A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
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This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to provide educational assistance through December 21, 2020, for programs of education that have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation. Such assistance includes monthly housing stipends or subsistence allowances.
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Became Public Law No: 116-128.
Became Public Law No: 116-128.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1710)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)
Mr. Raskin asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
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2021 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 7105, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, the bill provides flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 7111 and Senate companion version, Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020, the bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans and for other purposes. H.R. 6322, Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, the bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020. A discussion draft to require proprietary, for-profit educational institutions to comply with Federal revenue limits to participate in educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 3112: For-Profit Fraud Act, would revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S.3503: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning because of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration officials to discuss 90/10 rules and other policies limiting student veterans' access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss the 90/10 rule and other policies that limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 7105, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, the bill provides flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 7111 and Senate companion version, Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020, the bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans and for other purposes. H.R. 6322, Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, the bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020. A discussion draft to require proprietary, for-profit educational institutions to comply with Federal revenue limits to participate in educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 3112: For-Profit Fraud Act, would revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S.3503: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning because of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration officials to discuss 90/10 rules and other policies limiting student veterans' access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss the 90/10 rule and other policies that limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
Improving benefits for survivors of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 566, Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; H.R. 886, Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019; H.R. 1424, Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act; H.R. 1713, Lonnie Kilpatrick Central Pacific Relief Act; H.R. 2997, Sgt. Brandon Ketchum Never Again Act; H.R. 3221, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 3224, Deborah Sampson Act; H.R. 3495, Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act; H.R. 3530, Improving Confidence in Veterans' Care Act; H.R. 3749, Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act; H.R. 3932, Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act; H.R. 4305, Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act; H.R. 4477, Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act; H.R. 4625, Protect the GI Bill Act; H.R. 5610, Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act; H.R. 5697, Veterans Acute Crisis Care for Emergent Suicide Symptoms (ACCESS) Act of 2020; S. 153, Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act; S. 332, Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act of 2019; S. 785, Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act; S. 1906, Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act; S. 2216, TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act; S. 2950, Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2019; S. 3084, Modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of VA; S. 3147, Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019; S. 3503, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes; H.R. 4336, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service.
2020 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 95, HR 96, HR 203, HR 268, HR 299, HR 303, HR 326, HR 333, HR 444, HR 445, HR 485, HR 497, HR 499, HR 547, HR 553, HR 566, HR 663, HR 712, HR 713, HR 716, HR 840, HR 886, HR 1001, HR 1078, HR 1092, HR 1163, HR 1182, HR 1199, HR 1200, HR 1377, HR 1381, HR 1482, HR 1527, HR 1615, HR 1628, HR 1658, HR 1674, HR 1721, HR 1750, HR 1802, HR 1807, HR 1812, HR 1924, HR 1963, HR 2045, HR 2094, HR 2102, HR 2138, HR 2195, HR 2200, HR 2201, HR 2223, HR 2333, HR 2359, HR 2372, HR 2399, HR 2435, HR 2493, HR 2557, HR 2568, HR 2617, HR 2628, HR 2645, HR 2681, HR 2752, HR 2798, HR 312, HR 2938, HR 2941, HR 2942, HR 2972, HR 2982, HR 3036, HR 3221, HR 3224, HR 3321, HR 3356, HR 3636, HR 3798,HR 4096, HR 4137, HR 4360, HR 4451, HR 4554, HR 4748, HR 4771, HR 4890, HR 4985, HR 5028, HR 5045, HR 5245, HR 5556, HR 5610, HR 5724, HR 5772, HR 5867, HR 5957, HR 5995, HR 6027, HR 6082, HR 6092, HR 6125, HR 6140, HR 6141, HR 6168, HR 6237, HR 6262, HR 6322, HR 6353, HR 6493, HR 6571, HR 6933, HR 7072, HR 7105, HR 7111, HR 7163, HR 7287, HR 7443, HR 7504, HR 7541, HR 7684, HR 7747, HR 7795, HR 7879, HR 7888, HR 8005, HR 8033, HR 8068, HR 8084, HR 8107, HR 8108, HR 8130, HR 8144, HR 8145, HR 8147, HR 8149, HR 8172, HR 8173, HR 8212, HR 8247, HR 8484, HR 8559, S 91, S 154, S 179, S 191, S 208, S 257, S 318, S 332, S 374, S 408, S 514, S 524, S 554, S 555, S 576, S 629, S 679, S 746, S 785, S 835, S 805, S 850, S 863, S 902, S 979, S 980, S 1003, S 1023, S 1034, S 1047, S 1105, S 1154, S 1263, S 1392, S 1563, S 1680, S 1881, S 1896, S 2022, S 2072, S 2216, S 2407, S 2661, S 2774, S 2810, S 2825, S 2925, S 2950, S 2966, S 3008, S 3089, S 3091, S 3182, S 3195, S 3210, S 3282, S 3378, S 3408, S 3444, S 3446, S 3503, S 3587, S 3761, S 3868, S 3885, S 3898, S 3899, S 4043, S 4166, S 4365, S 4384, S 4412, S 4415, S 4429, S 4520, S 4545, S 4594, S 4753, S Res 518
2020 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 7105, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, the bill provides flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 7111 and Senate companion version, Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020, the bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 6322, Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, the bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020 A discussion draft to require proprietary, for-profit educational institutions to comply with Federal revenue limits to participate in educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 3112: For-Profit Fraud Act, would revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S. 3503: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning because of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration officials, to discuss 90/10 rules and other policies that limit student veterans access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss the 90/10 rule and other policies that limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1762; text: CR S1762)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Introduced in Senate
| -- |
| Republican |
| AK |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kelly Loeffler | Republican | GA |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Martha McSally | Republican | AZ |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $590,911 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
Client expense: $119,958 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 7111 and Senate companion version, Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020, the bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 6322, Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, the bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020 A discussion draft to require proprietary, for-profit educational institutions to comply with Federal revenue limits to participate in educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 3112: For-Profit Fraud Act, would revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S. 3503: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning because of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration officials, to discuss 90/10 rules and other policies that limit student veterans access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss the 90/10 rule and other policies that limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 95, HR 96, HR 203, HR 268, HR 299, HR 303, HR 326, HR 333, HR 444, HR 445, HR 485, HR 497, HR 499, HR 547, HR 553, HR 566, HR 663, HR 712, HR 713, HR 716, HR 840, HR 886, HR 1001, HR 1078, HR 1092, HR 1163, HR 1182, HR 1199, HR 1200, HR 1377, HR 1381, HR 1482, HR 1527, HR 1615, HR 1628, HR 1658, HR 1674, HR 1721, HR 1750, HR 1802, HR 1807, HR 1812, HR 1924, HR 1963, HR 2045, HR 2094, HR 2102, HR 2138, HR 2195, HR 2200, HR 2201, HR 2223, HR 2333, HR 2359, HR 2372, HR 2399, HR 2435, HR 2493, HR 2557, HR 2568, HR 2617, HR 2628, HR 2645, HR 2681, HR 2752, HR 2798, HR 2924, HR 2938, HR 2941, HR 2942, HR 2972, HR 2982, HR 3036, HR 3221, HR 3224, HR 3321, HR 3356, HR 3636, HR 3798,HR 4096, HR 4137, HR 4360, HR 4451, HR 4554, HR 4748, HR 4771, HR 4890, HR 4985, HR 5028, HR 5045, HR 5245, HR 5556, HR 5610, HR 5724, HR 5772, HR 5867, HR 5957, HR 5995, HR 6027, HR 6082, HR 6092, HR 6125, HR 6140, HR 6141, HR 6168, HR 6237, HR 6262, HR 6353, HR 6493, HR 6571, HR 6933, HR 7072, HR 7105, HR 7111, HR 7163, HR 7287, HR 7443, HR 7504, HR 7541, HR 7684, HR 7747, HR 7795, HR 7879, HR 7888, HR 8005, HR 8033, HR 8068, HR 8084, HR 8107, HR 8108, HR 8130, HR 8144, HR 8145, HR 8147, HR 8149, HR 8172, HR 8173, HR 8212, HR 8247, S 91, S 154, S 179, S 191, S 208, S 257, S 318, S 332, S 374, S 408, S 514, S 524, S 554, S 555, S 576, S 629, S 679, S 746, S 785, S 805, S 850, S 863, S 902, S 979, S 980, S 1003, S 1023, S 1034, S 1047, S 1105, S 1154, S 1263, S 1392, S 1563, S 1680, S 1881, S 1896, S 2022, S 2072, S 2216, S 2407, S 2661, S 2774, S 2810, S 2825, S 2925, S 2950, S 2966, S 3008, S 3089, S 3091, S 3182, S 3195, S 3210, S 3282, S 3378, S 3408, S 3444, S 3446, S 3503, S 3587, S 3761, S 3868, S 3885, S 3898, S 3899, S 4043, S 4166, S 4365, S 4384, S 4412, S 4415, S 4429, S 4520, S 4545, S 4594, S 4753
Client expense: $119,958 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2020 · third_quarter · Education
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Res. 56 by DURBIN (D-IL) providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability H.J. Res. 76 by LEE (D-NV) providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability H.Res.191 by ROE (R-TN) a resolution on freedom of speech at institutions of higher education
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Education
S. 145 by SCOTT (R-SC) CHOICE Act S. 233 by BLACKBURN (R-TN) a resolution on freedom of speech at institutions of higher education S. 235 by COONS (D-DE) Teachers Are Leaders Act S. 342 by YOUNG (R-IN) Advanced International and Foreign Language Education Act S. 416 by CARDIN (D-MD) FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019 S. 460 by THUNE (R-SD) Employer Participation in Repayment Act S. 632 LANKFORD (R-OK) Lessening Impediments from Taxes (LIFT) Act S. 672 by SHATZ (D-HI) Debt Free College S. 681 by WYDEN (D-OR) Student Right to Know Before You Go Act S. 752 by KAINE (D-VA) Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act S. 800 by CASSIDY (R-LA) College Transparency Act S. 830 by GILLIBRAND (D-NY) a bill to amend the Federal Work-Study program to permit institutions of higher education to use their Federal Work-Study allocations for full-time, off-campus cooperative education and work-based learning S. 839 by KAINE (D-VA) a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs S. 852 by SCOTT (R-SC) Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019 S. 1279 by JONES (D-AL) FUTURE Act S. 2143 by WARREN (D-MA) College Student Hunger Act S. 2557 by ALEXANDER (R-TN) Student Aid Improvement Act S. 3028 by REED (D-RI) Partnership for Affordability and Student Success S. 3503 by MORAN (R-KS) a bill to allow Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjust the treatment of distance education for the purpose of GI bill benefits because of COVID-19 S. 3701 by KLOBUCHAR (D-MN) Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act S. 4081 by STABENOW (D-MI) The Reopen Schools Safety Act S. 4112 by MURRAY (D-WA) the Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act H.R. 5 by CICILLINE (D-RI) Equality Act H.R. 6 by ROYBAL-ALLARD (D-CA) American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 63 by BANKS (R-IN) Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act H.R. 6814 by ESHOO (D-CA) Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act H.R. 748 by COURTNEY (D-CT) CARES Act H.R. 1043 by PETERS (D-CA) Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 1044 by LOFGREN (D-CA) Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 H.R. 1075 by CUMMINGS (D-MD) FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019 H.R. 1161 by CLEAVER (D-MO) Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act H.R. 1298 by LEWIS (D-GA) Higher Education Dream Act H.R. 1545 by WALKER (R-NC) legislation to repeal the tax on mass transit benefits for nonprofit employers H.R. 1565 by HUNTER (R-CA) Student Right to Know Before You Go Act H.R. 1571 by POCAN (D-WI) Debt Free College H.R. 1766 by MITCHELL (R-MI) College Transparency Act H.R. 1865 by PASCRELL (D-NJ) FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations H.R. 1994 by NEAL (D-MA) Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act (SECURE Act) H.R. 2006 by SHALALA (D-FL) College Equity Act H.R. 2486 by ADAMS (D-NC) FUTURE Act H.R. 2875 by MALONEY (D-NY) Ravi Thackurdeen Safe Students Study Abroad Act H.R. 3126 by GALLEGO (D-AZ) Collegiate Freedom of Association Act H.R. 3300 by NEAL (D-MA) Economic Mobility Act of 2019 H.R. 3809 by LAWSON (D-FL) College Student Hunger Act H.R. 3877 by YARMUTH (D-KY) Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 H.R. 4193 by SHALALA (D-FL) Student Loan Disclosure Transparency Act H.R. 4438 by BOYLE (D-PA) Dont Tax Higher Education Act H.R. 4497 by SHALALA (D-FL) Protecting Student Aid Act H.R. 4608 by KILMER (D-WA) Pell Plus Act H.R. 4615 by SHALALA (D-FL) Stop College Closures Act H.R. 4625 by LEVIN (D-CA) Protect the GI Bill Act H.R. 4674 by SCOTT (D-VA) College Affordability Act H.R. 4849 by SMITH (R-MO) Upward Mobility Act H.R. 5331 by STEWART (R-UT) Fairness for All Act H.R. 5363 by ADAMS (D-NC) FUTURE Act H.R. 6201 by LOWEY (D-NY) Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6275 by SCOTT (D-VA) Supporting Students in Response to Coronavirus Act H.R. 6749, by DOGGETT (D-TX) legislation to expand the American Opportunity Student Tax Relief of 2020 and other higher education tax relief measures H.R. 6800 by LOWEY (D-NY) the Heroes Act H.R. 6814 by ESHOO (D-CA) Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act H.R. 7010 by COURTNEY (D-CT) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 H.R. 7011 by MALONEY (D-NY) the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 H.J. Res. 56 by DURBIN (D-IL) providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability H.J. Res. 76 by LEE (D-NV) providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability H.Res.191 by ROE (R-TN) a resolution on freedom of speech at institutions of higher education
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Education
Support for H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act; concerns with Department of Education's Proposed Information Collection Request Concerning Foreign Gifts and Contracts; support for S. 3503, a bill to extend veteran tuition assistance benefits to student veterans forced into distance learning; support for upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation that includes financial support and liability protections for institutions of higher education; support for H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act, which provides the VA important flexibility to address disruptions to veterans' education benefits caused by COVID-19; and general discussions on reopening campuses during the COVID-19 crisis.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 7111 and Senate companion version, Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020, the bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 6322, Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, the bill addresses education programs and assistance for veterans during the covered period from March 1-December 21, 2020 A discussion draft to require proprietary, for-profit educational institutions to comply with Federal revenue limits to participate in educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 3112: For-Profit Fraud Act, would revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S. 3503: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning because of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration officials, to discuss 90/10 rules and other policies that limit student veterans access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss the 90/10 rule and other policies that limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
Support H.R. 4870/S. 2629, United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019, to ensure full support and timely deployment of the Ready Reserve of the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and amends the Commissioned Corps and Ready Reserve Corps through providing a technical fix to an existing authorization. Signed onto letter to the Postal Regulatory Commission strongly discouraging the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) from proceeding with its proposed rule affecting the system for regulating market dominant postal rates and classifications. As proposed, this rule would significantly impair the ability of our member organizations to meet the challenges faced by communities that have served and sacrificed for our national security (Docket RM2017-3). Supporting S.2981 and H.R. 2406, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019. Support Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act (H.R. 5701). Signed on to letters of support to both Senate and House Committees on Appropriations requesting that the Vision Research Program (VRP) be funded at $30 million for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21). Signed on to letter to the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations in support of securing the necessary resources to support the continued work by the treatment-focused Gulf War Illness Research Program (GWIRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) funded within the Department of Defense (DoD). Submitted letter to House and Senate Armed Service Committees in support of S.3503, which provides VA with the authority it needs to administer VA education benefits without disruption as schools across the nation respond to COVID-19. Signed letter of support for the Major Richard Star Act H.R. 5995, and the Senate companion bill S.3393. Signed letter of support to House and Senate for waiving co-payments for Tricare mail-order prescriptions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
Improving benefits for survivors of deceased servicemembers and to restore and improve veterans' benefits. H.R. 566, Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; H.R. 886, Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019; H.R. 1424, Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act; H.R. 1713, Lonnie Kilpatrick Central Pacific Relief Act; H.R. 2997, Sgt. Brandon Ketchum Never Again Act; H.R. 3221, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 3224, Deborah Sampson Act; H.R. 3495, Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act; H.R. 3530, Improving Confidence in Veterans' Care Act; H.R. 3749, Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act; H.R. 3932, Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act; H.R. 4305, Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act; H.R. 4477, Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act; H.R. 4625, Protect the GI Bill Act; H.R. 5610, Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act; H.R. 5697, Veterans Acute Crisis Care for Emergent Suicide Symptoms (ACCESS) Act of 2020; S. 153, Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act; S. 332, Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act of 2019; S. 785, Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act; S. 1906, Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act; S. 2216, TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act; S. 2950, Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2019; S. 3084, Modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of VA; S. 3147, Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019; S. 3503, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes; H.R. 4336, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service.
Client expense: $590,911 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
S 3503, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes, all provisions
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. S. 3503, a bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Education
S. 145 by SCOTT (R-SC) CHOICE Act S. 233 by BLACKBURN (R-TN) a resolution on freedom of speech at institutions of higher education S. 235 by COONS (D-DE) Teachers Are Leaders Act S. 342 by YOUNG (R-IN) Advanced International and Foreign Language Education Act S. 416 by CARDIN (D-MD) FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019 S. 460 by THUNE (R-SD) Employer Participation in Repayment Act S. 632 LANKFORD (R-OK) Lessening Impediments from Taxes (LIFT) Act S. 672 by SHATZ (D-HI) Debt Free College S. 681 by WYDEN (D-OR) Student Right to Know Before You Go Act S. 752 by KAINE (D-VA) Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act S. 800 by CASSIDY (R-LA) College Transparency Act S. 830 by GILLIBRAND (D-NY) a bill to amend the Federal Work-Study program to permit institutions of higher education to use their Federal Work-Study allocations for full-time, off-campus cooperative education and work-based learning S. 839 by KAINE (D-VA) a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs S. 852 by SCOTT (R-SC) Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019 S. 1279 by JONES (D-AL) FUTURE Act S. 2143 by WARREN (D-MA) College Student Hunger Act S. 2557 by ALEXANDER (R-TN) Student Aid Improvement Act S. 3028 by REED (D-RI) Partnership for Affordability and Student Success S. 3503 by MORAN (R-KS) a bill to allow Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjust the treatment of distance education for the purpose of GI bill benefits because of COVID-19 H.R. 5 by CICILLINE (D-RI) Equality Act H.R. 6 by ROYBAL-ALLARD (D-CA) American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 63 by BANKS (R-IN) Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act H.R. 748 by COURTNEY (D-CT) CARES Act H.R. 1043 by PETERS (D-CA) Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 1044 by LOFGREN (D-CA) Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 H.R. 1075 by CUMMINGS (D-MD) FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019 H.R. 1161 by CLEAVER (D-MO) Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act H.R. 1298 by LEWIS (D-GA) Higher Education Dream Act H.R. 1545 by WALKER (R-NC) legislation to repeal the tax on mass transit benefits for nonprofit employers H.R. 1565 by HUNTER (R-CA) Student Right to Know Before You Go Act H.R. 1571 by POCAN (D-WI) Debt Free College H.R. 1766 by MITCHELL (R-MI) College Transparency Act H.R. 1865 by PASCRELL (D-NJ) FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations H.R. 1994 by NEAL (D-MA) Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act (SECURE Act) H.R. 2006 by SHALALA (D-FL) College Equity Act H.R. 2486 by ADAMS (D-NC) FUTURE Act H.R. 2875 by MALONEY (D-NY) Ravi Thackurdeen Safe Students Study Abroad Act H.R. 3126 by GALLEGO (D-AZ) Collegiate Freedom of Association Act H.R. 3300 by NEAL (D-MA) Economic Mobility Act of 2019 H.R. 3809 by LAWSON (D-FL) College Student Hunger Act H.R. 3877 by YARMUTH (D-KY) Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 H.R. 4193 by SHALALA (D-FL) Student Loan Disclosure Transparency Act H.R. 4438 by BOYLE (D-PA) Dont Tax Higher Education Act H.R. 4497 by SHALALA (D-FL) Protecting Student Aid Act H.R. 4608 by KILMER (D-WA) Pell Plus Act H.R. 4615 by SHALALA (D-FL) Stop College Closures Act H.R. 4625 by LEVIN (D-CA) Protect the GI Bill Act H.R. 4674 by SCOTT (D-VA) College Affordability Act H.R. 4849 by SMITH (R-MO) Upward Mobility Act H.R. 5331 by STEWART (R-UT) Fairness for All Act H.R. 5363 by ADAMS (D-NC) FUTURE Act H.R. 6201 by LOWEY (D-NY) Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6275 by SCOTT (D-VA) Supporting Students in Response to Coronavirus Act H.J. Res. 56 by DURBIN (D-IL) providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability H.J. Res. 76 by LEE (D-NV) providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability H.Res.191 by ROE (R-TN) a resolution on freedom of speech at institutions of higher education
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 4625 - Protect GI Bill Act H.R. 3598 / S. 3503, and H.R. 6194 - Legislation to protect vet benefits due to transition to online courses.
Client expense: $131,857 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
Support for S. 3503, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions; Support for H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. xxxx /S. xxxx, the FY 21 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - provisions around funding for federal student aid programs (including Pell Grants, work-study and SEOG), Title VI international education programs, the Institute of Education Sciences (and National Center for Special Education Research), and funding for Title VIII nursing workforce development programs H.R. xxxx /S. xxxx - the FY 21 Interior Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act - provisions related to comprehensive Higher Education Act reauthorization including changes to Title IV (including Pell Grants, SEOG, work-study, and loans for graduate/professional students), student unit records, accountability, provisions to ensure high quality programs, accreditation, reporting requirements, campus safety and Clery Act, Title VI international education programs, Title VII inclusive higher education programs, non-profit governance, and Americas College Promise proposal H.R. 748, the CARES Act - provisions related to relief for higher education institutions and students including the Education Stabilization Fund (and formula for distributing aid) and regulatory relief H.R. 5363/P.L. 116-91, the FUTURE Act - implementation of provisions that would expand IRS data retrieval, simplify the FAFSA, ease the burden of income verification, and streamline enrollment in and annual recertification of income for IDR repayment plans S. 800/H.R. 1766, the College Transparency Act - provisions related to creation of a federal student unit record, data privacy, and use of the data S. 2406/H.R. 4899, the Rural America Health Corps Act - provisions that would provide loan forgiveness for advanced practice nurses who serve in rural communities H.R. 728/S. 1399, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act - provisions related to reauthorization of Title VIII programs S. xxxx, the Protecting Americas Research Advantage Act - provisions related to Sec. 117 foreign gift reporting S. xxxx, the Fairness in College Athletics Act - provisions related to college athletics, student-athletes, and name/image/likeness S. 3503/H.R. 6194, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions - provisions related to providing flexibility in administering GI Bill education benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic General issues related to the need for regulatory relief and stimulus funding in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic for institutions of higher education and students General issues around reauthorization of the Higher Education Act including provisions related to Title IV, including higher loan limits for certain healthcare professions such as advanced practice nurses General issues around affordability, college costs, federal student aid, simplifying the FAFSA, loan repayment, low-income student access, and completion General issues around college athletics, including name/image/likeness General issues related to potential legislation promoting workforce development programs in STEM and foreign language/area studies General issues related to Title VI international education funding General issues around the Dept. of Educations expected Title IX regulations Issues related to the Dept. of Educations proposed information collection related to Sec. 117 foreign gift reporting General issues around Dept. of Education regulatory efforts including regulations related to accreditation General issues related to EDs NPRM related to religious freedom and expression General issues around EDs experimental sites program and regulatory packages such as borrower defense and accountability
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
S. 3503/H.R. 6194, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions - provisions related to providing flexibility in administering GI Bill education benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Education
Support for H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act; concerns with Department of Education's Proposed Information Collection Request Concerning Foreign Gifts and Contracts; support for S. 3503, a bill to extend veteran tuition assistance benefits to student veterans forced into distance learning; support robust relief for higher education due to COVID-19 national emergency in H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2056/S.997 - U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act S.3503 [P.L. No: 116-128] - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. Support for Nursing Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
A discussion draft to require proprietary, for-profit educational institutions to comply with Federal revenue limits to participate in educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 3112: For-Profit Fraud Act, would revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S. 3503: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning because of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration officials, to discuss 90/10 rules and other policies that limit student veterans access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss the 90/10 rule and other policies that limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
In support of S.3503 that ensures student veterans access to VA education benefits amid transition to distance learning.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office