Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Rural mental health concerns related to availability of services for low income and/or Latinx communities and availability of service providers. Specific legislation includes: H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023; H.R. 1689: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act; H.R. 773: Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 744: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023; S. 923: Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act; S. 754: Improving Mental Health and Wellness in School Act; S. 24: Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act; Mental Health for Latinos Act (S.2476). S. 1426 (RISE from Trauma Act); Support for S. 1810 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act); Support for H.R. 3879 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act); Support for H.R. 4911 (Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act); Support for H.R. 3713 (Mental Health Services for Students Act); H.R. 2642 (Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) Mental Health Act); Support for H.R. 4603 (Rural Wellness Act). Behavioral health care and health care access with a focus on rural, Latinx, and Veteran communities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 9774/S. 5194, Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 S. 644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3364/H.R. 6663, Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act of 2023 S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 2901, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 3433, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 5541, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6149/S. 1291, Protecting Kids on Social Media Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. H.R. 7808, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act H.R. 9076, Protecting Americas Children by Strengthening Families Act H.R. 9425, Tobacco User Fee Modernization Act of 2024 H.R. 9774/S. 5194, Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 H.R. 9828, End the Vaccine Carveout Act H.R. 9886, BUPE for Recovery Act S. 397, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act S. 644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2073, Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3193/H.R. 5163, Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act S. 3364/H.R. 6663, Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act of 2023 S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3453/H.R. 9684, Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 4041, Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act S. 4532/H.R. 8702, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act S. 4745, Federal Food Administration Act
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 (H.R. 9161/S.4773) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (S.5474) 16.The UNDERSTAND Act (S. 5182) 17.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 18.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 19.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 20.FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 21.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (H.R.6766/ S.3512) 22.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 24.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 25.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 26.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 27.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 28.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 29.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 30.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 31.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 32.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 33.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 34.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 35.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 36.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 37.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (S.2433/H.R. 4531) 38.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 39.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378/ H.R. 5819) 40.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 41.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 42.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 43.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 44.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 45.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 46.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 47.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 48.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 49.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 50.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 51.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921/H.R. 4892) 52.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 53.EARLY Minds Act (H.R. 7808) 54.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R. 9214) 55.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577) 56.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 57.American Family Act (H.R. 3899) 58.H.Res.1375 - Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children. House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
2024 · fourth_quarter · Education
HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools H.R. 7924 Access in Mental Health Act: Resources for MH graduate programs at historical minority-serving institutions HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies Increased funding for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Programs
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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| Angie Craig | Democratic | MN |
| Ann M. Kuster | Democratic | NH |
| Anthony D’Esposito | Republican | NY |
| Ayanna Pressley | Democratic | MA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Becca Balint | Democratic | VT |
| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Brittany Pettersen | Democratic | CO |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Chrissy Houlahan | Democratic | PA |
| Colin Z. Allred | Democratic | TX |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David P. Joyce | Republican | OH |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Delia C. Ramirez | Democratic | IL |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic | WA |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Donald Norcross | Democratic | NJ |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Ed Case | Democratic | HI |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elissa Slotkin | Democratic | MI |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric Sorensen | Democratic | IL |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic | IN |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| Gabe Amo | Democratic | RI |
| Gabe Vasquez | Democratic | NM |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Glenn Ivey | Democratic | MD |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Haley M. Stevens | Democratic | MI |
| Hillary J. Scholten | Democratic | MI |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jared Moskowitz | Democratic | FL |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jeff Jackson | Democratic | NC |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jennifer Wexton | Democratic | VA |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democratic | IL |
| Jill N. Tokuda | Democratic | HI |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| Jonathan L. Jackson | Democratic | IL |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Kevin Mullin | Democratic | CA |
| Kim Schrier | Democratic | WA |
| Lauren Underwood | Democratic | IL |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Democratic | TX |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lois Frankel | Democratic | FL |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marcus J. Molinaro | Republican | NY |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Maxine Waters | Democratic | CA |
| Maxwell Frost | Democratic | FL |
| Michael Lawler | Republican | NY |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican | OH |
| Mike Carey | Republican | OH |
| Mike Levin | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Mikie Sherrill | Democratic | NJ |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic | GA |
| Nikki Budzinski | Democratic | IL |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Patrick Ryan | Democratic | NY |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Rick Larsen | Democratic | WA |
| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robert Garcia | Democratic | CA |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Sean Casten | Democratic | IL |
| Seth Magaziner | Democratic | RI |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Sharice Davids | Democratic | KS |
| Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove | Democratic | CA |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Troy A. Carter | Democratic | LA |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| Yadira Caraveo | Democratic | CO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $39,452 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce, including scholarship opportunities Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.4851) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.4950) IMPROVE Addiction Care Act (H.R. 4531/ S.3393) Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 773/S.3165) Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 Issues surrounding 9-8-8 georouting (H.R.7536/S.3085) Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act (H.R.7212/S.2733) Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery (PEER) Support Act Issues surrounding ACO flex model Issues surrounding Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act rules (H.R. 8375) Strengthening Our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce Act (H.R. 8376) Latino Youth MH Empowerment Act (H.R. 8377) Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act (H.R. 8680) Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 9581) STAR Plus Scholarship Act Issues surrounding health workforce education scholarship and loan programs S.Res.769 - A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health for youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents (H.R.10047) Closing the Substance Use Care Gap Act (H.R.10445) Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R.10545) American Relief Act, 2025 (H.R.10515) American Relief Act, 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 9774/S. 5194, Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 2901, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R.3433, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 4310/S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 5541, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6149/S. 1291, Protecting Kids on Social Media Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. H.R. 7808, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act H.R. 9076, Protecting Americas Children by Strengthening Families Act H.R. 9425, Tobacco User Fee Modernization Act of 2024 H.R. 9774/S. 5194, Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 S. 397, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act S.644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2073, Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3193/H.R. 5163, Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 4041, Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act S. 4532/H.R. 8702, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act S. 4745, Federal Food Administration Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Rural mental health concerns related to availability of services for low income and/or Latinx communities and availability of service providers. Specific legislation includes: H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023; H.R. 1689: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act; H.R. 773: Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 744: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023; S. 923: Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act; S. 754: Improving Mental Health and Wellness in School Act; S. 24: Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act; Mental Health for Latinos Act (S.2476). Support for S. 1426 (RISE from Trauma Act) - Senator Padilla, Senator Butler. Support for S. 1810 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act) - Senator Padilla, Senator Butler. Support for H.R. 3879 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 4911 (Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 3713 (Mental Health Services for Students Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 2642 (Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) Mental Health Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 4603 (Rural Wellness Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Meetings to discuss behavioral health care and health care access with a focus on rural, Latinx, and Veteran communities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce, including scholarship opportunities Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.4851) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.4950) IMPROVE Addiction Care Act (H.R. 4531/ S.3393) Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 773/S.3165) Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 Issues surrounding 9-8-8 georouting (H.R.7536/S.3085) Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act (H.R.7212/S.2733) Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery (PEER) Support Act Issues surrounding ACO flex model Issues surrounding Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act rules (H.R. 8375) Strengthening Our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce Act (H.R. 8376) Latino Youth MH Empowerment Act (H.R. 8377) Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act (H.R. 8680) Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 9581) STAR Plus Scholarship Act Issues surrounding health workforce education scholarship and loan programs S.Res.769 - A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health for youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Education
HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools H.R. 7924 Access in Mental Health Act: Resources for MH graduate programs at historical minority-serving institutions HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies Increased funding for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Programs
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 (H.R. 9161/S.4773) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.The UNDERSTAND Act (S. 5182) 17.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 18.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 19.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 20.FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 21.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (H.R.6766/ S.3512) 22.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 24.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 25.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 26.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 27.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 28.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 29.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 30.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 31.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 32.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 33.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 34.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 35.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 36.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 37.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 38.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 39.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 40.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 41.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 42.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 43.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 44.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 45.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 46.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 47.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 48.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 49.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 50.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 51.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921/H.R. 4892) 52.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 53.EARLY Minds Act (H.R. 7808) 54.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R. 9214) 55.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577) 56.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 57.American Family Act (H.R. 3899) 58.H.Res.1375 - Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children. House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Client expense: $41,497 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1409/H.R. 7891); Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1418/H.R. 7890); Legislation to Protect Young People Online; Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Funding and Program Implementation-Health Resources and Services Administration; Adolescent Health Issues-Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health; Regulation of Tobacco Products (including Proposed Menthol Cigarette and Flavored Cigar Prohibition)-Food and Drug Administration; Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act (H.R. 6664). Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid and CHIP-HHS/CMS; Medicaid Payment Parity-HHS/CMS; The Kids Access to Primary Care Act (HR 952); Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP-HHS/CMS; Postpartum Medicaid Extension and Maternal Health Improvements; Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Redeterminations-HHS/CMS; Ex Parte Medicaid Unwinding Issues-HHS/CMS; Medicaid for Every Child Act (S. 2816); QRTP/IMDs (including H.R. 4056-Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023, and S. 3196-Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023); Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (HR 4758, S 2372); Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit-HHS/CMS; Medicaid payment for family caregivers-HHS/CMS; Vaccines for Children program improvements-HHS/CMS, CDC. Standards in ORR Custody-ORR, HHS; Licensure of ORR Shelters-ORR, HHS; Public Charge; Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC-USDA; SNAP/Farm Bill-USDA; Mental Health for Children-HRSA; H.R. 6, DREAM Act; Medical Nutrition Equity Act; Lift the Bar Act (H.R. 4170/S. 2038); PAHPA Reauthorization; CARE for Families Act HR 3107; WIC Act (S. 1604/H.R. 3364); MODERN WIC Act (S. 984/H.R. 2424); Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program-USDA; Public Health Preparedness and Response-ASPR; National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters; Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women-FDA, HHS, NIH; Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act; Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia; Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children Program; Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program; Funding for WIC-OMB, USDA; Donor Milk (S. 2819/H.R. 5486); Dietary Guidelines-USDA, HHS; Child Poverty; Child Poverty Reduction Act (H.R. 5629/S. 2906); Suicide Prevention-SAMHSA; School Meal Standards-USDA; WIC Food Packages-USDA; Universal School Meals (H.R. 3204/S. 1568)-USDA, White House; Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 6067); Unaccompanied Children (Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023 - S. 3065); Equality Act; Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 3713); Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act; Child Tax Credit (H.R. 7024); Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act; Gender Affirming Care-HHS; Safety of Pediatricians and Children's Hospitals-DOJ, HHS; Same Day Billing Restrictions in Mental Health (S. 2556/H.R. 7996); Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act; FAA Reauthorization/ Emergency Medical Kits; Drug Shortage Prevention Act; Prevention and Early Intervention Set-Aside in Mental Health Block Grant (H.R. 7808); Child Poverty Reduction Act (S. 2906/H.R. 5629); Compact Impact Fairness Act (S. 792/H.R. 1571); Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act (H.R. 3331/S. 754); Pride in Mental Health Act (H.R. 7644); Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (S. 2176/H.R. 4340); Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act (H.R. 3778); School Meals Expansion Act (H.R. 2567); Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R. 3713); EMSC Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 6960, S. 3765); CARE for Kids Act; School Hunger Elimination Act; Nutrition Red Tape Reduction Act; No Hungry Kids in Schools Act; Expanding Access to School Meals Act; Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act; US Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024. FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Emergency Medical Services for Children, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Global Immunization, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in Childhood, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, VACCINES Act, Antimicrobial Resistance, Maternal and Child Health, School Based Health Centers, Healthy Start, Section 317 Immunization Grants; FY25 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Device Consortia; Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act; FY25 National Defense Authorization Act-Department of Defense/Defense Health Agency; Defense Health Agency-Autism Care Demonstration-Department of Defense/Defense Health Agency; Defense Health Agency-Fluoride varnish-Department of Defense/Defense Health Agency; Improving the Health of Children Act; Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act; Banning Electronic Stimulation Devices-FDA; SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.2767/H.R.5408); HCBS Access Act (S.762/H.R. 1493); Better Care Better Jobs Act (S.100/H.R. 547); Autism Family Caregivers Act; PREVENT HPV Cancers Act (H.R. 3633); Supplemental Security Income Equality Act (H.R. 256); IDEA Full Funding Act (S.2217/H.R.4519); Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397); Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA); PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3226/S. 1573); Autism CARES Act of 2024 (H.R. 7213); Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Social Security Administration School Access to Naloxone Act (H.R. 3065); HEADs UP Act (H.R. 3380); Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415/H.R.3838); Youth Sports Facilities Act; SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R.5012/S.2647); Artificial Intelligence; Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (S.3757); HERO Act (H.R. 6251); SSI Restoration Act (H.R. 7138); NURSE Act (S. 3953/H.R. 3197); Vaccines for Children coverage of Nirsevimab and COVID-19 immunizations-CDC, HHS; WEAR IT Act (H.R. 6279). Child passenger safety; Appropriations for the Indian Health Service-IHS; Appropriations for Environmental Programs (including EPA)-EPA; Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Reauthorization & Implementation-HRSA, CMS, HHS, ACF; Infant sleep product safety-CPSC; Lead exposure prevention-EPA, CDC; Food safety-FDA; Paid family and medical leave; Regulation of high-powered magnet sets-CPSC; Climate change, Inflation Reduction Act Implementation-EPA; Vehicle emissions standards-EPA, NHTSA; Button battery ingestions-CPSC; Early childhood education-HHS; Child product safety and injury prevention-CPSC; Furniture tip-overs-CPSC; Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Reauthorization; CAPTA Plans of safe care grants-ACF, HHS ASPE; Family First Prevention Services Act implementation-ACF; CAPTA Fatalities Prevention and Response-HHS; Title IV-B Reauthorization-ACF; Congregate care reform-HHS, ACF; Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth-HHS; Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, ozone and particulate matter NAAQS, EPA greenhouse gas regulation-EPA; QRTP/IMDs (including H.R. 4056 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023)-ACF; Firearm Violence Prevention (Including Research Funding; Background Checks)-WH Domestic Policy Council, WH Office of Gun Violence Prevention, CDC, NIH, DOJ; Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Implementation-EEOC; Childcare Funding & Resources-HHS; Native American Child Health-DOI, EPA; Water Beads (including Ban Water Beads Act)-CPSC. Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children Act (H.R. 4798); MINDS Act (H.R. 1570/S. 767); Implementation of the Global Child Thrive Act-USAID; FY25 Appropriations - SFOPS bill (overall foreign assistance funding: Vulnerable Children, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health (including Gavi), WASH, Department of State Child Protection Compacts, Efforts to end Child Marriage, IDA, MRA); FY25 Appropriations - LHHS bill focused on CDCs global immunization account, Violence Against Children Surveys, Bureau of International Labor Affairs; FY26 Appropriations - global child health accounts impacting children and youth at USAID (Vulnerable Children, International Basic Education, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition), Combating Child, Early and Forced Marriage, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, ILAB, UNICEF, IDA, MRA, PEPFAR-OMB; Violence Against Children Ministerial Meeting-HHS, NSC, USAID; Supporting U.S. Program to Protect Vaccines and Immunizations in Low-Income Countries through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (H. Res. 1286 / S. Res. 684); Advocacy on the unique humanitarian needs of children in Gaza-USAID.
Client expense: $323,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 1692, Health Care Affordability Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 1692, Health Care Affordability Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 4310/S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6149/S. 1291, Protecting Kids on Social Media Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. H.R. 7808, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act S. 8, Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2023 S. 397, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act S.644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 4041, Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act S. 4532/H.R. 8702, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 15.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 16.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 17.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 18.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Not yet introduced) 19.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 20.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 21.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 22.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 23.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 24.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 25.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 26.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 27.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 28.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 29.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 30.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 31.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 32.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 33.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 34.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 35.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 36.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 37.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 38.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 39.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 40.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 41.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 42.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 43.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 44.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 45.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 46.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 47.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921/H.R. 4892) 48.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 49.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 50.EARLY Minds Act (H.R. 7808) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Client expense: $47,102 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the Exchanges and private insurance H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments Issues related to Health Information Technology, interoperability, information blocking, and cybersecurity Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, and issues regarding pediatric health care infrastructure and capacity Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME, the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, and Title VII and VIII Issues regarding Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the Medicaid unwinding Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages and high costs Issues related to the regulation of laboratory developed tests Issues regarding prescribing of drugs via telehealth Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues related to pediatric cancer and the Moonshot Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1110, KEEP Telehealth Options Act H.R. 5541, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act S. 1774/H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584/S.2768, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act S. 2556, Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2647/H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 S. 923/H.R. 4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 S. 2362/H.R. 3008, Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023 S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1769/H.R. 3805, the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act. H.R. 5804, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act H.R. 5976 /S. 3060 Youth Mental Health Research Act S. 3364, Kid PROOF Act of 2023 H.R. 6664 Innovation for Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R. 7808, the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 7153/S. 3679 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 3757 Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 3391 Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 6963 Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act H.R. 3433/ S. 2897, Give Kids A Chance Act H.R. 7384, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act. H.R. 6664, Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 4298: Esthers Law Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT
Client expense: $1,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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
2024 · second_quarter · Education
HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools H.R. 7924 Access in Mental Health Act: Resources for MH graduate programs at historical minority-serving institutions HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies Increased funding for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Programs
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Rural mental health concerns related to availability of services for low income and/or Latinx communities and availability of service providers. Specific legislation includes: H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023; H.R. 1689: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act; H.R. 773: Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 744: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023; S. 923: Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act; S. 754: Improving Mental Health and Wellness in School Act; S. 24: Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act; Mental Health for Latinos Act (S.2476). Support for S. 1426 (RISE from Trauma Act) - Senator Padilla, Senator Butler. Support for S. 1810 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act) - Senator Padilla, Senator Butler. Support for H.R. 3879 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 4911 (Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 3713 (Mental Health Services for Students Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 2642 (Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) Mental Health Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 4603 (Rural Wellness Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce, including scholarship opportunities Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.4851) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.4950) IMPROVE Addiction Care Act (H.R. 4531/ S.3393) Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 773/S.3165) Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 Issues surrounding 9-8-8 georouting (H.R.7536/S.3085) Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act (H.R.7212/S.2733) Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery (PEER) Support Act Issues surrounding ACO flex model Issues surrounding Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act rules (H.R. 8375) Strengthening Our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce Act (H.R. 8376) Latino Youth MH Empowerment Act (H.R. 8377) Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act (H.R. 8680) Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Rural mental health concerns related to availability of services for low income and/or Latinx communities and availability of service providers. Specific legislation includes: H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023; H.R. 1689: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act; H.R. 773: Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 744: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023; S. 923: Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act; S. 754: Improving Mental Health and Wellness in School Act; S. 24: Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act; Mental Health for Latinos Act (S.2476). Support for S. 1426 (RISE from Trauma Act) - Senator Padilla, Senator Butler. Support for S. 1810 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act) - Senator Padilla, Senator Butler. Support for H.R. 3879 (Supporting Families through Addiction Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 4911 (Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 3713 (Mental Health Services for Students Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 2642 (Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) Mental Health Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock. Support for H.R. 4603 (Rural Wellness Act) - Rep. Duarte, Rep. McClintock.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4531/S. 3393, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. S.644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 4531/S. 3393, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.2023 Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 15.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 16.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 17.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 18.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 19.While Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 20.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 21.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 22.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 23.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 24.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 25.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 26.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 27.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 28.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 29.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 30.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 31.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 32.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 33.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 34.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 35.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 36.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 37.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 38.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 39.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 40.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 41.Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 (S.2929/ H.R. 5715) 42.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 43.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 44.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 45.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 46.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 47.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 48.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921) 49.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 50.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Client expense: $44,194 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the Exchanges and private insurance Issues regarding the implementation of the ACE Kids Act H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments Issues related to Health Information Technology, interoperability, information blocking, and cybersecurity Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, and issues regarding pediatric health care infrastructure and capacity Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments FY 2024 and FY 2025 Senate and House Labor-HHS appropriations provisions - Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program funding Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program reauthorization Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the Medicaid unwinding Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages and high costs Issues related to the regulation of laboratory-developed tests Issues regarding prescribing of drugs via telehealth Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues related to pediatric cancer and the Moonshot H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1110, KEEP Telehealth Options Act H.R. 5541, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health America Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act S. 1774/H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 3633, the Prevent HPV Cancers Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584/S.2768, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act S. 2556, Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2647/H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 S. 923/H.R. 4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 S.2476/H.R. 4884, Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 S. 2362/H.R. 3008, Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 3759, Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1769/H.R. 3805, the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act. H.R. 5804, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act H.R. 5976 /S. 3060 Youth Mental Health Research Act S. 3364, Kid PROOF Act of 2023 H.R. 6664 Innovation for Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R. 7808, the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 7153/S. 3679 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 3757 Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 3391 Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 6963 Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act H.R. 3433/ S. 2897, Give Kids A Chance Act S. 2560 Long COVID Support Act H.R. 7384, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act. H.R. 6664, Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.4851) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.4950) IMPROVE Addiction Care Act (H.R. 4531/ S.3393) Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 773/S.3165) Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 Issues surrounding 9-8-8 georouting (H.R.7536/S.3085) Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act (H.R.7212/S.2733) Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery (PEER) Support Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Education
HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the Exchanges and private insurance Issues regarding the implementation of the ACE Kids Act H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments Issues related to Health Information Technology, interoperability and information blocking Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, and issues regarding pediatric health care infrastructure and capacity Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments FY 2023 and FY 2024 Senate and House Labor-HHS appropriations provisions - Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program funding Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program reauthorization Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the Medicaid unwinding and impact of the pandemic, increased FMAP funding, and the impact of COVID-19 on childrens hospitals and children, the pediatric supply chain, and pediatric residency programs Issues regarding COVID-19 vaccination efforts for children Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency and response on RSV/flu Issues regarding the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and emergency preparedness Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children reauthorization Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages and high costs VALID Act/laboratory developed tests Issues regarding the uptake of childhood vaccines Issues regarding prescribing drugs via telehealth H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health America Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act S. 1774/H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 3633, the Prevent HPV Cancers Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584/S.2768, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act S. 2556, Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2647/H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 S. 923/H.R. 4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 S.2476/H.R. 4884, Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 S. 2362/H.R. 3008, Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 3759, Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1769/H.R. 3805, the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act. H.R. 5804, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act H.R. 5976 /S. 3060 Youth Mental Health Research Act S. 3364, Kid PROOF Act of 2023
Client expense: $2,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) 13.2023 Farm Bill 14.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 17.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 18.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 19.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 20.While Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 21.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 22.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 23.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 24.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 25.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 26.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 27.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 28.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 29.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 30.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 31.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 32.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 33.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 34.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 35.The Peer Support Act (S. 2733) 36.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 37.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 38.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 39.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 40.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 41.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 42.Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 (S.2929/ H.R. 5715) 43.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 44.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 45.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (introduced but bill number not available yet) 46.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 47.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 48.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, and SAMHSA.
Client expense: $43,027 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2023 · fourth_quarter · Education
HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.4851) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.4950) IMPROVE Addiction Care Act (H.R. 4531/ S.3393) Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 773/S.3165) Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) 13.2023 Farm Bill 14.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (Not yet introduced) 17.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 18.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 19.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 20.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 21.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 22.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 24.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 25.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 26.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 27.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 28.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 29.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 30.The Peer Support Act (S. 2733) 31.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 32.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 33.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 34.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 35.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 36.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 37.Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 (S.2929/ H.R. 5715) 38.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 39.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, and SAMHSA.
Client expense: $44,930 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2023 · third_quarter · Education
S.754/H.R. 3331, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act
Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the implementation of the ACE Kids Act H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency, 12-months postpartum coverage for mothers and Medicaid coverage for children leaving the justice system Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments. Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, and issues regarding pediatric health care infrastructure and capacity Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments FY 2023 and FY 2024 Senate and House Labor-HHS appropriations provisions - Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program funding Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program reauthorization Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the passage and implementation of COVID-19 relief packages, increased FMAP funding, and the impact of COVID-19 on childrens hospitals, the pediatric supply chain, and pediatric residency programs Issues regarding COVID-19 vaccination efforts for children Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency and response on RSV/flu Issues regarding the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Issues regarding infant formula shortage Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages VALID Act Issues regarding the uptake of childhood vaccines Issues included in the FY2023 Omnibus bill Issues regarding prescribing drugs via telehealth H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving emergency preparedness and PAHPA Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health America Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 3633, the Prevent HPV Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584/S. 2768, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act S. 2556, Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2647/H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 S. 923/H.R. 4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 S.2476/H.R. 4884, Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 S. 2362/H.R. 3008, Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 3759, Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1769/H.R. 3805, the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act. H.R. 5804, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act Issues related to youth mental health research
Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · third_quarter · Education
HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Education
H.R.1842/S. 1004, Student Loan Tax Elimination Act H.R.3713/S.1884, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.2412, Helping Kids Cope Act H.R.4519/S.2217, IDEA Full Funding Act S.2530, Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act H.R.4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R.4986/S.2557, Student Loan Interest Elimination Act H.R.5625, Preventing the Misuse of Synthetic Opioids in Youth Act H.R.5740, Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act S.2966, Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act H.R.5784/S.2988, Green New Deal for Public Schools S.2072, Supporting Mental Health for Military Children Act Draft bill on mental health education/training programs at MSIs
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.4851) 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.4950) IMPROVE Addiction Care Act (H.R. 4531) Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Children's mental health Child and adolescent psychiatry workforce & health care workforce shortage HR1202/S704, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act S923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S462, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 HR2412, Helping Kids Cope Act Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program reauthorization HR3548, Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act HR3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the implementation of the ACE Kids Act H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency, 12-months postpartum coverage for mothers and Medicaid coverage for children leaving the justice system Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments FY 2023 and FY 2024 Senate and House Labor-HHS appropriations provisions - Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program funding Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program reauthorization Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the passage and implementation of COVID-19 relief packages, increased FMAP funding, and the impact of COVID-19 on childrens hospitals, the pediatric supply chain, and pediatric residency programs Issues regarding COVID-19 vaccination efforts for children Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency and response on RSV/flu Issues regarding the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Issues regarding infant formula shortage Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages Issues regarding climate change VALID Act Issues regarding the uptake of childhood vaccines Issues included in the FY2023 Omnibus bill Issues regarding prescribing drugs via telehealth H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving emergency preparedness and PAHPA Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health America Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 3633, the Prevent HPV Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3759 "Barriers to Suicide Act," all provisions. HR 3682 "Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Suicide Prevention Act," all provisions. S 1628 "Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the reintroduction of the "American Data Privacy and Protection Act" (formerly HR 8152 - 117th Congress), all provisions. HR 2412 "Helping Kids Cope Act," all provisions. S 1409 "Kids Online Safety Act," all provisions. HR 3713 / S 1884 "Mental Health Services for Students Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to legislation on secure storage of lethal means. S 1418 "Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act," all provisions.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization (H.R.3073/S.1452) Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (H.R.2412) Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R.3713) Mental Health Services for Students Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) 13.2023 Farm Bill 14.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (Not yet introduced) 17.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 18.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 19.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 20.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 21.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 22.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 24.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 25.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 26.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 27.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 28.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, and SAMHSA.
Client expense: $47,337 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.Res. 436 - Expressing Support for the Designation of the Week of May 22 through26, 2023, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week" H.R. 498 - 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 734 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1114 - Long COVID Recovery Now Act H.R. 1201 - Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act H.R. 1202 - REDI Act H.R. 1359 / S. 644 - Modernization of Opioid Treatment Act H.R. 1502 - Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORC) Reauthorization Act H.R. 1711 / S. 940 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1839 - Combating Illicit Xylazine Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2412 - Helping Kids Cope Act H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 2713 - I CAN Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R. 3074 / S. 971 - Due Process Continuity of Care Act H.R. 3150 / S. 983 - OPIOIDS Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3548 / S. 1700 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 3713 / S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.3570 - Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-laced Substances Act H.R.3680 - Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act H.R. 3736 - Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 3752 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3836 - Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act H.R. 3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act 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. 3887 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3892 - Improving Mental Health and Drug Treatment Act H.R. 4007 - HEAL Act H.R. 4053 - Studying Suboxone Act H.R. 4054 - Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act H.R. 4056 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023 H.R. 4057 - Keeping Kids Safe Act H.R. 4063 - FIND Fentanyl Act of 2023 H.R. 4079 - Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4080 - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4088 - CAREER Act H.R. 4089 - Safer Response Act H.R. 4091 - Combatting Substance Use Disorder Act H.R. 4092 - Protecting Moms and Infants Reauthorization Act H.R. 4093 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023 H.R. 4095 - Save Children from Trauma Act H.R. 4096 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries H.R. 4097 - Mental Health Improvement Act H.R. 4098 - Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act H.R. 4099 - RECONNECTS Act of 2023 H.R. 4100 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a monitoring and education program regarding infections associated with illicit drug use and other risk factors H.R. 4101 - Road to Recovery Act H.R. 4106 - To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to expressly authorize the use of certain grants to implement substance use disorder and overdose prevention activities with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 669 - Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 - Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S.1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act S. 1426 - RISE from Trauma Act
Client expense: $193,806 · 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
2023 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 1005, EAGLES Act H.R.1842/S. 1004, Student Loan Tax Elimination Act H.R. 3143/S.1502, Teachers LEAD Act H.R.3228/S.1574, Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act H.R.3331, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R.3451/S.1665, Higher Education Mental Health Act H.R.3470/S.1750, Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.3596/S.1762, Protecting Our Students in Schools Act H.R.3713/S.1884, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.3726, Student Mental Health Rights Act H.R.3727, Teacher Health and Wellness Act H.R.3761/S.1774, ASSIST Act H.R.4273, LGBTQI+ and Womens History Education Act S. 1426, RISE from Trauma Act H.Res.372, May Mental Health Awareness Month Resolution H.Res.436, Educator Mental Health Awareness Resolution Draft bill on mental health education/training programs at MSIs ED Comments on Gainful Employment and other regulations
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE