A 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.

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235,H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 333, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3230, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4760, S. 6, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 373, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748, S. 778, S. 819, S. 851, S. 863, S. 868, S. 889, S. 893, S. 894, S. 922, S. 927, S. 928, S. 930, S. 932, S. 935, S. 938, S. 939, S. 944, S. 1039, S. 1042, S. 1058, S. 1291, S. 1564, S. 1591, S. 1624, S. 1950, S. 1982, S. 2260, S. 2450, S. 2545, S. 2930

Client expense: $411,885 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: H.Con.Res. 64, H.Res. 557, HR 5351, HR 4892, HR 4887, HR 4741, HR 4517, HR 4486, HR 4261, HR 4247, HR 4191, HR 4151, HR 4141, HR 4038, HR 4037, HR 3926, HR 3843, HR 3808, HR 3789, HR 3672, HR 3653, HR 3649, HR 3614, HR 3515, HR 3514, HR 3506, HR 3499, HR 3474, HR 3456, HR 3453, HR 3443, HR 3442, HR 3441, HR 3422, HR 3405HR 3399, HR 3395, HR 3387, HR 3384, HR 3383, HR 3333, HR 3330, HR 3145, HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3056, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2942, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2527, HR 2189, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 1131, HR 958, HR 921, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 333, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 2298, S 2258, S 2243, S 1950, S 1880, S 1872, S 1773, S 1717, S 1707, S 1684, S 1682, S 1637, S 1624, S 1604, S 1593, S 1588, S 1586, S 1585, S 1584, S 1583, S 1582, S 1581, S 1580, S 1579, S 1578, S 1573, S 1564, S 1558, S 1295, S 1281, S 944, S 893, S 851, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 318, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3230, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4480, H.R. 4486, H.R. 4693, H.R. 4741, H.R. 4760, H.R. 4778, H.R. 5589, S. 6, S. 25, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 373, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748, S. 2422, S. 2450

Client expense: $413,551 · Firm income: Not reported

Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: H.Con.Res. 64, H.Res. 557, HR 5351, HR 4892, HR 4887, HR 4741, HR 4517, HR 4486, HR 4261, HR 4247, HR 4191, HR 4151, HR 4141, HR 4038HR 4037, HR 3926, HR 3843, HR 3808, HR 3789, HR 3672, HR 3653, HR 3649, HR 3614, HR 3515, HR 3514, HR 3506, HR 3499, HR 3474, HR 3456, HR 3453, HR 3443, HR 3442, HR 3441, HR 3422, HR 3405HR 3399, HR 3395, HR 3387, HR 3384, HR 3383, HR 3333, HR 3330, HR 3145, HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3056, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2942, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2527, HR 2189, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 1131, HR 958, HR 921, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 333, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 2298, S 2258, S 2243, S 1950, S 1880, S 1872, S 1773, S 1717, S 1707, S 1684, S 1682, S 1637, S 1624, S 1604, S 1593, S 1588, S 1586, S 1585, S 1584, S 1583, S 1582, S 1581, S 1580, S 1579, S 1578, S 1573, S 1564, S 1558, S 1295, S 1281, S 944, S 893, S 851, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

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

Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act; HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act;S 325: CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) Children's Protection Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013; HR 3304: National Defense Authorization Act 2014; HR 2150: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013; HR 1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act; S 851: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act; HR 2726: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act; HR 1305: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program; HR 3422: Veteran Homebuyers Accessibility Act; HR 3330: Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act; S 1982: Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014; HR 2072: Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013; S 2243/HR 4892: Military and Veterans Caregiver Services Improvement Act; HR 3230: Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014; and HR 5404: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014.

Client expense: $52,871 · Firm income: Not reported

P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act H.R. 3230, the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act S. 2450, the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 4616, the Express Appeals Act H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act S. 2333, the Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act H.R. 4031/ S. 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act H.R. 4399, the Comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Management and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 813/ S. 932, the Putting Veterans Funding First Act H.R. 288, the CHAMPVA Childrens 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. 3383, the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 3672, the S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act H.R. 4095, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. H.R. 4198, the Appropriate Care for Disabled Veterans Act S. 325, CHAMPVA program S. 851, the Caregiver Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1148, the Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act S. 1751, to improve authorities for performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians for benefits. S. 2009, the Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2095, the Veterans Health Care Access Received Closer to Home Act of 2014 S. 2145, the Veteran Voting Support Act S. 2182, the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act S. 2243, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2296, the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014

Client expense: $54,196 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 318, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3230, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4480, H.R. 4486, H.R. 4693, H.R. 4741, H.R. 4760, H.R. 4778, H.R. 5589, S. 6, S. 25, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 373, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748

Client expense: $413,551 · Firm income: Not reported

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act; HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act;S 325: CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) Children's Protection Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013; HR 3304: National Defense Authorization Act 2014; HR 2150: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013; HR 1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act; S 851: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act; HR 2726: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act; HR 1305: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program; HR 3422: Veteran Homebuyers Accessibility Act; HR 3330: Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act; S 1982: Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014; HR 2072: Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013; and S 2243/HR 4892: Military and Veterans Caregiver Services Improvement Act.

Client expense: $86,759 · Firm income: Not reported

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: H.Con.Res. 64, H.Res. 557, HR 4517, HR 4486, HR 4261, HR 4247, HR 4191, HR 4151, HR 4141, HR 4038HR 4037, HR 3926, HR 3843, HR 3808, HR 3789, HR 3672, HR 3653, HR 3649, HR 3614, HR 3515, HR 3514, HR 3506, HR 3499, HR 3474, HR 3456, HR 3453, HR 3443, HR 3442, HR 3441, HR 3422, HR 3405, HR 3399, HR 3395, HR 3387, HR 3384, HR 3383,HR 3333, HR 3330, HR 3145, HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3056, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2942, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2527, HR 2189, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 1131, HR 958, HR 921, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 333, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 2298, S 2258, S 2243, S 1950, S 1880, S 1872, S 1773, S 1717, S 1707, S 1684, S 1682, S 1637, S 1624, S 1604, S 1593, S 1588, S 1586, S 1585, S 1584, S 1583, S 1582, S 1581, S 1580, S 1579, S 1578, S 1573, S 1564, S 1558, S 1295, S 1281, S 944, S 893, S 851, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. HR 32, HR 235, HR 241, HR 258, HR 288, HR 318, HR 333, HR 357, HR 543, HR 562, HR 679, HR 690, HR 813, HR 883, HR 958, HR 1357, HR 2366, HR 2527, HR 2794, HR 2942, HR 3230, HR 3395, HR 3474, HR 4031, HR 4478, HR 4486, HR 4489, HR 4630, HR 4693, HR 4741, HR 4760, HR 4778, HR 4793, HR 4810, S 6, S 140, S 200, S 210, S 234, S 257, S 262, S 294, S 325, S 373, S 430, S 492, S 495, S 514, S 515, S 572, S 629, S 674, S 690, S 695, S 705, S 734, S 735, S 748, S 778, S 819, S 851, S 863, S 868, S 889, S 893, S 894, S 922, S 927, S 928, S 930, S 932, S 935, S 938, S 939, S 944, S 1039, S 1042, S 1058, S 1291, S 1564, S 1591, S 1624, S 1950, S 1982, S 2182, S 2243, S 2300, S 2333, S 2448, S 2450

Client expense: $523,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs).Opposed eligibility restrictions surrounding social security benefits for people with disabilities and suggested improvements in the disability determinations process.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Discussed the Guarantee Housing for Terminally Ill Veterans Act (H.R. 4674). Discussed the Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2009).Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act (S. 2145). Discussed the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2296). Discussed S. 2316, which would require the VAs Inspector General to submit a report on wait times for veterans seeking medical care from VA and to prohibit closure of VA medical facilities. Discussed S. 2362, which would prohibit the payment of performance awards in fiscal year 2015 to Veterans Health Administration employees. Discussed the Increasing Medical Oversight in the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2014 (S. 2401). Discussed the Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 (H.R. 4810). Discussed the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act (S. 2182). Supported H.R. 4971, the Ask Veterans Act. This legislation would solicit veterans opinions regarding their experiences with VA health care. Supported S. 1659, the POST Act. This legislation would allow for-profit schools to receive no more than 85% of their revenues from federal sources and include DoD Tuition Assistance and G.I. Bill funds in the 85% calculation. Supported S. 2115, the American Cures Act. This legislation would create a biomedical trust fund to sustain federal investment in four leading federal agencies and programs dedicated to mental health and prosthetic research for veterans. Supported the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2243/H.R. 4892). This legislation would increase access to caregiver benefits and make other critical changes needed to ensure improved services for significantly disabled veterans and servicemembers and their caregivers. Supported the Disabled Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act (H.R. 4247). This legislation would increase preference in federal hiring for veterans who have disability ratings of 70 percent or greater from VA. Supported the Express Appeals Act (H.R. 4616). This legislation would provide veterans with the opportunity to have their appeals of claims for disability compensation benefits reviewed using an expedited review process. Supported the Serving Americas Veterans Effectively Act (SAVE Act). This legislation would promote greater awareness of the health care needs of our nations veterans by requiring health care providers who participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to ask about a patients veteran status. Supported the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 (S. 2450). This legislation represents an important step toward ensuring that veterans have timely access to health care and that VA employees who gamed the system for scheduling care will be held accountable. S. 2450 was inserted into H.R. 3230 (Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014) as an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Signed on to a letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees regarding key points that we want to see in a VA health care reform bill. We want to make sure that any compromise includes the following: a focus on access to treatment for all veterans waiting for care, VA responsibility for care coordination, fully funded expanded care, protection and preservation of the VA health care system, and an open and transparent process for making reforms. Discussed H.R. 4037, the Improving Veterans Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Act of 2014.Supported S. 1950/S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military and Retirement Pay Restoration Act. Also supported Amendment 2755 to add advance appropriations for additional VA accounts to S. 1982. Supported H.R. 2527 which expands access to counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred while a service member was on inactive duty for training status. Supported H.R. 2974 which expands beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual assault at a specialized outpatient or residential facility. Supported H.R. 3958, the Healing our Heroes Act. This legislation would prevent veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from being forced to prematurely end their rehabilitation due to the expiration of the Assisted Living Pilot Program for Veterans with TBI. In addition, we supported H.R. 4276 which would also extend the authorization of the program. Supported H.R. 4234, the Ensuring Veterans Resiliency Act. This legislation would encourage psychiatrists to dedicate their careers to serving our veterans by authorizing a select number of full-time hires to be offered loan repayment incentives commensurate with other federal entities. Discussed the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (S. 2091). This legislation would seek to improve the VA claims process. Supported H.R. 4150, the Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4151, the Veterans Education Survey Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 2018, the Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013. Discussed H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act. Supported H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act. Supported H.R. 3671 which would furnish a medallion to signify the veteran status of a deceased individual. Supported H.R. 4095/S. 2258, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4102 which would allow the estates of deceased veterans to receive accrued benefits. Supported H.R. 4141 which would allow enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration. Discussed H.R. 3876, the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014. Discussed S. 1584 which would provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and servicemembers. Supported S. 2311/H.R. 3508 which would clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialist of the VHA. Discussed with VAs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service standards for installation of adaptive auto equipment paid for by VA.Discussed legislation to provide a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma. Discussed legislation regarding telework for certain VA employees. Discussed H.R. 2088 which would direct VA to carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence. Supported the Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers (SOS Veterans Caregivers) Act (H.R. 3672). Supported the Protecting Those Who Protected Us Act of 2013 (S. 1564). Discussed H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently. Supported the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (H.R. 1980/H.R. 4191). Supported House efforts to increase DOD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. Supported the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act of 2013 (H.R. 2797). Supported the Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act (H.R. 3330). Discussed the Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (S. 944). Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623). Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382). Supported the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Supported the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813/S. 932). Discussed the Veterans Pension Protection Act (H.R. 2341). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (H.R. 1702/S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 3383/S. 851). Supported (H.R. 1284/S. 633) which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service.Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369). Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.

H.R. 3230, the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act S. 2450, the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act H.R. 4031/ S. 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability ActH.R. 4399, the "Comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Management and Accountability Reform Act" The "Veterans Choice Act" H.R. 813/ S. 932, the "Putting Veterans Funding First Act" 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. 3383, the "Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013" H.R. 3672, the "S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act" H.R. 4095, the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014." H.R. 4198, the "Appropriate Care for Disabled Veterans Act" 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. 325, CHAMPVA program S. 851, the "Caregiver Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013" S. 1148, the "Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act" S. 1637, the "United We Stand to Hire Veterans Act" S. 1643, the "Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act of 2013" S. 1662, the "Veterans Health Care Improvement Action of 2013" S. 1682, the "Veterans Education Counseling Act of 2013" S. 1684, the "Servicemembers Transition Improvement Act of 2013" S. 1717, the "Servicemembers Education Reform and Vocational Enhancement Act of 2013" S. 1736, the "Support Earned Recognition for Veterans Act" S. 1740, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013" S. 1751, to improve authorities for performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians for benefits. S. 1755, the "Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2013" S. 1863, A bill to establish in the VA 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 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. S. 1919, the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Rights Protection Act of 2014" S. 1982, the "Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 S. 1985, A bill to authorize the VA to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the VA at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California and for other purposes S. 1987, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings at the West Los Angeles Medical Center. S. 1993, the "Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2014" S. 2009, the "Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014" S. 2014, the "GI Education Benefit Fairness Act of 2014" S. 2091, the "21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act" S. 2095, the "Veterans Health Care Access Received Closer to Home Act of 2014" S. 2145, the "Veteran Voting Support Act" S. 2179, the "Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2014" S. 2182, the "Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act" S. 2243, the "Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2014" S. 2296, the "Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014" S. 2311, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists ans eligible for appointment in the VHA and for other purposes S. 2337, the "Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act" S. 2404, the "Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2014" The "Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act" The "Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act" The "Medical Foster Home Act"

Discussed H.R. 4037, the Improving Veterans Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Act of 2014. Supported S. 1950/S. 1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military and Retirement Pay Restoration Act. Also supported Amendment 2755 to add advance appropriations for additional VA accounts to S. 1982.Supported H.R. 2527 which expands access to counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred while a service member was on inactive duty for training status. Supported H.R. 2974which expands beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual assault at a specialized outpatient or residential facility. Supported H.R. 3958, the Healing our Heroes Act. This legislation would prevent veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from being forced to prematurely end their rehabilitation due to the expiration of the Assisted Living Pilot Program for Veterans with TBI. Supported H.R. 4234, the Ensuring Veterans Resiliency Act. This legislation would encourage psychiatrists to dedicate their careers to serving our veterans by authorizing a select number of full-time hires to be offered loan repayment incentives commensurate with other federal entities. Discussed the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (S. 2091). This legislation would seek to improve the VA claims process. Supported H.R. 4150, the Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4151, the Veterans Education Survey Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 2018, the Honor Those Who Served Act of 2013. Discussed H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act. Supported H.R. 2529, the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act. Supported H.R. 3671 which would furnish a medallion to signify the veteran status of a deceased individual. Supported H.R. 4095, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. Supported H.R. 4102 which would allow the estates of deceased veterans to receive accrued benefits. Supported H.R. 4141 which would allow enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration. Discussed H.R. 3876, the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014. Discussed S. 1584 which would provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and servicemembers. Supported H.R. 3508 which would clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialist of the VHA. Discussed with VAs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service standards for installation of adaptive auto equipment paid for by VA. Discussed legislation to provide a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma. Discussed legislation regarding telework for certain VA employees. Discussed H.R. 2088 which would direct VA to carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence. Supported the Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers (SOS Veterans Caregivers) Act (H.R. 3672). Supported the Protecting Those Who Protected Us Act of 2013 (S. 1564). Discussed H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently. Supported the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (H.R. 1980/H.R. 4191). Supported House efforts to increase DOD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. Supported the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act of 2013 (H.R. 2797). Supported the Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act (H.R. 3330). Discussed the Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (S. 944). Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623).Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382). Supported the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Supported the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813/S. 932). Discussed the Veterans Pension Protection Act (H.R. 2341). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (H.R. 1702/S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 3383/S. 851). Supported (H.R. 1284/S. 633) which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Urged VA to expedite housing adaptations available for disabled veterans with ALS and other terminal illnesses under chapter 21 of title 38, USC. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service. Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369). Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act that would direct the VA Secretary to provide mail voter registration application forms to each veteran who: (1) seeks to enroll in VA health care system at the time of such enrollment; and (2) is already enrolled in such system when there is a change in the veteran's enrollment status or when there is a change in the veteran's address. Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.

Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs).Oppose the Chained CPI which lowers social security benefits significantly over time and support the Chained CPI-E (Experimental Price Index for the Elderly) to calculate SSI and SSDI to ensure people with disabilities continue to have the critical income support they need to cover essential needs such as food, medicine and shelter. Support HR 649/S.308 - Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act of 2013and S.567 - Strengthening Social Security Act of 2013. Oppose reducing or eliminating concurrent unemployment insurance/disability insurance benefits as a partial pay-for for legislation to extend unemployment benfits as part of the budget discussions that ended in mid-January. Oppose the policy to not provide SSN print outs and benefit verification statements at SSA field offices.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act; HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act;S 325: CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) Children's Protection Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013; HR 3304: National Defense Authorization Act 2014; HR 2150: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013; HR 1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act; S 851: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act; HR 2726: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act; HR 1305: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program; HR 3422: Veteran Homebuyers Accessibility Act; HR 3330: Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act; and S 1982: Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

Client expense: $80,535 · Firm income: Not reported

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: H.Con.Res. 64, HR 3926, HR 3808, HR 3789, HR 3672, HR 3653, HR 3649, HR 3515, HR 3514, HR 3506, HR 3499, HR 3474, HR 3456, HR 3453, HR 3443, HR 3442, HR 3441, HR 3422, HR 3405, HR 3399, HR 3395, HR 3384, HR 3383, HR 3333, HR 3145, HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2189, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774,HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 958, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 333, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 1950, S 1880, S 1872, S 1773, S 1717, S 1707, S 1684, S 1682, S 1637, S 1624, S 1604, S 1593, S 1588, S 1586, S 1585, S 1584, S 1583, S 1582, S 1581, S 1580, S 1579, S 1578, S 1573, S 1564, S 1558, S 1295, S 1281, S 944, S 893, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 985, H.R. 1357, H.R. 3395, H.R. 4274. S. 6, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 325, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 735, S. 748, S. 778, S. 819, S. 851, S. 863, S. 868, S. 889, S. 893, S. 894, S. 922, S. 927, S. 928, S. 930, S. 932,S. 935, S. 938, S. 939, S. 944, S. 967, S. 1039, S. 1042, S. 1058, S. 1291, S. 1564, S. 1591, S. 1624, S. 1950, S. 1982, S. 2091, H.R. 32, S. 734, H.R. 333, S. 234

Client expense: $418,078 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 333, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1284, H.R. 1333, H.R. 1357, H.R. 1494. S. 6, S. 140, S. 200, S. 240, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 325, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 633, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748, S. 778, S. 819, S. 851, S. 863, S. 868, S. 889, S. 893, S. 894, S. 922, S. 927, S. 928, S. 930, S. 932, S. 935, S. 938, S. 939, S. 944, S. 1039, S. 1042, S. 1058, 1087, S. 1243, S. 1564

Client expense: $437,390 · Firm income: Not reported

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 3443, HR 3395, HR 3383, HR 3333, HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2189, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 958, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 1604,S 1593, S 1588, S 1586, S 1585, S 1584, S 1583, S 1582, S 1581, S 1579, S 1578, S 1573, S 1564, S 1558, S 1295, S 1281, S 893, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

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

Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs).Supported an amendment to the Senates FY 2014 Budget Resolution that would prohibit using the chained CPI to determine the COLA for veterans and Social Security benefits. Supported Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 which expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained CPI should not be used to calculate COLAs for Social Security or veterans benefits. Achieving a Better Life Experiecne Act of 203 (ABLE Act) - HR 647/S. 313 adjusts the Internal Revenue Code to establish tax-exempt ABLE accounts to assist people with disabilities save private funds to pay for education, housing, transportation, employment support and other personal support expenses. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, H.R. 2123 - The bill rewrites statute to state that individuals with disabilities are allowed to set up and administer their own trusts. United Spinal supports S. 308/Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act; and S. 567 /H.R. 3118 Strengthening Social Security Act of 2013, all of which would increase cost-of-living adjustments.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Discussed S. 1584 which would provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and servicemembers. Supported H.R. 3508 which would clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialist of the VHA.Discussed with VAs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service standards for installation of adaptive auto equipment paid for by VA. Discussed legislation to provide a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma. Discussed legislation regarding telework for certain VA employees. Discussed H.R. 2088 which would direct VA to carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence. Supported the Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers (SOS Veterans Caregivers) Act (H.R. 3672). Supported the Protecting Those Who Protected Us Act of 2013 (S. 1564). Discussed H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently. Discussed the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (H.R. 1980). Supported House efforts to increase DOD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. Supported the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act of 2013 (H.R. 2797). Supported the Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act (H.R. 3330). Discussed the Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (S. 944). Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 569). Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623). Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382). Supported the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Supported the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813/S. 932). Discussed the Veterans Pension Protection Act (H.R. 2341). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (H.R. 1702/S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 3383/S. 851). Supported (H.R. 1284/S. 633) which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Urged VA to expedite housing adaptations available for disabled veterans with ALS and other terminal illnesses under chapter 21 of title 38, USC. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service.Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369). Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act that would direct the VA Secretary to provide mail voter registration application forms to each veteran who: (1) seeks to enroll in VA health care system at the time of such enrollment; and (2) is already enrolled in such system when there is a change in the veteran's enrollment status or when there is a change in the veteran's address. Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act; HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act;S 325: CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) Children's Protection Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013; HR 3304: National Defense Authorization Act 2014; HR 2150: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013; HR 1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act; S 851: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act; HR 2726: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act; HR 1305: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program; HR 3422: Veteran Homebuyers Accessibility Act; and HR 3330: Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act.

Client expense: $65,018 · Firm income: Not reported

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.

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 3443, HR 3395, HR 3383, HR 3333, HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2189, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 958, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 1604,S 1593, S 1588, S 1586, S 1585, S 1584, S 1583, S 1582, S 1581, S 1579, S 1578, S 1573, S 1564, S 1558, S 1295, S 1281, S 893, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 3098, HR 3087, HR 3007, HR 2974, HR 2953, HR 2882, HR 2726, HR 2086, HR 1957, HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 958, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 367, HR 333, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 1564, S 1295, S 1281, S 893, S 825, S 735, S 734S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Employment & Training Service

Supported the Protecting Those Who Protected Us Act of 2013 (S. 1564). Discussed H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.Discussed the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (H.R. 1980). Supported the Disabled Military Child Protection Act (H.R. 2249/S. 1076). Supported the Barber Amendment to the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill (H.R. 2610) which would add $1 million to the HUD VASH program. Supported House efforts to increase DOD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. Supported the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund Act of 2013 (H.R. 2797). Supported the proposed Veterans Independent Living Enhancement Act. Discussed the Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (S. 944). Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 569). Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623). Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382).Supported the Disabled Veterans' Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Discussed the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 851). Supported H.R. 1284/S. 633 which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers' Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employmnet and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VA's claims process to ensure that is it veteran-centered. Urged VA to expedite housing adaptations available for disabled veterans with ALS and other terminal illnesses under Chapter 21 of Title 38, USC. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S.131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service. Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12-17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VA's fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans' Benefits Act (HR 369). Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act that would direct the VA Secretary to provide mail voter registration application forms to each veteran who: 1) seeks to enroll in VA health care system at the time of such enrollment: and 2) is already enrolled in such system when there is a change in the veteran's enrollment statuts or when there is a change in the veteran's address.Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.

Supported an amendment to the Senate's FY 2014 Budget Resolution that would prohibit using the chained CPI to determine the COLA for veterans and Social Security benefits. Supported Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 which expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained CPI should not be used to calculate COLAs for Social Security or veterans benefits.United Spinal supports and discussed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013 (H.R. 647/S. 313). This measure, which continues to have broad bipartisan support, will allow individuals to have tax-exempt savings accounts to be used for health education and wellness, employment supports, vehicle modification, assistive technology. United Spinal continues to advocate the Social Security Administration to ensure the preservation of disability benefits and advocates Congress and the Administration to oppose cutting social security benefits with a formula known as the Chained CPI formula which will result in significant benefit cuts for supplemental security income recipients and social security disability income recipients. United Spinal submitted comments and recommendations to the Commission on Long-Term Care in favor of measures that support consumers with spinal cord injuries and disorders and continued dialogue with Congress on these matters. United Spinal supported the CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs). United Spinal opposes the chained consumer price index which lowers social security benefits significantly over time and supports the chained CPI-E (Experimental Price Index for the Elderly) to calculate SSI and SSDI to ensure people with disabilities continue to have the critical income support they need to cover essential needs such as food, medicine and shelter. United Spinal supports H.R. 649/S. 308 Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act of 2013, and S. 567/H.R. 3118, Strengthening Social Security Act of 2013. Supports H.Con. Res. 34, Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits.

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act; HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act;S 325: CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) Children's Protection Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013; S 1034/HR 1960: National Defense Authorization Act 2014; HR 2150: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013; HR 1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act; S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act; S 851: Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act; and HR 2726: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act.

Client expense: $83,875 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

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

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 333, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 690, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1284, H.R. 1333, H.R. 1357, H.R. 1494. S. 6, S. 140, S. 200, S. 240, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 325, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 633, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748, S. 778, S. 819, S. 851, S. 863, S. 868, S. 889,S. 893, S. 894, S. 922, S. 927, S. 928, S. 930, S. 932, S. 935, S. 938, S. 939, S. 944, S. 1039, S. 1042, S. 1058, 1087, S. 1243, S. 1564

Client expense: $437,390 · Firm income: Not reported

Discussed the Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2013 (S. 1165). Discussed the Improving the Lives of Children with Spina Bifida Act (S. 832). Supported the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 569).Supported the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 570). Supported the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 602). Supported the Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (H.R. 671). Supported the Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act (H.R. 679). Supported the VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act (H.R. 1729). Discussed the Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability Act (H.R. 2138). Supported the World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act (H.R. 1288). Supported the Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act (H.R. 1494). Discussed the VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act (H.R. 1623). Supported the Pay As You Rate Act (H.R. 2086). Supported H.R. 1809 which would require VA to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved. Supported the Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act (H.R. 2382). Supported the Disabled Veterans Access to Medical Exams Improvement Act (H.R. 2423). Discussed the Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 (H.R. 813). Discussed the Veterans Pension Protection Act (H.R. 2341). Opposed the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 733). Supported the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act (S. 522). Supported the Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act (S. 877). Supported legislation authorizing VA to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (S. 455). Supported the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 851). Supported (H.R. 1284/S. 633) which would provide coverage under the beneficiary travel program of VA of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation. Supported H.R. 1405 which would require VA to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit. Discussed H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631/S. 889) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities. This provision is now part of H.R. 357. Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Urged VA to expedite housing adaptations available for disabled veterans with ALS and other terminal illnesses under chapter 21 of title 38, USC. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 131/H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service. Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369).Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act that would direct the VA Secretary to provide mail voter registration application forms to each veteran who: (1) seeks to enroll in VA health care system at the time of such enrollment; and (2) is already enrolled in such system when there is a change in the veteran's enrollment status or when there is a change in the veteran's address. Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand the extended caregivers program authorized by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (P.L. 111-163) to include all veterans who are eligible for VA health care and meet certain needs-based criteria. Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.

Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs).Supported an amendment to the Senates FY 2014 Budget Resolution that would prohibit using the chained CPI to determine the COLA for veterans and Social Security benefits. Supported Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 which expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained CPI should not be used to calculate COLAs for Social Security or veterans benefits. Discussed the President's Budget proposal and social security protections and benefits for people with disabilities. Opposed the Chained CPI which lowers social security benefits significantly over time and support the Chained CPI-E (Experimental Price Index for the Elderly) to calculate SSI and SSDI to ensure people with disabilities continue to have the critical income support they need to cover essential needs such as food, medicine and shelter. Support HR 649/S. 308 Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act of 2013 and S. 567, Strengthening Social Security Act of 2013.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW to Hire Heroes Act; S 325: CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act; and HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act;S 1076/HR 2249: Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013; S 1034/HR 1960: National Defense Authorization Act 2014; HR 2150: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013; and HR 1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act.

Client expense: $105,579 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 1796, HR 1774, HR 1714, HR 1702, HR 1494, HR 1405, HR 1344, HR 1284, HR 958, HR 813, HR 921, HR 671, HR 570, HR 569, HR 562, HR 411, HR 369, HR 333, HR 303, HR 288, HR 235, HR 164, HR 42, HR 32, S 825, S 735, S 734, S 700, S 674, S 495, S 492, S 430, S 422, S 325, S 294, S 234, S 140, S 131, S Con Res 15

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Employment & Training Service

HR125-113Congressional Oversight of Afghanistan Agreements Act of 2013 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.HR1372-113To 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. HR1402-113Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013 HR1405-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit sought. HR152-113Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 HR153-113Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2013 HR154-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities. HR1620-113Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013 HR164-113To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit veterans who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces entitled to such tr HR179-113Franchise Education for Veterans Act HR183-113Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act HR2016-113Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 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 HR2153-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the reporting of cases of infectious diseases at facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 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. HR2189-113To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. HR2207-113To 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. 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. HR2237-113Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act 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. HR247-113Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act HR258-113Stolen Valor Act of 2013 HR274-113Mental Health First Act of 2013HR288-113CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 HR303-113Retired Pay Restoration Act HR32-113Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act HR333-113Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR340-113Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act HR4057-112Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 HR4072-112Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 HR42-113Military Health Care Affordability Act HR4310-112National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 HR55-113SHIELD Act of 2013 HR683-113Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act 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 HR844-113VetSuccess Enhancement Act HR894-113To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the supervision of fiduciaries of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR897-113To 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. HR921-113Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act HR933-113Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 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. HRES104-113Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and their families from military to civilian life. HRES13-113Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures. 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. S1034-113A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S1039-113A bill to 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. 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. S1078-113A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime. 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. 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. S1707-112Veterans Second Amendment Protection ActS2259-112Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 S3202-112Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 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 2013 S444-113Department 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 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 S492-113A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes. S495-113Careers for Veterans Act of 2013 S6-113Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013 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 S967-113Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013

Improving surviving benefits for widows of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 32, H.R. 235, H.R. 241, H.R. 258, H.R. 288, H.R. 303, H.R. 333, H.R. 357, H.R. 543, H.R. 562, H.R. 679, H.R. 883, H.R. 958, H.R. 1209, H.R. 1284, H.R. 1357, H.R. 1494, H.R. 1725, H.R. 1746, H.R. 2001. S. 6, S. 140, S. 200, S. 210, S. 234, S. 240, S. 257, S. 262, S. 294, S. 325, S. 430, S. 492, S. 495, S. 514, S. 515, S. 572, S. 629, S. 633, S. 674, S. 690, S. 695, S. 705, S. 734, S. 735, S. 748,S. 778, S. 819, S. 863, S. 868, S. 889, S. 893, S. 894, S. 922, S. 927, S. 928, S. 930, S. 932, S. 935, S. 938, S. 939, S. 944, S. 1039, S. 1042, S. 1058

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See Next Page For ListingSECRETARY OF DEFENSE DECISION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE DISTINGUISHED WARFARE MEDAL; MILITARY PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION AND HEALTHCARE MATTERS, GENERALLY; H.R. 1209, THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR DOOLITTLE TOKYO RAIDERS; H.R. 333, THE DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT; H.R. 1725 VETERANS MENTAL HEALTH ACCESSIBILITY AC;T S. 734, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 10, USC, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SBP ANNUITIES UNDER THE SBP BY VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION; H.R. 1620, THE MILITARY SPOUSE JOB CONTINUITY ACT OF 2013; H.R. 1770 TO AMEND TITLE 10, USC, TO ELIMINATE THE DIFFERENT TREATMENT UNDER THE SBP ACCORDED MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS WHO DIE FROM AN INJURY OR ILLNESS INCURRED OR AGGRAVATED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, DURING INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING, COMPARED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY; S. 325, TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AGEFOR CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAL CARE UNDER THE CHAMPVA PROGRAM; H.R. 1726, CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR THE 65TH INFANTRY REGIMENT; H.R. 2540. TO AMEND TITLE 38. USC TO IMPROVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO HIRE PSYCHIATRISTS.

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

Supported the Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 (H.R. 631) and recommended an amendment that would ensure inclusion of information about disability related protections for disabled veterans seeking employment and/or education opportunities.Discussed reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. Urged VA to expedite housing adaptations available for disabled veterans with ALS and other terminal illnesses under chapter 21 of title 38, USC. Supported the Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 (H.R. 958). This legislation includes greater assistance through VA for veterans who have infertility issues related to their military service. Discussed with advocates a legislative proposal to expand the approved uses of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Discussed access to VA mental health services with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Discussed the VetSuccess Enhancement Act (H.R. 844). This legislation would extend from 12 to 17 years the authorized period for an eligible veteran to receive vocational training and rehabilitation from VA. Discussed H.R. 894 which would reform VAs fiduciary program. Discussed the Reducing Barriers to Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 369). Discussed the Veteran Voting Support Act that would direct the VA Secretary to provide mail voter registration application forms to each veteran who: (1) seeks to enroll in VA health care system at the time of such enrollment; and (2) is already enrolled in such system when there is a change in the veteran's enrollment status or when there is a change in the veteran's address. Discussed the long-term care benefits available to birth children of Korean and Vietnam conflict veterans who have spina bifida. Supported the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 183). This legislation would direct the VA Secretary to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Urged Congress to expand the extended caregivers program authorized by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (P.L. 111-163) to include all veterans who are eligible for VA health care and meet certain needs-based criteria. Urged Congress to expand VA home and community-based services for veterans with disabilities. Urged Congress to provide appropriate oversight for and resources to address the VAs benefits claims processing backlog.

Advocating against Chained Consumer Price Index which would change the Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) to a lower index for beneficiaries resulting in lower COLAs for beneficiaries. HR 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act - advocated to have consumer representation on the Commission on Long-Term Care(Sec 643, HR 8), namely Paul J. Tobin, President and CEO of United Spinal Association. Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]). Supported an amendment to the Senates FY 2014 Budget Resolution that would prohibit using the chained CPI to determine the COLA for veterans and Social Security benefits.

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Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

PL 111-163: Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act; PL 112-56: 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act; PL 112-239: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013; HR 385: Housing Assistance for Veterans Act; HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; S 6: Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act; PL 112-56: VOW to Hire Heroes Act; S 325: CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act; and HR 241: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act.

Client expense: $105,063 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Access Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

working to have the VA successfully deal with the adjudication backlog; to improve VA healthcare including greater availabilty of mental health care for all veterand and their families and particular focus on veterans who are still members of the NG & R; lobbying in favor of granting NG & R longevity retirees the status of veterans HR679 S629; lobbying in favor of allowing young adults to remain in CHAMPVA until their 26th birthday HR288, S325; urging advanced funding for the full VA budget HR813; improvementsGI education benefits HR357 and improvements in veterans employment programs including S492 and S495 also urgins bills that would improve survivors benefits including allowing widows/widowers to qualify for the Fry Scholarships and continuing improvments in VA healthcare

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

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