Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act

S. 1155 - Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act H.R. 2001 - the VETS Act of 2013 H.R. 3507 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act. Support S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Support S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act. Support S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

PL 113-123 -- World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013 -- To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day SUPPORTH.R. 1443 -- Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2013 -- To direct the VA Secretary to recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 1494 -- Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act -- To direct the Secretary of Defense to review the operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2018 -- Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to identify the persons who are eligible to request headstones or markers furnished by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2072 -- Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to improve the accountability of the VA Secretary to the Inspector General of the VA SUPPORT H.R. 2119 -- Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to improve the opportunity for veterans to use video conferencing for hearings before the Board of Veterans Appeals SUPPORT (with reservations) H.R. 2138 -- Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act -- To direct the VA Secretary to resolve the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2847 -- Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2013 -- To establish a grant program to encourage the use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans SUPPORT H.R. 3521 -- Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013 -- To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 3593 -- VA Construction Assistance Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the construction of major medical facilities, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 3876 -- Burial With Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the VA Secretary to carry out a grant program to provide burials for homeless veterans SUPPORT H.R. 4031 -- Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal of Senior Executive Service employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 4038 -- Veterans Benefits Administration Information Technology Act of 2014 -- Requires the VA Secretary to make such changes and improvements to the information technology system of the Veterans Benefits Administration to ensure that: (1) all original and supplemental claims for veterans educational assistance are adjudicated electronically, and (2) rules-based processing is used to make decisions with respect to such claims with little human intervention SUPPORT H.R. 4095 -- Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014 -- To increase, effective as of December 1, 2014, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT (with revisions) H.R. 4141 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration that is unsuitable for burial purposes -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to authorize the VA Secretary to enter into enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration that is unsuitable for burial purposes SUPPORT (with reservations)H.R. 4191 -- Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of medical evidence provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals in support of claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 4344 -- Military Sexual Trauma Claims Administration Reform and Eligibility Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to establish a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma SUPPORT H.R. 4374 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the VA Secretary to adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 4486 -- Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes -- Making appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 4672 -- To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide protections for active duty military consumers, and for other purposes -- To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide protections for active duty military consumers, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 503; S. 995 -- National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act of 2013 -- To authorize the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 671; S. 294 -- Ruth Moore Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the VA Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report on claims for disabilities incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 679; S. 629 -- Honoring Americas Guard-Reserves Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 813; S. 932 -- Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs SUPPORT H.R. 1288; S. 1361 -- World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act -- To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II SUPPORT H.R. 3230; S. 2450 -- Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 -- To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 3499; S. 1155 -- Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act -- To provide for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts of the VA, to include mental health professionals in training programs of the Department SUPPORTS. 529 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 851 -- Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program SUPPORT S. 1148 -- Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the VA Secretary to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1295 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to require the VA Secretary to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1296 -- Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act of 2013 -- To amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the DOD and VA Secretaries to achieve interoperable electronic health records, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1411 -- Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2013 -- To specify requirements for the next update of the current strategic plan for the Office of Rural Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for veterans in rural areas SUPPORT S. 1579 -- SCRA Enhancement and Improvement Act of 2013 -- To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections provided to members of the uniformed services and their families, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1583 -- Mental Health Support for Veterans Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 -- To require the VA Secretary to conduct an education program and peer support program for the education and training of family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders SUPPORT S. 1584 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1585 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of Mortality -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of Mortality SUPPORT S. 1586 -- Enhanced Dental Care for Veterans Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to improve dental health care for veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORTS. 1589 -- Improving Quality of Care Within the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the VA Secretary to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs has an up-to-date policy on reporting of cases of infectious diseases, to require an independent assessment of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks and medical centers of the Department, and for other purposes OPPOSE bill as written S. 1604 -- Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance eligibility for health care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1740 -- Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013 -- To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1751 -- A bill to improve authorities for performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes -- A bill to improve authorities for performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians for benefits under laws administered by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1755 -- Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2013 -- To require the VA Secretary to conduct a study on matters relating to the claiming and interring of unclaimed remains of veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1863 -- To establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a continuing medical education program for licensed medical professionals to increase knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, and for other purposes. -- To establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a continuing medical education program for licensed medical professionals to increase knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1892 -- To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, and for other purposes. -- To direct the VA Secretary to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1931 -- A bill to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes. -- A bill to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes. [This measure included a provision to repeal the COLA reduction for military retirees passed as part of Public Law 113-66] SUPPORT S. 1950 -- Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 -- To improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes [This measure included a provision to repeal the COLA reduction for military retirees passed as part of Public Law 113-66] SUPPORT S. 1982 -- Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 -- To improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes [This measure included a provision to repeal the COLA reduction for military retirees passed as part of Public Law 113-66] SUPPORT S. 1985; S. 2095 -- Veterans Health Care Access Received Closer to Home Act of 2013 [2014] -- To reauthorize and modify the pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under which the VA Secretary provides health services to veterans through qualifying non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1987 -- To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California, and for other purposes. -- Toauthorize the VA Secretary to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1993 -- Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2014 -- To protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension under laws administered by the VA Secretary on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2009 -- Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014 -- To improve the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans in rural and highly rural areas, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2013 -- Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to provide for the removal of Senior Executive Service employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2091 -- 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to improve the processing by the VA of claims for benefits under laws administered by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2145 -- Veteran Voting Support Act -- To require the VA Secretary to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2182 -- Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act -- To expand and improve care provided to veterans and members of the Armed Forces with mental health disorders or at risk of suicide, to review the terms or characterization of the discharge or separation of certain individuals from the Armed Forces, to require a pilot program on loan repayment for psychiatrists who agree to serve in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2243 -- Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2014 -- To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2258 -- Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2014 -- To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2014, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes - SUPPORT, with some reservations S. 2296 -- Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014 -- To require the VA Secretary to employ at least three decision review officers at each regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes - SUPPORT, with some reservations S. 2316 -- To require the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on wait times for veterans seeking medical appointments and treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs, to prohibit closure of medical facilities of the Department, and for other purposes -- To require the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on wait times for veterans seeking medical appointments and treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs, to prohibit closure of medical facilities of the Department, and for other purposes - SUPPORT S. 2424 -- Veterans Choice Act of 2014 -- To provide veterans with the choice of medical providers and to increase transparency and accountability of operations of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes - SUPPORT SR 479 -- Recognizing Veterans Day 2014 as a special "Welcome Home Commemoration'' for all who have served in the military since September 14, 2001. -- Recognizing Veterans Day 2014 as a special "Welcome Home Commemoration'' for all who have served in the military since September 14, 2001 - SUPPORT

Support S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act. Support S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1155 - Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act H.R. 2001 - the VETS Act of 2013 H.R. 3507 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 1155 Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act; Appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs

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

Government targets: Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

P.L. 113-76: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 -- Making continuing appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2014, through September 30, 2014 - SUPPORT P.L. 113-82: To ensure that the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment to the retired pay of members and former members ofthe Armed Forces under the age of 62 required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 will not apply to members or former members who first became members prior to January 1, 2014, and for other purposes. -- To ensure that the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment to the retired pay of members and former members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 will not apply to members or former members who first became members prior to January 1, 2014, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 1443: Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2013 -- Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Auditory Centers of Excellence, (2) ensure that research is conducted at VA facilities on the prevention and treatment of tinnitus, and (3) ensure VA cooperation with the Hearing Center of Excellence established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to further research on tinnitus SUPPORT H.R. 1494: Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act -- To direct the Secretary of Defense to review the operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2018: Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to identify the persons who are eligible to request headstones or markers furnished by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2072: Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to improve the accountability of the VA Secretary to the Inspector General of the VA SUPPORT H.R. 2119: Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the opportunity for veterans to use video conferencing for hearings before the Board of Veterans Appeals SUPPORT (with reservations) H.R. 2138: Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act -- To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to resolve the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2847: Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2013 -- Directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to jointly establish the K-9 Companion Corps program for the awarding of grants to assist nonprofit organizations in establishing, planning, designing, and/or operating programs to provide assistance dogs to certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have certain disabilities. Defines assistance dog to mean a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of such a disability, except that such term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense SUPPORT H.R. 3521: Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013 -- To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 3593: VA Construction Assistance Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the construction of major medical facilities, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 3876: Burial With Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a grant program to provide burials for homeless veterans SUPPORT H.R. 4031: Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal of Senior Executive Service employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 4038: Veterans Benefits Administration Information Technology Act of 2014 -- Requires the VA Secretary to make such changes and improvements to the information technology system of the Veterans Benefits Administration toensure that: (1) all original and supplemental claims for veterans educational assistance are adjudicated electronically, and (2) rules-based processing is used to make decisions with respect to such claims with little human intervention SUPPORT H.R. 4095: Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014 -- To increase, effective as of December 1, 2014, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT (with revisions) H.R. 4141: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration that is unsuitable for burial purposes -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to authorize the VA Secretary to enter into enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration that is unsuitable for burial purposes SUPPORT (with reservations) H.R. 4191: Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of medical evidence provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals in support of claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 4344: Military Sexual Trauma Claims Administration Reform and Eligibility Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to establish a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma SUPPORT H.R. 4374: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 671 / S. 294: Ruth Moore Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the VA Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report on claims for disabilities incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 679 / S. 629: Honoring Americas Guard-Reserves Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 813 / S. 932: Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 -- Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following discretionary (under current law, medical care) accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs: (1) Veterans Health Administration Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Research and Support; (2) National Cemetery Administration; and (3) Veterans Benefits Administration, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program. Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following VA discretionary administration accounts: (1) general operating expenses, (2) information technology systems, (3) the Office of the Inspector General, (4) construction for major and minor projects, and (5) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries SUPPORT H.R. 1288 / S. 1361: World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act -- To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II SUPPORT H.R. 3499 / S. 1155: Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act -- To provide for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts of the VA, to include mental health professionals in training programs of the Department SUPPORTS. 529: To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commence-ment date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 851: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program SUPPORT S. 1148: Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the VA Secretary to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1295: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organiza-tions, and for other purposes -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to require the VA Secretary to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1296: Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act of 2013 -- To amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the DoD and VA Secretaries to achieve interoperable electronic health records, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1411: Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2013 -- To specify requirements for the next update of the current strategic plan for the Office of Rural Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for veterans in rural areas SUPPORT S. 1579: SCRA Enhancement and Improvement Act of 2013 -- To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections provided to members of the uniformed services and their families, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1583 : Mental Health Support for Veterans Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 -- To require the VA Secretary to conduct an education program and peer support program for the education and training of family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders SUPPORT S. 1584: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes -- To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1585: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of Mortality -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of Mortality SUPPORT S. 1586: Enhanced Dental Care for Veterans Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to improve dental health care for veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1589: Improving Quality of Care Within the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs has an up-to-date policy on reporting of cases of infectious diseases, to require an independent assessment of the Veterans IntegratedService Networks and medical centers of the Department, and for other purposes OPPOSE legislation as written S. 1604: Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2013 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance eligibility for health care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1931: A bill to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes. -- A bill to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes. [This measure included a provision to repeal the COLA reduction for military retirees passed as part of Public Law 113-66] SUPPORT S. 1950: Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 -- To improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes [This measure included a provision to repeal the COLA reduction for military retirees passed as part of Public Law 113-66] SUPPORT S. 1982: Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 -- To improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes [This measure included a provision to repeal the COLA reduction for military retirees which passed as part of Public Law 113-66] SUPPORT

H.R. 183, the "Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act" H.R. 813/ S. 932, the "Putting Veterans Funding First Act" H.R. 806 H.R. 288, the "CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013"H.R. 958/ S. 131, the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act H.R. 1284/ S. 633, beneficiary travel for non-service connected catastrophically disabled H.R. 2018, the Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013 H.R. 2088, Claims Adjudication Centers of Excellence H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act H.R. 2527 H.R. 2529, the Veterans Spouses Equal Treatment Act H.R. 2661, the Veterans Access to Timely Medical Appointments Act H.R. 2974 H.R. 3180 H.R. 3330, the Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act H.R. 3387, the Classified Veterans Access to Care Act H.R. 3508 H.R. 3521 H.R. 3831, the Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2014 H.R. 3876, the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014 H.R. 4095, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. H.R. 4102 H.R. 4141 H.R. 4191, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act H.R. 4198, the Appropriate Care for Disabled Veterans Act Draft Legislation to Authorize Major Medical Facility Projects for the VA for FY 2014 S. 6, the Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act S. 49, the Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 S. 257, the GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 S. 262, the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 325, CHAMPVA program S. 629, the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act of 2013 S. 851, the Caregiver Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S. 922, the Veterans Equipped for Success Act of 2013 S. 1148, the Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act S. 1165, the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act S. 1216, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 S. 1295 S. 1296, the Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act S. 1411, the Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act S. 1547, the Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 The Improved Compensation for Hearing Loss Act The Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act The Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act The Medical Foster Home Act The Survivors of Military Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Act Draft Bill on National Center for Toxic Research and Services for Veterans Descendants

S. 1155 - Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act H.R. 2001 - the VETS Act of 2013 H.R. 3507 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act. Support S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957/S.1685) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717) Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 (S.1583) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (S.1815) SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 (S.1871)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957/S.1685) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717) Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 (S.1583) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (S.1815) SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 (S.1871)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. 563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S. 326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Student Success Act (H.R.5) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2013 (S.1101)

Client expense: $5,348 · Firm income: Not reported

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Mental Health First Aid Act (S.153/H.R.274)Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.264) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2014 (H.R.2216) Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2013 (H.R.2540) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957/S.1685) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717) Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 (S.1583) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (S.1815)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957) Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2013 (H.R.2540) Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R.2910) Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2013 (S.1101) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717) Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 (S.1583) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (S.1815) SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 (S.1871)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957/S.1685) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717) Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 (S.1583) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (S.1815) SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 (S.1871)

P.L. 113-46 -- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014Making continuing appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2014, through January 15, 2014 SUPPORT P.L. 113-52 -- Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 Would provide for an increase, effectiveDecember 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT P.L. 113-59 -- VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013To amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes, including: Extension of authority to transport certain individuals to and from VA facilities; Extension of authority for operation of the VA regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. Extension of requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. Extension of treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans. Extension of authority to provide housing assistance for homeless veterans. Extension of authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. Extension of authority for the Veterans Advisory Commission on Education. Extension of requirements relating to vendee loans. Extension of authority for the performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians Would amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc. SUPPORT H.R. 1443 -- Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2013Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Auditory Centers of Excellence, (2) ensure that research is conducted at VA facilities on the prevention and treatment of tinnitus, and (3) ensure VA cooperation with the Hearing Center of Excellence established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to further research on tinnitus SUPPORT H.R. 1494 -- Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability ActDirects the Secretary of Defense to review the operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2072 -- Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013Amends title 38, U.S.C., to improve the accountability of the VA Secretary to the Inspector General of the VA SUPPORT H.R. 2138 -- Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability ActWould direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to resolve the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2847 -- Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2013Directs the Secretaries of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly establish the K-9 Companion Corps program for the awarding of grants to assist nonprofit organizations in establishing, planning, designing, and/or operating programs to provide assistance dogs to certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have certain disabilities. Defines "assistance dog" to mean a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of such a disability, except that such term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense - SUPPORT H.R. 671; S. 294 -- Ruth Moore Act of 2013Would amend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress an annual report on claims for disabilities incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma, and for other purposes - SUPPORT H.R. 679; S. 629 -- Honoring America's Guard-Reserves Act of 2013Amends title 38, U.S.C., to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law, and for other purposes - SUPPORTH.R. 813; S. 932 -- Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following discretionary (under current law, medical care) accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): (1) Veterans Health Administration Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Research and Support; (2) National Cemetery Administration; and (3) Veterans Benefits Administration, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program. Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following VA discretionary administration accounts: (1) general operating expenses, (2) information technology systems, (3) the Office of the Inspector General, (4) construction for major and minor projects, and (5) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries SUPPORT H.R. 1288; S. 1361 -- World War II Merchant Mariner Service ActDirect the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II SUPPORT H.R. 3499; S. 1155 -- Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement ActProvides for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts of the VA, to include mental health professionals in training programs of the Department SUPPORT S. 529 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commence-ment date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposesAmends title 38, U.S.C., to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 851 -- Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013Amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program SUPPORT S. 1148 -- Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing ActAmend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the VA Secretary to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1295 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organiza-tions, and for other purposesWould amend title 38, U.S.C., to require the VA Secretary to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1296 -- Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act of 2013Will amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the DoD and VA Secretaries to achieve interoperable electronic health records, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1411 -- Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2013Specifies requirements for the next update of the current strategic plan for the Office of Rural Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for veterans in rural areas SUPPORT S. 1579 -- SCRA Enhancement and Improvement Act of 2013Will amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections provided to members of the uniformed services and their families, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1583 -- Mental Health Support for Veterans Families and Caregivers Act of 2013Requires the VA Secretary to conduct an education program and peer support program for the education and training of family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders SUPPORT S. 1584 -- A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposesWould amend title 28, United States Code, to providereplacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1585 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of MortalityAmends title 38, U.S.C., to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of Mortality SUPPORT S. 1586 -- Enhanced Dental Care for Veterans Act of 2013Will amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dental health care for veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1589 -- Improving Quality of Care Within the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2013To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs has an up-to-date policy on reporting of cases of infectious diseases, to require an independent assessment of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks and medical centers of the Department, and for other purposes OPPOSE bill as written S. 1604 -- Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2013Would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance eligibility for health care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT

Recognition and hiring of Licensed Professional Counselors as mental health service providers with the VA Health care system (S. 1155).

Client expense: $27,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HJRES72-113Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 HJRES91-113Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 HR1171-113FOR VETS Act of 2013 HR125-113Congressional Oversight of Afghanistan Agreements Act of 2013HR1260-112Support for Survivors Act HR1284-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes. HR1344-113Helping Heroes Fly Act HR1412-113Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR152-113Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 HR1593-113Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR1605-113Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013 HR1620-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013 HR1623-113VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act of 2013 HR1714-113Shelter Our Servicemembers Act HR1725-113Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act HR1729-113VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act HR1739-113Veterans Backlog Reduction Act HR1742-113Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013 HR1759-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on the timeliness in which the Department of Veterans Affairs receives certain information from other departments or agencies of the HR1770-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty traini HR1774-113Wounded Veteran Job Security Act HR1792-113Infectious Disease Reporting Act HR1796-113Troop Talent Act of 2013 HR1804-113Foreign Travel Accountability Act HR1805-113Veterans Claims Efficiency Through Automation Act HR1809-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved, and for other purposes. HR1816-113Veterans' STEM Education Program HR183-113Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act HR1904-113Oversight of Sensitive Military Operations Act HR1938-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and for other purposes. HR2118-113Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013 HR2119-113Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act HR2138-113Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act HR2151-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services HR2157-113To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army. HR2169-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR2185-113To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day. HR2187-113To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize veterans' treatment courts and encourage services for veterans. S430-113Veterans Small Business Opportunity and Protection Act of 2013 S444-113Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013HR2189-113To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2210-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2216-113Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 HR2237-113Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act HR2272-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an electronic means by which members of the Ready Reserves of the Armed Forces may track their active-duty service. HR2310-113Guard Units And Reservists Deserve Remembrance Act HR2319-113Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 HR2341-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of individuals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligib HR235-113Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 HR2358-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to give preference to local contractors, and for other purposes. HR2382-113Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act HR241-113Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act HR2412-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the best interest of the veteran when determining whether the veteran should receive certain contracted health care. HR2423-113To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations. HR2481-113Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013 HR2485-113Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 HR2510-113Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Act HR2519-113Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2013 HR2522-113Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act HR2527-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training. HR2528-113To establish a task force in the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess the retention and training of claims processors. HR2540-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire psychiatrists. HR258-113Stolen Valor Act of 2013 HR2590-113To amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to achieve integrated electronic health records, and for other purposes. HR2600-112National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 HR2797-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, and for other purposes. HR288-113CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 HR2913-113Veterans' Local Access Act HR303-113Retired Pay Restoration Act HR3087-113Veterans Affairs Employee Accountability Act HR3098-113Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Relief Act HR3106-113Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act HR3145-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit students who were homeless youths or homeless veterans to occupy low-income housing units. HR3152-113Pay Our Veterans and Seniors First Act HR3164-113To clarify the application of all laws, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to the Federal Government and Congress, and for other purposes. S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 S412-113Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act S422-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2013HR3180-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to include contracts and grants for residential care for veterans in the exception to the requirement that the Federal Government recover a portion of the value of certain projects. HR3181-113To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify the treatment of administrative expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs during sequestration. HR3207-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary o HR3210-113Pay Our Military Act HR3214-113Preserve our National Security Act HR3225-113Making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits in the event of a Government shutdown. HR3276-113To prohibit the operation of an exercise facility for Members of the House of Representatives during a Government shutdown. HR3287-113Veterans Services Support Act HR3310-113Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement Act of 2013 HR333-113Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR3368-113To require employers to provide veterans with time off on Veterans Day. HR3369-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era. HR3383-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program. HR3384-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship programs using certain educational assistance provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR3387-113Classified Veterans Access to Care Act HR3395-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans, and for other purposes. HR3396-113To provide for the issuance of a Veterans Health Care Stamp. HR3397-113To require the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial sources of information HR3399-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain clarifications and improvements in the academic and vocational counseling programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR340-113Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR3405-113To better connect current and former members of the Armed Forces with employment opportunities by consolidating duplicative Federal Government Internet websites into a single portal, to conserve resources by merging redundant and competing programs, and f HR3408-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to educate certain staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights, and for other purposes. HR3418-113To establish a demonstration program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing for homeless or at-risk Indian Veterans. HR3422-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for veteran first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility improvements for disabled veterans, and for other purposes. HR3435-112Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act S200-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the interment in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of individuals who served in combat support of the Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Laos between Februa S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 S3234-112A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts. S325-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S3254-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013HR3441-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty, and for other purposes. HR3442-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible non-profit entities to establish clearinghouses for local information about employment opportunities and services for veterans. HR3443-113To amend titles 38 and 37, United States Code, to expand eligibility for certain caregiver services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and to modify the Department of Defense special compensation program to make eligible members of the uniform HR3451-113To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans conservation corps, and for other purposes. HR3456-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and for other purposes. HR3459-113Article 32 Reform Act HR3469113To amend titles 5 and 38, United States Code, to clarify the veteran status of an individual based on the attendance of the individual at a preparatory school of a service academy, and for other purposes. HR3477-113To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes. HR357-113GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR3593-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the construction of major medical facilities, and for other purposes. HR3615-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the hiring of veterans by the Federal Government. HR3646-113Extreme Weather Mitigation Act of 2013 HR3647-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury. HR3725-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the establishment of franchises with veterans. HR3743-113To establish a pilot program to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans. HR3775-113To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault. HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 HR4287-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR430-113Protect Our Military Trainees Act HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR55-113SHIELD Act of 2013 HR6574-112Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR683-113Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act S1659-113POST Act of 2013 S1662-113A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Veterans Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provision of health care services, and for other purposes. S1668-113A bill to require a Comptroller General of the United States report on the impact of certain mental and physical trauma on the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for misconduct. S1669-113Military Equitable Reimbursement Act of 2013 S1688-113A bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), collectively, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II. S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 S1740-113A bill to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases, and for other purposes. S1775-113A bill to improve the sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.HR748-113Universal National Service Act; HR821-113 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes; HR833-113 To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal; HR834-113 Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2013; HR844-113 VetSuccess Enhancement Act; HR933-113 Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; HR943-112 K-9 Companion Corps Act; HR958-113 Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013; HR975-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act; HR984-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force on urotrauma; S1034-113 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; S1042-113 Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013; S1058-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for other purposes; S1060-113 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans; S1078-113 A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime. S1148-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes; S1155-113 Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act; S1165-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes; S1216-113 Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013; S1255-113 Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2013; S1262-113 Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2013; S1361-113 A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II, and for other purposes; S1367-113 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces; S1547-113 Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act of 2013; S1558-113A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes; S1559-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secr; S1573-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of temporary compensation to a surviving spouse of a veteran upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes; S1589-113Improving Quality of Care Within the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2013; S1593-113 Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2013; S1604-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance eligibility for health care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; S1624-113 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans, and for other purposes; S1637-113 A bill to better connect current and former members of the Armed Forces with employment opportunities by consolidating duplicative Federal Government Internet websites into a single portal, to conserve resources by merging redundant and competing programs; S1643-113Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act of 2013; S455-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment; S46-113 Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act; S470-113 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal; S49-113 Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013; S514-113 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or an area that leads to employment in a high-demand; S6-113 Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013; S734-113 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation; S759-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013; S800-113Treto Garza Far South Texas Veterans Inpatient Care Act of 2013; S819-113Veterans Mental Health Treatment First Act of 2013; S825-113 Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013; S832-113 Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act of 2013; S845-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. S851-113Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S852-113Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 S893-113Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 S938-113Franchise Education for Veterans Act of 2013 S944-113Veterans' Educational Transition Act of 2013 S990-113A bill to extend the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs by 1 year.

lobbying to end the continuing adjudication backlog at the VA; in support of fully developed claims system and the Veterans Benefits Managment System (VBMS); lobbying to grant veterans status to longevity retirees of the NAtional Guard and Reserve HR679 and S629lobbying in favor of 2 year advanced funding for the remaining 1 year VA funded programs HR813; improvemeng education benefits for survivors including CHapter 35, allowing widows /widowers to qualify for Fry Scholarships, extending the yellow ribbonS515 HR1400; S1039 lobbying on behalf of improvemnts of VA health and medical programs including mental health improvement S1155, HR2540, in favor of providing VA mental health care to present members of the NG and R who are also veterans lobbying in favor of programs that will help veterans find apprpriate work and careers in the private sector S735, S6, S495 lobbying in favor of amending the Servicemenbers Civil Relief Act S1399 lobbying to fully fund the VA for FY2014 if shutdown had continued S1564

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1155 - Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act H.R. 2001 - the VETS Act of 2013 H.R. 3507 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 813/ S. 932, the "Putting Veterans Funding First Act" H.R. 806 H.R. 2704, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Planning Reform Act of 2013" H.R. 288, the "CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013"H.R. 958/ S. 131, the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act H.R. 1284/ S. 633, beneficiary travel for non-service connected catastrophically disabled H.R. 1623, the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act of 2013 H.R. 1702, the Veterans Transportation Service Act H.R. 2138, the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act H.R. 2382, the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act H.R. 2423, the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act S. 6, the Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act S. 49, the Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 S. 257, the GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 S. 262, the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 325, CHAMPVA program S. 629, the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act of 2013 S. 851, the Caregiver Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S. 922, the Veterans Equipped for Success Act of 2013 S. 1148, the Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act S. 1165, the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act S. 1216, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 S. 1281, the Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act S. 1295 S. 1296, the Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act S. 1361, the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act S. 1411, the Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act S. 1547, the Veterans Dialysis Pilot Program Review Act S. 1556, Collective Bargaining S. 1559, the Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act S. 1573, the Military Family Relief Act The Post-9/11 GI Bill and Executive Order 13607 The Improved Compensation for Hearing Loss Act Draft Bill on National Center for Toxic Research and Services for Veterans Descendants The Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act The Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act The Medical Foster Home Act The Survivors of Military Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Act

Support S. 1155, the Rural Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 1155 Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Mental Health First Aid Act (S.153/H.R.274)Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.264) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2014 (H.R.2216) Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2013 (H.R.2540)

Client expense: $5,176 · Firm income: Not reported

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957) Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2013 (H.R.2540) Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R.2910) Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2013 (S.1101)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. 563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S. 326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Student Success Act (H.R.5) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2013 (S.1101)

Client expense: $5,176 · Firm income: Not reported

working to correct the continuing adjudication backlog at the VA ; lobbying to grant veterans status to longevity retirees from the NG & R HR679, 629; lobbying in favor of 2 year advanced fundingfor all remaining VA programs including but not limited to disability, DIC and pension payments HR813; improveing survivors education benefits including Chapter 35, allowing widows/widowers to qualify for Fry Scholarships including S1039 and extending yellow ribbon program to the Fry Scholarships HR1400, S515improving protections under the Servicemembers Civil Protection Act S1399improving VA healthcare includingmental health treatment and improvements in the system to get care in the private sector when not available or plentiful at the VA H.R. 2540, S 1155; improving the availability of mental health care for present members of the NG & R who are also veterans; allowing children who are CHAMPVA beneficiaries to be permittted to stay on parent's CHAMPVA plans until they reach the age of 26 HR288; lobbying to protect veterans 2nd Amendment rights HR602, S572;working to help veterans who are reentering the civlian workforce and those veterans who have been in the civilian sector for years to find jobs, start careers and begin new businesses S735, S6, S495

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

VA healthcare 7 training; Medicare mental health coverage; mental health funding. S.562, S.1155.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1155 - Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act H.R. 2001 - the VETS Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR1171-113FOR VETS Act of 2013 HR1223-113Fairness for Military Homeowners Act of 2013 HR125-113Congressional Oversight of Afghanistan Agreements Act of 2013 HR1260-112Support for Survivors ActHR1284-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes. HR1305-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program. HR1333-113Military Family Leave Act of 2013 HR1344-113Helping Heroes Fly Act HR1357-113To amend the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance under such program for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time. HR1517-112Holley Lynn James Act HR152-113Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 HR1593-113Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR1605-113Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013 HR1620-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013 HR1623-113VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act of 2013 HR1714-113Shelter Our Servicemembers Act HR1725-113Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act HR1729-113VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act HR1739-113Veterans Backlog Reduction Act HR1742-113Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013 HR1759-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on the timeliness in which the Department of Veterans Affairs receives certain information from other departments or agencies of the HR1770-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty traini HR1774-113Wounded Veteran Job Security Act HR1792-113Infectious Disease Reporting Act HR1796-113Troop Talent Act of 2013 HR1804-113Foreign Travel Accountability Act HR1805-113Veterans Claims Efficiency Through Automation Act HR1809-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved, and for other purposes. HR1816-113Veterans' STEM Education Program HR183-113Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act HR1904-113Oversight of Sensitive Military Operations Act HR1938-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and for other purposes. HR2118-113Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013 HR2119-113Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act HR2138-113Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act HR2150-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs. HR2151-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services HR2169-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. HR2185-113To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day.HR2187-113To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize veterans' treatment courts and encourage services for veterans. HR2189-113To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2209-113To establish a chain of command for Army National Military Cemeteries. HR2210-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of children of certain deceased veterans to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2216-113Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 HR2237-113Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act HR2272-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an electronic means by which members of the Ready Reserves of the Armed Forces may track their active-duty service. HR2310-113Guard Units And Reservists Deserve Remembrance Act HR2319-113Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 HR2341-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of individuals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligib HR235-113Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013 HR2358-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to give preference to local contractors, and for other purposes. HR2382-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a priority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in processing certain claims for compensation. HR241-113Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act HR2412-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the best interest of the veteran when determining whether the veteran should receive certain contracted health care. HR2423-113To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations. HR2481-113Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013 HR2485-113Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 HR2510-113Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Act HR2519-113Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2013 HR2522-113Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act HR2527-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training. HR2528-113To establish a task force in the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess the retention and training of claims processors. HR2540-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire psychiatrists. HR2590-113To amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to achieve integrated electronic health records, and for other purposes. HR2600-112National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 HR2797-113To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and to make additional contributions to the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund, and for other purposes. HR288-113CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 HR2913-113Veterans' Local Access Act HR303-113Retired Pay Restoration ActHR3180-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to include contracts and grants for residential care for veterans in the exception to the requirement that the Federal Government recover a portion of the value of certain projects. HR3181-113To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify the treatment of administrative expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs during sequestration. HR3207-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary o HR331-113To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions. HR333-113Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR340-113Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR3435-112Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act HR4051-112TAP Modernization Act of 2012 HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 HR4287-112To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR430-113Protect Our Military Trainees Act HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR55-113SHIELD Act of 2013 HR6574-112Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR683-113Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act HR748-113Universal National Service Act HR773-113To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the Department of Defense from reduction under any order issued to carry out a sequestration pursuant to section 251A. HR810-113To grant the Secretary of Defense the authority to transfer funding under a continuing resolution, and for other purposes. HR821-113To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes. HR833-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal. HR834-113Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2013 HR933-113Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 HR943-112K-9 Companion Corps Act HR958-113Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 HR975-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act HR984-113To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force on urotrauma. S1032-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S1041-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to afford crime victims' rights to victims of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. S1042-113A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.S1058-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S1060-113A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans. S1148-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes. S1155-113Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act S1165-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes. S1216-113Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 S1255-113Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2013 S1262-113Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2013 S1361-113A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II, and for other purposes. S1367-113A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and seve S1558-113A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes. S1559-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the method of determining whether Filipino veterans are United States residents for purposes of eligibility for receipt of the full-dollar rate of compensation under the laws administered by the Secr S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act S1728-112Stolen Valor Act of 2011 S200-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the interment in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of individuals who served in combat support of the Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Laos between Februa S2116-112Military and Veterans Education Protection Act S2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 S3234-112A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts. S325-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S3254-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 S3322-112Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 S412-113Keep Our Commitment to Veterans Act S422-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2013 S430-113Veterans Small Business Opportunity and Protection Act of 2013S444-113Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 S455-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and c S46-113Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act S470-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal. S49-113Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 S514-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or an area that leads to employment in a high-demand S6-113Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013 S628-113Servicemember Mental Health Review Act S633-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and fo S734-113A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation. S759-113A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of su S800-113Treto Garza Far South Texas Veterans Inpatient Care Act of 2013 S810-113Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 S819-113Veterans Mental Health Treatment First Act of 2013 S825-113Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 S832-113Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act of 2013 S845-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. S851-113Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S852-113Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 S938-113Franchise Education for Veterans Act of 2013 S944-113Veterans' Educational Transition Act of 2013 S967-113Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Mental Health First Aid Act (S.153/H.R.274)Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.264) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2014 (H.R.2216)

Client expense: $5,512 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. 563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S. 326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Student Success Act (H.R.5) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195)

Client expense: $5,512 · Firm income: Not reported

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195)

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S.195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116/H.R.2734) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R.401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/H.R.1263) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Foster Children Opportunity Act (H.R.2036) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Student Support Act (H.R.320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R.1599) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.1827) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Act (H.R.1854) Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013 (H.R.1875) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Military Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R.1464) Military Suicide Reduction Act (H.R.1463) Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 (S.825) Veterans' Health Promotion Act of 2013 (S.852) Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S.1155) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195)

VA healthcare, Medicare mental health benefits, mental health service funding. S.562 and S.1155.

Client expense: $5,940 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1155 - Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act H.R. 2001 - the VETS Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE