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American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act This bill provides assistance to workers, families, and employers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic in the form of increased unemployment compensation, additional recovery rebates beginning in 2020, tax credits to promote job creation and employment, support for older foster youth, and emergency support and protection for nursing homes.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate tax reform, tax reporting. H.R. 1, Tax Cut & Jobs Act, H.R. 5192, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, and H.R. 5439, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft. S. 1958, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 3860, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act. S. 4318, American Workers Families and Employers Assistance Act. S. 4214, A bill to provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. H.R. 7615, To provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. S. 948, "Repealing APA of 2021 1099-K Reporting Threshold." H.R. 3425, "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act." S. 2721, A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes. H.R. 5451, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." S. 2857, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." H.R. 5475, "Banking Privacy Act of 2021," H.R. 6913, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 3546, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 948, "A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers ..."
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate tax reform, tax reporting. H.R. 1, Tax Cut & Jobs Act, H.R. 5192, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, and H.R. 5439, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft. S. 1958, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 3860, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act. S. 4318, American Workers Families and Employers Assistance Act. S. 4214, A bill to provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. H.R. 7615, To provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. S. 948, "Repealing APA of 2021 1099-K Reporting Threshold." H.R. 3425, "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act." S. 2721, A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes. H.R. 5451, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." S. 2857, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." H.R. 5475, "Banking Privacy Act of 2021," H.R. 6913, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 3546, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 948, "A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers ..."
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate tax reform, tax reporting. H.R. 1, Tax Cut & Jobs Act, H.R. 5192, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, and H.R. 5439, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft. S. 1958, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 3860, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act. S. 4318, American Workers Families and Employers Assistance Act. S. 4214, A bill to provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. H.R. 7615, To provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. S. 948, "Repealing APA of 2021 1099-K Reporting Threshold." H.R. 3425, "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act." S. 2721, A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes. H.R. 5451, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." S. 2857, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." H.R. 5475, "Banking Privacy Act of 2021," H.R. 6913, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 3546, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 948, "A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers ..."
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate tax reform, tax reporting. H.R. 1, Tax Cut & Jobs Act, H.R. 5192, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, and H.R. 5439, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft. S. 1958, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 3860, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act. S. 4318, American Workers Families and Employers Assistance Act. S. 4214, A bill to provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. H.R. 7615, To provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. S. 948, "Repealing APA of 2021 1099-K Reporting Threshold." H.R. 3425, "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act." S. 2721, A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes. H.R. 5451, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." S. 2857, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." H.R. 5475, "Banking Privacy Act of 2021," H.R. 6913, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 3546, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 948, "A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers ..."
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate tax reform, tax reporting. H.R. 1, Tax Cut & Jobs Act, H.R. 5192, Protecting Children from Identity Theft Act, and H.R. 5439, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft. S. 1958, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 3860, IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017. H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act. S. 4318, American Workers Families and Employers Assistance Act. S. 4214, A bill to provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. H.R. 7615, To provide a payroll tax credit for certain expenses associated with protecting employees from COVID-19. S. 948, "Repealing APA of 2021 1099-K Reporting Threshold." H.R. 3425, "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act." S. 2721, A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes. H.R. 5451, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." S. 2857, "Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021." H.R. 5475, "Banking Privacy Act of 2021," H.R. 6913, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 3546, "SNOOP Act of 2022," S. 948, "A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers ..."
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs; Issues related to Prescription Drug Rebates; Issues related to Dual Eligible and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Issues related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Health Equity; and Issues related to Telehealth. 117th Congress Budget Reconciliation/Biden Administration Build Back Better Plan COVID-19 American Rescue Plan American Jobs Plan Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (H.R. 315) Delay of the Prescription Drug Rebate Rule Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 (S. 150) The Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act (HR 2166) Previous Congresses H.R. 3461, Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act H.R. 3877, Bipartisan Budget Act H.R. 19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019 S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748, CARES Act H.R. 6800, HEROES Act H.R. 7659, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 S. 4318, American Workers, Families and Employers Assistance Act S. 4199, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020 S.4840, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Bill H.R. 4074, Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage PL 115-123: H.R. 1892, The bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes; S. 870, CHRONIC Care Bill PL 115-271: H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs; Issues related to Prescription Drug Rebates; Issues related to Dual Eligible and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Issues related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Health Equity; and Issues related to Telehealth. 117th Congress Budget Reconciliation/Biden Administration Build Back Better Plan COVID-19 American Rescue Plan American Jobs Plan Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (H.R. 315) Delay of the Prescription Drug Rebate Rule Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 (S. 150) The Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act (HR 2166) Previous Congresses H.R. 3461, Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act H.R. 3877, Bipartisan Budget Act H.R. 19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019 S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748, CARES Act H.R. 6800, HEROES Act H.R. 7659, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 S. 4318, American Workers, Families and Employers Assistance Act S. 4199, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020 S.4840, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Bill H.R. 4074, Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage PL 115-123: H.R. 1892, The bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes; S. 870, CHRONIC Care Bill PL 115-271: H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs; Issues related to Prescription Drug Rebates; Issues related to Dual Eligible and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Issues related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Health Equity; and Issues related to Telehealth. 117th Congress COVID-19 American Rescue Plan American Jobs Plan Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (H.R. 315) Delay of the Prescription Drug Rebate Rule Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 (S. 150) The Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act (HR 2166) Previous Congresses H.R. 3461, Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act H.R. 3877, Bipartisan Budget Act H.R. 19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019 S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748, CARES Act H.R. 6800, HEROES Act H.R. 7659, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 S. 4318, American Workers, Families and Employers Assistance Act S. 4199, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020 S.4840, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Bill H.R. 4074, Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage PL 115-123: H.R. 1892, The bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes; S. 870, CHRONIC Care Bill PL 115-271: H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Updated Life Expectancy and Distribution Period Tables Used for Purposes of Determining Minimum Required Distributions (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-132210-18] RIN 1545-BP11). Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] RIN 1545-BO97). DOL - EBSA Request for Information - Open MEPs and Other Issues under Section 3(5) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (29 CFR Parts 2510). DOL - EBSA Proposed PTE for Pooled Employer Plans Under the SECURE Act and Other Multiple Employer Plans RFI (85 FR 36880 - Application No. D-12010 - Document Number: 2020-13142). DOL - EBSA - Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments - ZRIN 1210-AB95 Treasury Department - IRS - Multiple Employer Plans - (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18]). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523 - 115th Congress). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524 - 115th Congress). The Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610 - 115th Congress). Women's Retirement Protection Act (S.975/H.R. 2005 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2019 (S.1020 - 116th Congress). Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.1018 - 116th Congress). A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for multiple employer plans, and for other purposes (S.1011 - 116th Congress). Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2019 (S.1019 - 116th Congress). Savings for the Future Act (H.R. 2120 - 116th Congress). Social Security 2100 Act (S.269/H.R. 860 - 116th Congress). SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act (S.322 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Act of 2019 (S.321 - 116th Congress). Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act (S.345 - 116th Congress). Wall Street Tax Act of 2019 (S.647/H.R. 1516 - 116th Congress). Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R. 3078 - 116th Congress). Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act (S.1428 - 116th Congress). Legacy IRA Act (S.1257 - 116th Congress). Inclusive Prosperity Act of 2019 (S.1587/H.R. 2923 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2019 (S.2352 - 116th Congress). Securing Additional Value for Every Retirement Saver (SAVERS) Act (H.R. 6562). The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 905 - 116th Congress). The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings Lost & Found Act 2020 (S.4192/ H.R. 7439 - 116th Congress). Addressing Missing-savings Opportunities for Retirement due to an Epidemic Act (AMORE Act) (S.4297 - 116th Congress). Military Spouses Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7927 -116th Congress). Preserving Employee Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 8083 - 116th Congress). The HEROES Act (H.R. 925 - 116th Congress). American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act (S.4318 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings and Security Act (S.1431 - 116th Congress). Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8696 - 116th Congress). Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act (S.5064 - 116th Congress). Lifetime Income for Employees Act (HR. 8990 - 116th Congress). American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2). Implementation of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 116-159 - 116th Congress). Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law No: 116-136). DOL implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury/IRS implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94).
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Retirement
DOL - EBSA Request for Information - Open MEPs and Other Issues under Section 3(5) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (29 CFR Parts 2510). DOL - EBSA Proposed PTE for Pooled Employer Plans Under the SECURE Act and Other Multiple Employer Plans RFI (85 FR 36880 - Application No. D-12010 - Document Number: 2020-13142). DOL - EBSA - Prohibited Transactions Involving Pooled Employer Plans Under the SECURE Act and Other Multiple Employer Plans - RIN: 1210-ZA28. DOL - EBSA - Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments - ZRIN 1210-AB95. DOL - EBSA - Improving Investment Advice for Workers and Retirees - ZRIN 1210-ZA29. DOL - EBSA - Registration Requirements for Pooled Plan Providers - RIN 1210-AB94. DOL - EBSA - Pension Benefit Statements-Lifetime Income Illustrations - RIN 1210-AB20. DOL - EBSA - Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights - RIN 1210-AB91. DOL - OSEC - Rescission of Department of Labor Rule on Guidance (29 CFR Part 89 - RIN 1290-AA41). EOP - Amending Executive Order 13959 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments That Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies (E.O. 13974 of Jan 13, 2021 - 86 FR 4875). EOP - Executive Order 13990 - Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis (Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 14 - Monday, January 25, 2021). FINRA - Comment on Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic (Regulatory Notice 20-42). Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Updated Life Expectancy and Distribution Period Tables Used for Purposes of Determining Minimum Required Distributions (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-132210-18] RIN 1545-BP11). Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. SEC - Updated Disclosure Requirements and Summary Prospectus for Variable Annuity and Variable Life Insurance Contracts (17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, 240, 270, and 274). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523 - 115th Congress). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524 - 115th Congress). Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 6744 - 115th Congress). Women's Retirement Protection Act (S.975/H.R. 2005- 116th Congress). Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2019 (S.1020 - 116th Congress). Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.1018 - 116th Congress). A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for multiple employer plans, and for other purposes (S.1011 - 116th Congress). Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2019 (S.1019 - 116th Congress). Savings for the Future Act (H.R. 2120 - 116th Congress). Social Security 2100 Act (S.269/H.R. 860 - 116th Congress). SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act (S.322 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Act of 2019 (S.321 - 116th Congress). Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act (S.345 - 116th Congress). SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act (H.R. 1815 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security for American Workers Act (H.R. 1907 - 116th Congress). Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R. 3078 - 116th Congress). Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act (S.1428 - 116th Congress). Legacy IRA Act (S.1257 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2019 (S.2352 - 116th Congress). Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020 (H.R. 6364). Securing Additional Value for Every Retirement Saver (SAVERS) Act (H.R.6562). Application of ERISA to Insurance Company General Accounts and General Account Contracts (H.R. 7278 - 115th Session). The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). Senior Investor Pandemic and Fraud Protection Act - House Financial Services National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittee (Discussion Draft). The Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 905 - 116th Congress). Registered Index Linked Annuity Act (S.3795/H.R. 6994 - 116th Congress). Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R.7617 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings Lost & Found Act 2020 (S.4192/H.R. 7439 - 116th Congress). The Edith Shorougian Senior Victims of Fraud Compensation Act (Ediths Bill) (S.3487/H.R.7620 - 116th Congress). Addressing Missing-savings Opportunities for Retirement due to an Epidemic Act (AMORE Act) (S.4297 - 116th Congress). Military Spouses Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7927 - 116th Congress). Preserving Employee Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 8083 - 116th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act. (S.4159 - 116th Congress). The HEROES Act (H.R. 925 - 116th Congress). American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act (S.4318 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings and Security Act (S.1431 - 116th Congress). Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8696 - 116th Congress). Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act (S.5064 - 116th Congress). Lifetime Income for Employees Act (HR. 8990 - 116th Congress). Senior Security Act (S.856/H.R. 1565 - 117th Congress). The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (S.910/H.R. 1996 - 117th Congress). American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2). Implementation of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 116-159 - 116th Congress). Implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law No: 116-136). DOL implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury/IRS implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94).
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs; Issues related to Prescription Drug Rebates; Issues related to Dual Eligible and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Issues related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Health Equity; and Issues related to Telehealth. 117th Congress COVID-19 American Rescue Plan American Jobs Plan Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (H.R. 315). Delay of the Prescription Drug Rebate Rule Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 (S. 150) The Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act (HR 2166) Previous Congresses H.R. 3461, Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act H.R. 3877, Bipartisan Budget Act H.R. 19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019 S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748, CARES Act H.R. 6800, HEROES Act H.R. 7659, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 S. 4318, American Workers, Families and Employers Assistance Act S. 4199, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020 S.4840, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Bill PL 115-123: H.R. 1892, The bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes; S. 870, CHRONIC Care Bill PL 115-271: H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 6800 - The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act H. R. 7608 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes. H.R. 7613 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, all provisions. H.R. 7609 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8406 - The Heroes Act H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act S. 4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act S. 4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act S. 4319 - Supporting America's Restaurant Workers Act S. 4320 - Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 4321 - Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act S. 4322 - Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act S. 4323 - TRUST Act of 2020 S. 4324 - Restoring Critical Supply Chains and Intellectual Property Act
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2615 - Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2019, all provision addressing the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. H.R. 2825 - Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2019, all provision addressing the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), with request to add historic preservation tax credit. S.4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, with request to add historic preservation tax credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6800, HEROES Act/S.4318 American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act (part of HEALS package): Provisions related to the creation of a safe and healthy workplace tax credit.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
General lobbying on the following issues: Digital Economy Directives proposed by OECD; State and local Taxation of Digital Good and Services; Corporate Interest Tax Deduction Regulations; Corporate Tax Rates; Dividend Taxation; Pension Smoothing; Foreign Taxation of Digital Services; State and Local Taxation of the Internet; Expensing (Bonus) Depreciation; Like Kind Exchanges of Spectrum; International Tax Regulations; and Term Asset Backed Security Loan Facility (TALF) Program. Lobbying on the following specific legislation: H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Employee Retention Credit; H.R. 1725/S. 765 - Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2019; H.R. 1869/S. 803 - Restoring Investment in Improvement Act; H.R. 4796 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2019; H.R. 5674 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020; H.R. 6802/S.3296 - Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act; H.R. 8056 - Remote Worker Relief Act of 2020; S.3995 - Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020; and S. 4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 14 - Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act - Hudson - fighting COVID-19 H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - Cuellar - year-end Congressional package 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 H.R. 8496 - SPEEDY COVID-19 Tests Act - Sherrill - COVID-19 testing H.R. 8528 - Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2020 -Williams - telehealth expansion H.R. 8642 - Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020 - Schweikert -telehealth coverage during COVID-19 H.R. 8677 - HEAT Act - Marshall - payments for home health services furnished via telehealth H.R. 8742 - To extend the availability of amounts under the Coronavirus Relief Fund - Keating - COVID funding availability H.R. 8892 - Rural-Urban Physician Workforce Act of 2020 - Wenstrup - funding for rural residency training H.R. 8900 - Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act - Lowey - End of year extenders and appropriations H.R. 8921 - COVID-19 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2020 - Espaillat - COVID-19 vaccine admin funding H.R. 8966 - COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Support Act of 2020 - Wenstrup - public awareness campaign 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 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2020 - Smith - immunizations S. 4745 - Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 - Smith - Surprise Medical Billing S. 4769 - Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020 - Warren - maternal health S. 4775 - Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act - McConnell - COVID-19 relief S. 4789 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020 - Cornyn - broadband access S. 4792 - RISER Act -Moran - Coronavirus Relief Fund payment funds S. 4794 - A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program of the Federal Communications Commission for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 -Smith - telehealth funds S. 4800 - The Heroes Act - Schumer - COVID-19 relief S. 4819 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 - Hirono - to improve minority health outcomes S. 4898 - A bill to amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the period during which States, Indian Tribes, and local governments may use Coronavirus Relief Fund payments -Murkowski - extension of COVID-19 relief payments S. 4941- Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020- Warren - Emergency fund supplemental appropriations S. 4958 - COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Support Act of 2020 - Portman - public awareness campaign S. 5000 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2020 - Portman - substance use disorder S. 5034 - Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act - Cortez Masto - mental health S. 5073 - A bill to establish a program to support county and municipal government entities in reducing the spread of COVID-19 through standardized testing and evaluation measures - Scott - COVID-19 testing S. 5082 - A bill to provide Federal support for COVID-19 testing - Warren - COVID-19 testing 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 related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; 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 related to health insurance tax; 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.
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Employee Retention Credit H.R. 1725/S. 765 - Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2019 H.R. 1869/S. 803 - Restoring Investment in Improvement Act H.R. 4796/S. 604 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2019 H.R. 5674 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020 H.R. 6802/S. 3296 - Accelerate long-term Investment Growth Now Act (ALIGN Act) H.R. 8056 - Remote Worker Relief Act of 2020 S. 3995 - Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020 S. 4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act Digital Economy Directives proposed by OECD State and local Taxation of Digital Good and Services Corporate Interest Tax Deduction Regulations Corporate Tax Rates Dividend Taxation Pension Smoothing Foreign Taxation of Digital Services State and Local Taxation of the Internet Expensing (Bonus) Depreciation Like Kind Exchanges of Spectrum International Tax Regulations Term Asset Backed Security Loan Facility (TALF) Program
Client expense: $2,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act. General Healthcare and Employee Benefit Issues: Drug Pricing, Surprise Billing, Regulatory Implementation. Transparency, Delivery and Payment Reform, Cost Containment, Telehealth. Employee Wellness Programs. H.R. 3708 / S.2999 - Primary Care Enhancement Act. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 - Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. H.R. 1939 / S. 2414 - Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2019. COVID-19 Pandemic Response. S. 1624 - Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act of 2020. S.4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act of 2020. H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Client expense: $3,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Education
Issues related to higher education and student aid; Issues related to H.R. 748 - the CARES Act (Pub.L. 116-136); Issues regarding higher education; Issues related to higher education in H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act; Issues related to education funding in HEALS Act (S. 4318, S. 4317, S. 4319, S. 4320, S. 4321, S. 4322, S. 4323, S. 4324.); Issues related to higher education, research, and student aid relief in H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Proposal for OSHA Request for Information on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Standard Proposal for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act Proposal to define and delimit the exemption for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act Implementation of H.R. 6201, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" Proposals for temporary and targeted liability relief legislation related to the coronavirus pandemic, including S. 4317, "SAFE TO WORK Act" S. 4318, "American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act" H.R. 8406 and H.R. 6800, "The Heroes Act" H.R. 6139, "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act"
Client expense: $1,149,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative and regulatory matters related to reimbursement for radiation oncology treatment; including implementation of related provisions in H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, regarding incentives for digital radiography. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act, HR 1767/S. 824. Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, HR 2740. National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019, HR 4194/S. 2661. CARES Act, HR 748. Families First Coronavirus Response Act, HR 6201. The Heroes Act, HR 6800. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, HR 8337. American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, S. 4318. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133. Telemental Health Expansion Act of 2020, HR 5201. TREATS Act, S. 4103.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health care reform including implementation of the Affordable Care Act; and a comprehensive approach to surprise medical billing/ensuring patients are not held responsible, including advocacy related to: H.R. 3502, the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 3630, the No Surprises Act; S. 1531, the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act; S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, and H.R. 2328, the REACH Act, H.R. 2328, the REACH Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; and S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; related provisions in Sec. 2501 of H.R. 8337, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act re: modifications to the Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Recovery audit contractor reform; Medicare regulatory reform, including physician payment reforms; network adequacy oversight; prior authorization reform; Medicare accountable care organizations; electronic health record interoperability and vendor accountability; physician-owned hospital barriers, including related provisions in H.R. 3062 and S. 2860, the Patient Access to High Quality Health Care Act, to repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals; private contracting, mandatory participation in demonstrations; telehealth services; and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, including related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260; related provisions in Sec. 2501 of H.R. 8337, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act re: modifications to the Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including related provisions in H.R. 5741, the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act; section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-owned hospitals, and Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-owned hospitals, including related provisions in H.R. 3062 and S. 2860, the Patient Access to High Quality Health Care Act, to repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and enable physician-owned hospitals to respond to COVID-19, including related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
EMPOWER Care Act, S. 548/HR 1342. HR 6042/S. 2897, Issues pertaining to Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification rules, Direct Support Professional standard occupational category; Direct Support Professional visas. Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019, HR 1839. FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (LHHSED, AG, Energy Water, Interior, Leg. Branch, MCVA, State-For. Ops, T-HUD), H.R. 1865.Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act, HR 5443. CARES Act, HR 748. Families First Coronavirus Response Act, HR 6201. Ensuring Access to Direct Support Professionals Act, S. 3220. Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, S. 3369. The Heroes Act, HR 6800. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, HR 8337. American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, S. 4318. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Enhance Medicare beneficiary access to genetic counseling services, including related provisions in H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, regarding Medicare Part B coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271); The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (HR 6062)/The Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act (S. 1012). CARES Act, HR 748. Families First Coronavirus Response Act, HR 6201. Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 3374. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, HR 8337. American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, S. 4318. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor healthcare reform and quality initiatives, including implementation of related provisions in the Affordable Care Act. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; and S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare quality standards for hospitals and transplant programs. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives, including related provisions in H.R. 5741, the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Expansion Act, HR 1767/S. 824. Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019, HR 1839. Mental Health Access Improvement Act, HR 945/S. 286. National De-Escalation of Violence and Community Safety Training Act of 2019, HR 2457. Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, HR 2740. A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program, and for other purposes, S. 2047. Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019, HR 3253. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019, HR 4378. Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019, H.R.3055. FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (LHHSED, AG, Energy Water, Interior, Leg. Branch, MCVA, State-For. Ops, T-HUD), H.R. 1865. Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019, S. 2543. CARES Act, HR 748. Families First Coronavirus Response Act, HR 6201.The Heroes Act, HR 6800. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, HR 8337. American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, S. 4318. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor implementation of healthcare quality, cost, and access and related health care reform efforts. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation issues affecting patient access to Medicare covered pharmaceuticals and reimbursement adequacy, including related provisions modifying Medicare Parts B and D benefit parameters, coverage, and reimbursement requirements in H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act and S. 2543, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act; use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage. Coronavirus response efforts, including related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including related provisions in H.R. 5741, the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act. Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment and the Presidents Executive Orders on: (1) Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America First; (2) Lowering Prices for Patients by Eliminating Kickbacks to Middlemen; (3) Increasing Drug Importation to Lower Prices for American Patients; and (4) Access to Life Saving Medications.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
340B issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals. Coronavirus response efforts, including related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment and the Presidents Executive Orders on: (1) Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America First; (2) Lowering Prices for Patients by Eliminating Kickbacks to Middlemen; (3) Increasing Drug Importation to Lower Prices for American Patients; and (4) Access to Life Saving Medications. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains; enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines; and improved coordination and expansion of mutual reliance agreements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration for periodontal services for targeted, low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Ophthalmologists' services in Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; and S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, and Medicare Part B reimbursement for prescription drugs; and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage; maintain patient access to In Office Ancillary Services; implementation of Electronic Health Records meaningful use requirements CMS implementation of misvalued codes in physician fee schedule final rule; and physician reimbursement issues related to the CMS Medicare Part B Drugs Payment Model. Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in H.R. 3107, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, which establishes requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including related provisions in H.R. 5741, the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act. Legislative Issues related to payment for Evaluation and Management (E/M) Codes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Support Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus; legislative issues related to the prevention of skin cancer and cosmetic procedures, including over the counter approval of sunscreen ingredients; legislative issues related to the use of telehealth services; legislative issues regarding patient protections and promoting access to appropriate medical care in surprise medical billing measures, including related provisions in H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management codes, and qualified clinical data registries; maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services; issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans; legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records; Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine; Medicare RAC reform; and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage; advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in H.R. 3107, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, which establishes requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers, patients and small business, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including related provisions in H.R. 5741, the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act. Legislative Issues related to payment for Evaluation and Management (E/M) Codes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Updated Life Expectancy and Distribution Period Tables Used for Purposes of Determining Minimum Required Distributions (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-132210-18] RIN 1545-BP11). Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] RIN 1545-BO97). DOL - EBSA Request for Information - Open MEPs and Other Issues under Section 3(5) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (29 CFR Parts 2510). DOL - EBSA Proposed PTE for Pooled Employer Plans Under the SECURE Act and Other Multiple Employer Plans RFI (85 FR 36880 - Application No. D-12010 - Document Number: 2020-13142). DOL - EBSA - Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments - ZRIN 1210-AB95 Treasury Department - IRS - Multiple Employer Plans - (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18]). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523 - 115th Congress). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524 - 115th Congress). The Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610 - 115th Congress). Women's Retirement Protection Act (S.975/H.R. 2005 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2019 (S.1020 - 116th Congress). Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.1018 - 116th Congress). A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for multiple employer plans, and for other purposes (S.1011 - 116th Congress). Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2019 (S.1019 - 116th Congress). Savings for the Future Act (H.R. 2120 - 116th Congress). Social Security 2100 Act (S.269/H.R. 860 - 116th Congress). SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act (S.322 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Act of 2019 (S.321 - 116th Congress). Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act (S.345 - 116th Congress). Wall Street Tax Act of 2019 (S.647/H.R. 1516 - 116th Congress). Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R. 3078 - 116th Congress). Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act (S.1428 - 116th Congress). Legacy IRA Act (S.1257 - 116th Congress). Inclusive Prosperity Act of 2019 (S.1587/H.R. 2923 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2019 (S.2352 - 116th Congress). Securing Additional Value for Every Retirement Saver (SAVERS) Act (H.R. 6562). The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 905 - 116th Congress). The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings Lost & Found Act 2020 (S.4192/ H.R. 7439 - 116th Congress). Addressing Missing-savings Opportunities for Retirement due to an Epidemic Act (AMORE Act) (S.4297 - 116th Congress). Military Spouses Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7927 -116th Congress). Preserving Employee Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 8083 - 116th Congress). The HEROES Act (H.R. 925 - 116th Congress). American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act (S.4318 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings and Security Act (S.1431 - 116th Congress). Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8696 - 116th Congress). Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act (S.5064 - 116th Congress). Lifetime Income for Employees Act (HR. 8990 - 116th Congress). Implementation of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 116-159 - 116th Congress). Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law No: 116-136). DOL implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury/IRS implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94).
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
DOL - EBSA Request for Information - Open MEPs and Other Issues under Section 3(5) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (29 CFR Parts 2510). DOL - EBSA Proposed PTE for Pooled Employer Plans Under the SECURE Act and Other Multiple Employer Plans RFI (85 FR 36880 - Application No. D-12010 - Document Number: 2020-13142). DOL - EBSA - Prohibited Transactions Involving Pooled Employer Plans Under the SECURE Act and Other Multiple Employer Plans - RIN: 1210-ZA28. DOL - EBSA - Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments - ZRIN 1210-AB95. DOL - EBSA - Improving Investment Advice for Workers and Retirees - ZRIN 1210-ZA29. DOL - EBSA - Registration Requirements for Pooled Plan Providers - RIN 1210-AB94. DOL - EBSA - Pension Benefit Statements-Lifetime Income Illustrations - RIN 1210-AB20. DOL - EBSA - Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights - RIN 1210-AB91. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS Proposed Rulemaking: Updated Life Expectancy and Distribution Period Tables Used for Purposes of Determining Minimum Required Distributions (26 CFR Part 1 [REG-132210-18] RIN 1545-BP11). Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. SEC - Updated Disclosure Requirements and Summary Prospectus for Variable Annuity and Variable Life Insurance Contracts (17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, 240, 270, and 274). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523 - 115th Congress). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524 - 115th Congress). Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 6744 - 115th Congress). Women's Retirement Protection Act (S.975/H.R. 2005- 116th Congress). Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2019 (S.1020 - 116th Congress). Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.1018 - 116th Congress). A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for multiple employer plans, and for other purposes (S.1011 - 116th Congress). Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2019 (S.1019 - 116th Congress). Savings for the Future Act (H.R. 2120 - 116th Congress). Social Security 2100 Act (S.269/H.R. 860 - 116th Congress). SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act (S.322 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Act of 2019 (S.321 - 116th Congress). Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act (S.345 - 116th Congress). SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act (H.R. 1815 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security for American Workers Act (H.R. 1907 - 116th Congress). Senior Security Act (H.R. 1876 - 116th Congress). Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R. 3078 - 116th Congress). Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act (S.1428 - 116th Congress). Legacy IRA Act (S.1257 - 116th Congress). Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2019 (S.2352 - 116th Congress). Implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law No: 116-136). DOL implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury/IRS implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2020 (H.R. 6364). Securing Additional Value for Every Retirement Saver (SAVERS) Act (H.R.6562). Application of ERISA to Insurance Company General Accounts and General Account Contracts (H.R. 7278 - 115th Session). The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). Senior Investor Pandemic and Fraud Protection Act - House Financial Services National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittee (Discussion Draft). The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (S.1200/H.R. 1595 - 116th Congress). The Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 905 - 116th Congress). Registered Index Linked Annuity Act (S.3795/H.R. 6994 - 116th Congress). Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R.7617 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings Lost & Found Act 2020 S.4192/H.R. 7439 - 116th Congress). The Edith Shorougian Senior Victims of Fraud Compensation Act (Ediths Bill) (S.3487/H.R.7620 - 116th Congress). Addressing Missing-savings Opportunities for Retirement due to an Epidemic Act (AMORE Act) (S.4297 - 116th Congress). Military Spouses Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7927 - 116th Congress). Preserving Employee Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 8083 - 116th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act. (S. 4159 - 116th Congress). The HEROES Act (H.R. 925 - 116th Congress). American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act (S.4318 - 116th Congress). Retirement Savings and Security Act (S.1431 - 116th Congress). Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8696 - 116th Congress). Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act (S.5064 - 116th Congress). Lifetime Income for Employees Act (HR. 8990 - 116th Congress). Implementation of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 116-159 - 116th Congress).
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 6800 - The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act H. R. 7608 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes. H.R. 7613 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, all provisions. H.R. 7609 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8406 - The Heroes Act H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act S. 4318 - American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act S. 4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act S. 4319 - Supporting America's Restaurant Workers Act S. 4320 - Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 4321 - Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act S. 4322 - Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act S. 4323 - TRUST Act of 2020 S. 4324 - Restoring Critical Supply Chains and Intellectual Property Act
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
IRC sec. 529, 529A; and tax exempt financing issues; Issues related to taxation of municipal bonds; H.R. 1814, S. 651 (ABLE Age Adjustment Act); infrastructure and infrastructure financing proposals. H.R. 2772; S. 2417, Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2019; H.R. 1595, S. 1200. H.R. 5269. H.R. 748, CARE ACT (P.L. 116-136). HEROES Act (H.R. 6800, H.R. 925), and HEALS Act and related American Workers, Families and Employers Assistance Act (S. 4318), issues related to funding for states. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law No: 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) implementation, employer tax credits, hiring programs. HEROES Act (H.R. 6800, H.R. 925), issues related to employment tax credits, ERTC, WOTC; HEALS Act and related American Workers, Families and Employers Assistance Act (S. 4318), issues related to employment tax credits, ERTC, WOTC.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
General issues related to multiple areas of the tax law and code including: Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), including the Tax Filing Relief for America Act, S. 3535; Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Pub. L. No. 116-127, specifically the medical and sick leave tax credits; The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, Pub. L. 116-136, specifically, the employee retention credit and employer payroll tax deferral; the Presidential Memorandum on Deferring Social Security Payroll Taxes; and related tax filing and payment relief. Individual and corporate tax reform implementation and technical correction issues in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, P.L.115-97, including foreign tax credits, bonus depreciation, tax shelters (conservation easements), qualified opportunity zones, qualified business income deduction, global intangible low-taxed income, business interest expense limitations, carried interests, issues impacting exempt organizations (, unrelated business income tax, forms, international filings, excise tax and group rulings), qualified transportation fringe benefits, executive compensation, excess business losses, education reform, trust and estate tax issues; S Corp transition relief, built-in gains and losses; Tax extenders; Disaster relief, Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, S. 1677, H.R. 2976, and Disaster Relief Act of 2019, H.R. 2145; E-signature - permanent and temporary relief Centralized partnership audit regime; S Corporation modernization; Education reform/savings plans, Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act of 2019, S.539; The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act, H.R. 5339; Tax administration issues, including Taxpayer First Act, Pub. L. No. 116-25 (organization of the IRS, practitioner services division, IRS regulation of tax return preparers) federal tax return deadline extensions, penalty relief, and impact of the Federal Government shutdown on the IRS, and IRS and Treasurys Priority Guidance Plan; e-filing outage on 9/15 filing deadline; Foreign trusts, including Form 3520 and Form 3520-A filing penalties and withholding credit for U.S. beneficiaries of a foreign trust; Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, S. 604 and the Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act, S. 3995; American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, S. 4318; Implementation of Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) contained in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-94); South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., and related issues; Tax Treaties Methods and periods issues, including bonus depreciation, UNICAP, inventoriable digital goods, automatic and non-automatic method changes, revenue recognition, timing of income, fines and penalties, small business and international issues; Employee benefits issues, including IRS determination letter program, voluntary compliance program, self-corrections program, employee plans compliance resolution system, hardship withdrawals, multiple employer plans; Virtual Currency International issues, including proposed international changes to Form 1065, Schedule K-2, and Schedule K-3;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Issues related to nonprofit loans, grants and loan forgiveness; H.R.6886 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020; S.3742 RELIEF for Main Street Act; S.3814 RESTART Act; S. 4775 Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act; S. 4321 The Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act; S. 4318 The American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4317 SAFE TO WORK Act; S. 4322 The Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; S. 4320 Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S.4557 COVER Act; H.R.8406 The Heroes Act; H.R.925 The Heroes Act; H.R.6800 The Heroes ActH.R.133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; H.J.Res.110 - Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; H.R.2508 Better Respiration through Expanding Access to Tele-Health Act; HR 3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; S 2543 Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S 2911 Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act of 2019; HR 7610 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7667 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7617 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2021;; HR 7614 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7609 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7616 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7608 HR 4945 Safeguarding Medicare Access to Respiratory Therapy Act of 2019; HR 6800 HEROES Act; HR 7286 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S. 4775 Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act; S. 4321 The Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act; S. 4318 The American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4317 SAFE TO WORK Act; S. 4322 The Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; S. 4320 Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R.8406 The Heroes Act; H.R.925 The Heroes Act; S.4557 COVER Act; H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R.748 CARES Act; S.4355 Katherine's Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020; H.R.8158 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive budget neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; H.R.8623 SAVE for Seniors Act; S.4864 HAPI Act; H.R.8725 HAPI Act; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Defense Appropriations bill; Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021H.R.133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; H.J.Res.110 - Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to telehealth; Issues related to changing federal poverty line calculation; Issues related to COVID-19 Response;; H.R.986 Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 H.R.987 Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act H.R.1010 To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect. H.R.1385 SAVE Act H.R.1386 ENROLL Act of 2019 H.R.1425 State Health Care Premium Reduction Act H.R.1499 Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019 H.R.1884 Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019 H.R.2508 Better Respiration through Expanding Access to Tele-Health Act;H.R.2862 VACCINES Act of 2019; H.R.3630 No Surprises Act H.R.4622 Family Asthma Act S.466 Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019 S.946 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 S.1125 Protect Act S.1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act S.1944 Public Health Funding Restoration Act. HR 3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.4716 I CAN Act; HR 5230 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Act; HR 6704 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; HR 748 - CARES Act; S. 3548 - CARES Act; S. 1531 - Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; HR 6408 -- To extend the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving, and to provide for loans and loan guarantees to certain public charities; HR 7610 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7667 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7617 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7612 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 2468 School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act; HR 7614 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7609 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7616 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; HR 7608 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R.5076 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019; H.R.6561 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020; HR 6800 HEROES Act; H.R.6935 Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults During COVID-19 and Beyond Act; HR 7286 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S. 4775 Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act; S. 4321 The Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act; S. 4318 The American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4317 SAFE TO WORK Act; S. 4322 The Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; S. 4320 Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; ;H.R.8061 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2020;H.R.8406 The Heroes Act; H.R.925 The Heroes Act; S.4557 COVER Act; S.4740 A bill to support public health infrastructure; H.RES.957 Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month"; H.R.7011 Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020; H.R.8261 Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020; S.4572 Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020; S.4355 Katherine's Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020; H.RES.1192 Expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and for the early detection of lung cancer; H.R.8158 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive budget neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.;H.R.7481 RESTART Act; 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; S.Res.780 A resolution designating November 2020 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for the early detection of lung cancer; H.R.8623 SAVE for Seniors Act; S.4864 HAPI Act; H.R.8725 HAPI Act; H.R.8595 To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating race and sex stereotyping; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Defense Appropriations bill; Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021H.R.133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; H.J.Res.110 - Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 216/S. 1149, Main Street Tax Certainty Act H.R. 218/S. 215, Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act H.R. 1516/S. 647, Wall Street Tax Act of 2019 H.R. 1725/S. 765, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2019 H.R. 2213/S. 978, Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act H.R. 2923/S. 1587, Inclusive Prosperity Act of 2019 H.R. 5674/S. 604, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2019 H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, including provisions relating to country-by-country tax reporting H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 3612, Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020 S. 3995, Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020, including provisions relating to state tax certainty for employers and employees S. 4318, American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, including provisions relating to state tax certainty for employers and employees Proposed rule regarding guidance under Section 958 (rules for determining stock ownership) and section 951A (global intangible low taxed income) (84 Fed. Reg. 29,114-29,133, June 21, 2019) Regulations on guidance related to section 951A (global intangible low-taxed income) and certain guidance related to foreign tax credits (84 Fed. Reg. 29,288-29,370, June 21, 2019) Proposed rule and guidance related to the allocation and apportionment of deductions and foreign taxes, financial services income, foreign tax redeterminations, foreign tax credit disallowance under section 965(g), and consolidated groups (84 Fed. Reg. 69,124-69,180, December 17, 2019) Proposed additional rules regarding base erosion and anti-abuse tax (84 Fed. Reg. 67,046-67,058, December 6, 2019) Proposed rule regarding certain employee remuneration in excess of $1,000,000 under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) (84 Fed. Reg. 70,356-70,391, December 20, 2019) Proposed rule regarding guidance involving hybrid arrangements and the allocation of deductions attributable to certain disqualified payments under section 951A (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income) (85 Fed. Reg. 19,858-19,873, April 8, 2020) Various issues relating to tax extenders, including bonus depreciation, deferral tax provisions, S-Corp tax provisions, and flow-throughs; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (PL 115-97), including implementation of, and follow up such as making individual rates and pass-through rates permanent; Internal Revenue Code section 965/tax overpayments, and changes made to section 965 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; Foreign tax carryforwards transition; pension reform; conversion of future 401(k) or Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contributions to Roth accounts; 199A tax deduction; Internal Revenue Service controlled foreign corporation (CFC) look thru rule; pending bilateral tax treaties before the U.S. Senate; potential for additional bilateral tax treaties; potential repeal of the State and Local Tax (SALT) cap; corporate tax filing deadline; Canadian digital services tax; global anti-base erosion proposal (GloBE) under pillar two; comments on Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs); FAQ65; comments on Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Additional Modifications; comments on the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) implementation letter to IRS and Treasury; general business tax credits; digital services taxes, GILTI high tax exception, Cornyn loan expense deductibility bill; tax extenders; Comments on Implementation of the Executive Order Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster; Comments on N-2020-47: Public Recommendations Invited on Items to be Included on the 2020-2021 Priority Guidance Plan; Comments on REG-104591-18: Denial of Deduction for Certain Fines, Penalties, and Other Amounts; Information with Respect to Certain Fines, Penalties, and Other Amounts; Comments on REG-112339-19 Credit for carbon oxide sequestration under section 45Q; Comments on REG-119307-19: Qualified Transportation Fringe, Transportation and Commuting Expenses under Section 274; Comments on REG-127732-19 Guidance under Section 954(b)(4) Regarding Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax; Comments on Section 461(l) - Limitations on Excess Business Losses of Noncorporate Taxpayers; Issues related to Tax Free Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness; Comments on Section 301 Investigation of Digital Service Taxes; Comments on Revenue Procedure 94-69; Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Deductibility; Comments on REG-107911-18: Rules Concerning the Limitation on the Deduction for Business Interest Expense; Comments on REG-110059-20: Ownership Attribution Under Section 958 for Purposes of Sections 367(a) and 954(c)(6); Revenue Procedure 94-69, disclose changes in tax positions after the opening of an examination, legislative technical corrections and regulatory comments; REG-107911-18, Various Business Interest Expense Deduction Limitation Issues, legislative technical corrections and regulatory comments; REG-110059-20: Ownership Attribution Under Section 958 for Purposes of Sections 367(a) and 954(c)(6), legislative technical corrections and regulatory comments; OECD Public Consultation Document on the Reports on the Pillar One and Pillar Two Blueprints, comments and responses to questions presented by the OECD Public Consultation document; Extension of Expiring Tax Provisions and tax comments for general tax relief; general COVID relief legislation: tax comments for general COVID-19 relief
Client expense: $22,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4549, American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2019. S. 4822, American Innovation and Jobs Act. S. 3995, The Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020. S. 4318, American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act 2020. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021. Transfer pricing, treaty, foreign tax credit, stranded worker, international tax, and foreign tax issues.
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office