COVID–19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

(S. 3595/H.R. 6701) - Ensuring Understanding of Covid-19 to Protect Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Ensuring Understanding of Covid-19 to Protect Public Health Act. This legislation would authorize a longitudinal study of a diverse set of covid-19 patients to ensure that we are able to gain a full understanding of the disease, including long-term health impacts and the best options for treating it. Such an understanding will be essential to ensuring that health providers such as ours are able to best meet the needs of covid-19 survivors in the future. Urged the Senate to support S. 4160 - A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. Urged the House to support H.R. 2271, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act which would strengthen existing efforts to better understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), facilitate data collection and analysis to improve prevention efforts, and support children and families. Urged the House to support H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act which would encourage schools receiving asthma-related grants to have trained personnel and a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program. Urged the House to support H.R. 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Parity Act contains numerous provisions to improve existing law, most notable prohibiting health insurance plans from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. Urged the House to support H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 which would support the mental health of our first responders by authorizing grants for peer support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies. Urged the House to support H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 which would significantly increase the funding levels for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline while also directing HHS to conduct research and analysis on best practices to ensure continued success of the program. Urged the House to support H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act whick would direct HHS, in coordination with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out a national suicide prevention media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. Urged the House to support H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act which would establish grant programs at the CDC and SAMHSA to prevent self-harm and suicide to be awarded to public health departments and to hospital emergency departments. Urged the House to support H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 which amends the Communications Act to designate 9-8-8 as the universal dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.

Urged the Senate to support S. 4160 - A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. Urged the House to support H.R. 2271, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act which would strengthen existing efforts to better understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), facilitate data collection and analysis to improve prevention efforts, and support children and families. Urged the House to support H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act which would encourage schools receiving asthma-related grants to have trained personnel and a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program. Urged the House to support H.R. 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Parity Act contains numerous provisions to improve existing law, most notable prohibiting health insurance plans from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. Urged the House to support H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 which would support the mental health of our first responders by authorizing grants for peer support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies. Urged the House to support H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 which would significantly increase the funding levels for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline while also directing HHS to conduct research and analysis on best practices to ensure continued success of the program. Urged the House to support H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act whick would direct HHS, in coordination with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out a national suicide prevention media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. Urged the House to support H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act which would establish grant programs at the CDC and SAMHSA to prevent self-harm and suicide to be awarded to public health departments and to hospital emergency departments. Urged the House to support H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 which amends the Communications Act to designate 9-8-8 as the universal dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.

H.R. 925 - amended version of The Heroes Act (H.R.8406)- Lowey - Coronavirus Relief package H.R. 1897 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act (MOMMAs Act) - Kelly - maternal health H.R. 4004 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - Bustos - social determinants of health H.R. 4215 - Excellence in Maternal Health Act of 2019 - Bucshon - maternal health H.R. 4768 - Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act - David - maternal health H.R. 4900 - Telehealth Across State Lines Act of 2019 - Roe - telehealth H.R. 4932 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2019 - Thompson - telehealth H.R. 4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 - Engel - maternal health outcomes H.R. 5190 - STAR Act - Harder - telemedicine assistance for rural health clinics and health centers H.R. 5257 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019 - Cox - establish FCC telehealth program H.R. 5473 - Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act - Bilirakis - telehealth H.R. 5640 - Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act - Butterfield - maternal health H.R. 5681 - Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020 - Boyle - rural health H.R. 5754 - Rural ER Access Act - Green - rural health H.R. 5763 - National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act - Gianforte - telehealth H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act - Scott - surprise medical bills H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 - Neal - surprise medical bills H.R. 5916 - Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2020 - Gallagher - provider transparency in health care services H.R. 5924 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians - McKinley - rural health, loan program H.R. 6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 - Lowey - COVID-19 H.R. 6132 - Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020 - McBath - maternal health and social determinants of health H.R. 6138 - Tech to Save Moms Act - Johnson - maternal health H.R. 6142 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 - Underwood - maternal health H.R. 6143 - Moms MATTER Act of 2020 - Kennedy - maternal health H.R. 6144 - Kira Johnson Act - Adams - maternal health H.R. 6165 - Data to Save Moms Act of 2020 - Davids - maternal health H.R. 6232 - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals - Cardenas - Federal coverage of COVID-19 related visits and testing for uninsured individuals H.R. 6261 - To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service - Ruiz - Federal coverage of COVID-19 related visits and testing for Native Americans H.R. 6351 - Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Act - Harder - COVID-19 H.R. 6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act - Lowey - COVID-19 H.R. 6426 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes - Max Rose - costs H.R. 6437 - Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act - Chu - COVID19 H.R. 6467 -Coronavirus Community Relief Act - Neguse - COVID H.R. 6468 -To provide for an enhanced Coronavirus relief fund, and for other purposes. - Perlmutter - COVID H.R. 6474 - Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act - Eshoo - rural health H.R. 6487 - ACCESS Act - Schakowsky - telehealth H.R. 6620 - To authorize grants to address substance use during COVID-19.- Kuster - COVID H.R. 6634 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act - Axne - telehealth H.R. 6654 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act -Axne - telehealth H.R. 6666 - COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act - Rush - COVID H.R. 6719 - Emergency Medical Supplies Procurement Act - Khanna- COVID H.R. 6763 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020 - Kelley - COVID H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - Lowey - COVID H.R. 6881 - Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020 - COVID H.R. 6926 - MIND Act -Boyle - COVID H.R. 6999 - Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 -Ryan - COVID H.R. 7017 - Right to Test Act - McHenry - Testing H.R. 7077 - Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act - Kelley - COVID H.R. 7190 - Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 - Torres Small - COVID H.R. 7205 - Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020 - Eshoo - broadband H.R. 7302 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - Clyburn - Broadband H.R. 7359 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 - Kelley - Broadband H.R. 7534 - RURAL HELP Act of 2020 - Keller - study on cost disparities between rural and urban hospitals H.R. 7546 - Minority Community Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2020 - Lewis - minority, underserved communities access to public health and health care services during COVID-19 H.R. 7557 - To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to Tribal Governments - OHalleran - COVID-19 relief funds H.R. 7571 - Facilitating Reforms that Offer Necessary Telehealth In Every Rural (FRONTIER) Community Act - Young - expand telehealth mental health services to frontier states H.R. 7593 - TREATS Act - McKinley - Increase telehealth for SUD H.R. 7614 - Depts. of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - DeLauro - Appropriations H.R. 7618 - COVID-19 Bias and Anti-Racism Training Act of 2020 - Adams - improve bias and anti-racism training for health entities H.R. 7649 - Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act of 2020 - Morelle - initiative for national testing, contact tracing, pandemic response H.R. 7701 - Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act- Cartwright - program for prevention of opioid misuse H.R. 7732 - How Awareness and Prevention Protect You Act - Wasserman Schultz - CDC campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of COVID-19 virus H.R. 7758 - Assistance for Rural Health, Safety and Educational Facilities Act - Scott - assistance to rural health facilities affected by COVID H.R. 7780 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2020 - Kennedy - community-based mental health and SUD services H.R. 7783 - Plasma Donation Awareness Act of 2020 - Peters - national awareness and outreach on plasma donation H.R. 7972 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 - Latta - rural communications infrastructure H.R. 7992 - Telehealth Act - Wagner - telehealth expansion H.R. 8027 - Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020 - Underwood - maternal health H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2020 - Underwood - fund health depts to increase recommended immunizations H.R. 8086 - To provide additional appropriations for the public health and social services emergency fund - Burgess - appropriations for public health and social services fund H.R. 8098 - Hospital Competition Act of 2020- Banks - hospital price transparency H.R. 8141 - Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act - Cardenas - reduce health inequities for racial and ethnic minority H.R. 8156 - Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2020 - Williams - extend telehealth provisions H.R. 8192 - COVID Community Care Act - Lee - health appropriations H.R. 8200 - To improve the health of minority individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic - Kelly - health disparities in communities of color H.R. 8203 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2020 - Cardenas - action plan, grants, awareness campaign for COVID health disparities H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 - Lowey - Health appropriations H.R. 8351 - Community Health Center Mental Health Screening Act - Dean - mental and behavioral health screenings H.R. 8368 - To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to permit the use of amounts under the Coronavirus Relief Fund for rural broadband expansion and improvement - Barr - COVID-19, broadband H.R. 8406- The Heroes Act - Lowey - Coronavirus Relief package H.R. 8417 - To facilitate direct primary care arrangements - Crenshaw - direct primary care H.R. 8419 - To prevent surprise medical bills with respect to COVID-19 testing - Fletcher - COVID-19, surprise medical billing H.R. 8463 - To prohibit discrimination in health care and require the provision of equitable health care, and for other purposes - Schiff - equity in health care S. 116 - Modernizing Obstetric Medicine Standards Act of 2019 (MOMS Act) - Gillibrand - maternal health S. 916 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act (MOMMAs Act) - Durbin - maternal health S. 2741 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 - Schatz - telehealth S. 2885 - Stop Marketing and Revealing the Wearables and Trackers Consumer Health Data Act - Cassidy - consumer health information S. 2986 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - Young - Social Determinants of Health S. 3152 - Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act - Rosen - maternal health S. 3318 - Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2020 - Cassidy - disclosure of point-of-sale cash prices S. 3380 - Patient Safety Improvement Act of 2020 - Whitehouse - data collection and quality improvement S. 3424 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 - Harris - maternal health S. 3437 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2020 - Loeffler - rural health S. 3438 - R-DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020 - Loeffler - telehealth S. 3517 - ACCESS Act - Klobuchar - telehealth S. 3568 - Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 - Murphy - expedite acquisition of PPE S. 3570 - To provide for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Production Act of 1950 - Baldwin - expedite acquisition of PPE S. 3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020 - Harris - COVID S. 3769 - Right to Test Act - Cruz - Testing S. 3825 - Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 - Klobuchar - COVID S. 3828 - Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act of 2020 - Schatz - COVID S. 3838 - Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act -Schatz - broadband S. 3877 - Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act - Booker - COVID S. 3921 - Emergency Medical Supplies Procurement Act - Sanders - COVID S. 3951 - Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 - McSally - COVID S. 3988 - Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act - Cassidy - Telehealth S. 4015 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 - Thune - Rural S. 4021 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 - Wicker - Broadband S. 4058 - A bill to authorize grants to address substance use during COVID-19 - Smith - SUD S. 4059 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19 - Smith - Mental Health S. 4095 - A bill to provide emergency benefits for broadband service during periods relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes - Wyden - Broadband S. 4103 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment - Portman - telehealth S. 4113 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide grants to States and Indian Tribes to deploy affordable, high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas - Bennett - broadband S. 4131 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Klobuchar - broadband access S. 4163 - Timely and Effective Systematic Testing (TEST) Act - Gardner - Biosurveillance of COVID through testing S. 4211 - Facilitating Reforms that Offer Necessary Telehealth In Every Rural (FRONTIER) Community Act - Sullivan - expand mental health services through telehealth S. 4242 - Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act- Durbin - program for prevention of opioid misuse S. 4248 - COVID-19 Bias and Anti-Racism Training Act of 2020 - Harris - improve bias and anti-racism training for health care entities S. 4262 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2020 - Menendez - HHS action plan, grants, public awareness campaign for COVID-19 and racial and ethnic minorities S. 4269 - Mothers and Newborns Success Act - Kaine - maternal health S. 4291 - DEPLOY Broadband Act - Gardner - rural broadband appropriations S. 4315 - COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone Act - King - grants for testing and contact tracing, supported isolation at individuals residences S. 4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act - Cornyn - GOP COVID-19 relief package S. 4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act - Grassley - GOP COVID-19 relief package S. 4319 - Supporting America's Restaurant Workers Act - Scott - GOP COVID-19 relief package S. 4320 - Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 - Shelby - GOP COVID-19 relief package S. 4322 - Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act - Alexander - GOP COVID-19 relief package S. 4323 - TRUST Act of 2020 - Romney - GOP COVID-19 relief package S. 4388 - Mental Health Equity Act of 2020 - Menendez - mental health S. 4427 - Safe Authorization for Vaccines during Emergencies Act - Hassan - transparency in EUA of vaccines S. 4477 - Strengthening Social Connections Act of 2020 - Smith - Appropriations for social isolation services for older Americans S. 4507 - Getting Early Treatment and Comprehensive Assessments Reduces Emergencies Act of 2020 - Warner - campaign for awareness on preventive health services S. 4737 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to covered health departments to increase the rate of recommended immunizations, and for other purposes - Smith - immunizations S. 4745 - A bill to prevent surprise medical bills with respect to COVID-19 testing - Smith - Surprise Medical Billing S. 4769 - A bill to improve the public health response to addressing maternal mortality and morbidity during the COVID-19 public health emergency - Warren - maternal health S. 4775 - A bill to provide continued emergency assistance, educational support, and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic - McConnell - COVID-19 relief Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers including the health plan identifier, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues relating to similarly sized subscriber group (SSSG) and MLR requirements under the FEHBP; implementation of the health savings account provisions of the Medicare Act; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) re-authorization; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telemedicine; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues relating to the annual fee on health insurance providers; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act,H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1897 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act (MOMMAs Act) - Kelly - maternal health H.R. 4004 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - Bustos - social determinants of health H.R. 4215 - Excellence in Maternal Health Act of 2019 - Bucshon - maternal health H.R. 4768 - Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act - David - maternal health H.R. 4900 - Telehealth Across State Lines Act of 2019 - Roe - telehealth H.R. 4932 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2019 - Thompson - telehealth H.R. 4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 - Engel - maternal health outcomes H.R. 5190 - STAR Act - Harder - telemedicine assistance for rural health clinics and health centers H.R. 5257 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019 - Cox - establish FCC telehealth program H.R. 5473 - Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act - Bilirakis - telehealth H.R. 5640 - Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act - Butterfield - maternal health H.R. 5681 - Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020 - Boyle - rural health H.R. 5754 - Rural ER Access Act - Green - rural health H.R. 5763 - National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act - Gianforte - telehealth H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act - Scott - surprise medical bills H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 - Neal - surprise medical bills H.R. 5916 - Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2020 - Gallagher - provider transparency in health care services H.R. 5924 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians - McKinley - rural health, loan program H.R. 6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 - Lowey - COVID-19 H.R. 6132 - Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020 - McBath - maternal health and social determinants of health H.R. 6138 - Tech to Save Moms Act - Johnson - maternal health H.R. 6142 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 - Underwood - maternal health H.R. 6143 - Moms MATTER Act of 2020 - Kennedy - maternal health H.R. 6144 - Kira Johnson Act - Adams - maternal health H.R. 6165 - Data to Save Moms Act of 2020 - Davids - maternal health H.R. 6232 - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals - Cardenas - Federal coverage of COVID-19 related visits and testing for uninsured individuals H.R. 6261 - To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service - Ruiz - Federal coverage of COVID-19 related visits and testing for Native Americans H.R. 6351 - Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Act - Harder - COVID-19 H.R. 6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act - Lowey - COVID-19 H.R. 6426 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes - Max Rose - costs H.R. 6437 - Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act - Chu - COVID19 H.R. 6467 - Coronavirus Community Relief Act - Neguse - COVID H.R. 6468 - To provide for an enhanced Coronavirus relief fund, and for other purposes. - Perlmutter - COVID H.R. 6474 - Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act - Eshoo - rural health H.R. 6487 - ACCESS Act - Schakowsky - telehealth H.R. 6620 - To authorize grants to address substance use during COVID-19.- Kuster - COVID H.R. 6634 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act - Axne - telehealth H.R. 6654 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act -Axne - telehealth H.R. 6666 - COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act - Rush - COVID H.R. 6719 - Emergency Medical Supplies Procurement Act - Khanna- COVID H.R. 6763 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020 - Kelley - COVID H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - Lowey - COVID H.R. 6881 - Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020 - COVID H.R. 6926 - MIND Act -Boyle - COVID H.R. 6999 - Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 -Ryan - COVID H.R. 7017 - Right to Test Act - McHenry - Testing H.R. 7077 - Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act - Kelley - COVID H.R. 7190 - Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 - Torres Small - COVID H.R. 7205 - Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020 - Eshoo - broadband H.R. 7302 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - Clyburn - Broadband H.R. 7359 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 - Kelley - Broadband S. 116 - Modernizing Obstetric Medicine Standards Act of 2019 (MOMS Act) - Gillibrand - maternal health S. 916 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act (MOMMAs Act) - Durbin - maternal health S. 2741 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 - Schatz - telehealth S. 2885 - Stop Marketing and Revealing the Wearables and Trackers Consumer Health Data Act - Cassidy - consumer health information S. 2986 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - Young - Social Determinants of Health S. 3152 - Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act - Rosen - maternal health S. 3318 - Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2020 - Cassidy - disclosure of point-of-sale cash prices S. 3380 - Patient Safety Improvement Act of 2020 - Whitehouse - data collection and quality improvement S. 3424 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 - Harris - maternal health S. 3437 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2020 - Loeffler - rural health S. 3438 - R-DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020 - Loeffler - telehealth S. 3517 - ACCESS Act - Klobuchar - telehealth S. 3568 - Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 - Murphy - expedite acquisition of PPE S. 3570 - To provide for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Production Act of 1950 - Baldwin - expedite acquisition of PPE S. 3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020 - Harris - COVID S. 3769 - Right to Test Act - Cruz - Testing S. 3825 - Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 - Klobuchar - COVID S. 3828 - Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act of 2020 - Schatz - COVID S. 3838 - Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act -Schatz - broadband S. 3877 - Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act - Booker - COVID S. 3921 - Emergency Medical Supplies Procurement Act - Sanders - COVID S. 3951 - Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 - McSally - COVID S. 3988 - Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act - Cassidy - Telehealth S. 4015 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 - Thune - Rural S. 4021 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 - Wicker - Broadband S. 4058 - A bill to authorize grants to address substance use during COVID-19 - Smith - SUD S. 4059 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19 - Smith - Mental Health S. 4095 - A bill to provide emergency benefits for broadband service during periods relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes - Wyden - Broadband S. 4103 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment - Portman - telehealth S. 4113 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide grants to States and Indian Tribes to deploy affordable, high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas - Bennett - broadband Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers including the health plan identifier, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues relating to similarly sized subscriber group (SSSG) and MLR requirements under the FEHBP; implementation of the health savings account provisions of the Medicare Act; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) re-authorization; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telemedicine; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non- discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues relating to the annual fee on health insurance providers; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

(S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.

flooding and pandemic disaster preparedness, response and recovery (S. 3721/S. 3658)

Client expense: $214,159 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act,H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach and advocacy in support of policy and appropriations to support and fund early childhood programs, to expand access to nutrition programs, to address racial disparities, to provide support for immigrant children and families, including: S.3721 - COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020, S.3719 - Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2020, H.R. 2- The Moving Forward Act, H.R.7027/ S.3874 - Child Care Is Essential Act, H.R.1364/ S.568- Child Care for Working Families Act, H.R. 2902/ S.1600- Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, H.R.3116/ S.107- State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act, S. 1376- Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019, H.R.1185/ S.463- FAMILY Act, H.R.541/ S.292- Keep Families Together Act, H.R.3222- No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019, H.R.4107- To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, H.R.7327 - Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 7201- Child Care is Infrastructure Act, and H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE