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Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act or the SAFE Kids Act This bill generally prohibits the inclusion of flavored products in non-cigarette tobacco products, including electronic nicotine delivery system (e.g., e-cigarettes and vape pens).
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673, Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
2022 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
2022 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation including: H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 1616, Expanding Access to Clean Energy, all provisions H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
2022 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Lobbied generally on FERC matters pertaining to natural gas infrastructure permitting and ratemaking Lobbied on new FERC natural gas certificate and greenhouse gas policy statements (Docket No. PL18-1 & Docket No. PL21-3) H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions H.R. 4910 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Protecting Our Conserved Lands Act of 2019, all provisions H.R. 3240 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Public Engagement at FERC Act, all provisions H.R. 4447 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines H.R. 7878 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8312 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Future Generations Protection Act, provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines S. 2771 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), MPACT Act, all provisions S. 4502 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020, all provisions S. 4673 (from 116th Congress, no new bill number), Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act, all provisions
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Kamala D. Harris | Democratic | CA |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $248,572 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Tobacco
 S. 916/H.R. 1897, MOMMAS Act; provisions related to the taxation of tobacco products H.R. 2185, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act S. 984/H.R. 2238, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act; provisions related to plastic pollution from consumer products from getting into animal & human food-chains, landscapes, and waterways across the United States and into oceans S.1314/H.R.2786, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 3051, Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (END ENDS) Act H.R. 3066, Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act H.R. 3326, Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020 H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act; provisions related to the prohibition of cigarettes and e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains S. 2044/H.R. 3865, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act S. 2106/H.R. 3700, Prohibit Smoking at VA Facilities Act 116th Congress H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act S. 655/H.R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act H.R. 4742, Imposition of Tax on Nicotine for Use in Vapor Act S. 2463, E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act S. 1253/H.R. 3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act S. 2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies (ENND) Act Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act Issues surrounding FDA PMTA and MRTP compliance policies Issues surrounding taxation of tobacco products Issues surrounding efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco products January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products Issues surrounding tobacco harm reduction Issues surrounding vaccine development Issues surrounding implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products FDA proposed rule concerning NNN Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Products ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189 and FDA-2017-N-6565 Draft Guidance for Certain Marketed Tobacco Products, Docket No. FDA-2018-D-3244-0001
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Tobacco
  S. 916/H.R. 1897, MOMMAS Act; provisions related to the taxation of tobacco products H.R. 2185, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act 116th Congress H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act S. 655/H.R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act H.R. 4624, Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (END ENDS) Act H.R. 4742, Imposition of Tax on Nicotine for Use in Vapor Act S. 2463, E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act S. 1253/H.R. 3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act S. 2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies (ENND) Act S. 3263/H.R. 5845, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act Issues surrounding FDA PMTA and MRTP compliance policies Issues surrounding taxation of tobacco products Issues surrounding tobacco harm reduction Issues surrounding vaccine development Issues surrounding efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco products January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products FDA proposed rule concerning NNN Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Products ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189 and FDA-2017-N-6565 Draft Guidance for Certain Marketed Tobacco Products, Docket No. FDA-2018-D-3244-0001
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation, Medicare physician payment reform, MEDPAC, surgical global payments, ACA implementation, health care reform, health care quality improvement, physician workforce issues, comparative clinical effectiveness research, health information technology, EHR meaningful use, EHR data blocking, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, MEDCAC, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, registry access to Medicare claims data, lung cancer screenings, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, graduate medical education, electronic cigarette and cigar regulation, PTAC, meaningful use, congenital heart disease funding, unique device identifiers, medical liability reform, tobacco riders in appropriations bills, tobacco regulation in the FDA, price transparency, ECMO coding, Prohibit Smoking in VA Facilities Act (S.2106/HR3700) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.348/HR1763), Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, surprise billing, prior authorization, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act (S.1107/HR2222), T21 bills, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Act (HR.3911), Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (HR.4019/S.1832), Protection for Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Act (HR.4086), The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R.748), Coronavirus Provider Protection Act (H.R.7059), Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 348/H.R. 1763), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R.7286), Tobacco to 21 Act (S.1258/H.R.2411), The Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act (H.R.6697), Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act (S.3559/H.R.6365), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R.2339), Vaccines Act of 2019 (H.R.2862), Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act (S.2443), Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R.3502), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (H.R.1498), Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R.1554), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (H.R.1682), Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854), Women & Lung Cancer Research & Preventive Services Act (H.R.2222), Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019 (H.R.2550), Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R.2781), PCORI Reauthorization (H.R.3030), Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.3107), Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act (H.R.3302), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (S.655), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (S.753)
Client expense: $186,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 1498/S 655 SAFE Kids Act; all provisions of the bill HR 1642/S 1965 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; all provisions of the bill HR 1854/S 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 2111PROTECT Act; Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative; all provisions of the bill HR 2339Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill HR 3942/S 1253Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; all provisions of the bill HR 4425Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 4624 Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 4742Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 5721/S 3223Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; all provisions of the bill HR 5963E-Cigarette Oversight and Accountability Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill HR 7286/S 4524 Quit Because of COVID-19; all provisions of the bill HR 8343Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarette Applications Act; all provisions of the bill S 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act; all provisions of the bill S 1048 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction; all provisions of the bill S 1832 Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill S 2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill S 2519 Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019 (ENND Act); all provisions of the bill S 3174 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189, FDA-2017-N-6565, and FDA-2017-N-6107 Proposed Rule regarding Tobacco Product Standard for N-Nitrosonornicotine Level in Finished Smokeless Tobacco Products Implementation of P.L. 111-31 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Discussions related to tobacco harm reduction Discussions in support of the regulation of products containing synthetic nicotine
Client expense: $2,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
S 597: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019. This bill would remove marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Monitor. S.655: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products. Monitor. S.1048. Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction. This bill would require research on youth e-cigarette use. Monitor. S.1253: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This bill would apply regulations on online tobacco sales to e-cigarette products. Monitor. S 1258: Tobacco to 21 Act. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. S1541: "Tobacco-Free Youth Act." This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. S1832: Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. This bill amends the tobacco-free schools law to include the use of e-cigarettes. Monitor. S2106: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. S2519: Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit the sale of non-tobacco e-cigarette flavors. Monitor. S2768: Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit smoking including the use of e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains. Monitor. S2865: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. S3174: Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020. This bill regulates but does not prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products. Monitor. HR 293: Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products, and apply the Jenkins Act to e-cigarette products. Monitor. HR 1456: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019. This bill would remove marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Monitor. HR 1498: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products. Monitor. HR 2084: Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens Act of 2019. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. HR 2111: Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction. This bill would require research on youth e-cigarette use. Monitor. H.R.2339: Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020. This bill would restrict flavors in tobacco products and some vaping products, and other regulations. Monitor. HR 2411: Tobacco to 21 Act. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. HR 2338: Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2019. This bill would regulate marijuana in federally assisted housing, including prohibiting smoking marijuana where smoking of tobacco is prohibited. Monitor. HR 2339: Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21, restrict flavors in tobacco products, and other regulations. Monitor. HR 2726: Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit smoking including the use of e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains. Monitor. HR 3700: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. HR 3942: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This bill would apply regulations on online tobacco sales to e-cigarette products. Monitor. HR 4019: Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. This bill would amend the tobacco-free schools law to include the use of e-cigarettes. Monitor. HR 4425: Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit the flavoring of certain tobacco products. Monitor. HR 4689: Smoke Free Affordable Housing Act. This bill would require state allocation plans to favor smokefree buildings. Monitor. HR 5005: Preventing Vape Use Act. This bill would require a recall of e-cigarettes that have not been subject to premarket review.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: October 1 - December 31, 2020 Legislation H.R. 1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) S. 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) Senate FY 2021 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products) Senate FY 2021 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2021 Appropriations for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act S. 655 Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (Lobbying activities related to curbing the use of flavors in tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and cigars) S. 1253/H.R. 3942 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (Lobbying activities related to applying requirements relating to delivery sales of cigarettes to delivery sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems) S. 2463 E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act (Lobbying activities related to the entire bill) S. 2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act (Lobbying activities related to the entire bill) S. 3223 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act H.R. 6637 Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 S. 4819 Senate Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 H.R. 7286/ S. 4524 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8343 The Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarette Applications Act S. 4440 Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 8137 Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020 S. 4740 A bill to support public health infrastructure H.R. 2339/ S. 3174 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act H.R. 925 Updated Heroes Act H.R. 2111 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act H.R. 133 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act Issues Biden transition Tobaccos role in health disparities FDA regulatory authority over tobacco COVID-19 and tobacco Youth tobacco use FDA action on menthol cigarettes FDA review of MRTP and PMTA applications Medicaid and tobacco cessation Prevention and Public Health Fund (Lobbying activities related to preserving the Fund) E-Cigarettes & E-Cigarette Marketing Preventing tobacco use by kids Online sales of tobacco products Misleading social media marketing by tobacco companies Funding for CDC Office on Smoking and Health Public health funding and COVID-19 response Health disparities and COVID-19 Agencies Visited US House of Representatives US Senate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food & Drug Administration
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Legislation and policies related to: Promotion of cessation of tobacco use and smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices Preventing child and youth access to and use of tobacco products including e-cigarettes and vaping devices Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2084) Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R. 2339) Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (H.R. 3942/S. 1253) Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances (QUITS) Act of 2019 (H.R. 4425) Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742) Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R 7286/S. 4524) E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act (S. 616) Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act (S. 655/H.R. 1498) Tobacco to 21 Act (S. 1258/H.R. 2411) Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S. 1541)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 1498/S 655 SAFE Kids Act; all provisions of the bill HR 1642/S 1965 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; all provisions of the bill HR 1854/S 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 2111PROTECT Act; Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative; all provisions of the bill HR 2339Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill HR 3942/S 1253Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; all provisions of the bill HR 4425Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 4624 Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 4742Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 5721/S 3223Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; all provisions of the bill HR 5963E-Cigarette Oversight and Accountability Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill HR 7286/S 4524 Quit Because of COVID-19; all provisions of the bill HR 8343Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarette Applications Act; all provisions of the bill S 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act; all provisions of the bill S 1048 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction; all provisions of the bill S 1832 Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill S 2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill S 2519 Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019 (ENND Act); all provisions of the bill S 3174 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189, FDA-2017-N-6565, and FDA-2017-N-6107 Proposed Rule regarding Tobacco Product Standard for N-Nitrosonornicotine Level in Finished Smokeless Tobacco Products Implementation of P.L. 111-31 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Discussions related to tobacco harm reduction Discussions in support of the regulation of products containing synthetic nicotine
Client expense: $2,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
Regulation of electronic nicotine delivery system products as a less harmful alternative for adult smokers; issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco products; H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S. 655 SAFE Kids Act; H.R. 1642/S. 1965 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; H.R. 1897/S. 916 MOMMAs Act; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; H.R. 2084, SCOTT Act of 2019; H.R. 2111/S. 1048 PROTECT Act; H.R. 2339 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019; H.R. 4425 Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; H.R. 5721/S. 3223 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; S. 616 E-cigarette Youth Protection Act; S. 2519 Prohibiting Non-tobacco E-cigarette Flavors; and S. 2536 E-Cigarette Device Standards Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
E-cigarette Tax Priority Act (S.2463) Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act (S.1048/H.R.2111) Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019 (H.R. 4742) Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (H.R. 2339) Quell Underage Inhalation of Toxic Substances Act of 2019 (H.R. 4425) Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (HR 7286/S. 4524) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 3223/H.R. 5721) Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (S. 3174) SCOTT Act of 2019 (H.R.2084) Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (S.1832/H.R.4019) Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act (S.655/H.R.1498) Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S.1541) Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S.2517) To amend title 38, U.S. Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, & for other purposes (S.2106/H.R.3700) Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854/S.9) Implementation of: The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L.111-31) The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-94): Division N, Sec. 603 Minimum age of sale of tobacco products and Sec. 604 Sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
H.R. 1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text) H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction Monitored S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Monitored H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Monitored S. 655 SAFE Kids Act Monitored H.R. 1498 SAFE Kids Act Monitored S. 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act Monitored S.2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act Monitored H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 Monitored H.R. 1854 to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administrations jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars. Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Presidents Budget; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues related to youth cessation research; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; H.R.1498 SAFE Kids Act; H.R.1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019; H.R.2084 SCOTT Act of 2019; H.R.2111 PROTECT Act; H.R.2339 Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020; H.R.2411 Tobacco to 21 Act; HR.3700 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.4249 Stop Vaping Ads Act of 2019; H.R.4425 Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; S.9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019; S.616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act; S.655 SAFE Kids Act; S.1048 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction; S.1253 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; S.1258 Tobacco to 21 Act; S.1832 Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019; S.2106 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2463 E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act; S.2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; S.2519 ENND Act; S.2550 No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act; H.R.4624 Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act of 2019; H.R.4742 Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019; H.R.5005 Preventing Vape Use Act; H.R.5482 PREVENT Act of 2020; S.3096 PREVENT Act of 2020; 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; H.R.7617 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.7614 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R.6800 The Heroes Act; H.R.7286 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S. 4775 Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill;; Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.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 · Tobacco
H.Res.896, Reaffirming support of fundamental United States principles at the United Nations and encouraging the World Health Organization to embrace technological advancements in tobacco control H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act S. 655/H.R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act S. 1965/H.R. 1642, Combatting Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act S. 916/H.R. 1897, MOMMAS Act; provisions related to the taxation of tobacco products H.R. 2084, Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT) Act S. 1048/H.R. 2111, Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act S. 1823/H.R. 3229, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act S. 1253/H.R. 3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act S. 1832/H.R. 4019, Smoke-Free Schools Act H.R. 4249, Stop Vaping Ads Act S. 2517/H.R. 4425, Tobacco Tax Parity Act/Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances (QUITS) Act H.R. 4624, Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (END ENDS) Act H.R. 4742, Imposition of Tax on Nicotine for Use in Vapor Act H.R. 5005, Prevent Vape Use Act S. 3096/H.R. 5482, PREVENT (Providing Resources to End the Vaping Epidemic Now for Teenagers) Act S. 3223/H.R. 5721, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act S. 3263/H.R. 5845, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5963, E-Cigarette Oversight and Accountability Act S. 616, E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act S. 1258/H.R. 2411, Tobacco to 21 Act S. 1541, Tobacco-Free Youth Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act S. 2463, E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act S. 2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies (ENND) Act S. 2536, E-Cigarette Device Standards Act S. 2550, No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S.4524 - Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R.8137 - Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020 H.R.8343 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary to refer each application for review of certain tobacco products to the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, and for other purposes. Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act Issues surrounding FDA PMTA and MRTP compliance policies Issues surrounding taxation of tobacco products January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products Issues surrounding implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products FDA proposed rule concerning NNN Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Products ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189 and FDA-2017-N-6565 Draft Guidance for Certain Marketed Tobacco Products, Docket No. FDA-2018-D-3244-0001
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S.655, Stop Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act; Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic; Issues related to flavors in tobacco products; Issues related to FDA review of tobacco product applications; Issues related to health disparities and tobacco use.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Regulation of electronic nicotine delivery system products as a less harmful alternative for adult smokers; Issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; Issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco products; H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S. 655, SAFE Kids Act; H.R. 1642/S. 1965, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; H.R. 1897/S. 916, MOMMAs Act; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; H.R. 2339/S.3174, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act; H.R. 3942/S. 1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; H.R. 4425, Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; H.R. 5721/S. 3223, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; H.R. 6637, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; S. 616, E-cigarette Youth Protection Act; S. 2517, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; S. 2519, Prohibiting Non-tobacco E-cigarette Flavors; and S. 2536, E-Cigarette Device Standards Act of 2019.
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation, Medicare physician payment reform, MEDPAC, surgical global payments, ACA implementation, health care reform, health care quality improvement, physician workforce issues, comparative clinical effectiveness research, health information technology, EHR meaningful use, EHR data blocking, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, MEDCAC, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, registry access to Medicare claims data, lung cancer screenings, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, graduate medical education, electronic cigarette and cigar regulation, PTAC, meaningful use, congenital heart disease funding, unique device identifiers, medical liability reform, COVID-19 pandemic, tobacco riders in appropriations bills, tobacco regulation in the FDA, price transparency, ECMO coding, Prohibit Smoking in VA Facilities Act (S.2106/HR3700) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.348/HR1763), Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, surprise billing, prior authorization, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act (S.1107/HR2222), T21 bills, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Act (HR.3911), Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (HR.4019/S.1832), Protection for Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Act (HR.4086), The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R.748), Coronavirus Provider Protection Act (H.R.7059), Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 348/H.R. 1763), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R.7286), Tobacco to 21 Act (S.1258/H.R.2411), The Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act (H.R.6697), Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act (S.3559/H.R.6365), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R.2339), Vaccines Act of 2019 (H.R.2862), Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act (S.2443), Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R.3502), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (H.R.1498), Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R.1554), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (H.R.1682), Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854), Women & Lung Cancer Research & Preventive Services Act (H.R.2222), Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019 (H.R.2550), Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R.2781), PCORI Reauthorization (H.R.3030), Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.3107), Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act (H.R.3302), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (S.655), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (S.753), Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 (H.R. 8702/S.5007), Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2020 (S.4932), To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year waiver of budget neutrality adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule, and for other purposes (H.R. 8505)
Client expense: $86,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
S. 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 S. 1541 Tobacco Free Youth Act S. 1258 / H.R. 2411 Tobacco to 21 Act S. 655, SAFE Kids Act H.R. 2084 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to raise the minimum age restriction with respect to the sale of tobacco products, and for other purposes. H.R. 1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 FDA Tobacco Deeming Rule HR 2411 Tobacco to 21 Act H.R. 2339 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 1498 / S. 655 SAFE Kids Act H.R. 4272 H.R. 2463 HR 1856 Domestic Priorities and International Assistance Minibus Appropriations, Title F, section 605, Sale of Tobacco Products to Individuals under age of 21. Guidance on Flavored Cigars Cigar Excise Taxes
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Delivery Systems (End ENDS) Act (H.R. 4264), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (H.R. 2339/S. 3174), SAFE Kids Act (H.R. 1498/S. 655), Smoke Free Schools Act (S. 1832/H.R. 4019), Tobacco Free Youth Act (S. 1541), Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 7286), Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarettes Applications Act (H.R. 8343), e-cigarettes, and premarket application of tobacco products
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
HR 2084 To amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to raise the minimum age restriction with respect to the sale of tobacco products, and for other purposes S. 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 FDA Tobacco Deeming Rule HR 2411, Tobacco to 21 Act HR 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 HR 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act HR 1498, SAFE Kids Act S 1258, Tobacco to 21 Act S 1541, Tobacco Free Youth Act S. 655, SAFE Kids Act HR 1856, Domestic Priorities and International Assistance Minibus Appropriations, Title F, section 605, Sale of Tobacco Products to Individuals under age of 21.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
P.L. 111-31 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control and Federal Retirement Reform Act - implementation of provisions relating to federal regulation of tobacco; H.R. 7608 - Division B - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 - Title VI - Food and Drug Administration - provisions related to federal regulation of tobacco (Division A, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021); S. 655 and H.R. 1498 - SAFE Kids Act - a bill imposing additional restrictions on flavors in e-cigarettes; S. 616 - E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act - a bill imposing user fees on e-cigarette manufacturers; H.R. 2339 - Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 - all provisions; H.R. 4742 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on nicotine used in vaping, etc. - entire bill; 81 FR 289783 (May 10, 2016) - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration final rule deeming certain tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, as subject to FDA regulation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Vaping (oral health impact) Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 H.R. 1498, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (SAFE Kids Act) S. 655, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (SAFE Kids Act) H.R. 1854, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 S. 9, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 3942/S.1253, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act H.R. 4742, a bill that would impose an excise tax on nicotine H.R. 7286, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act Rule Characterizing Menthol as an Added Flavor in Tobacco and Vaping Products
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
H.R.1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text) H.R.2339, Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FDA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes" Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored S. 655, SAFE Kids Act Monitored H.R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
S 597: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019. This bill would remove marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Monitor. S.655: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products. Monitor. S.1048. Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction. This bill would require research on youth e-cigarette use. Monitor. S.1253: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This bill would apply regulations on online tobacco sales to e-cigarette products. Monitor. S 1258: Tobacco to 21 Act. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. S1541: "Tobacco-Free Youth Act." This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. S1832: Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. This bill amends the tobacco-free schools law to include the use of e-cigarettes. Monitor. S2106: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. S2519: Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit the sale of non-tobacco e-cigarette flavors. Monitor. S2768: Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit smoking including the use of e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains. Monitor. S2865: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. S3174: Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020. This bill regulates but does not prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products. Monitor. HR 293: Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products, and apply the Jenkins Act to e-cigarette products. Monitor. HR 1456: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019. This bill would remove marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Monitor. HR 1498: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products. Monitor. HR 2084: Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens Act of 2019. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. HR 2111: Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction. This bill would require research on youth e-cigarette use. Monitor. H.R.2339: Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020. This bill would restrict flavors in tobacco products and some vaping products, and other regulations. Monitor. HR 2411: Tobacco to 21 Act. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. HR 2338: Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2019. This bill would regulate marijuana in federally assisted housing, including prohibiting smoking marijuana where smoking of tobacco is prohibited. Monitor. HR 2339: Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21, restrict flavors in tobacco products, and other regulations. Monitor. HR 2726: Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit smoking including the use of e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains. Monitor. HR 3700: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. HR 3942: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This bill would apply regulations on online tobacco sales to e-cigarette products. Monitor. HR 4019: Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. This bill would amend the tobacco-free schools law to include the use of e-cigarettes. Monitor. HR 4425: Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit the flavoring of certain tobacco products. Monitor. HR 4689: Smoke Free Affordable Housing Act. This bill would require state allocation plans to favor smokefree buildings. Monitor. HR 5005: Preventing Vape Use Act. This bill would require a recall of e-cigarettes that have not been subject to premarket review.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
S. 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 S. 1541 Tobacco Free Youth Act S. 1258 / H.R. 2411 Tobacco to 21 Act S. 655, SAFE Kids Act H.R. 2084 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to raise the minimum age restriction with respect to the sale of tobacco products, and for other purposes. H.R. 1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 FDA Tobacco Deeming Rule HR 2411 Tobacco to 21 Act H.R. 2339 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 1498 / S. 655 SAFE Kids Act H.R. 4272 H.R. 2463 HR 1856 Domestic Priorities and International Assistance Minibus Appropriations, Title F, section 605, Sale of Tobacco Products to Individuals under age of 21. Guidance on Flavored Cigars Cigar Excise Taxes
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Legislation and policies related to: Promotion of cessation of tobacco use and smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices Preventing child and youth access to and use of tobacco products including e-cigarettes and vaping devices Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2084) Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R. 2339) Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (H.R. 3942/S. 1253) Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances (QUITS) Act of 2019 (H.R. 4425) Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742) E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act (S. 616) Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act (S. 655/H.R. 1498) Tobacco to 21 Act (S. 1258/H.R. 2411) Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S. 1541)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Regulation of electronic nicotine delivery system products as a less harmful alternative for adult smokers; Issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; Issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco products; H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S. 655, SAFE Kids Act; H.R. 1642/S. 1965, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; H.R. 1897/S. 916, MOMMAs Act; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; H.R. 2084, SCOTT Act of 2019; H.R. 2111/S. 1048, PROTECT Act; H.R. 2339/S.3174, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act; H.R. 3942/S. 1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; H.R. 4425, Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; H.R. 5721/S. 3223, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; H.R. 6637, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; H.R. 8137, the Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020; S. 616, E-cigarette Youth Protection Act; S. 2517, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; S. 2519, Prohibiting Non-tobacco E-cigarette Flavors; and S. 2536, E-Cigarette Device Standards Act of 2019.
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
HR 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 1498/S 655 SAFE Kids Act; all provisions of the bill HR 1642 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; all provisions of the bill HR 1854/S 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 2111 PROTECT Act; Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative; all provisions of the bill HR 2339Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020; all provisions of the bill HR 3942/S 1253 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; all provisions of the bill HR 4425 Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 4742Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill HR 5721/S 3223 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; all provisions of the bill S 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act; all provisions of the bill S 1048 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction; all provisions of the bill S 1832 Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill S 1965 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; all provisions of the bill S 2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; all provisions of the bill S 2519 Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019 (ENND Act); all provisions of the bill ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189, FDA-2017-N-6565, and FDA-2017-N-6107 Implementation of P.L. 111-31 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Discussions related to tobacco harm reduction
Client expense: $3,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
E-cigarette Tax Priority Act (S.2463) Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act (S.1048/H.R.2111) Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019 (H.R. 4742) Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (H.R. 2339) Quell Underage Inhalation of Toxic Substances Act of 2019 (H.R. 4425) Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (HR 7286/S. 4524) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 3223/H.R. 5721) Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (S. 3174) SCOTT Act of 2019 (H.R.2084) Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (S.1832/H.R.4019) Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act (S.655/H.R.1498) Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S.1541) Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S.2517) To amend title 38, U.S. Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, & for other purposes (S.2106/H.R.3700) Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854/S.9) Implementation of: The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L.111-31) The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-94): Division N, Sec. 603 Minimum age of sale of tobacco products and Sec. 604 Sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation, Medicare physician payment reform, MEDPAC, surgical global payments, ACA implementation, health care reform, health care quality improvement, physician workforce issues, comparative clinical effectiveness research, health information technology, EHR meaningful use, EHR data blocking, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, MEDCAC, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, registry access to Medicare claims data, lung cancer screenings, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, graduate medical education, electronic cigarette and cigar regulation, PTAC, meaningful use, congenital heart disease funding, unique device identifiers, medical liability reform, COVID-19 pandemic, tobacco riders in appropriations bills, tobacco regulation in the FDA, price transparency, ECMO coding, Prohibit Smoking in VA Facilities Act (S.2106/HR3700) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.348/HR1763), Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, surprise billing, prior authorization, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act (S.1107/HR2222), T21 bills, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Act (HR.3911), Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (HR.4019/S.1832), Protection for Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Act (HR.4086), The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R.748), Coronavirus Provider Protection Act (H.R.7059), Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 348/H.R. 1763), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R.7286), Tobacco to 21 Act (S.1258/H.R.2411), The Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act (H.R.6697), Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act (S.3559/H.R.6365), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R.2339), Vaccines Act of 2019 (H.R.2862), Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act (S.2443), Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R.3502), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (H.R.1498), Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R.1554), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (H.R.1682), Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854), Women & Lung Cancer Research & Preventive Services Act (H.R.2222), Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019 (H.R.2550), Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R.2781), PCORI Reauthorization (H.R.3030), Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.3107), Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act (H.R.3302), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (S.655), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (S.753)
Client expense: $143,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment and prevention, and public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act: Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues relating to youth cessation research; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; H.R.293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 H.R.1498 SAFE Kids Act H.R.1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 H.R.2084 SCOTT Act of 2019 H.R.2111 PROTECT Act H.R.2339 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 H.R.2411 Tobacco to 21 Act H.R.3700 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.4249 Stop Vaping Ads Act of 2019 H.R.4425 Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019 S.9Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 S.616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act S.655 SAFE Kids Act S.1048 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction S.1253 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act S.1258 Tobacco to 21 Act; S.1832 Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 S.2106 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. S.2463 E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act S.2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019 S.2519 ENND Act S.2550 No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S 2550 No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act HR 4624 Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act of 2019 HR 4742 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on nicotine used in vaping, etc. H.R.5005 Preventing Vape Use Act H.R.5482 PREVENT Act of 2020 S.3096 PREVENT Act of 2020; 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 6800 HEROES Act; HR 7286 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S. 4775 Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act
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 · third_quarter · Tobacco
H.Res.896, Reaffirming support of fundamental United States principles at the United Nations and encouraging the World Health Organization to embrace technological advancements in tobacco control H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act S. 655/H.R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act S. 1965/H.R. 1642, Combatting Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act S. 916/H.R. 1897, MOMMAS Act; provisions related to the taxation of tobacco products H.R. 2084, Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT) Act S. 1048/H.R. 2111, Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act S. 1823/H.R. 3229, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act S. 1253/H.R. 3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act S. 1832/H.R. 4019, Smoke-Free Schools Act H.R. 4249, Stop Vaping Ads Act S. 2517/H.R. 4425, Tobacco Tax Parity Act/Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances (QUITS) Act H.R. 4624, Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (END ENDS) Act H.R. 4742, Imposition of Tax on Nicotine for Use in Vapor Act H.R. 5005, Prevent Vape Use Act S. 3096/H.R. 5482, PREVENT (Providing Resources to End the Vaping Epidemic Now for Teenagers) Act S. 3223/H.R. 5721, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act S. 3263/H.R. 5845, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5963, E-Cigarette Oversight and Accountability Act S. 616, E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act S. 1258/H.R. 2411, Tobacco to 21 Act S. 1541, Tobacco-Free Youth Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act S. 2463, E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act S. 2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies (ENND) Act S. 2536, E-Cigarette Device Standards Act S. 2550, No Tax Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act S.4524 - Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R.8137 - Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020 H.R.8343 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary to refer each application for review of certain tobacco products to the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, and for other purposes. Implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act Issues surrounding FDA PMTA and MRTP compliance policies Issues surrounding taxation of tobacco products January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products Issues surrounding implementation of P.L. 111-31, the Tobacco Control Act January 2020 FDA guidance on flavors in vapor products FDA proposed rule concerning NNN Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Products ANPRMS for Docket Nos. FDA-2017-N-6189 and FDA-2017-N-6565 Draft Guidance for Certain Marketed Tobacco Products, Docket No. FDA-2018-D-3244-0001
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
HR 2084 To amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to raise the minimum age restriction with respect to the sale of tobacco products, and for other purposes S. 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 FDA Tobacco Deeming Rule HR 2411, Tobacco to 21 Act HR 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 HR 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act HR 1498, SAFE Kids Act S 1258, Tobacco to 21 Act S 1541, Tobacco Free Youth Act S. 655, SAFE Kids Act HR 1856, Domestic Priorities and International Assistance Minibus Appropriations, Title F, section 605, Sale of Tobacco Products to Individuals under age of 21.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Delivery Systems (End ENDS) Act (H.R. 4264), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (H.R. 2339/S. 3174), SAFE Kids Act (H.R. 1498/S. 655), Smoke Free Schools Act (S. 1832/H.R. 4019), Tobacco Free Youth Act (S. 1541), Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 7286), Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarettes Applications Act (H.R. 8343), e-cigarettes, and premarket application of tobacco products
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Lobbying Report: July 1 - September 30, 2020 Legislation H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act H.R. 1854 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) S. 9 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (Lobbying activities related to opposing exemption of cigars from FDA oversight) Senate FY 2021 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products) H.R. 7610 FY 2021 Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products) Senate FY 2021 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) H.R. 7614 FY 2021 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Senate FY 2021 Appropriations for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 7608 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and protecting FDAs authority to oversee all tobacco products) H.R. 7617 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Lobbying activities related to FY 2021 appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) S. 655 Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (Lobbying activities related to curbing the use of flavors in tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and cigars) S. 3174 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (Lobbying activities related to the entire bill) S. 1253/H.R. 3942 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (Lobbying activities related to applying requirements relating to delivery sales of cigarettes to delivery sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems) S. 2463 E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act (Lobbying activities related to the entire bill) S. 2517 Tobacco Tax Equity Act (Lobbying activities related to the entire bill) S. 3223 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act H.R. 6637 Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 Senate Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 H.R. 7286/ S. 4524 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act H.R. 8343 The Independent Advisory Committee Review of E-Cigarette Applications Act S. 4440 Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 8137 Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2020 S. 4740 A bill to support public health infrastructure Issues Prevention and Public Health Fund (Lobbying activities related to preserving the Fund) Tobaccos role in health disparities FDA regulation of tobacco products Flavored tobacco products E-Cigarettes E-Cigarette Marketing Preventing tobacco use by kids Online sales of tobacco products Misleading social media marketing by tobacco companies Funding for CDC Office on Smoking and Health Public health funding and COVID-19 response Health disparities and COVID-19 Medicaid and tobacco cessation Agencies Visited US House of Representatives US Senate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Regulation of electronic nicotine delivery system products as a less harmful alternative for adult smokers; issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco products; H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S. 655 SAFE Kids Act; H.R. 1642/S. 1965 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; H.R. 1897/S. 916 MOMMAs Act; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; H.R. 2084, SCOTT Act of 2019; H.R. 2111/S. 1048 PROTECT Act; H.R. 2339 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019; H.R. 4425 Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; H.R. 5721/S. 3223 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; S. 616 E-cigarette Youth Protection Act; S. 2519 Prohibiting Non-tobacco E-cigarette Flavors; and S. 2536 E-Cigarette Device Standards Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S.655, Stop Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act; Issues related to flavors in tobacco products; Issues related to FDA review of tobacco product applications; Issues related to health disparities and tobacco use.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
H.R. 1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text) H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding tobacco use harm reduction Monitored discussions regarding the FDA implementation of P.L.111-31 Monitored S.1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Monitored H.R.3942, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Monitored S. 655 SAFE Kids Act Monitored H.R. 1498 SAFE Kids Act Monitored S. 616 E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act Monitored S.2519, Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act Monitored H.R. 293 Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 Monitored H.R. 1854 to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administrations jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars. Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
P.L. 111-31 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control and Federal Retirement Reform Act - implementation of provisions relating to federal regulation of tobacco; H.R. 7608 - Division B - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 - Title VI - Food and Drug Administration - provisions related to federal regulation of tobacco; S. 655 and H.R. 1498 - SAFE Kids Act - a bill imposing additional restrictions on flavors in e-cigarettes; S. 616 - E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act - a bill imposing user fees on e-cigarette manufacturers; H.R. 2339 - Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 - all provisions; S. 1541 - Tobacco Free Youth Act - entire bill increasing minimum age for sale of tobacco products to 21; H.R. 4742 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on nicotine used in vaping, etc. - entire bill; 81 FR 289783 (May 10, 2016) - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration final rule deeming certain tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, as subject to FDA regulation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Vaping (oral health impact) Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 H.R. 1498, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (SAFE Kids Act) S. 655, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (SAFE Kids Act) H.R. 1854, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 S. 9, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 3942, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act H.R. 4742, a bill that would impose an excise tax on nicotine H.R. 7286, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Tobacco
H.R.1642, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act (All sections of full text) H.R.2339, Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FDA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes" Discussions involving potential modifications to the H2A farm labor Visa program Monitored FDA ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored S. 655, SAFE Kids Act Monitored H.R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Tobacco
S 597: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019. This bill would remove marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Monitor. S.655: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products. Monitor. S.1048. Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction. This bill would require research on youth e-cigarette use. Monitor. S.1253: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This bill would apply regulations on online tobacco sales to e-cigarette products. Monitor. S 1258: Tobacco to 21 Act. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. S1541: "Tobacco-Free Youth Act." This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. S1832: Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. This bill amends the tobacco-free schools law to include the use of e-cigarettes. Monitor. S2106: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. S2519: Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit the sale of non-tobacco e-cigarette flavors. Monitor. S2768: Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit smoking including the use of e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains. Monitor. S2865: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. S3174: Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020. This bill regulates but does not prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products. Monitor. HR 293: Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products, and apply the Jenkins Act to e-cigarette products. Monitor. HR 1456: Marijuana Justice Act of 2019. This bill would remove marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Monitor. HR 1498: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act. This bill would restrict flavors in non-cigarette tobacco products. Monitor. HR 2084: Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens Act of 2019. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. HR 2111: Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction. This bill would require research on youth e-cigarette use. Monitor. H.R.2339: Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020. This bill would restrict flavors in tobacco products and some vaping products, and other regulations. Monitor. HR 2411: Tobacco to 21 Act. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Monitor. HR 2338: Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2019. This bill would regulate marijuana in federally assisted housing, including prohibiting smoking marijuana where smoking of tobacco is prohibited. Monitor. HR 2339: Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019. This bill would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21, restrict flavors in tobacco products, and other regulations. Monitor. HR 2726: Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit smoking including the use of e-cigarettes on Amtrak trains. Monitor. HR 3700: This bill would prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. Monitor. HR 3942: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. This bill would apply regulations on online tobacco sales to e-cigarette products. Monitor. HR 4019: Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. This bill would amend the tobacco-free schools law to include the use of e-cigarettes. Monitor. HR 4425: Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019. This bill would prohibit the flavoring of certain tobacco products. Monitor. HR 4689: Smoke Free Affordable Housing Act. This bill would require state allocation plans to favor smokefree buildings. Monitor. HR 5005: Preventing Vape Use Act. This bill would require a recall of e-cigarettes that have not been subject to premarket review.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Legislation and policies related to: Promotion of cessation of tobacco use and smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices Preventing child and youth access to and use of tobacco products including e-cigarettes and vaping devices Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2084) Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R. 2339) Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (H.R. 3942/S. 1253) Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances (QUITS) Act of 2019 (H.R. 4425) Protecting American Lungs Act (H.R. 4742) E-Cigarette Youth Protection Act (S. 616) Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act (S. 655/H.R. 1498) Tobacco to 21 Act (S. 1258/H.R. 2411) Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S. 1541)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Tobacco
E-cigarette Tax Priority Act (S.2463) Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act (S.1048/H.R.2111) Protecting American Lungs Act of 2019 (H.R. 4742) Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (H.R. 2339) Quell Underage Inhalation of Toxic Substances Act of 2019 (H.R. 4425) Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (HR 7286) Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 3223/H.R. 5721) Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 (S. 3174) SCOTT Act of 2019 (H.R.2084) Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (S.1832/H.R.4019) Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act (S.655/H.R.1498) Tobacco-Free Youth Act (S.1541) Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S.2517) To amend title 38, U.S. Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, & for other purposes (S.2106/H.R.3700) Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854/S.9) Implementation of: The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L.111-31)
Client expense: $582,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Regulation of electronic nicotine delivery system products as a less harmful alternative for adult smokers; Issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products; Issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco products; H.R. 293, Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019; H.R. 1498/S. 655, SAFE Kids Act; H.R. 1642/S. 1965, Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act; H.R. 1897/S. 916, MOMMAs Act; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; H.R. 2084, SCOTT Act of 2019; H.R. 2111/S. 1048, PROTECT Act; H.R. 2339/S.3174, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act; H.R. 3942/S. 1253, Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act; H.R. 4425, Quell Underage Inhaling of Toxic Substances Act of 2019; H.R. 5721/S. 3223, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; H.R. 6637, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020; provisions related to taxation of tobacco products; S. 616, E-cigarette Youth Protection Act; S. 2517, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019; S. 2519, Prohibiting Non-tobacco E-cigarette Flavors; and S. 2536, E-Cigarette Device Standards Act of 2019.
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation, Medicare physician payment reform, MEDPAC, surgical global payments, ACA implementation, health care reform, health care quality improvement, physician workforce issues, comparative clinical effectiveness research, health information technology, EHR meaningful use, EHR data blocking, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, MEDCAC, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, registry access to Medicare claims data, lung cancer screenings, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, graduate medical education, electronic cigarette and cigar regulation, PTAC, meaningful use, congenital heart disease funding, unique device identifiers, medical liability reform, tobacco riders in appropriations bills, tobacco regulation in the FDA, price transparency, ECMO coding, Prohibit Smoking in VA Facilities Act (S.2106/HR3700) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.348/HR1763), Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, surprise billing, prior authorization, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act (S.1107/HR2222), T21 bills, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Act (HR.3911), Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019 (HR.4019/S.1832), Protection for Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Act (HR.4086), The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R.748), Coronavirus Provider Protection Act (H.R.7059), Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 348/H.R. 1763), Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R.7286), Tobacco to 21 Act (S.1258/H.R.2411), The Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act (H.R.6697), Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act (S.3559/H.R.6365), Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R.2339), Vaccines Act of 2019 (H.R.2862), Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act (S.2443), Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R.3502), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (H.R.1498), Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R.1554), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (H.R.1682), Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 (H.R.1854), Women & Lung Cancer Research & Preventive Services Act (H.R.2222), Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019 (H.R.2550), Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R.2781), PCORI Reauthorization (H.R.3030), Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.3107), Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act (H.R.3302), Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (S.655), Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (S.753)
Client expense: $186,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)