Children's Recovery from Trauma Act

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1690/H.R. 346) Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 5294) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717)

Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Medicare Part D Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) FY 2014 Appropriations Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (S. 162/H.R. 401) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)

Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1690/H.R. 346)

Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1690/H.R. 346)

Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) FY 2014 Appropriations Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) Caring for Americas Heros Act (H.R. 4656/S. 2276 ) The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1690/H.R. 346) Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 5294)

Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 2461 CHIP Extension Act of 2014 S.2434 Family Coverage Act H.R. 4574 Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act H.R. 4390/S.2211 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 3717 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.R. 1893 Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R. 1981 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R. 274/S.153 The Mental Health First Aid Act H.R. 628/S.195 The Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 320 The Student Support Act S.648 The Helping Educators Support All Students Act H.R. 2734/S.116 The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act of 2013 S.689 The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act S. 380 Childrens Recovery from Trauma Act Issues relating to psychiatric residential treatment facilities Child Welfare Financing Reform Issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

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

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734)Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717)

Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Children's Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380)Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)

Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Medicare Part DMental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) Mental health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) FY 2014 Appropriations Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)

Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)

Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734)Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) FY 2014 Appropriations Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)

Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2461 CHIP Extension Act of 2014 S.2434 Family Coverage Act H.R. 4574 Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act H.R. 4390/S.2211 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 3717 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.R. 1893 Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R. 1981 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R. 274/S.153 The Mental Health First Aid Act H.R. 628/S.195 The Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 320 The Student Support Act S.648 The Helping Educators Support All Students Act H.R. 2734/S.116 The Garrett Lee smith Memorial Reauthorization Act of 2013 S.689 The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act S. 380 Childrens Recovery from Trauma Act S. 648 The Helping Educators Support All Students Act Issues relating to psychiatric residential treatment facilities

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

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

1. Support legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be oblicated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professions Shortage Area.2. Oppose cuts or changes to the "Afforadable Care Act" that would undermine the potential of the law to make affordable, quality health care coverage more accessible. 3. Support legislative implementation of the recommendations contained in the Institute of Medicine report of July 2012 entitled "The Mental health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?" Those recommendations include loan forgiveness and the designation of a specific entity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate Federal efforts to develop and strengthen the nation's geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. 4. Support the implementation of school and community-based programs to promote mental health to prevent mental illness and substance abuse, provide early interventions for those exhibiting these conditions, and teach students at all levels to recognize the signs of mental illness and addiction and to seek help when needed. 5. Support S.153/H.R. 274, the "Mental Health First Aid Act" to raise awarness and increase public education on mental illness and addiction disorders. Authorize $20 million in grants to fund Mental Health First Aid training programs arouht the country. 6. Support S.195/H.R.625, the "Mental Health in Schools Act" to aid schools and communities in developing policies to address child and adolescent mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs. 7. Support S.116 and H.R.2734, to reauthorize Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act to support active youth suicide prevention grants in 40 states, 85 institutions of higher education and 38 Tribes or Tribal organizations. 8. Support S.380, the "Children's Trauma Recovery Act" to reauthorize the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. 9. Support convening of a White House Conference on Aging. 10. Support legislative proposals to address the lack of health care providers trained to treat older adults with mental disorders. Support proposals dealing directly with incentives to increase the number of specialized providers as well as proposals to increase and enhance research efforts. 11. Support S.1119, the "Positive Aging Act", to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for older adults by integrating mental health services into primary care and community settings where older adults reside and/or receive services. 12. Support H.R. 1893, the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" to address restraint and seclusion in all schools and preventing problematic behavior through the use of de-escalation techniques, conflict management and evidence-based positive behavioral interventions and supports. 13. Support S.689 the "Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act" to improve school-based mental health care while reviewing SAMHSA programs and initiatives. 14. Support the "Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2013" (S.1562) to reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 1965 and funding for its programs. 15. Support the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013" (S.313 / H.R.647) to enable individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and other could make tax-deferred contributions for essential services. 16. Urge the House Energy and Commerce Committee to hold hearings on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to help advance the goals set forth in the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. 17. Support the "Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 ; H.R.1507) to ensure that individuals receive an appropriate diagnosis and their family members receive information about available care options. 18. Support loan forgiveness for health care professionals who enter geriatric specialities.19. Support requirement that federally funded clinical trials involve older adults when appropriate. These clinical trials must also include older adults from diverse ethnic and cultural groups that comprise rapidly expanding portions of the population. 20. Support S.313/H.R. 647, the "Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013", to amend Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and others could make tax-deferred contributions to be used for essential services.

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Part D Proposed Rule (CMS 4159-P)Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (S. 162, H.R. 401) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) Mental health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) FY 2014 Appropriations Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Part D Proposed Rule (CMS 4159-P)

Client expense: $5,086 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100)Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100)

Client expense: $5,086 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Children's Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689)

Client expense: $5,086 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Justice and Mental Heath Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA: S. 162/H.R. 401) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689)

Client expense: $5,086 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734)Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) Mental health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) FY 2014 Appropriations Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Part D Proposed Rule (CMS 4159-P) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401)

Client expense: $5,086 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. Support legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be oblicated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professions Shortage Area.2. Oppose cuts or changes to the "Afforadable Care Act" that would undermine the potential of the law to make affordable, quality health care coverage more accessible. 3. Support legislative implementation of the recommendations contained in the Institute of Medicine report of July 2012 entitled "The Mental health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?" Those recommendations include loan forgiveness and the designation of a specific entity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate Federal efforts to develop and strengthen the nation's geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. 4. Support the implementation of school and community-based programs to promote mental health to prevent mental illness and substance abuse, provide early interventions for those exhibiting these conditions, and teach students at all levels to recognize the signs of mental illness and addiction and to seek help when needed. 5. Support S.153/H.R. 274, the "Mental Health First Aid Act" to raise awarness and increase public education on mental illness and addiction disorders. Authorize $20 million in grants to fund Mental Health First Aid training programs arouht the country. 6. Support S.195/H.R.625, the "Mental Health in Schools Act" to aid schools and communities in developing policies to address child and adolescent mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs. 7. Support S.116 and H.R.2734, to reauthorize Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act to support active youth suicide prevention grants in 40 states, 85 institutions of higher education and 38 Tribes or Tribal organizations. 8. Support S.380, the "Children's Trauma Recovery Act" to reauthorize the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. 9. Support convening of a White House Conference on Aging. 10. Support legislative proposals to address the lack of health care providers trained to treat older adults with mental disorders. Support proposals dealing directly with incentives to increase the number of specialized providers as well as proposals to increase and enhance research efforts. 11. Support S.1119, the "Positive Aging Act", to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for older adults by integrating mental health services into primary care and community settings where older adults reside and/or receive services. 12. Support H.R. 1893, the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" to address restraint and seclusion in all schools and preventing problematic behavior through the use of de-escalation techniques, conflict management and evidence-based positive behavioral interventions and supports. 13. Support S.689 the "Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act" to improve school-based mental health care while reviewing SAMHSA programs and initiatives. 14. Support the "Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2013" (S.1562) to reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 1965 and funding for its programs. 15. Support the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013" (S.313 / H.R.647) to enable individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and other could make tax-deferred contributions for essential services. 16. Urge the House Energy and Commerce Committee to hold hearings on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to help advance the goals set forth in the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. 17. Support the "Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 ; H.R.1507) to ensure that individuals receive an appropriate diagnosis and their family members receive information about available care options. 18. Support loan forgiveness for health care professionals who enter geriatric specialities.19. Support requirement that federally funded clinical trials involve older adults when appropriate. These clinical trials must also include older adults from diverse ethnic and cultural groups that comprise rapidly expanding portions of the population. 20. Support S.313/H.R. 647, the "Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013", to amend Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and others could make tax-deferred contributions to be used for essential services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1329) Improving the Juvenile Justice System for Girls Act of 2013 (H.R.1833) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717)

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

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (HR 1725) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act (H.R.498) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (S.1517/H.R.2957/S.1685) FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR3547) FY2014 Continuing Resolution (HR2775) FY2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.RES.59) Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R.3465/S.1690) Veterans and Armed Forces Health Promotion Act of 2013 (H.R.3516) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R.3717) Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act of 2013 (S.1583) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (S.1815) SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 (S.1871)

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

1. Support legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be oblicated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professions Shortage Area.2. Oppose cuts or changes to the "Afforadable Care Act" that would undermine the potential of the law to make affordable, quality health care coverage more accessible. 3. Support legislative implementation of the recommendations contained in the Institute of Medicine report of July 2012 entitled "The Mental health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?" Those recommendations include loan forgiveness and the designation of a specific entity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate Federal efforts to develop and strengthen the nation's geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. 4. Support the implementation of school and community-based programs to promote mental health to prevent mental illness and substance abuse, provide early interventions for those exhibiting these conditions, and teach students at all levels to recognize the signs of mental illness and addiction and to seek help when needed. 5. Support S.153/H.R. 274, the "Mental Health First Aid Act" to raise awarness and increase public education on mental illness and addiction disorders. Authorize $20 million in grants to fund Mental Health First Aid training programs arouht the country. 6. Support S.195/H.R.625, the "Mental Health in Schools Act" to aid schools and communities in developing policies to address child and adolescent mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs. 7. Support S.116 and H.R.2734, to reauthorize Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act to support active youth suicide prevention grants in 40 states, 85 institutions of higher education and 38 Tribes or Tribal organizations. 8. Support S.380, the "Children's Trauma Recovery Act" to reauthorize the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. 9. Support convening of a White House Conference on Aging. 10. Support legislative proposals to address the lack of health care providers trained to treat older adults with mental disorders. Support proposals dealing directly with incentives to increase the number of specialized providers as well as proposals to increase and enhance research efforts. 11. Support S.1119, the "Positive Aging Act", to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for older adults by integrating mental health services into primary care and community settings where older adults reside and/or receive services. 12. Support H.R. 1893, the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" to address restraint and seclusion in all schools and preventing problematic behavior through the use of de-escalation techniques, conflict management and evidence-based positive behavioral interventions and supports. 13. Support S.689 the "Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act" to improve school-based mental health care while reviewing SAMHSA programs and initiatives. 14. Support the "Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2013" (S.1562) to reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 1965 and funding for its programs. 15. Support the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013" (S.313 / H.R.647) to enable individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and other could make tax-deferred contributions for essential services. 16. Urge the House Energy and Commerce Committee to hold hearings on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to help advance the goals set forth in the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. 17. Support the "Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 ; H.R.1507) to ensure that individuals receive an appropriate diagnosis and their family members receive information about available care options. 18. Support loan forgiveness for health care professionals who enter geriatric specialities.19. Support requirement that federally funded clinical trials involve older adults when appropriate. These clinical trials must also include older adults from diverse ethnic and cultural groups that comprise rapidly expanding portions of the population. 20. Support S.313/H.R. 647, the "Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013", to amend Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and others could make tax-deferred contributions to be used for essential services.

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

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

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1329) Improving the Juvenile Justice System for Girls Act of 2013 (H.R.1833) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195)

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

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

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

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (HR 1725) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act (H.R.498)

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

Andean Trade Preference Act - H.R.622, H.R.913, S.380; China Currency - H.R.639, S.1619; Cuba Sanctions - H.R.255, H.R. 1887; Trade Promotion Authority - S.98; Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 -H.R.4221, S.2215; African Investment and Diaspora Act - H.R. 656, S. 2007

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

1. Support legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be oblicated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professions Shortage Area.2. Oppose cuts or changes to the "Afforadable Care Act" that would undermine the potential of the law to make affordable, quality health care coverage more accessible. 3. Support legislative implementation of the recommendations contained in the Institute of Medicine report of July 2012 entitled "The Mental health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?" Those recommendations include loan forgiveness and the designation of a specific entity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate Federal efforts to develop and strengthen the nation's geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. 4. Support the implementation of school and community-based programs to promote mental health to prevent mental illness and substance abuse, provide early interventions for those exhibiting these conditions, and teach students at all levels to recognize the signs of mental illness and addiction and to seek help when needed. 5. Support S.153/H.R. 274, the "Mental Health First Aid Act" to raise awarness and increase public education on mental illness and addiction disorders. Authorize $20 million in grants to fund Mental Health First Aid training programs arouht the country. 6. Support S.195/H.R.625, the "Mental Health in Schools Act" to aid schools and communities in developing policies to address child and adolescent mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs. 7. Support S.116 and H.R.2734, to reauthorize Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act to support active youth suicide prevention grants in 40 states, 85 institutions of higher education and 38 Tribes or Tribal organizations. 8. Support S.380, the "Children's Trauma Recovery Act" to reauthorize the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. 9. Support convening of a White House Conference on Aging. 10. Support legislative proposals to address the lack of health care providers trained to treat older adults with mental disorders. Support proposals dealing directly with incentives to increase the number of specialized providers as well as proposals to increase and enhance research efforts. 11. Support S.1119, the "Positive Aging Act", to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for older adults by integrating mental health services into primary care and community settings where older adults reside and/or receive services. 12. Support H.R. 1893, the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" to address restraint and seclusion in all schools and preventing problematic behavior through the use of de-escalation techniques, conflict management and evidence-based positive behavioral interventions and supports. 13. Support S.689 the "Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act" to improve school-based mental health care while reviewing SAMHSA programs and initiatives. 14. Support the "Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2013" (S.1562) to reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 1965 and funding for its programs. 15. Support the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013" (S.313 / H.R.647) to enable individuals with disabilities to establish ABLE accounts into which they and other could make tax-deferred contributions for essential services. 16. Urge the House Energy and Commerce Committee to hold hearings on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to help advance the goals set forth in the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. 17. Support the "Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 ; H.R.1507) to ensure that individuals receive an appropriate diagnosis and their family members receive information about available care options. 18. Support loan forgiveness for health care professionals who enter geriatric specialities.19. Support requirement that federally funded clinical trials involve older adults when appropriate. These clinical trials must also include older adults from diverse ethnic and cultural groups that comprise rapidly expanding portions of the population.

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

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

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

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

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 (H.R.1981) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1329) Improving the Juvenile Justice System for Girls Act of 2013 (H.R.1833) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R.274) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013 (H.R.2195)

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

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res.8/H.Con.Res.25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S.380) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S.162/H.R.401) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S.689)Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.1318/S.1307) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (HR 1725) Positive Aging Act of 2013 (S.1119) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 (S.1184/H.R.2415) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S.1284) Medicare Mental Health Access Act (S.1064) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755) Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 (S.562) CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 (S.433/H.R.359) Servicemember Mental Health Review Act (S.628) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (H.R.1037) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R.563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S.326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S.47/H.R.11) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R.288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R.1893) Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act (H.R.498)

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

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

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

Andean Trade Preference Act - H.R.622, H.R.913, S.380, S.433; China Currency - H.R.639, S.1619; Cuba Sanctions - H.R.255, H.R.1887; Trade Promotion Authority - S.98; Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 - H.R. 4221, S. 2215; African Investment and Diaspora Act - H.R. 656, S. 2007

Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Appropriations for Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Children's Hospital GME Support (HR 297) Mental Health First Aid Act (HR 274/S 153) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (S 116)Excellence in Mental Health Act (S 264/ HR 1263) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S 689) Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014 (S 1284) To Restore the Indian Health Services Funds Sequestered (HR 1371) Native American Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Improvement Act (HR 2037) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (HR 1827) CHildren's Recovery From Trauma Act (S 380)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

1. Support legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be oblicated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professions Shortage Area.2. Oppose cuts or changes to the "Afforadable Care Act" that would undermine the potential of the law to make affordable, quality health care coverage more accessible. 3. Support legislative implementation of the recommendations contained in the Institute of Medicine report of July 2012 entitled "The Mental health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?" Those recommendations include loan forgiveness and the designation of a specific entity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate Federal efforts to develop and strengthen the nation's geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. 4. Support the implementation of school and community-based programs to promote mental health to prevent mental illness and substance abuse, provide early interventions for those exhibiting these conditions, and teach students at all levels to recognize the signs of mental illness and addiction and to seek help when needed. 5. Support S.153/H.R. 274, the "Mental Health First Aid Act" to raise awarness and increase public education on mental illness and addiction disorders. Authorize $20 million in grants to fund Mental Health First Aid training programs arouht the country. 6. Support S.195/H.R.625, the "Mental Health in Schools Act" to aid schools and communities in developing policies to address child and adolescent mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs. 7. Support S.116 to reauthorize Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act to support active youth suicide prevention grants in 40 states, 85 institutions of higher education and 38 Tribes or Tribal organizations. 8. Support S.380, the "Children's Trauma Recovery Act" to reauthorize the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. 9. Support convening of a White House Conference on Aging. 10. Support legislative proposals to address the lack of health care providers trained to treat older adults with mental disorders. Support proposals dealing directly with incentives to increase the number of specialized providers as well as proposals to increase and enhance research efforts. 11. Support S.1119, the "Positive Aging Act", to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for older adults by integrating mental health services into primary care and community settings where older adults reside and/or receive services. 12. Support H.R. 1893, the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" to address restraint and seclusion in all schools and preventing problematic behavior through the use of de-escalation techniques, conflict management and evidence-based positive behavioral interventions and supports. 13. Support S.689 the "Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act" to improve school-based mental health care while reviewing SAMHSA programs and initiatives. 14. Support the "Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013" to reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 1965 and funding for its programs.

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res. 8/H.Con.Res. 25) Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R.628) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 689)Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116) Youth PROMISE Act (H.R. 1318) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. 563) Afterschool for Americas Children Act (S. 326) Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (H.R.1100) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39)

Client expense: $7,885 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Senate and House FY 2014 Budget Resolutions (S.Con.Res. 8/H.Con.Res. 25) Children's Recovery from Trauma Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 689) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274)Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S. 116) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264) Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 (H.R.1601) Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) (H.R. 385) CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (HR 288) Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S.39) Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act (HR 1725) Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013 (S.755)

Client expense: $7,885 · Firm income: Not reported

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