A bill to 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 travel.

H.R. 2264, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total. Space Available Program. S. 2596, 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 travel. Space Available Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2264, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total. S. 2596, 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 enlisted to such travel.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3016 Advocated against this bill because it caps funding for certain aviation degree programs and discriminates against veterans who want to train as rotary wing pilots. HR 385 HAVEN Act. Working with Congressman Al Greens office to make recommendations to Department of Housing and Urban Development for the implementation of a grant program that helps low income disabled veterans rehabilitate dilapidated buildings for use as residences. HR 2264/S 2596. Signed onto a letter of support to go in base National Defense Authorization Act for 100% disabled veterans (who had not retired from military service) to receive space available (Space A) on military flights. Liaised with numerous Congressional offices to inform them of the need to support HR 3229 Complex Rehabilitation Technology legislation. HR 3471 Veterans Mobility Safety Act- this bill is to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the provision of automobiles and adaptive equipment by the Department of Veterans Affairs-Wrote letter in support of this legislation to Congresswoman Walorski. Lobbied Congressional offices of the need to revamp VAs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (VR&E). The expectation is that by raising the disability rating qualification, the understaffed VR&E workforce can focus on those veterans most in need of services. Signed onto a letter to Department of Labors Veterans Employment and Training Service to support its efforts to increase employment for veterans with disabilities. HR 4683 Wrote a letter in support of HR 4683 Fairness for Veterans Act that provides for the reevaluation of discharges for veterans released under other than honorable conditions due to the effects of traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress.

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

H.R. 2264, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total. Space Available Program. S. 2596, 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 travel. Space Available Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. 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 Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.

Include service disabled veterans in the Department of Defense "Space Available" program. HR2264 & S2596 Expand Space Available Program.

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

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Issues tied to Marrakesh treaty. H.R. 2264, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total. Space Available Program. S. 2596, 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 travel. Space Available Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Issues tied to Marrakesh treaty. H.R. 2264, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total. Space Available Program. S. 2596, 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 travel. Space Available Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported