Student Mental Health Rights Act

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

President Bidens Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget (No bill): Proposals in the Biden Administrations FY 2024 budget proposal submitted to Congress, specifically on provisions pertaining to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), supporting the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 (S. 2624, H.R. 5894): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), supporting the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, establishment of fiscal commissions to make recommendations that would likely include cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits and would be fast-tracked through Congress outside of the regular legislative process, funding for Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024, and other Extensions Act (H.R. 5860); Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Act (H.R. 5525): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), supporting the Presidents funding level, including appropriation of SSA requested funding anomaly in any Continuing Resolution, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and opposing the establishment of an entitlement or fiscal commission. Debt limit. Proposals to increase or suspend the national debt limit with no additional provisions (clean debt limit); Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), specifically provisions reducing the Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) for the Social Security Administration and funding for programs administered under the Older Americans Act; the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3726 became P.L. 118-5), specifically provisions funding SSA and programs relating to older Americans.

President Bidens Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget (No bill): Proposals in the Biden Administrations FY 2024 budget proposal submitted to Congress, specifically on provisions pertaining to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), supporting the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 (S. 2624, H.R. 5894): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), supporting the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, establishment of fiscal commissions to make recommendations that would likely include cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits and would be fast-tracked through Congress outside of the regular legislative process, funding for Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024, and other Extensions Act (H.R. 5860); Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Act (H.R. 5525): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), supporting the Presidents funding level, including appropriation of SSA requested funding anomaly in any Continuing Resolution, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and opposing the establishment of an entitlement or fiscal commission. Debt limit. Proposals to increase or suspend the national debt limit with no additional provisions (clean debt limit); Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), specifically provisions reducing the Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) for the Social Security Administration and funding for programs administered under the Older Americans Act; the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3726 became P.L. 118-5), specifically provisions funding SSA and programs relating to older Americans.

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.

Student loan relief provisions generally, including student loan payment pause; and debt cancellation School Staff Workforce related issues including staff shortages, teacher diversity, teacher preparation and tutoring services, teacher apprenticeship; Grow Your Own Paraprofessionals and teacher pay School staff working conditions, pay, shortages, respect, benefits Enforcement of program integrity rules and efforts to identify low-value programs (higher education), including gainful employment regulations Climate Change Education, Entirety DC voucher/SOAR FY2024 funding and policy provisions Online program management companies, role in higher education and compliance with incentive compensation ban Green Ribbon Schools Act, Entirety H.R.2670/S.2226, The National Defense Authorization Act, FY2024, Parents Bill of Rights and Culture War amendments; Classroom Ratios; Education provisions, including Grothman amendment (#857) Career and Technical Education related issues Instructional spending metrics (institutions of higher education) S.385, Full Service Community Schools Expansion Act, Entirety H.R.793/S.161, JOBS Act, Pell Grant issues, including institutional eligibility restrictions S.1409, Kids Online Safety Act, Entirety Student Loan Servicing Reform and Consumer Protection related issues (SRC, FSA/ED) Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (draft bill) Teacher Debt Relief Act H.R.5474/S.2814, Jumpstart on College Act H.J.Res.88/S.J.Res.43, Providing for congressional disapproval of the SAVE income-driven repayment plan for student loans Change of ownership (institutions of higher education), including ongoing University of Phoenix-University of Idaho transaction H.R.5784/S.2988, Green New Deal for Public Schools, Entirety H.R.5030, Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023, Entirety H.R.4550, Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, Entirety Child Care and Pre-Kindergarten, generally Child care workforce issues, generally Tutoring Artificial Intelligence in Education Monitor the following: Public Law 117-169, Inflation Reduction Act, Broadband related issues; American Families Plan; Education provisions; and Climate generally Public Law 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Indoor Air Quality in Schools; Public Law 117-200, Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Improvements and generally; Including PSLF waiver, regulations, IDR account adjustment, and TEPSLF Department of Education, Title IX and Sex-Related Eligibility Criteria for Male and Female Athletic Teams Teacher loan forgiveness programs, generally School Bus related issues TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant program related issues, generally Borrower defense rule issues Recognizing Care Workers Income-driven repayment plans (student loans), including Administrative adjustment, regulations, and generally Keeping All Students Safe Act, Entirety School climate proposals, including Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Postsecondary Student Success Grants (College completion) and funding H.R.5, Parents Bill of Rights, Entirety H.R.3596/S.1762, Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2023 Student Loan Interest Elimination Act (draft bill) The IDEA Full Funding Act H.R.2715/S.1202, Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers (PACT) Act H.R.5141, Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act H.R.3727 Teacher Health and Wellness Act H.R.3726, Student Mental Health Rights Act Federal Student Aid Rulemaking Committee related issues H.R.2670/S.2226, The National Defense Authorization Act, FY2024, 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, Education research and Development S.2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Community School related issues Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ("FIFRA"), Entirety Lowering Costs and Increasing Value for Students, Institutions and Taxpayers

President Bidens Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget (No bill): Proposals in the Biden Administrations FY 2024 budget proposal submitted to Congress, specifically on provisions pertaining to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 (S. 2624, no House bill number): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024, and other Extensions Act (H.R. 5860); Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Act (H.R. 5525): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and opposing the establishment of an entitlement or fiscal commission. Debt limit. Proposals to increase or suspend the national debt limit with no additional provisions (clean debt limit); Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), specifically provisions reducing the Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) for the Social Security Administration and funding for programs administered under the Older Americans Act; the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3726 became P.L. 118-5), specifically provisions funding SSA and programs relating to older Americans.

Restraint and Seclusion Private School Vouchers Threat Assessments in Schools IDEA Funding Medicaid in Schools RISE Act (H.R. 2401) PREP for All Students Act SECURE Act Pay Teachers Act (S. 766) Parents Bill of Rights (H.R. 5) RAISE Act (S.1584/H.R.3264) Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (S.1762/H.R.3596) Keeping All Students Safe Act (S.1750/H.R.3470) Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R.3726) Teacher Health and Wellness Act (H.R.3727) Think Differently About Education Act

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

President Bidens Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget (No bill): Proposals in the Biden Administrations FY 2024 budget proposal submitted to Congress, specifically on provisions pertaining to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 (S. 2624, no House bill number): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Appropriations. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024, and other Extensions Act (H.R. 5860); Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Act (H.R. 5525): Providing appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and opposing the establishment of an entitlement or fiscal commission. Debt limit. Proposals to increase or suspend the national debt limit with no additional provisions (clean debt limit); Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), specifically provisions reducing the Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) for the Social Security Administration and funding for programs administered under the Older Americans Act; the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3726 became P.L. 118-5), specifically provisions funding SSA and programs relating to older Americans.

Issues related to energy infrastructure, oil and gas policy, and legislation including H.R. 1 (the Lower Energy Costs Act), H.R. 3500 (the Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Act), and H.R. 3726 (the Fiscal Responsibility Act).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to energy infrastructure, oil and gas policy, and legislation including H.R. 1 (the Lower Energy Costs Act), H.R. 3500 (the Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Act), and H.R. 3726 (the Fiscal Responsibility Act).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to energy infrastructure, oil and gas policy, and legislation including H.R. 1 (the Lower Energy Costs Act), H.R. 3500 (the Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Act), and H.R. 3726 (the Fiscal Responsibility Act).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Restraint and Seclusion Private School Vouchers Threat Assessments in Schools IDEA Funding Mental Health in Schools Medicaid in Schools RISE Act (H.R. 2401) PREP for All Students Act SECURE Act Pay Teachers Act (S. 766) Parents Bill of Rights (H.R. 5) RAISE Act (S.1584/H.R.3264) Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (S.1762/H.R.3596) Keeping All Students Safe Act (S.1750/H.R.3470) Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R.3726) Teacher Health and Wellness Act (H.R.3727) Think Differently About Education Act

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

President Bidens Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget (No bill): Proposals in the Biden Administrations FY 2024 budget proposal submitted to Congress, specifically on provisions pertaining to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Debt limit. Proposals to increase or suspend the national debt limit with no additional provisions (clean debt limit); Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), specifically provisions reducing the Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) for the Social Security Administration and funding for programs administered under the Older Americans Act; the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3726), specifically provisions funding SSA and programs relating to older Americans.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

President Bidens Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget (No bill): Proposals in the Biden Administrations FY 2024 budget proposal submitted to Congress, specifically on provisions pertaining to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations for the Social Security Administrations (SSA) operating budget including the funding level requested by the SSA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Presidents funding level, restoration of Social Security statement mailings to all workers, providing sufficient funds for SSA field offices, Older Americans Act programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program funding, the Community Service Employment Program, the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Debt limit. Proposals to increasing or suspending the national debt limit with no additional provisions (clean debt limit); Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811), specifically provisions reducing the Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE) for the Social Security Administration and funding for programs administered under the Older Americans Act; the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3726), specifically provisions funding SSA and programs relating to older Americans.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $33,000

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.

H.R. 1267/S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 H.R. 1445/S. 400, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1499/S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports H.R. 1772, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act H.R. 3726/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act {MOBILE Act) of 2023 H.R. 3845, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act H.R. 4446, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act House Draft, to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes House Draft, VETS Safe Travel House Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 S. 1796, the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act S. 1911, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Airport Accessibility Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP Act) Senate Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act Senate Draft, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of P.L. 99-435, the Air Carrier Access Act Discussions: Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions: Provisions for the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Act, including training and wheelchair damage and carriage Discussions: Airline federal preemption Discussions: Improving disability-related training for transportation screening officers

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

Introduction and support for Pell Grant flexibility for college students with disabilities bill Advocated for annual operations funding for the National Center for College Students with Disabilities) Advocated for the passage of Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act (HR 2401/S 1071) Endorsement of Rep. David Trone's yet-to-be introduced College Health Index legislation that would have the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) create a voluntary health and well-being assessment and planning tool for institutions of higher education Support for Rep. Katie Porter's Student Mental Health Rights Act (HR 3726) Signed a letter circulated by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) addressed to Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Rep. Joe Wilson supporting rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and opposing any efforts to prevent or delay the FDA from finalizing and implementing them

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization HR 3726, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, Local government funding and grants/energy tax creditas S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, local airport issues RAISE Grant Application Support TXDOT Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor ID applications Amtrak expansion plans Funding and financing for Local infrastructure projects Waterloo Greenway Project FY 2022 BRIC Application HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Arlington Municipal Airport Infrastructure S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Local airport issues HR 3726, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, Local government funding and grant programs/energy tax credits

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE