Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act,all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act,all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: Advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Services Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder; traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: Support passage HR 3717/S 1517 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013: advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational Therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy an be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES: Support reauthorization before provisions expire. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. No bill# - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention. Met with Paolo Del Vecchio, Deputy Administrator for Mental Health at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), Cynthia Kemp, Chief of Community Support Programs Branch, as well as other staff from SAMHSA, to discuss the inclusion of occupational therapy services in forthcoming regulations that will establish the criteria for federally recognized and funded Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC) (Sect. 223 of PL 113-93). Discussed the distinct value of occupational therapy in providing recovery-oriented mental and behavioral health services and why occupational therapy practitioners should be a required part of the interdisciplinary staff at the newly created CCDBHCs. Met with White House, Executive office of the President: Christen Linke Young, Adviser, Domestic Policy Council - discussed rehabilitation/habilitation benefit as it relates to ACA qualified health plans. Met with HHS, Administration for Community Living - Vikki Gottlich, Director of the Center for Policy and Evaluation: discussed rehabilitation/habilitation benefit as it relates to ACA qualified health plans.

HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. S 2036/HR 1893 - Keeping all Students Safe Act: Support. Lobbied regarding the role of occupational therapy in promoting a positive school climate and limiting the need for use of restraint/seclusion.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: Advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Services Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: Support passage. HR 3717/S1517 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combatting Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES: Supported reauthorization before provisions expired. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. No bill#: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention.

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

HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. S 2036/HR1893 - Keeping All Students Safe Act: Support. Lobbied regarding the role of occupational therapy in promoting a positive school climate and limiting the need for use of restraint/seclusion.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR 1037/S. 1815- Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals.S. 2020 - Keeping All Students Safe Act: Support. Lobbied regarding the role of occupational therapy in promoting a positive school climate and limiting the need for the use of restraint/seclusion. Met with Becky Spitzgo, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Health Professions (BHPf), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to discuss issues of importance to health professionals including Title VII training funds and loan forgiveness programs under the Public Health Services Act, with specific emphasis on occupational therapy. .

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage.HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. HR 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services including provisions in OT in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631 - Autism CARES: Supported reauthorization before provisions sunset. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services, including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). No bill#: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention. HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for OT practitioners practicing in shortage areas.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage.HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. Advocated with Paolo del Vecchio, Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to make occupational therapists eligible for pediatric mental health workforce training money included in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill and to include occupational therapy as a service in the First Episode Psychosis programs. HR 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services including provisions in OT in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth.

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

HR 1037/S. 1815- Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals.S. 2020 - Keeping All Students Safe Act: Support. Lobbied regarding the role of occupational therapy in promoting a positive school climate and limiting the need for the use of restraint/seclusion.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

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) 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) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (HR 1725) 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) 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) 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) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act (H.R.498) 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) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R.385) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2014 (S.1243/H.R.2610) Inclusive Home Design Act of 2013 (H.R.2352)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)

Client expense: $5,348 · 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/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)

HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage.S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapists in the National Health Servaice Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals and for defining occupational therapy under "qualified mental health professional." HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. Advocated with Paolo del Vecchio, Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to make occupational therapists eligible for pediatric mental health workforce training money included in the Affordable Care Act, under the qualifying category of behavioral pediatrics; and to include occupational therapy as a service in the First Episode Psychosis programs. HR 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services including provisions in OT in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Safety issues regarding ATV use. S1815, S2045 and HR4040. Monitor Consumer Product Safety legislation for the ATV industry. CPSC ANPR on ATV standards

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office