Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, HR 4550; EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions; World Language Education Assistance Program, HR 5603; Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act, HR 5625. Schools Want Accountability for Threats (SWAT) Act, HR 6055; Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, S. 3066. Strengthening Educator Workforce Act, S. 3736; Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, HR 6929/S.3565. CARE for Student Mental Health Act, S. 4041. Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act, S.1468/HR 9005. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, HR 8524/S.4407. Plan for School Safety Act, HR 6613. Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, HR 9847; Plan for School Safety Act, HR 6613; Recognizing October as National Principals Month, S. Res. 876.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. Medicare Bump Act - Support passage No Bill Number - Funding for Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for funding No Bill Number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding Support or reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679

Client expense: $189,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, HR 4550; EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions; World Language Education Assistance Program, HR 5603; Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act, HR 5625. Schools Want Accountability for Threats (SWAT) Act, HR 6055; Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, S. 3066. Strengthening Educator Workforce Act, S. 3736; Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, HR 6929/S.3565. CARE for Student Mental Health Act, S. 4041. Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act, S.1468/HR 9005. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, HR 8524/S.4407. Plan for School Safety Act, HR 6613. Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, HR 9847; Plan for School Safety Act, HR 6613; Recognizing October as National Principals Month, S. Res. 876.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. Medicare Bump Act - Support passage No Bill Number - Funding for Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for funding No Bill Number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding Support or reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679

Client expense: $189,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, HR 4550; EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions; World Language Education Assistance Program, HR 5603; Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act, HR 5625. Schools Want Accountability for Threats (SWAT) Act, HR 6055; Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, S. 3066. Strengthening Educator Workforce Act, S. 3736; Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, HR 6929/S.3565. CARE for Student Mental Health Act, S. 4041. Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act, S.1468. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, HR 8524/S.4407. Plan for School Safety Act, HR 6613.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. Medicare Bump Act - Support passage No Bill Number - Funding for Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for funding No Bill Number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding Support or reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679

Client expense: $189,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, HR 4550; EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions; World Language Education Assistance Program, HR 5603; Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act, HR 5625. Schools Want Accountability for Threats (SWAT) Act, HR 6055; Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, S. 3066. Strengthening Educator Workforce Act, S. 3736; Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, HR 6929/S.3565. CARE for Student Mental Health Act, S. 4041.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. Medicare Bump Act - Support passage Healthy MINDS Act - Support passage No Bill Number - Funding for Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for funding No Bill Number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding

Client expense: $189,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. HR 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act - Support Passage H.R. 6928 - 9-8-8 CONNECT Act - Support Passage

Client expense: $189,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, HR 4550; EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions; World Language Education Assistance Program, HR 5603; Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act, HR 5625. Schools Want Accountability for Threats (SWAT) Act, HR 6055; Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, S. 3066

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

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).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, HR 4550; EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions; World Language Education Assistance Program, HR 5603; Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools (FACTS) Act, HR 5625.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766; National Assistant Principals Week, S. Res 143; Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act, EDUCATORS for America Act, S. 1341/HR2992; Strength in Diversity Act, HR 3444; RETAIN Act, S. 1567; USDA proposed nutrition standards revisions.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 744 Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act: improving mental and behavioral health among education professionals and removing barriers to care S 462 Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act: increasing the mental health workforce HR 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act- Increasing the number of unarmed mental health crisis response teams S 853 & HR 1639 VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2023: Resources to end veteran suicide S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act- Enforcing and Strengthening the Mental Health Parity Law S. 652 Safe Step Act -Creates an exception to medication step-therapy protocol HR 1201 Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act: ending the IMD exclusion HR 498 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act: protecting the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats HR 3006 To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries and for other purposes: The placement of additional mental health professionals within the community HR 3011 To Establish a taskforce at the DOD on Mental Health: To help promote the mental health of service members. S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act: Provisions to enforce mental health parity, end ghost networks, and improve mental health care. H.R. 3432 Telemental Health Care Access Act: Making it easier for individuals to access telemental health services. HR 3548 S 1700 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Care Act: Providing mental health resources to historically underserved communities HR 3680 S1773 Stop Mental Health Stigma in our Communities Act: Resource to decrease and end the stigma associated with mental health in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities HR 3850 The Pride in Mental Health Care Act: Mental health resources for LGBTQI+ youth HR 824: the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023: Expands telehealth options for certain workers without the protections of the ACA. HR 4531 The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act: Reauthorization of numerous SUD programs from the original SUPPORT Act. HR 2412 Helping Kids Cope Act: Increasing access to pediatric behavioral health service at children's hospitals S 1452 HR 3073 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act: Provides technical and financial support for community resilience programs S. 1664 HR 3451: Higher Education Mental Health: Providing mental health resources to students as institutions of higher learning Stating our support for the Office of Recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Meantal Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Replayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into the program. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Education Funding, Appropriations (ESSA Titles I, II, IV), Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (S.963), Guarantee Access to Music and The Arts Act (H.R. 969) (S.364), EDUCATORS for America Act (S.3360)(H.R.6205), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Part B and Part D), Assistance for Arts Education (Title IV-F), Individuals With Disabilities Education Full Funding Act (not-yet-introduced), RAISE Act (H.Res.7660) (S.Res.4125), Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744), Arts Education for All Act (Not yet introduced), Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act (not yet introduced), Recognizing June as African American Music Appreciation Month (H.Res.541) (S.Res.286)

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

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

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, HR 744; Keep our PACT Act (fully funding IDEA), HR 2715; Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, S. 963/HR1757; Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, HR 1689; Pay Teachers Act, S. 766.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 744 Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act: improving mental and behavioral health among education professionals and removing barriers to care S 462 Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act: increasing the mental health workforce HR 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act- Increasing the number of unarmed mental health crisis response teams S 853 & HR 1639 VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2023: Resources to end veteran suicide S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act- Enforcing and Strengthening the Mental Health Parity Law S. 652 Safe Step Act -Creates an exception to medication step-therapy protocol HR 1201 Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act: ending the IMD exclusion HR 498 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act: protecting the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), President of the U.S., SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

H.R.744, Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act H.R.765/S.233, African American History Act S.462, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act S.Res.105, National Social and Emotional Week resolution H.R.1731, LOAN Act S.862, Restoring Americas Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act H.R.1842/S. 1004, Student Loan Tax Elimination Act H.R.2401/S.1071, Respond, Innovate, Succeed and Empower (RISE) Act H.R.2421/S.1070, Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education (SECuRE) Act Mental Health Services for Students Act HELP Committee RFI on healthcare workforce shortages ED Comments on Income-Driven Repayment programs

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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