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Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
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2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 79, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 146, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 258, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 304, the Communities Leading Everyone Away From Narcotics Through Online Warning Notification (CLEAN TOWN) Act, which would establish a registry for persons convicted of certain drug dealing offenses so that communities can be made aware of the presence of these offenders; H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act, would eliminate the current mandatory minimum penalties for the possession of certain quantities of crack cocaine; H.R. 545, the Native American Methamphetamine Enforcement and Treatment Act, would make funds available from the "Combat Meth Act" for tribal governments; H.R. 555, the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act, would direct the Federal Communications Commission to dismantle the current system providing phone services correctional facilities and forcing these facilities to contract with private services; H.R. 1118, the Drug Trafficking Elimination Act would increase penalties for dealers of large quantities of marijuana, methamphetamines, and heroin and create a mandatory sentences for anyone caught dealing drugs to a pregnant woman or anyone under the age of twenty-one (21) and for anyone found to be working in a large drug trafficking organization; H.R. 2281, the Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act, would close a loophole in current law and create a new Federal criminal offense for the killing, the attempt to kill or conspiring to kill, any public safety officer for a public agency that receives Federal funding; H.R. 2325, the Court and Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act, would increase the penalties, including death, for threats and violence against law enforcement officers, judges, and courtroom personnel, impose time and other substantive limits on Federal courts review of habeas corpus petitions challenging a State court conviction for killing a law enforcement officer, judge, or other public safety officer, limit the amount of damages that a criminal defendant could recover as a result of injuries that the criminal incurred in the course of committing or being apprehended for a felony or a crime of violence, and address implementation difficulties of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, by slightly modifying the documentary requirements for qualified retired law enforcement officers; H.R. 3547/S. 456, the Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; H.R. 3791, the Securing Adolescents From Expolitation (SAFE) Online Act, would enahnce the abilities of Federal agencies to preserve evidence against child pornographers; S. 980, the Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, which impose better registration and reporting requirements on pharmacies that operate over the Internet; S. 1235, the Daniel Faulkner Law Enforcement Officers and Judges Protection Act, would increase the penalties, including death, for threats and violence against law enforcement officers, judges, and courtroom personnel, impose time and other substantive limits on Federal courts review of habeas corpus petitions challenging a State court conviction for killing a law enforcement officer, judge, or other public safety officer, limit the amount of damages that a criminal defendant could recover as a result of injuries that the criminal incurred in the course of committing or being apprehended for a felony or a crime of violence, and address implementation difficulties of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, by slightly modifying the documentary requirements for qualified retired law enforcement officers; S. 2071, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3211/H.R. 4056/S. 2565, the "Law Enforcement Officers' Badeg of Bravery Act," which would establish an award for law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty; H.R. 5674, the "Federal Correction Workers Safety Act," which would require the installation of a secure area within the facilities operated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons for the safe stroage of firearms; H.R. 5952, the "Police and Fire Station Modernization Act," would auhtorize annula tax credit bonds for the renovation or construction of police or fire stations; H.R. 6035/S. 2511/S. 3012, the "Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act," which would reauthorize the Bulletproof Partnership Grant program; S. 1211, the "Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act," would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
| Republican |
| MN |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Justice, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S 980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to facilitation. HR 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007, provisions relating to facilitation.
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 971, the "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007"; S. 2161, the "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007"; HR 2900, provision related to pedigree requirements; HR 4 and S.3, the "Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007"; HR 1474, the "Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007; potential legislation related to Medicare DMEPOS accreditation and surety bond requirements; Sec. 913 of FDAAA of 2007, relating to development of a standard numerical drug identifier; HR 5839, the "Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008," provisions relating to pedigree and track and trace requirements; HR 6852, the "Small Business Cooperative for Health Care Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2008; potential amendments to S. 1693, the "Wired for Health Care Quality Act," re privacy issues; S. 980, the "Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008"; HR 3140, "Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007"; S. 1951, the "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007"; S. 1954, the "Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007"; HR 3700, the "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007"; HR 6357, the "PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008", provisions impacting health technology requirements for pharmacies; HR 6331, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008," Sec. 154 related to Medicare DMEPOS competitive acquisition program, Sec. 171 related to prompt payment of Part D reimbursements to pharmacies, Sec. 203, related to pharmacy reimbursement under Medicaid.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 79, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 146, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 258, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 304, the Communities Leading Everyone Away From Narcotics Through Online Warning Notification (CLEAN TOWN) Act, which would establish a registry for persons convicted of certain drug dealing offenses so that communities can be made aware of the presence of these offenders; H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act, would eliminate the current mandatory minimum penalties for the possession of certain quantities of crack cocaine; H.R. 545, the Native American Methamphetamine Enforcement and Treatment Act, would make funds available from the "Combat Meth Act" for tribal governments; H.R. 555, the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act, would direct the Federal Communications Commission to dismantle the current system providing phone services to correctional facilities and force these facilities to contract with private services; H.R. 1118, the Drug Trafficking Elimination Act would increase penalties for dealers of large quantities of marijuana, methamphetamines, and heroin and create a mandatory sentences for anyone caught dealing drugs to a pregnant woman or anyone under the age of twenty-one (21) and for anyone found to be working in a large drug trafficking organization; H.R. 2281, the Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act, would close a loophole in current law and create a new Federal criminal offense for the killing, the attempt to kill or conspiring to kill, any public safety officer for a public agency that receives Federal funding; H.R. 2325, the Court and Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act, would increase the penalties, including death, for threats and violence against law enforcement officers, judges, and courtroom personnel, impose time and other substantive limits on Federal courts review of habeas corpus petitions challenging a State court conviction for killing a law enforcement officer, judge, or other public safety officer, limit the amount of damages that a criminal defendant could recover as a result of injuries that the criminal incurred in the course of committing or being apprehended for a felony or a crime of violence, and address implementation difficulties of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, by slightly modifying the documentary requirements for qualified retired law enforcement officers; H.R. 3547/S. 456, the Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; H.R. 3791, the Securing Adolescents From Expolitation (SAFE) Online Act, would enahnce the abilities of Federal agencies to preserve evidence against child pornographers; S. 980, the Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, which impose better registration and reporting requirements on pharmacies that operate over the Internet; S. 1235, the Daniel Faulkner Law Enforcement Officers and Judges Protection Act, would increase the penalties, including death, for threats and violence against law enforcement officers, judges, and courtroom personnel, impose time and other substantive limits on Federal courts review of habeas corpus petitions challenging a State court conviction for killing a law enforcement officer, judge, or other public safety officer, limit the amount of damages that a criminal defendant could recover as a result of injuries that the criminal incurred in the course of committing or being apprehended for a felony or a crime of violence, and address implementation difficulties of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, by slightly modifying the documentary requirements for qualified retired law enforcement officers; S. 2071, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3211/H.R. 4056/S. 2565, the "Law Enforcement Officers' Badge of Bravery Act," which would establish an award for law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty; H.R. 4120, the Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act, will make prosecutions of child pornographers easier by removing the requirement that Federal officials must prove interstate transmission in child pornography cases; H.R. 2747/S. 1276, the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act, which would expand written and electronic logbook requirements applicable to sellers and purchasers of those chemicals used in the production of methamphetamines H.R. 5057, the "Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act," which would reauthorize funding for DNA analysis programs; H.R. 5674, the "Federal Correctional Workers Safety Act," which would require the installation of a secure area within the facilities operated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons for the safe stroage of firearms; H.R. 5938, the "Former Vice President Protection Act," expands Secret Service protection for former Vice Presidents and their families; H.R. 5952, the "Police and Fire Station Modernization Act," would authorize annual tax credit bonds for the renovation or construction of police or fire stations; H.R. 6045/S. 3012, the "Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act," which would reauthorize the Bulletproof Partnership Grant program; H.R. 6831/ S.3666, the Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008, which would require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in theft and interstate fencing of stolen copper; H.R. 3711/S. 2511, legislation that would authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to waive the matching fund requirements for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant program; H.R. 7015, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 7311, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, which would extend and expand efforts to combat human trafficking and aid its victims. The FOP originally joined the U.S. Department of Justice in raising concerns with specific provisions in the bill, which were addressed in this version, allowing us to support its passage; S. 1211, the "Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act," would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 2956, the "Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act," will help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 2168, the "Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act," which would authorize criminal restitution orders in identity theft cases to compensate victims for the time spent to remediate the intended or actual harm incurred and allow prosecution of computer fraud offenses for conduct not involving an interstate or foreign communication, and would also eliminate the requirement in current law that damage to a victim's computer aggregate at least $5,000 before a prosecution can be brought for unauthorized access to a computer and expand other aspects of Federal computer fraud and identity theft law; Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Justice, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Issues related to pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution, including the following: (1) federal pedigree legislation including HR 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008 and possible amendment to HR 3610, Food and Drug Safety Import Act; and (2) Internet pharmacy issues including related provisions in S. 980 and HR 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. Healthcare associated infections/MRSA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues pertaining to health information technology, generic drugs, comparative effectiveness, internet pharmacy, and changes to federal privacy laws. HR 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S 980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 S 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act, HR 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users Security & Trust Act of 2008 HR 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 HR 6357, The PRO(TECH)T Act S 1693, Health Information Privacy and Security Act HR 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users Security and Trust in Health Information Act of 2008 HR1038, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes. S 623, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes. HR 5629, Pathway for Biosimilars Act S 3408, Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
General issues involving interchange fees, including: H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008), and H.R. 6620 (the Gas Pump Fair Payment Act), S. 3629 (the Consumer Credit Safety Commission Act) and H.R. 7258 (companion legislation to S. 3629); Issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including: provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act), S. 2411 (the Credit Card Safety Star Act), and S. 3252 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act); Issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including: provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 239 (the Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including: provisions in S. 980 (the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 6353 (companion legislation to S. 980), and S. 1082 (the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act); Issues relating to the use of payment systems in connection with transactions infringing on intellectual property rights, including: S. 3325 (the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act) and H.R. 4279 (companion legislation to S. 3325); Issues related to retail theft, including: H.R. 6491 (the Organized Retail Crime Act), and S. 3434 (companion legislation to H.R. 6491).
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (H.R. 6353) Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (S.980) Military Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 (H.R. 5465) National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2994) Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 (S.2029) Safeguarding American's Pharmaceuticals Act (H.R. 5839) Veterans Pain Care Act (S. 2160) Hearings related to prescription drug abuse and prevention
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (H.R. 6353) Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (S.980) Military Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 (H.R. 5465) National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2994) Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 (S.2029) Safeguarding American's Pharmaceuticals Act (H.R. 5839) Veterans Pain Care Act (S. 2160) Hearings related to prescription drug abuse and prevention
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
S.1951/H.R. 3700 Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 regarding Medicaid reimbursement for generic drugs as related to average manufacturers price (AMP) and federal upper limits (FULs); H.R. 3140 Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007 regarding Medicaid reimbursement of generic drugs as related to AMP and FULs; S. 334 Healthy Americans Act regarding the role of pharmacy in healthcare and Title VI regarding shared responsibilities; S.980/H.R. 6353 Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 regarding amendments to the Control Substances Act relating to the delivery of control substances over the internet; S.3101/H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 Sec. 132 regarding incentives for electronic prescribing, Sec. 171 regarding prompt pay by PDPs and MA-PDs for prescriptions dispensed in Medicare Part D, Sec. 203 regarding reimbursement for generic drugs dispensed in the Medicaid program; S. 2408 "E-Meds Act of 2007 regarding amendments to the Social Security Act requiring physicians to utilize electronic prescribing for Medicare prescriptions; H.R. 2900 Food and Drug Amendments Act of 2007 Sec. 910 regarding pharmaceutical safety; H.R. 5839 Safeguarding Americas Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008 regarding amending the Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act to improve the safety of drugs; Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances regarding the need for the DEA to publish rules that would allow for electronic prescribing of controlled substances no specific legislation; S. 3001/ H.R. 5658 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Sec. 702 regarding a freeze on current copays at retail pharmacies for medications dispensed in the TRICARE pharmacy program; MedGuides regarding improvements needed to the Medication Guide program no specific legislation; S. 1693 Wired for Healthcare Quality Act of 2007- Title IV Sec 401 Privacy and Security regarding changes in the definition of marketing under HIPAA and breach notification; H.R. 6357 PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 - Title III regarding impact of privacy and security provisions on pharnacies, H.R. 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 - Title IV regarding impact of privacy and security provisions on pharmacies.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and regulatory issues affecting pharmacies and retailers, including health care funding, health care programs, and the delivery of prescription drugs. H.R. 971, The Community Pharmacy Fairness Act. H.R. 3700 and S. 1951, The Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007. H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. H.R. 1585, Fiscal 2008 Defense Authorization - TRICARE provisions. S. 980, Ryan Haight Internet Controlled Substances Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Act. H.R. 5539, the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, the Medicare Patients and Providers Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008. H.R. 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 242/H.R. 380- Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007- entire bill. S. 586/H.R. 1968- Community Health Workers Act of 2007- entire bill. S. 980/H.R. 6353- Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007- entire bill. S. 1240/H.R. 464- Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act of 2007- entire bill. S. 1375- Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act/MOTHERS Act- entire bill. S. 1376/H.R. 2606- 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007- entire bill. S. 2347/H.R. 4054- Prevention Through Affordable Access Act- entire bill. S. 1555/H.R. 2596- Access to Birth Control Act- entire bill. S.1800/H.R. 2064- Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Act- entire bill. S. 2731/ H.R. 5501- The Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008- provisions related to family planning, sex education, abstinence, and abortion. H.R. 20- Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act- entire bill. H.R. 1424- Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007- potential provision related to abortion and possible provision related to nominal drug pricing. H.R. 3014- The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007- entire bill. H.Res. 1131- Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as National STD Awareness Month and urging the House of Representatives to focus greater attention on activities related to the prevention of STDs and screening and treatment for STDs- entire resolution. H.R. 6357- Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication Through Health Care Technology Act- provisions on health care technology transition. H.R. 6100/S. 3040- Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008- entire bill. H.R. 6906- H.I.V. Education and Prevention Act of 2008- entire bill. H.R. 6680- Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act- entire bill. H.R. 6358- Stop Abuse in Residential Treatment Programs Act of 2008- provision related to contraceptive access. H.R. 1237/S. 2510- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008- entire bill. S. 20/ H.R. 7310- Protecting Patients and Health Care Act- entire bill. H.R. 7296- Midnight Rule Act- provision relating to the Department of Health and Human Services physician conscience regulation. S. 3297- Advancing Americas Priorities Act- provision related to nominal drug pricing. H.Con.Res. 400- Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform- entire resolution.
Client expense: $121,667 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Online Pharmacies (Section 2(j) of S. 980)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
S.980 and HR 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
General issues involving interchange fees, including H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008), and H.R. 6620 (the Gas Pump Fair Payment Act), S. 3629 (the Consumer Credit Safety Commission Act) and H.R. 7258 (companion legislation to S. 3629); issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act), S. 2411 (the Credit Card Safety Star Act), and S. 3252 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act); issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 239 (the Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act); issues involving the use of payment cards in connection with Internet gambling, including H.R. 5767 (the Payment Systems Protection Act) and H.R. 6870 (the Payments System Protection Act); issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 980 (the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 6353 (companion legislation to S. 980), and S. 1082 (the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act); issues relating to the use of payment systems in connection with transactions infringing on intellectual property rights, including S. 3325 (the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act) and H.R. 4279 (companion legislation to S. 3325); and issues related to retail theft, including H.R. 6491 (the Organized Retail Crime Act), and S. 3434 (companion legislation to H.R. 6491).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 1038/HR 1956/HR5629--creation of a regulatory pathway for generic biologics S 1088/S 28/S 316/HR 1902--issues related to bringing generics to market in a timely fashion S. 596/S 980/HR 6353--internet pharmacy regulations HR 5839--issues relating to prescription drug pedigree/drug safety
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Legal Services Corporation, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
See Addendum HR 971 and S 885 / S 2161- Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007 HR 6353 and S. 980 - Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 HR 1474 - Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 HR 3140 - Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007 HR 3090 - Patient and Pharmacy Protection Act of 2007 HR 3193 Access to Community Pharmacy Preservation Act of 2007 S 596 - Safe Internet Pharmacy Act of 2007 S 1954 - Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007 S 2161 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007 S 877 - Controlling the Abuse of Prescription Act of 2007
Client expense: $314,868 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
S.980: Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 - Track and monitor. S.596: Safe Internet Pharmacy Act of 2007 - Track and monitor. S.554: Act For Our Kids - Track and monitor. HR 380: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 - Track and monitor. S. 242: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 - Track and monitor. H.R. 6353: Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Track and monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
**see addendum page Importation of prescription drugs (H.R. 3161) (S. 1644) (S. 3409) Rx Pedigree (H.R. 5839) Methamphetamine/Pseudoephedrine Regulatioin (S. 2071) Internet Pharmacy (S. 980) (H.R. 6353)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Issue - Third Party Liability: S. 980/H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008; General issues related to competition law and consolidation in the online advertising industry; Issue - Organized Retail Crime: H.R. 6491, Organized Rtail Crime Act of 2008; H.R. 6713, E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 3434, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008; Issue - Retail Price Maintenance: S. 2261, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: $382,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2472, the Essential Oral Health Care Act HR 1781 and S. 739, Children's Dental Health Improvement Act HR 2371, Deamonte's Law S. 3064 Oral Health Initiative Act of 2008 S. 3708 Health Professions Primary Care Reinvestment Act H.R.1343 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for the health centers program under section 330 of such Act, and for other purposes (COmmunity Health Center Reauthorization). HR 3186 and S. 1906, Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act HR 3187 and S. 1907, Meth Mouth Correctional Costs HR 1108 and S. 625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 HR 976 and 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (SCHIP Reauthorization) S. 1893 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (SCHIP Reauthorization) S.2723 and H.R.5549 Deamonte Driver Dental Care Access Improvement Act S. 3067 Dental Health Improvement Act of 2008 Secretarys Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 S.901 and HR 1343 Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007 HR 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 or the PRO(TECH)T Act H.R. 2184, Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007 H.R. 3163 and S. 771, Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007 S 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act S 334 Healthy Americans Act HR 5442 Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust (TRUST) in Health Information Act HR 6331/S3101 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act HR 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S 628 Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007 S 980 Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 S 1408 Health Information Technology Act of 2007 S 2408 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act S 2729 Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2008 S 3072 Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2008 HR 1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act HR 2377 Assisting Doctors to Obtain Proficient and Transmissible Health Information Technology (ADOPT HIT) Act of 2007 HR 6613 Improving Dental Access in Underserved Communities Act of 2008 HR 5885 Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2008 HR 6179 Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008 S 1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act S 1783 Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act S 2105 A bill to provide for the establishment of the Federal Health Care Board. S. 3408 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 H.R. 6845 Fair Copyright in Research Works Act of 2008
Client expense: $434,564 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Internet Drug Sales: Draft legislation related to online drug sales S.980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 General issues related to anti-money laundering compliance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Third Party Liability: Draft legislation related to online drug sales S.980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 General issues related to the sale of military-related items on Internet websites General issues related to the sale of ammonium nitrate on Internet websites General issues related to competition law and consolidation in the online advertising industry Organized Retail Crime Private Sector Arbitration Agreements: S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act General issues related to law enforcement access to Internet communications Retail price maintenance: S.2261, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S 980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to facilitation. HR 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007, provisions relating to facilitation.
Client expense: $970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Importation of prescription drugs (H.R. 3161) (S. 1644) (S. 3409) Rx Pedigree (H.R. 5839) Methamphetamine/Pseudoephedrine Regulation (S. 2071) Internet Pharmacy (S. 980) (H.R. 6353)
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R.970, the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, as related to the abuse of dextromethorphan. H.R.971, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act, as related to provider negotiations in the Medicare program. H.R.1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as related to fiscal sustainablity of healthcare services. H.R.1474, the Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act, as related to provider reimbursement in the Medicare program. H.R.3700, the Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act, as related to pharmacy reimbursement in the Medicaid program. H.R.5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, as related to provider participation in the Medicaid program. H.R.5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008, as related to drug safety and electronic tracking of pharmaceuticals. H.R.6353/S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008, as related to online pharmacies. H.R.6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008, as related to pharmacy involvement in health information technology. H.R. 6898, the Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 as related to pharmacy involvement in health information technology H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, as related to increased funding for state Medicaid programs. S.484, the Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act, all provisions related to the safety of prescription medicines. S. 1276, the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act as related to recordkeeping requirements for pharmacies. S.1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, as related to health information technology. S.1827, Pharmacists Access and Recognition in Medicare (PhARM) Act, as related to provider participation in the Medicare program. S.1915, Electronic Prescribing Drug Act, as related to the regulation of electronic prescribing of pharmaceuticals. S.1951, the Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act, as related to pharmacy reimbursement in the Medicaid program. S.1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act, as related to access standards to pharmacies. S.2013/H.R.390, Patient and Pharmacy Protection Act, as related to prescription requirements in the Medicaid program. S.2071, Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, as related to the distribution of legal substances used in the production of methamphetamine. S.2274, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act, as related to the abuse of dextromethorphan. S.2408/H.R.4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007, as related to electronic health care in the Medicare program. S.3101/H.R.6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, as related to pharmacy reimbursement in the Medicaid and Medicare programs and electronic health care. Various issues related to the disposal of prescription drugs and drug Take Back programs, no specific legislation
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 (S.980), Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (HR635) and APCPA (S.2661).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor legislation concerning fraudulent online identity sanctions and Internet governance. S. 980 and HR 6353.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 719, KIDS Act of 2007; HR 3845, PROTECT Our Children Act of 2007; HR 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007; HR 3791, SAFE Act of 2007; HR 2517, Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007; HR4120, Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007; HR 4134, To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs; HR 4136, Enhancing the Effective Prosecution of Child Pornography Act of 2007; S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act; S. 431, KIDS Act of 2008; S. 1738, PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 - Child Safety Bills related to funding for DOJ and Internet Crimes Against Children task forces, online child safety education, reporting requirements to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Liability provisions related to reporting child pornography and interacting with government sexual predator registries. S. 1625, Counter Spy Act, provisions related to downloadable applications and Good Samaraitan provisions. HR 6353 and S. 980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Bill. Online Advertising - potential legislation and hearings related to the online advertising business model.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S.980, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Internet tobacco sales and pharmacy sales, and online piracy legislation in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (H.R. 6353) Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (S.980) Military Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 (H.R. 5465) National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2994) Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 (S.2029) Safeguarding American's Pharmaceuticals Act (H.R. 5839) Veterans Pain Care Act (S. 2160) Hearings related to prescription drug abuse and prevention
Client expense: $155,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (H.R. 6353) Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (S.980) Military Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 (H.R. 5465) National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2994) Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 (S.2029) Safeguarding American's Pharmaceuticals Act (H.R. 5839) Veterans Pain Care Act (S. 2160) Hearings related to prescription drug abuse and prevention
Client expense: $155,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Draft legislation related to online drug sales: S. 980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007; General issues related to anti-money laundering compliance;
Client expense: $494,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issue - Third Party Liability: S. 980/H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008; General issues related to competition law and consolidation in the online advertising industry; Issue - Organized Retail Crime: H.R. 6491, Organized Rtail Crime Act of 2008; H.R. 6713, E-Fencing Anforcement Act of 2008; S. 3434, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008; Issue - Retail Price Maintenance: S. 2261, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: $494,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
See Addendum HR 971 and S 885 / S 2161- Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007 HR 6353 and S. 980 - Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 HR 1474 - Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 HR 3140 - Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007 HR 3090 - Patient and Pharmacy Protection Act of 2007 HR 3193 Access to Community Pharmacy Preservation Act of 2007 S 596 - Safe Internet Pharmacy Act of 2007 S 1954 - Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007 S 2161 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007 S 877 - Controlling the Abuse of Prescription Act of 2007
Client expense: $324,944 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues pertaining to health information technology, generic drugs, internet pharmacy, and privacy. HR 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S. 980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users Security & Trust Act of 2008 HR 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 HR 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 S. 2408, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 H.R.1038 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes. S.623 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes. HR 5629, Pathway for Biosimilars Act S 3408, Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,316,532 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
I. HR 971, the "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007"; S. 2161, the "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007"; CMS-2238-P, CMS-2238-FC and CMS-2238-IFC, the proposed, final rule, and interim final rule re implementation the Medicaid provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; CMS-1270F, Final rule implementing the competitive acquisition program requirements for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies; HR 2900, provision related to pedigree requirements; HR 4 and S.3, the "Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007"; potential language not included in S. 2499, the "Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007" re e-prescribing; HR 1474, the "Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007; Sec. 913 of FDAAA of 2007, relating to development of a standard numerical drug identifier; and HR 5839, the "Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008," provisions relating to imposition of pedigree and track and trace requirements upon community pharmacy; HR 6852, the "Small Business Cooperative for Health Care Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2008; S. 1693, the "Wired for Health Care Quality Act," particularly Sec. 401; S. 980, the "Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008"; II. and also HR 3140, "Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007"; S. 1951, the "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007"; S. 1954, the "Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007"; HR 3700, the "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007"; Sec. 7002(b) of HR 2006 and PL 110-28, "Requirements for Use of Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads Under the Medicaid Program", (the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007); PL 110-181 -- HR 1585, HR 4986 and S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, provisions related to pharmacy payment - sections 703 and 702 of HR 1585 and HR 4986 and Sec. 701 of S. 1547, HR 6357, the "PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008", provisions impacting health technology requirements for pharmacies; HR 6331, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008," Sec. 154 related to Medicare DMEPOS competitive acquisition program, Sec. 171 related to prompt payment of Part D reimbursements to pharmacies, Sec. 203, related to pharmacy reimbursement under Medicaid, all of II. done separately and as joint project with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for the Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Issues related to pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution, including the following: (1) federal pedigree legislation including HR 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008 and possible amendment to HR 3610, Food and Drug Safety Import Act; and (2) Internet pharmacy issues including related provisions in S. 980 and HR 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. Healthcare associated infections/MRSA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
S. 980 and HR 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and regulatory issues affecting pharmacies and retailers, including health care funding, health care programs, and the delivery of prescription drugs. H.R. 971, The Community Pharmacy Fairness Act. H.R. 3700 and S. 1951, The Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007. H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. H.R. 1585, Fiscal 2008 Defense Authorization - TRICARE provisions. S. 980, Ryan Haight Internet Controlled Substances Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Act. H.R. 5539, the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008. H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, the Medicare Patients and Providers Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008. H.R. 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Internet Drug Sales: Draft legislation related to online drug sales S.980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 General issues related to anti-money laundering compliance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Third Party Liability: Draft legislation related to online drug sales S.980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 General issues related to the sale of military-related items on Internet websites General issues related to the sale of ammonium nitrate on Internet websites General issues related to competition law and consolidation in the online advertising industry Organized Retail Crime Private Sector Arbitration Agreements: S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act General issues related to law enforcement access to Internet communications Retail price maintenance: S.2261, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
General issues involving interchange fees, including H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008), and H.R. 6620 (the Gas Pump Fair Payment Act); issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act), and S. 3252 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act); issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act); issues relating to cardholder compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and the reporting of transaction information to the Internal Revenue Service, including section 3091 of H.R. 3221 (the Housing and Economic Recovery Act) relating to payments made in settlement of payment card and third party network transactions; issues involving the use of payment cards in connection with Internet gambling, including H.R. 5767 (the Payment Systems Protection Act) and H.R. 6870 (the Payments System Protection Act); issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 980 (the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 6353 (companion legislation to S. 980), and S. 1082 (the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act); issues relating to the use of payment systems in connection with transactions infringing on intellectual property rights, including S. 3325 (the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act) and H.R. 4279 (companion legislation to S. 3325).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE