Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act Bill # HR5640 and S3152:Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act. To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. Bill # S3374: Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Bill S3599 and HR6788 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to expand the number of immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians Bill # HR748 S3548: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides financial relief and resources to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Bill # 7010 Paycheck protection program flexibility Bill #HR7292 Advanced Accelerated Payment Program forgiveness Bill HR 7077 and S3877 Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act grants to reduce or eliminate disparities HR 8200 Ending health disparities during COVID-19 Bill HR7838 and S4160 To enable certain hospitals participating in 340B drug discount program prior to COVID-19 public health emergency to maintain eligibility

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. No bill: Educated staff about the role of occupational therapy professionals in supporting return to school (in person and virtual) during COVID-19.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 6720, Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act H.R. 2431/S. 2500; Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 1109/S. 1122; Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 6563/S. 3690, Emergency Educational Connections Act H.R. 6814/S. 3701, Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act H.R. 6597, Equity in Student Loan Relief Act H.R. 7294, COVID-19 Perkins Loan Relief Act H.R. 7449/S.4141, Bank on Students Coronavirus Emergency Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 7761, Protecting Access to Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act H.R. 7859, Strengthening Behavioral Health Supports for Schools Act H.R.8136, Trauma-Informed Investigation Act School and campus-based mental health services in additional COVID-related stimulus legislation Increased funding for FCCs E-Rate program for remote learning purposes Social and emotional learning and other teaching and learning needs resulting from COVID-19 H.R. 2599/H.R. 7293//S. 2492 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act H.R. 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act H.R. 4585, Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act H.R. 5619, Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 4861/S. 3006, Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment to the Emergency Department Act Draft Legislation - School Climate and Restorative Practices Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.2431 / S.2500 The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 Strengthening Mental Health Parity requirements H.R.1109 Mental Health Services for Students Act Urging Congress and the administration to provide more financial relief for physicians during the COVID-19 crisis Calling for ERISA coverage of telehealth services in any additional COVID-19 relief package H.R.6644 Health Care at Home Act H.R.6645 COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act Urging inclusion of investments and policies to mitigate mental health and substance use-related effects of COVID-19 and the impact on patients and families, and those providing care, in any next relief package H.R.4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 S.948 / H.R.2895 Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act Opposing efforts to include surprise medical billing provisions in the next COVID-19 relief bill H.R. 7859 Strengthening Behavioral Health Supports for Schools Act H.R.8141 Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act S.4211 Facilitating Reforms that Offer Necessary Telehealth in Every Rural Community Act (FRONTIER) S.4349 / H.R.8094 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act S.1624 HEALS Act

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), President of the U.S., SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

National Defense Authorization Act, S. 2500 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act, H.R.6395, Monitoring of mandates related to PFAS regulation and support for mandates to require industrial treatment of PFAS discharges

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

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6720, Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act H.R. 2431/S. 2500; Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 1109/S. 1122; Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 6563/S. 3690, Emergency Educational Connections Act H.R. 6814/S. 3701, Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act H.R. 6597, Equity in Student Loan Relief Act H.R. 7294, COVID-19 Perkins Loan Relief Act H.R. 6699, Opportunities for Heroes Act H.R. 4674; College Affordability Act H.R. 5325; Ending PUSHOUT Act Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Campus Sexual Assault legislation School and campus-based mental health services in additional COVID-related stimulus legislation H.R. 2958, S. 1642; Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 2599/S. 2492 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.2431 / S.2500 The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 Strengthening Mental Health Parity requirements H.R.1109 Mental Health Services for Students Act Funding for the re-authorized Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Funding for the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program Requesting temporary lifting of restrictions on telebehavioral health Urging Congress and the administration to provide more financial relief for physicians during the COVID-19 crisis Urging that any additional COVID-19 relief package cover children in mixed-immigration status families and address DACA recipients and families Calling for ERISA coverage of telehealth services in any additional COVID-19 relief package H.R.6644 Health Care at Home Act Urging Congress to direct HHS to prioritize access to the $75 billion provider relief fund to those who have not received relief grants, especially those in pediatric medicine H.R.7059 Coronavirus Provider Protection Act H.R.6645 COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act Urging Congress to extend eligibility for the PPP loan program to include 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations in the next COVID-19 aid package Urging inclusion of investments and policies to mitigate mental health and substance use-related effects of COVID-19 and the impact on patients and families, and those providing care, in any next relief package H.R.4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 H.R.1435 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act

Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act Bill # HR5640 and S3152:Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act. To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. Bill # S3374: Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Bill # HR748 S3548: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides financial relief and resources to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Bill # 7010 Paycheck protection program flexibility Bill #HR7292 Advanced Accelerated Payment Program forgiveness

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - HEROs Act: Support passage.

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

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

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019: support passage. S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA

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

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

H.R.2431 / S.2500 The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 Strengthening Mental Health Parity requirements H.R.1109 Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.1767/S.824 Excellence in Mental Health Expansion Act CDC funding for public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention H.R.1554 Resident Education Deferred Interest Act H.R.2874/S.1576 Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act H.R.3165/S.1737 Mental Health Parity Compliance Act H.R.2519 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act H.R.2781 The EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 H.R.4564 Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act Surprise Medical Billing H.R.3180/S.1770 R.I.S.E. from Trauma Act H.R.4861 The Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.4309 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 H.R.1367/S.588 Children and Media Research Enhancement Act H.R.748/S.3548 The CARES Act H.R.6201 The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Funding for the re-authorized Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Funding for the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program Requiring ERISA plans to cover telehealth in their mental health coverage Requesting temporary lift of restrictions on telebehavioral health Opposing all legislation that hurts transgender people Urging Congress and the administration to provide more financial relief for physicians during the COVID-19 crisis H.R. 5575 Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 3711/S. 2907 Nutrition CARE Act of 2019 Urging twice weekly Federal updates for physician groups on COVID-19 by HHS Urging that medical practices and their immediate public health and PPE needs be addressed in the third stimulus package related to COVID-19 Requesting Congress temporarily lift restrictions on telebehavioral health at all levels of care Urging HHS to provide one month of billing revenue to each physician (MD or DO) enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid Financial relief for 501(c)(6) tax-exempt medical and dental trade associations impacted by COVID-19 Urging Congress to take multiple recommended actions to protect patients, physicians, and the public in any additional COVID-19 relief package

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act Bill # HR5640 and S3152:Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act. To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. Bill # S3374: Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Bill # HR748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides financial relief and resources to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2431, S. 2500; Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 1109, S. 1122; Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 4674; College Affordability Act H.R. 5325; Ending PUSHOUT Act Higher Education Act Reauthorization Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Campus Sexual Assault legislation Campus Mental Health in H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and additional COVID-related stimulus legislation H.R. 2958, S. 1642; Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act Elementary Secondary School Safety H.R. 2075, S. 1013: School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act H.R. 3417: Beneficiary Education Tools Telehealth Extender Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.1782: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act Keeping All Students Safe Act S. 2492 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

"Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019" (H.R. 728/S. 1399) "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2019" (H.R. 2056/S. 997) "Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019" (H.R. 2431/S. 2500) "Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (Midwives for MOMS) Act of 2019" (H.R.3849) Provisions of the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020" (H.R. 2500/S. 1790) related to recognition of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $26,600

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

The Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act (H.R. 5483 (115)), all provisions related to establishing a special registration process with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for certain providers that wish to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 2074/H.R. 2482), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 (H.R. 4194), all provisions related to requiring the Federal Communications Commission designate 9-8-8 as a universal national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline number. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019 (S. 2244/H.R. 4131), all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 (S. 1365/H.R. 2569), all provisions related to providing emergency assistance to areas affected by the opioid epidemic, as well as grant funding for substance use disorder treatment research. Mental Health Parity Compliance Act (S. 1737/H.R. 3165), all provisions related to strengthening parity for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 (S. 3006/H.R. 4861), all provisions related to establishing a program to improve identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in the emergency department who are at risk of suicide. Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act (S. 1576/H.R. 2874), all provisions related to strengthening parity for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act of 2019 (H.R. 4974), all provisions related to prescriber training on treating patients with opioid and other substance use disorders. Resilience Investment, Support and Expansion from Trauma Act (S. 1770/H.R. 3180), all provisions related to supporting children and families who experience trauma. Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019 (H.R. 4309), all provisions related to establishing a grant program to install suicide deterrents. Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 (S. 2500/H.R. 2431), all provisions related to authorizing a loan repayment program for mental health professionals. Parity Enforcement Act of 2019 (H.R. 2848), all provisions related to strengthening parity for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019 (H.R. 1884), all provisions related to improving affordability of and increasing access to health insurance coverage. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 (S. 1122), all provisions related to providing access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs. CREATE Opportunities Act (S. 1983/H.R. 3496), all provisions related to providing medication-assisted treatment to individuals with opioid use disorder and are incarcerated. Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act (H.R. 5575), all provisions related to requiring group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide for primary and behavioral health care visits without cost-sharing.

Client expense: $68,150 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2740 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020; S.2474 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020, H.R.2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; S.2500 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

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

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

S. 2500 and H.R. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 -- issues associated with telecom supply chain and bans on particular equipment

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Yet to be introduced legislation, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement, passenger facility charge. H.R. 3163, S.2500 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, airport improvement, air traffic controllers, and weatherization programs.

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2431 / S.2500 The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 HRSA's erroneous projections of child and adolescent psychiatrist workforce Opposing the policy of separating immigrant children from families Call for fair treatment of children in CBP custody Continued full funding for stabilizing the health insurance marketplace Continued full funding for substance use disorder services programs Strengthening Mental Health Parity requirements H.R.1109 Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.1767/S.824 Excellence in Mental Health Expansion Act CDC funding for public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention Funding for Title V maternal and child service block grant Funding for pediatric mental health care access program Funding for "Plans of Safe Care" for infants with prenatal substance exposure Promoting greater affordability within the U.S. healthcare system H.R.1554 Resident Education Deferred Interest Act HRSA's 2018 Behavioral Health Workforce Projections H.R.2874/S.1576 Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act H.R.3165/S.1737 Mental Health Parity Compliance Act H.R.2862 Vaccines Act of 2018 H.R.2848 Parity Enforcement Act H.R.2519 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act H.R.2781 The EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 Proposal to eliminate military medical billets and graduate medical education programs in the military health system H.R.4564 Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act Surprise Billing H.R.3180/S.1770 R.I.S.E. from Trauma Act H.R.4861 The Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.4309 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 H.R.1367/S.588 Children and Media Research Enhancement Act Proposed Rule on Notification of Non-enforcement of Health and Human Services Grant Regulations

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

"Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019" (H.R. 728/S. 1399) "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2019" (H.R. 2056/S. 997) "Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019" (H.R. 2431/S. 2500) "Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (Midwives for MOMS) Act of 2019" (H.R.3849) Draft "Prison to Prosperity Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

"Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 2740) "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 728/S. 1399) "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2019 (S. 997/H.R. 2056) "Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019" (H.R. 2431/S. 2500) "Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (Midwives for MOMS) Act of 2019 (H.R. 3849) Draft "Prison to Prosperity Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

"Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 2740) "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 728/S. 1399) "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2019 (S. 997/H.R. 2056) "Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019" (H.R. 2431/S. 2500) "Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (Midwives for MOMS) Act of 2019 (H.R. 3849) Draft "Prison to Prosperity Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Yet to be introduced legislation, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement, passenger facility charge. H.R. 3163, S.2500 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, airport improvement, air traffic controllers, and weatherization programs.

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2740 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020; S.2474 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020, H.R.2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; S.2500 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

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

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

H.R. 2958, S. 1642: Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R. 3418: Protecting Our Students by Termination Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act H.R. 1109, S. 1122: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 H.R. 3489, S. 1204: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019 Higher Education Act Reauthorization S. 1203, H.R. 2441: What You Can Do for Your Country Act Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Negotiated Rulemaking/Accreditation Campus Sexual Assault in HEA Elementary Secondary School Safety Title IX rulemaking Higher Education/Argosy Closure H.R. 2075, S. 1013: School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act H.R. 4615, Stop College Closures Act of 2019 H.R. 2431, S. 2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 3417: Beneficiary Education Tools Telehealth Extender Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.1782: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act Keeping All Students Safe Act Exclusionary School Discipline

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. Advocated for introduction in Senate. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. No bill - Title VII of Public Health Service Act Reauthorization: advocate for Senate action to support. Met with Bryan Williams, Unit Chief, Safe & Health Students, OSHS, Dept of Education. Advocated for data collection and Department activity for Title VI A grant program.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2500 and H.R. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 -- issues associated with telecom supply chain and bans on particular equipment

Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2431 / S.2500 The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 HRSA's projections of child and adolescent psychiatrist workforce shortage Opposing the policy of separating immigrant children from families Call for fair treatment of children in CBP custody Continued full funding for stabilizing the health insurance marketplace Continued full funding for substance use disorder services programs Strengthening Mental Health Parity requirements H.R.1109 Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.986 Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 H.R.1010 To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect. H.R.1767/S.824 Excellence in Mental Health Expansion Act CDC funding for public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention Funding for Title V maternal and child service block grant Funding for pediatric mental health care access program Funding for "Plans of Safe Care" for infants with prenatal substance exposure Promoting greater affordability within the U.S. healthcare system H.R.1554 Resident Education Deferred Interest Act HRSA's 2018 Behavioral Health Workforce Projections H.R.2874/S.1576 Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act H.R.3165/S.1737 Mental Health Parity Compliance Act H.R.2862 Vaccines Act of 2018 H.R.2848 Parity Enforcement Act H.R.2519 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act H.R.2781 The EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 Proposal to eliminate military medical billets and graduate medical education programs in the military health system

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office

Inrastructure/green infrastructure bills (not yet introduced) S. 1081/HR 3195 -- Land and Water dedicated funding S. 3499 -- Outdoors for All Act HR 2500/S. 2500 -- NDAA (conservation provision)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service