SMASH Act

Discussed options for United Spinal to be a potential grantee of the agencys Paralysis Resource Center. The PRC provides comprehensive information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities and their families. Resources include information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including English and Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural outreach services; free lending library; quality of life grants; and a national website. The grant components and requirements may differ in upcoming grant announcements. Opposed efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with multiple letters to White House and to the Hill as well as Hill meetings and signed onto letters in support of protection of pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. Support HR 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2017 Support HR 1361/S. 486 - to protect access to complex rehab wheelchairs and essential components required by people with disabilities Support implementing what was passed into law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act - HR 292/S. 849 including ensuring robust funding. Support HR 807 and S. 253 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017. Raised concerns with HR 1628- The American Health Care Act Provided comments to NIDILRR on their long-range plan regarding government-wide research to include adaptive fitness and nutrition. Continue to discuss NIH government research on disability and rehabilitation issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Discussed options for United Spinal to be a potential grantee of the agencys Paralysis Resource Center. The PRC provides comprehensive information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities and their families. Resources include information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including English and Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural outreach services; free lending library; quality of life grants; and a national website. The grant components and requirements may differ in upcoming grant announcements. Opposed efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with multiple letters to White House and to the Hill as well as Hill meetings and signed onto letters in support of protection of pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. Support HR 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2017 Support HR 1361/S. 486 - to protect access to complex rehab wheelchairs and essential components required by people with disabilities Support implementing what was passed into law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act - HR 292/S. 849 including ensuring robust funding. Support HR 807 and S. 253 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017. Raised concerns with HR 1628- The American Health Care Act Provided comments to NIDILRR on their long-range plan regarding government-wide research to include adaptive fitness and nutrition. Continue to discuss NIH government research on disability and rehabilitation issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to the Zika virus. Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to transgeneic salmon. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations P.L. 115-31. Monitor administrative and legislative action on Presidents FY 2018 budget proposal. H.R. 3362, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1780, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018 H.R. 3162, Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1771, Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018 H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 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.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56) H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96) H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-90) H.R. 4667, Further Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance for Hurricanes Harvery, Irma, and Maria and 2017 Wildfires S. 849, SMASH Act. H.R. 1310, SMASH Act. Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis WA1B Strain (EPA-HQ-2-15-0374) Monitor Administrative Action on Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products: Draft Guidance, (FDA-2016-D-4482).

Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to the Zika virus. Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to transgeneic salmon. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations P.L. 115-31. Monitor administrative and legislative action on Presidents FY 2018 budget proposal. H.R. 3362, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1780, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018 H.R. 3162, Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1771, Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018 H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 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.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56) H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96) H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-90) H.R. 4667, Further Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance for Hurricanes Harvery, Irma, and Maria and 2017 Wildfires S. 849, SMASH Act. H.R. 1310, SMASH Act. Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis WA1B Strain (EPA-HQ-2-15-0374) Monitor Administrative Action on Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products: Draft Guidance, (FDA-2016-D-4482

Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to the Zika virus. Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to transgeneic salmon. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations P.L. 115-31. Monitor administrative and legislative action on Presidents FY 2018 budget proposal. H.R. 3362, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1780, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018 H.R. 3162, Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1771, Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018 H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 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.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56) H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96) H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-90) H.R. 4667, Further Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance for Hurricanes Harvery, Irma, and Maria and 2017 Wildfires S. 849, SMASH Act. H.R. 1310, SMASH Act. Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis WA1B Strain (EPA-HQ-2-15-0374) Monitor Administrative Action on Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products: Draft Guidance, (FDA-2016-D-4482

Public Law 115-72, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, FY2017, generally H.R.4667, Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes, generally Monitor the following: Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, generally

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Public Law 115-72, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, FY2017, generally H.R.4667, Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes, generally Monitor the following: South Florida Geographic Program Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, generally Payment in Lieu of Taxes FEMA, Emergency Operation Centers

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to infrastructure research, workforce development, and research infrastructure. H.R.1358, S. 338, Scientific Integrity Act, Issues pertaining to scientific integrity policies. Issues pertaining to vector-borne diseases. Endangered Species Act, All provisions. H.R.1310, S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, All provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to the Zika virus. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations P.L. 115-31. Monitor administrative and legislative action on Presidents FY 2018 budget proposal. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018. Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 Senate Draft, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 849, SMASH Act. H.R. 1310, SMASH Act. Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis WA1B Strain (EPA-HQ-2-15-0374) Monitor Administrative Action on Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products: Draft Guidance, (FDA-2016-D-4482).

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

Issues pertaining to infrastructure research, workforce development, and research infrastructure. H.R.1358, S. 338, Scientific Integrity Act, Issues pertaining to scientific integrity policies. Issues pertaining to NSF reauthorization. Issues pertaining to vector-borne diseases. Endangered Species Act, All provisions. H.R.1310, S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, All provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Public Law 115-31, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2017, Shore protection H.R.3266/S.1609, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2018, Shore protection Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Opioid issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, general

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Opioid issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, generally

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Opioid issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, general Connected Cities program issues

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

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

South Florida Geographic Program Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Opioid issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, generally Monitor the following: Payment in Lieu of Taxes FEMA, Emergency Operation Centers

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Opioid issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, generally

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

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

Municipality related issues and initiatives, FY2018 Opioid issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act, generally

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

H.R.3266/S.1609, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2018, Port Everglades and beach related issues Opioids issues Infrastructure issues H.R.1310/S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act, generally

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

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

Discussed options for United Spinal to be a potential grantee of the agencys Paralysis Resource Center. The PRC provides comprehensive information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities and their families. Resources include information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including English and Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural outreach services; free lending library; quality of life grants; and a national website. The grant components and requirements may differ in upcoming grant announcements. Opposed efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with multiple letters to White House and to the Hill as well as Hill meetings and signed onto letters in support of protection of pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. Support HR 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2017 Support HR 1361/S. 486 - to protect access to complex rehab wheelchairs and essential components required by people with disabilities Support implementing what was passed into law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act - HR 292/S. 849 including ensuring robust funding. Support HR 807 and S. 253 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017. Raised concerns with HR 1628- The American Health Care Act Provided comments to NIDILRR on their long-range plan regarding government-wide research to include adaptive fitness and nutrition. Continue to discuss NIH government research on disability and rehabilitation issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to the Zika virus. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations P.L. 115-31. Monitor administrative and legislative action on Presidents FY 2018 budget proposal. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2018. Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2018. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 Senate Draft, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 S. 849, SMASH Act. H.R. 1310, SMASH Act. Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis WA1B Strain (EPA-HQ-2-15-0374) Monitor Administrative Action on Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products: Draft Guidance, (FDA-2016-D-4482).

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

Issues pertaining to infrastructure research, workforce development, and research infrastructure. H.R.1358, S. 338, Scientific Integrity Act, Issues pertaining to scientific integrity policies. Issues pertaining to NSF reauthorization. Issues pertaining to vector-borne diseases. Endangered Species Act, All provisions. H.R.1310, S.849, Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, All provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed options for United Spinal to be a potential grantee of the agencys Paralysis Resource Center. The PRC provides comprehensive information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities and their families. Resources include information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including English and Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural outreach services; free lending library; quality of life grants; and a national website. The grant components and requirements may differ in upcoming grant announcements. Opposed efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with multiple letters to White House and to the Hill as well as Hill meetings and signed onto letters in support of protection of pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. Support HR 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2017 Support HR 1361/S. 486 - to protect access to complex rehab wheelchairs and essential components required by people with disabilities Support implementing what was passed into law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act - HR 292/S. 849 including ensuring robust funding. Support HR 807 and S. 253 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017. Raised concerns with HR 1628- The American Health Care Act Provided comments to NIDILRR on their long-range plan regarding government-wide research to include adaptive fitness and nutrition. Continue to discuss NIH government research on disability and rehabilitation issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Legislative and administrative outreach and monitoring related to the Zika virus. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations as it related to Zika funding. Legislative monitoring and outreach on FY 2018 appropriations process as it related to Zika funding. Monitor administrative and legislative action on Presidents FY 2018 budget proposal. S. 849, SMASH Act. H.R. 1310, SMASH Act. Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis WA1B Strain (EPA-HQ-2-15-0374) Monitor Administrative Action on Regulation of Mosquito-Related Products: Draft Guidance, (FDA-2016-D-4482).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000

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