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Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 26, 2009
Latest Action
February 26, 2009
Primary Sponsor
Robert P. Casey, Jr.Democratic(PA)
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
policy ideas and legislation on innovation/science/tech and related start-up issues including: Patent Reform (S. 23/HR 1249); SEC implementation of Dodd-Frank Act; issues related to telecom specifically FCC efforts on broadband reclassification and Free/Open Internet Proposal; SBA/Small Business Innovation Research program/STTR reauthorization (S.493 and House bill to be introduced); and STEM and entrepreneur visa reform (STAPLE Act H.R. 1791/Startup Visa Act S. 3029).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
S.493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 - the UA supports SBIR/STTR but does not support increasing the mandatory set-aside of Agency R&D fundings for such purposes.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Small Business Administration programs and funding. Access to capital and credit.Improving the regulatory environment for small business. Legislation:SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011(S.493).Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011(S.509). Small Business Credit Card Act of 2011(H.R.1137).Restoring American Financial Stability Act(S.3217).Debit Interchange Fee Study Act(S.575).Small Business Size Standard Flexibility Act of 2011(H.R.585).Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 (H.R.527). Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act of 2011(S.474)..
Client expense: $223,842 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Combating Autism Act and reauthorization, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and implementation of the Community First Choice Option for Medicaid. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)). Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/5. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S, 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act, to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, all provisions; S.2860, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health; H.R. 5756, TRAIN Act of 2010, to improve services rendered to children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families, all provisions; S. 4044, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2010, relating to reauthorizing and strengthening the Combating Autism Act of 2006, all provisions.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Combating Autism Act and reauthorization, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1205/S. 493, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2009
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and implementation of the Community First Choice Option for Medicaid. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase). S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)). Implementation of the Affordable Choices Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act, to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, all provisions; S.2860, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health; H.R. 5756, TRAIN Act of 2010, to improve services rendered to children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families, all provisions.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Combating Autism Act and reauthorization, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and implementation of the Community First Choice Option for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase). S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)). Implementation of the Affordable Choices Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S, 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and the Community First Choice Option proposal for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, H.R. 2688 and S. 434, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including numerous long term services and supports provisions. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Combating Autism Act, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits), Mental Health Parity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, relating to healthcare reform, Title II, provisions relating to health.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support HR 1205/S. 493, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act). This legislation will allow individuals with disabilities to have access to the same type of savings instruments that other Americans use through the use of 401K, IRA and College Savings Account Families could establish savings accounts for specified education, medical and community-based services, including housing, transportation, employment training, and supports without jeopardizing other benefits vital to beneficiaries.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Combating Autism Act, ABLE Accounts Tax Legislation (HR 1205 and S493), ATAA, Health Care Reform (HR. 3200, essential benefits; S. 1796 America Healthy Future Act, essential benefits)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and the Community First Choice Option proposal for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, H.R. 2688 and S. 434, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including numerous long term services and supports provisions. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to Department of Defense Autism Research Program; H.R. 2918, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; S. 1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Division A, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, Division A, Title II, relating to healthcare reform, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits.
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act) (S.493/H.R. 1205)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities, and the Community First Choice Option proposal for Medicaid. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Legislation dealing with direct support worker issues. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, H.R. 2688 and S. 434, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including long term services and supports. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisons; H.R. 1707/S. 706. Helping Hands for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE, all provisions; Department of Defense appropriations, provisions relating to Department of Defense Autism Research Program; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683, Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; S.1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Division A, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to benefit options.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Legislation dealing with direct support worker issues. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including long term services and supports. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. S. 434 and H.R. 2688, Empowered at Home Act. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Section 1915(c)) and Option (Section 1915 (i)).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; H.R. 2412/S.819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, relating to autism services, all provisions; H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, Division A, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; S.___, Affordable Health Choices Act, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; S. ___, Senate Finance Committee healthcare bill, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 683 and H.R. 1670, Communich Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities. P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with Medicaid. H.R. 868, Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act. Legislation dealing with direct support worker issues. Implementation of Medicaid Section 1917 (d) regarding trusts and transfer of asset rules. The Empowered at Home Act of 2009, to amend the Medicaid Section 1915 (i) Home and Community Based Services Option. Implementation of the Olmstead decision regarding community integration. Health Care Reform, including long term services and supports. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP increase. S. 493 and H.R. 1205, Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009. S. 434, Empowered at Home Act.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1205/S. 493 - ABLE Act of 2009, relating to accounts for the care of individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 819 - Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, relating to enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; S. 706 - Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to increased housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600 - relating to the treatment of autism under TRICARE, all provisions; H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to extending and improving the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| CT |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Edward Kennedy | Democratic | MA |
| Frank R. Lautenberg | Democratic | NJ |
| George LeMieux | Republican | FL |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| John F. Kerry | Democratic | MA |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Mary L. Landrieu | Democratic | LA |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Russell Feingold | Democratic | WI |
| Samuel Brownback | Republican | KS |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Justice, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE