R. 7258 / S. 3968 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes S.4023 - Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act S.4358 - Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act Sent letter to the FDA on reducing the scope of the Clozapine REMS in preparation for the Joint Committees Meeting Meeting with FDA on continued Stimulant Shortage APA met with DOL, HHS, and Treasury to Discuss Parity APA sent letter to ONC on Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule Signed onto AMA letter on Medicare physician payment reform S.4935- Physician Fee Stabilization Act H.R. 6371 - the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 5013 / S. 3503 - Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act H.R. 1770 / S. 2477 - Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. Signed AMA letter in opposition H.R.6664 / S. 4905- Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R.9133 / S. 4835- The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 2630 / S. 652 - the Safe Step Act H.R. 9581 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 8715 - NEST Act H.R. 9577- Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act H.R. 9656 - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Mental Health and Wellness Act S. 5146- Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024 H.R. 9688 - Keep Kids Covered Act H.R. 9886/S.5271 - Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery Act H.R. 7858 - Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act of 2024 Cover Our Care Act H.R. 3503 - NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2023 H.R. 9422 - Recovery Act H.R. 10073 - Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 H.R. 9457 - Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024 H.R. 3838/S. 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 S.5524 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2024 H.R. 10085 - Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2024 H.R. 10280 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act

Client expense: $269,642 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733); the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S. 1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Womens Health Protection Act Mental Health Workforce Shortages Federal policies affecting access to contingency management services for substance use disorders S. 4246 Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Womens Health Act General Menopause health policy H. R. 498 / S.1493, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 501 Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act H.R. 773/S. 3165, Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 1359/S. 644 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act H.R. 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2023 H.R. 1502 Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R.2577/S.1137,DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 3074/S. 971 The Due Process Continuity of Care Act HR 3305 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3375 STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act H.R. 3752 Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R.4310/S.2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4531 / S. 2433, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4851, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 H.R. 4884 /S. 2476 Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 H.R.4974, Local 988 Response Act H.R. 5866, Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement (SAFE) in Recovery Act H.R. 6284/S. 3260 Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2023 H.R. 6475 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023 H.R.6928 CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7301 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 8390 Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2024 H.R. 8503 Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles H.R. 9577 STOP Suicide Act H.R. 10073 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 S.669/H.R. 8458 Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S. 1378/ H.R 5819 COMPLETE Care Act S.2350, National Strategy for Social Connection Act Reintroduction of The Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act Reintroduction of The Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 5804, The Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act Reintroduction of The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act Reintroduction of The Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act S.2511, the ADAPT Act S. 2733, PEER Support Act H.R. 7808, EARLY Minds Act S.3364, Kids Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities Act of 2024 (KID Proof Act) S.3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (PACE Act) S. 3393 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.3498 Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023 S. 3557 Public Health Impact of Opioid Drugs S. 3769, Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act S. 4312 United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024 S. 4338 Pay PCPs Act of 2024 Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Caregiving for older adults Title IV-B of the Social Security Act Mental Health Parity Final Rule Meeting with the Tri-Departments (DOL, HHS and Treasury) H.R 3312, S. 1602, Moms Matter Act S.4811, Prevention Services for Youth Act S.4812, Strengthening Supports for Youth Act H.R.9875, Child Safety and Well-Being Act Response to RFI regarding regulation of cannabis and hemp products Research regarding the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy Meeting with CMS on eligibility of postdoctoral training programs for Nursing/Allied Health Reimbursement   Flexibility to prescribe certain controlled medications via telehealth for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders Support of the proposed rule on georouting solutions for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) Medicare coverage policies regarding mental health and substance use disorder services Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 7432 / S. 5097)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Abortion access (general); Access to mifepristone (general); Contraception (general); IUD insertion (general); Maternal mortality and morbidity (general); H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act; Inclusion of pregnant and lactating individuals in research (general); Obstetric and gynecologic care in rural and underserved areas (general); impact of closures of ob-gyn units in rural hospitals on patient access to care and maternal morbidity and mortality; Impact of abortion restrictions on patient outcomes and the ob-gyn workforce (general); H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act; H.R. 3310/S. 2239, Kira Johnson Act; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; H.R. 3320/S. 1599, Data to Save Moms Act; H.R. 3523/S. 1710, Perinatal Workforce Act;; H.R. 2389/S. 1302, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act; H.R. 2569, Doctors of Community (DOC) Act; Teaching Health Center Graduate Medication Education (general); H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023; Telemedicine (general); H.R. 5012/S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act; implementation of P.L. 118-69, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act; Stillbirth prevention (general); S.___, Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act; S. 712/H.R. 8532, Connected MOM Act; S. 4079/H.R. 8383, Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in medicine (general); S. 5236, Keep Obstetrics Local Act; H.R. 7855, H.R.___, Diane Powis Ovarian Cancer Testing Access Act;; S. 4445, Right to IVF Act; Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; National Health Service Corps (general); ; H.R. 8796/S. 4619, Stop Comstock Act; H.R. 8037/S. 4147, NIH Improve Act; H.R. 9886, Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery Act or the BUPE for Recovery Act; S. 4522, Dads Matter Act; H.R. 6716/S. 3509, Healthy MOM Act; H.R. 8839, Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act; H.R. 8223/S. 4246 Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Womens Health Act; H.R. 3851/S. 2464, Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023; S. 964, Mothers and Newborns Success Act; H.R. 4572/S. 2303, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2023; H.R. 4534/S. 2245, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2023; S. 3447, Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act; S. 3370, Promoting Maternal and Child Health Through Substance Use Prevention Act; H.R. 3946/S. 1800, FASD Respect Act; H.R. __ /S.__ Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (general); Patient-physician relationship (general); Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health; Residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology (general); Abortion training in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs (general); Obstetrician-gynecologist workforce (general); Reproductive health data privacy (general); Substance use disorder during pregnancy (general); Maternal mental health (general); Coverage for infertility (general); Protections for in vitro fertilization (general); HPV vaccination (general); RSV vaccination (general); Remote patient monitoring (general); Fertility preservation services for sickle cell patients treated with cell and gene therapies; Prenatal supplements (general); Care for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals (general); Gun violence as a public health issue (general);; H.Res.1448, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care; CURES 2.0 Act; NIH restructuring (general); family care plans (general); FDA Advisory Committees (general); FDA Diversity Action Plan (general); NICHD Strategic Plan (general); physician liability (general); pharmacist-prescribed contraceptives (general); Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women (PRGLAC) recommendations (general); Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages (general); Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability rule (general).

Client expense: $155,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office

Education and awareness of mental health and maternal mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; Monitor DEA telemedicine prescribing extension; CMMI's Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model; Issues related to 340b reform; Issues related to the formation of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Womens Health Protection Act Mental Health Workforce Shortages Meeting with various administrative agencies on expanding access to mental health care in rural areas Forthcoming House bill on capital investments in rural mental health Federal policies affecting access to contingency management services for substance use disorders H. R. 498 / S.1493, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 501 Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act H.R. 773/S. 3165, Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 1359/S. 644 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act H.R. 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2023 H.R. 1502 Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R.2577/S.1137,DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 3074/S. 971 The Due Process Continuity of Care Act HR 3305 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3375 STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act H.R. 3752 Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R.4310/S.2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4531 / S. 2433, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4851, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 H.R. 4884 /S. 2476 Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 H.R.4974, Local 988 Response Act H.R. 5866, Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement (SAFE) in Recovery Act H.R. 6284/S. 3260 Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2023 H.R. 6475 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023 H.R.6928 CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R. 7301 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 8390 Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2024 H.R. 8503 Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles H.R. 9577 STOP Suicide Act S.669/H.R. 8458 Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S. 1378/ H.R 5819 COMPLETE Care Act S.2350, National Strategy for Social Connection Act Reintroduction of The Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act Reintroduction of The Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 5804, The Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act Reintroduction of The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act Reintroduction of The Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act S.2511, the ADAPT Act S. 2688 / H.R. 5116, the Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act S. 2733, PEER Support Act H.R. 7808, EARLY Minds Act H.R. 6407 / S. 3297, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act S.3364, Kids Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities Act of 2024 (KID Proof Act) S.3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (PACE Act) S. 3393 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.3498 Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023S. 3557 Public Health Impact of Opioid Drugs S. 3769, Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act S. 4312 United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024 S. 4338 Pay PCPs Act of 2024 Dear Colleague letter to CMS re: coverage of digital therapeutics Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Caregiving for older adults Title IV-B of the Social Security Act H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act Mental Health Parity Final Rule Meeting with the Tri-Departments (DOL, HHS and Treasury) H.R 3312, S. 1602, Moms Matter Act S.4811, Prevention Services for Youth Act S.4812, Strengthening Supports for Youth Act H.R.9875, Child Safety and Well-Being Act Response to RFI re: 21st Century Cures 2.0 Response to RFI regarding regulation of cannabis and hemp products Research regarding the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy   Flexibility to prescribe certain controlled medications via telehealth for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders Support of the proposed rule on georouting solutions for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) Medicare coverage policies regarding mental health and substance use disorder services

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 3432 / S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 3946/S. 1800 - FASD Respect Act H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 / S. 3921 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7153 / S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections Reauthorization Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 / S. 1573 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 / S. 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 8458 / S. 669- Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2024 H.R. 8543 / S. 2993 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes H.R. 8680 - To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers H.R. 8702/ S .4532 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans H.R.8767 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Reform Manager Act H.R. 7891 / S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 7890 / S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) H.R. 4531 / S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 H.R. 7619 / S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.6928 - CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R.6961 / S. 3010 - Nutrition CARE Act of 2024 H.R. 6982 / S. 3579 - Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act H.R. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2024 H.Res. 1089 / S.Res.567 - Health Workforce Well-being Day of Awareness Resolution S. 2556 - Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act H.R. 5408 / S. 2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.7301 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 7808 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3779 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Act S. 3638 - Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3379 Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act H.R.7708 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes H.R.8575 - Michelle Alyssa Go Act H.R. 7258 / S. 3968 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes S.4023 - Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act S.4358 - Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act APA engaged with SAMHSA on Harm Reduction strategies and agency framework Sent letter to the FDA on the planning of the Clozapine REMS re-evaluation meeting FDA engagement through APAs involvement with the FDA Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program Meeting with SAMHSA and FDA on continued Stimulant Shortage APA met with DOL, HHS, and Treasury to Discuss Parity APA meeting with ONC on priorities impacting Mental Health Integration and AI APA meeting with CDC on workplace mental health and wellness Signed onto AMA letter on Medicare physician payment reform S.4935- Physician Fee Stabilization Act H.R. 6371 - the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 5013 / S. 3503 - Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act H.R. 1770 / S. 2477 - Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. Signed AMA letter in opposition H.R.6664 / S. 4905- Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R.9133 / S. 4835- The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 2630 / S. 652 - the Safe Step Act H.R. 9581 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 8715 - NEST Act H.R. 9577- Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act H.R. 9656 - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Mental Health and Wellness Act S. 5146- Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024 H.R. 9688 - Keep Kids Covered Act

Client expense: $244,222 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 3226 & S.1573, The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 3838 & S.2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R.7087 & S.3641, MOMS Who Serve Act H.R. 3312 & S. 1602, Moms Matter Act SUSTAIN 340B Act - Senate discussion draft H.R 7635, 340B PATIENTS Act H.R. 5012 & S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act Telehealth Extension Provisions in End of Year Package Prep for Year End Package - potential provisions re: site neutrality H.R. 8574, 340B ACCESS Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733); the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S. 1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3226 & S.1573, The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 3838 & S.2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R.7087 & S.3641, MOMS Who Serve Act H.R. 3312 & S. 1602, Moms Matter Act SUSTAIN 340B Act - Senate discussion draft H.R 7635, 340B PATIENTS Act H.R. 8574, 340B ACCESS Act H.R. 7808/Senate Intro (bill #TBD), Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 6664 & S.4905, Innovation in Pediatric Drug Act of 2023 H.R. 5012 & S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act Cures 2.0 prep for future legislation NIH Reform prep for future legislation Telehealth Extension Provisions in End of Year Package CHGME Reauthorization (future legislation) H.R. 7379, Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act Prep for military health care legislation support Prep for year-end package - potential provisions re site neutrality

Client expense: $222,877 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Education and awareness of mental health and maternal mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; Monitor DEA telemedicine prescribing extension; CMMI's Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model; Issues related to 340b reform

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE

Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act (H.R. 1117) SHINE for Autumn Act (S.2647/H.R.5012) Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (S.2231/H.R. 4581) Vaccination policy PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1573 /H.R.3226) Preventing Maternal Deaths Act Reauthorization of 2023 (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (S. 1606/H.R. 3305) Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act (H.R. 6612) Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023 (S. 1851/H.R. 3768) Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2023 (DOULA Act) (S.2465) Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act (H.R.5312) Child Care Assistance for Maternal Health Act (H.R. 5581) Access to Donor Milk Act (S. 2819/H.R. 5486) Safeguarding Kids and Families from Critical Food Shortages Act (H.R. 5316) Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services (MOMMIES) Act (S. 3090) Support Through Loss Act (S.3137/H.R.6103) Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act (DOULA Act) (S.2465/H.R.6331) Promoting Maternal and Child Health Through Substance Use Prevention Act (S.3370) Healthy MOM Act (S. 3509/H.R. 6716) Maintaining our Obligation to Moms who Serve Act (S. 3641/H.R.7087) Endometriosis CARE Act (H.R. 8565) Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (S.4079) Connected MOM Act (S.712/H.R.8532) Moms Matter Act (S. 1602/H.R. 3312) The Protecting Infant Formula from Contamination Act Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit Act (NEST Act) Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 3432 / S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 3946/S. 1800 FASD Respect Act H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 / S. 3921 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7153 / S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections Reauthorization Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R.8458 - to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral service H.R.8543 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes H.R.8575 - Michelle Go Act H.R.8680 - To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers H.R.8702/S.4532 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans H.R.8767 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Reform Manager Act S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.6928 - CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R.6961 / S. 3010 - Nutrition CARE Act of 2024 H.R. 6982 / S. 3579 - Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act H.R. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2024 H.Res. 1089 / S.Res.567 - Health Workforce Well-being Day of Awareness Resolution H.R. 7996 / S. 2556 - Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act H.R. 5408 / S. 2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.7301 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 7808 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3779 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Act S. 3638 - Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3379 Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act H.R.7708 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes S. 3968 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes S.4023 - A bill to further protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks S. 669, the Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 APA met with DOL, HHS, and Treasury to Discuss Parity Opposition to approval of MDMA by the FDA Advisory Committee Support of review and amendment to FDA policy on Clozapine FEMS

Client expense: $185,179 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 4714 & S. 2345, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act H.R. 3226 & S.1573, The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 3838 & S.2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R.7087 & S.3641, MOMS Who Serve Act H.R. 3312 & S. 1602, Moms Matter Act H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (hospital & 340B provisions) SUSTAIN 340B Act - Senate discussion draft H.R 7635, 340B PATIENTS Act H.R. 7808, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2439 & S. 1135, Ally's Act H.R. 7542 & S. 3864, Stop CMV Act H.R. 7379, Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act H.R. 6664, Innovation in Pediatric Drug Act of 2023 H.R. 5012 & S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act H.R. 2412, Helping Kids Cope Act

Client expense: $190,219 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S. 1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8295 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023, providing appropriation levels for departments of Labor, HHS, and Education Mental Health Services Block Grant, all provisions related to appropriating funds for the mental health services block grant Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (H.R.4933 / S. 462), all provisions and loan repayment programs for mental health and substance use professionals Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions of Subtitle B related to Medicaid and Section 101, which extends the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program, the Community Health Center Fund, and the National Health Service Corps through December 31, 2024. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to mental health and substance use treatment funding. Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act (H.R. 7808), all provisions relating to adding prevention and early intervention services under the Community Mental Health Block Grant program Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312), all provisions related to the establishment of grant programs through SAMHSA addressing maternal mental health and substance use disorder conditions. Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities Act of 2023 (H.R. 6663/ S. 3364), all provisions related to amending the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to authorize use of grants for suicide and overdose prevention in children, adolescents, and young adults. Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act (H.R. 3669), all provisions related to the use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant funds to be used to improve mental health services in schools Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023 (H.R. 3682), all provisions related to the administration of grants by SAMHSA to support youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies.

Client expense: $149,440 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Womens Health Protection Act Mental Health Workforce Shortages Meeting with various administrative agencies on expanding access to mental health care in rural areas Forthcoming House bill on capital investments in rural mental health Federal policies affecting access to contingency management services for substance use disorders H. R. 498 / S.1493, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 501 Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act H.R. 773/S. 3165, Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 1359/S. 644 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act H.R. 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2023 H.R. 1502 Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 The Reentry Act H.R. 2474 - The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R.2577/S.1137,DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 3074/S. 971 The Due Process Continuity of Care Act HR 3305 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3375 STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act H.R. 3548 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 3752 Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3759 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 H.R. 3850/S.3949 Pride in Mental Health Act H.R.4310/S.2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4531 / S. 2433, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4851, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 H.R. 4884 /S. 2476 Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 H.R.4974, Local 988 Response Act H.R. 5866, Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement (SAFE) in Recovery Act H.R. 6284/S. 3260 Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2023 H.R. 6475 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023 H.R.6928 CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R. 7301 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 8390 Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2024 H.R. 8503 Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles S.669/H.R. 8458 Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S. 1378/ H.R 5819 COMPLETE Care Act S. 1426/H.R. 4541 Rise from Trauma Act S.2350, National Strategy for Social Connection Act Reintroduction of The Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act Reintroduction of The Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 5804, The Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act Reintroduction of The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act Reintroduction of The Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act S.2511, the ADAPT Act S. 2688 / H.R. 5116, the Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act S. 2733, PEER Support Act Response to Senator Bill Cassidy Request for Information re: patient data privacy Federal policies affecting the use of contingency management services for the treatment of stimulant use disorders H.R. 7808, EARLY Minds Act H.R. 6407 / S. 3297, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act S.3364, Kids Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities Act of 2024 (KID Proof Act) S.3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (PACE Act) S. 3393 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 S.3498 Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023S. 3557 Public Health Impact of Opioid Drugs S. 3769, Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act S. 4312 United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024 S. 4338 Pay PCPs Act of 2024 Dear Colleague letter to CMS re: coverage of digital therapeutics Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Elder Justice Act Title IV-B of the Social Security Act H.R. 7432, Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Act H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act Congressional briefing on telehealth and H.R. 3432 Congressional briefing on caregiving and mental health Congressional Briefing on A Population Health Approach to Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention Congressional Briefing on Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Mental Health Parity Final Rule Meeting with the Tri-Departments (DOL, HHS and Treasury) H.R. 2412, Helping Kids Cope Act H.R 3312, S. 1602, Moms Matter Act

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of

Education and awareness of mental health and maternal mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; Monitor DEA telemedicine prescribing extension; Issues related to the formation of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus; Expiring healthcare extenders; Issues related to 340b reform; H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42); H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47); S. 1339, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 3432 / S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 / S. 3921 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7153 / S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections Reauthorization Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.6928 - CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R.6961 / S. 3010 - Nutrition CARE Act of 2024 H.R. 6982 / S. 3579 - Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act H.R. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2024 H.Res. 1089 / S.Res.567 - Health Workforce Well-being Day of Awareness Resolution H.R. 7996 / S. 2556 - Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act H.R. 5408 / S. 2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.7301 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 7808 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3779 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Act S. 3638 - Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3379 Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act H.R.7708 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes S. 3968 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes S.4023 - Tina Smith - A bill to further protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks APA engaged with SAMHSA on Outpatient Treatment Programs APA responded to with SAMHSA RFI on Maternal Mental Health APA engaged with White House on Conversion Therapy APA responded to HHS on 42 CFR Part 2 APA met with DOL, HHS, and Treasury to Discuss Parity

Client expense: $188,534 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S.1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Womens Health Protection Act Mental Health Workforce Shortages Coding and reimbursement for digital therapeutics devices (DTx) and services furnished via DTx Meeting with various administrative agencies on expanding access to mental health care in rural areas Forthcoming House bill on capital investments in rural mental health Federal policies affecting access to contingency management services for substance use disorders H. R. 498 / S.1493, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 501 Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act H.R. 773/S. 3165, Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act H.R. 1359/S. 644 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act H.R. 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2023 H.R. 1502 Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 The Reentry Act H.R. 2474 - The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R.2577/S.1137,DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 3074/S. 971 The Due Process Continuity of Care Act HR 3305 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3375 STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act H.R. 3432/S. 3651 Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 3548 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 3752 Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3759 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 H.R. 3850/S.3949 Pride in Mental Health Act H.R.4310/S.2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4531 / S. 2433, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4851, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 H.R. 4892, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4884 /S. 2476 Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 H.R.4974, Local 988 Response Act H.R. 5866, Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement (SAFE) in Recovery Act H.R. 6284/S. 3260 Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2023 H.R. 6475 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023 H.R.6928 CONNECT Act of 2024 S.669 Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S. 1378/ H.R 5819 COMPLETE Care Act S. 1426/H.R. 4541 Rise from Trauma Act S. 1736, Farmers First Act S. 2016 / H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act S.2350, National Strategy for Social Connection Act Reintroduction of The Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act Reintroduction of The Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 5804, The Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act Reintroduction of The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act Reintroduction of The Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act S.2511, the ADAPT Act S. 2688 / H.R. 5116, the Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act S. 2733, PEER Support Act H.R. 4736, the Investing in Rural America Act Response to Senator Bill Cassidy Request for Information re: patient data privacy Federal policies affecting the use of contingency management services for the treatment of stimulant use disorders H.R. 7808, EARLY Minds Act H.R. 6524 / S. 1077, Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act H.R. 6407 / S. 3297, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act S.3364, Kids Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities Act of 2024 (KID Proof Act) S.3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (PACE Act) S. 3393 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 S.3498 Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023S. 3557 Public Health Impact of Opioid Drugs S. 3769, Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 6487, No Fees for EFTs Act H.R. 3730/S. 198, Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act H.R. 6407/S. 3297, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act Coalition letter to CMS opposing inclusion of HR 824 in funding package Meeting with CMS CIIO Office re: future rulemaking under the No Surprises Act Meeting with CMS and House/Senate offices re: coverage of digital therapeutics Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Elder Justice Act Title IV-B of the Social Security Act H.R. 2762, the Tribal Family Fairness Act H.R. 3461, the Strengthening Tribal Families Act H.R. 2412, Helping Kids Cope Act H.R 3312, S. 1602, Moms Matter Act

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R. 773 / S. 3165 - Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 2577 / S. 1137 - DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 4331 - Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act H.R. 4830 / S. 2444 - ATTAIN Mental Health Act H.R. 4974 / S. 3444 - Local 9-8-8 Response Act of 2023 HR 5510 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2023 H.R. 5975 - Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2023 H.R. 6033 - Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act of 2023 H.R. 6149 / S. 1291 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act H.R. 6364 - Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 6407 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 H.R. 6545 - Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act S. 644 - Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1840 - SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 3392 - Advancing Research in Education Act S. 2511 - ADAPT Act S. 2966 - Targeting Emotional and Mentally Stability (TEAMS) Act of 2023 S. 3070 - Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2023

Client expense: $330,289 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Education and awareness of mental health and maternal mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; Monitor DEA telemedicine prescribing extension; Issues related to the formation of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus; Expiring healthcare extenders

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S.1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Education and awareness of mental health and maternal mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression; H.R. 3312/S. 1602, Moms Matter Act; Monitor DEA telemedicine prescribing extension

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 3226 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3331 / S. 754 - Improving Mental Health and Wellness in School Act H.R. 3391 / S. 1624 - Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 3805 - KIDS Health Act of 2023 H.R. 3813 - CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 3821 - Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3836 - Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act H.R. 3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3841 - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs H.R. 3843 - Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 H.R. 3884 - Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023 H.R. 3887 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4331 - Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act H.R. 4381 - Public Health Emergency Congressional Review Act H.R. 4420 - Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act H.R. 4421 - Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act H.R. 4529 - Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 4531 / S. 2433 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 4830 / S. 2444 - ATTAIN Mental Health Act H.R. 4837 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R. 4851 - 988 Implementation Assistance Act H.R. 4884 / S. 2476 - Mental Health for Latinos Act H.R. 4892 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4911 - Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act H.R. 4918 - Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023 H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4941 - PATH Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 4950 / S. 2481 - IMPROVE Addictions Care Act H.R. 4968 - GOLD CARD Act of 2023 H.R. 5010 - Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5128 / S. 2137 - Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023 H.R. 5163 - Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act H.R. 5312 - Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2023 H.R. 5414 / S. 1346 - Improving Mental Health Access for the Emergency Department Act of 2023 H.R. 5568 - CARE for Moms Act H.R. 5804 - Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2023 H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 5976 / S. 3060 - Youth Mental Health Research Act S. 1291 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act S. 2308 - Community Health Care Reauthorization Act S. 2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act S. 2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2511 - ADAPT Act S. 2733 - PEER Support Act S. 2966 - TEAMS Act

Client expense: $154,512 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S.1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act (S.1574/H.R. 3228); the Supporting Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744); the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312); the Navigating to Success Act (H.R. 657); the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (S. 462); and the Equal Health Care for All Act (S. 3073/H.R. 3068).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE