Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act
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Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes an Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The council must identify, promote, coordinate, and publicly disseminate information and resources to help older relatives meet the needs of the children in their care and maintain their own health and emotional well-being. The council must report on the information and resources. The bill terminates the council after three years.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1168 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 5977 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMAs) Act H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6560 - ChiPACC Act of 2018 H.R. 7141 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1522/H.R. 3186 - Every Kid Outdoors Act S. 1630/H.R. 3381 - Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act S. 2582 - Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act of 2018 S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3074 - Focus on Children Act S. 3075 - Childrens Budget Act S. 3319 - Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act S. 3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act S. 3482/H.R. 6748 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3685 - Nursing Where It's Needed (Nurse WIN) Act S. 3729 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2018 S. J. Res. 63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance
Became Public Law No: 115-196.
Became Public Law No: 115-196.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendments to S. 1091 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments to S. 1091 by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4351)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
PL 109442: Lifespan Respite Care Act; PL 109365: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006; PL 111148: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111152: Affordable Health Care for America Act; PHS 42 USC 254C8: Healthy Start Reauthorization of 2007; PL 111192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act; PL 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029: Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act; HR 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017; S 253/HR 807: Medicaid Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017; FY 2017/2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations; HR 3758/S 1028: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (PL 11-119); HR 2824: Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act; S 1827/HR 3921: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); S 1829/HR 2824: Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program; HR 3778: Direct CARE (Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment) Opportunity Act; HR 5306/S 2227: Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equality, Resources (EMPOWER) Care Act; HR 3493: Care Corps Demonstration Act; HR 6: SUPPORT (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment) for Patients and Communities Act (PL 115-271); S 1091/HR 3105: Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (PL 115-196); and HR 6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (PL 115-245); S 2227/H 5306: EMPOWER (Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources) Care Act; and HR 7217: Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act.
Client expense: $55,061 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Welfare
1. S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, entire bill 2. Proposals on paid family leave
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 5977 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMAs) Act H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6560 - ChiPACC Act of 2018 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3319 - Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act S. 3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act S. J. Res. 63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Welfare
1. S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, entire bill 2. Proposals on paid family leave
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
PL 109442: Lifespan Respite Care Act; PL 109365: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006; PL 111148: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111152: Affordable Health Care for America Act; PHS 42 USC 254C8: Healthy Start Reauthorization of 2007; PL 111192: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act; PL 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029: Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act; HR 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017; S 253/HR 807: Medicaid Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017; FY 2017/2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations; HR 3758/S 1028: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (PL 11-119); HR 2824: Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act; S 1827/HR 3921: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); S 1829/HR 2824: Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program; HR 3778: Direct CARE (Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment) Opportunity Act; HR 5306/S 2227: Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equality, Resources (EMPOWER) Care Act; HR 3493: Care Corps Demonstration Act; HR 6: SUPPORT (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment) for Patients and Communities Act; S 1091/HR 3105: Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (PL 115-196); and HR 6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (PL 115-245); and S 2227/H 5306: EMPOWER (Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources) Care Act.
Client expense: $46,018 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Discussed efforts to include harmful prescription drug policies in NAFTA with House and Senate staff. H.R. 2212/ S. 974, CREATES Act - Discussed support of bill. H.R. 2439/S.1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act - Discussed support of bill. S. 124, The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed support of bill. Part D Deal in Bipartisan Budget Act, Met with House offices to reiterate our support for the deal; sent multiple letters to House and Senate leadership; discussed support for the deal with House and Senate staff. Discussed the Presidents Prescription Drug Blueprint and RFI. S. 1091, the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Advocated for passage of bill. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act - Endorsed legislation. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Act - Endorsed legislation. Discussed opioid abuse legislation to address opioid abuse and misuse. Discussed possible ways to improve Medicare Part D. Discussed Rx Price Watch Reports and the impact of high drug costs. Discussed drug pricing reforms AARP supports, including secretarial negotiation, importation, reducing exclusivity for biologics, and ending pay-for-delay deals. Discussed family caregiving, opioids, and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (P.L. 115-196, S. 1091/H.R. 3105).
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018
S. 3158, Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2019 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program and in opposition to hostile policy riders regarding Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and various related medical care research and Older Americans Act programs. Submitted comments on Medicare Direct Provider Contracting request for information to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Submitted comments on alternative payment models to the Physician-focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). Submitted comments on the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Family Caregiving: Medicare and Medicaid Hill briefing - Discussed family caregiving, Medicare and Medicaid including RAISE Family Caregivers Act (P.L. 115-119). Discussed access to Medicare home health with ACL. Sent letter to CMS on federal nursing home regulation, oversight, and enforcement. Discussed nursing homes, quality, and enforcement, nursing home abuses with Senate staff. Discussed RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation (P.L. 115-119). Discussed ways to support family caregivers caring for Medicare beneficiaries, prescription drugs, Medicare, and fraud and abuse. S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act - Discussed bill. Discussed rural health care and certified nurse aide training programs in nursing homes. S. 445/H.R. 1825, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed support for the bill. H.R. 1421/S. 568, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed the legislation and possible next steps. Discussed supporting family caregivers in Medicare and Medicaid. Submitted comment letters to CMS on proposed Medicare payment rules regarding skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare funding being used for various purposes and noted relevant legislation and regulatory action including the Bipartisan Budget Act (P.L. 115-123), Independence at Home Act (S. 464), Independence at Home Demonstration Improvement and Extension Act (H.R. 3263), CHRONIC Care Act (S. 870), and Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits. H.R. 5306/S. 2227, EMPOWER Care Act - Discussed support for bill. Submitted federal comments to CMS on New Jersey 1115 waiver amendment regarding a caregiving program. Discussed Medicare post-acute care, family caregivers and ways to support them. Discussed Medicare and Diabetes Prevention Program with CMS and CDC staff. Provided feedback on Medicare Long-Term Care Services and Supports Act. Discussed Medicare Advantage (MA) benchmark caps and the impact on certain states. Filed comments on 1115 waiver applications or 1115 waiver amendment applications for Arizona, and Florida. Filed a comment letter in response to an RFI on D-SNP appeals and grievance processes. Filed a comment letter on a proposed Medicaid Access Rule.
Sent a letter to USTR regarding prescription drugs concerns in NAFTA negotiations. Sent letter supporting the inclusion of H.R. 3032, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, in larger opioids bill, H.R. 5531, the Opioid Emergency Response Act. Participated in stakeholder calls organized by the White House and HHS on the Presidents Prescription Drug Blueprint. H.R. 2212/ S. 974, CREATES Act - Discussed support of bill. H.R. 2439/S.1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act - Discussed support of bill. S. 124, The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed support of bill. Part D Deal in Bipartisan Budget Act - Met with House offices to reiterate our support for the deal; sent a letter to House and Senate leadership; discussed support for the deal with Senate staff. Discussed the Presidents Prescription Drug Blueprint and RFI. S. 1091, the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Advocated for passage of bill. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act - Sent letter of endorsement. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Committee activities on opioid abuse legislation to address opioid abuse and misuse. Discussed possible ways to improve Medicare Part D. Discussed Rx Price Watch Reports and the impact of high drug costs. Discussed drug pricing reforms AARP supporting, including secretarial negotiation, importation, reducing exclusivity for biologics, and ending pay-for-delay deals. Discussed family caregiving, opioids, and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (P.L. 115-196, S. 1091/H.R. 3105).
Client expense: $2,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
S. 3158, Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2019 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including Social Security administrative expenses, senior nutrition (USDA Commodity Supplemental Food program and Older Americans Act Title III), caregiving, energy assistance, supportive services, housing and volunteer community service programs. P.L. 115-119, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed implementation and thank you for support and passage of the legislation. P.L. 115-119, Sent letter on RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation. P.L. 115-119, Requested a hearing question be asked of HHS Secretary Azar on RAISE Family Caregivers Act implementation. Family Caregiving: Medicare and Medicaid Hill briefing - discussed family caregiving, Medicare and Medicaid and RAISE Family Caregivers Act (P.L. 115-119). Invited House and Senate staff. Discussed invitation to AARP PPI roundtable on family caregiving with ACL staff. H.R. 3493, Care Corps Demonstration Act - Discussed the bill itself and support for the legislation; shared letter of support. Discussed family caregiver tax credit. Discussed family caregiving and opioids. P.L. 115-196, S. 1091/H.R. 3105, Discussed support for Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act. Discussed family caregiving roundtable discussion invitation with ACL staff. Discussed family caregiving and retirement security including (P.L. 115-119) RAISE Family Caregivers Act and (S. 1151/H.R. 250) Credit for Caring Act with GAO staff. Discussed, caregiving, long-term care, voter education, issues important to older adults. Discussed support for family caregivers. Scheduled meeting to discuss Caregiver Corps. Discussed Medicare post-acute care, family caregivers and ways to support them. Lobbied on paid leave thru Social Security (no bill); S. 337, FAMILY Act
Client expense: $2,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
Discussed changes to the Part D program included in the Bipartisan Budget Act with House and Senate staff. Submitted letters to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee detailing AARP's thoughts and priorities related to the opioid epidemic. Discussed legislation related to the opioid epidemic with House and Senate staff. S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Sent letter of support to the Senate HELP Committee. S.1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Discussed support for this legislation with House and Senate staff. S.AMDT to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - Discussed matters related to Affordable Care Act stabilization language that was being proposed for inclusion. Discussed support for medical expense deduction. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, (P.L. 115-141), H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R.244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31), (H.R. 3358 & S. 1771) Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2018 and Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program and opposition to hostile policy riders re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and various related medical care research and supportive services.
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Discussed changes to the Part D program included in the Bipartisan Budget Act with House and Senate staff. Submitted letters to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee detailing AARP's thoughts and priorities related to the opioid epidemic. Discussed legislation related to the opioid epidemic with House and Senate staff. S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Sent letter of support to the Senate HELP Committee. S.1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandkids Act - Discussed support for this legislation with House and Senate staff. S.AMDT to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - Discussed matters related to Affordable Care Act stabilization language that was being proposed for inclusion. Discussed support for medical expense deduction. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, (P.L. 115-141), H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R.244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31), (H.R. 3358 & S. 1771) Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2018 and Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program and opposition to hostile policy riders re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and various related medical care research and supportive services.
Client expense: $2,109,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2200 - Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Family-based Care Services Act (H.R. 2290/S.1357) Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Family-based Care Services Act (H.R. 2290/S.1357) Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Discussion drafts of the Better Care Reconciliation Act Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Lead contamination of drinking water H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1267/S. 482 - Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act of 2017 H.R. 2200 - Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Discussion drafts of the Better Care Reconciliation Act Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Lead contamination of drinking water H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1267/S. 482 - Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act of 2017 H.R. 1313 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 2579 - Broader Options for Americans Act H.R. 1671/H.R. 2581 - Verify First Act H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017
Discussed scheduling and hosting of CMS Caregiver Work Group quarterly meeting. S. 1151, H.R. 2505, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed support for/endorsement of bill and urged cosponsorship. Invited Members of Congress to speak at an event regarding the bill, family caregiving, and tax reform. S. 1028, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act - Discussed support for/endorsement of bill and markup. Discussed the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus, an ACT Caucus Dear Colleague, encouraged joining the caucus. S. 1188, H.R. 2535, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed support for/endorsement of bill. Discussed possible family caregiving event on the Hill. Discussed House and Senate ACT Caucus appropriations Dear Colleague. Discussed Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE) Act (no bill number). S. 591, H.R. 1472, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 - Supported bill. Discussed the In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act (no bill number). S. 1255, Social Security Family Caregiver Credit Act - - Discussed bill. S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act - Sent endorsement letter. Discussed legislation to create an elder abuse registry. H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R.244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31), (no bill numbers) Agriculture-Rural Development & Related Agencies bill for FY 2108, Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2018, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018, and Energy & Water Appropriation bill for FY 2018 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including senior nutrition, caregiving, energy assistance, supportive services, housing and volunteer community service programs.
Client expense: $2,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5131-5132)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5131-5132)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1091.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5131-5133)
Mr. Lewis (MN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1977-1978; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S1977-1978)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1977-1978; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S1977-1978)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 343.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
| Senate |
| Markup by |
| February 28, 2018 |
| Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Senate | Referred to | May 10, 2017 |
| March 22, 2018 |
| Reported to Senate | March 12, 2018 |
| Introduced in Senate | May 10, 2017 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Democratic |
| ND |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| Lamar Alexander | Republican | TN |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $2,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office