Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022
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Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 or the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 This bill addresses health care, presumption of service-connection, research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. TITLE I--EXPANSION OF HEALTH CARE ELIGIBILITY Conceding Our Veterans' Exposure Now and Necessitating Training Act of 2022 or the COVENANT Act of 2022 Subtitle A--Toxic-Exposed Veterans (Sec. 103) This section provides eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical care, including mental health services and counseling, to veterans who (1) participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (e.g., a qualifying activity that requires a corresponding entry in an exposure tracking record system, such as the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record); (2) served in specified locations on specified dates; or (3) deployed in support of a specified contingency operation. (Sec. 104) The VA must complete an assessment to determine (1) the personnel and material resources necessary to implement the expanded provision of care to the veterans specified in Section 103 of this bill (e.g., veterans who participated in a toxic exposure risk activity), and (2) the total number of veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates and receive hospital care or medical services from the VA, disaggregated by priority group. Subtitle B--Certain Veterans Of Combat Service And Other Matters (Sec. 111) This section extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and are toxic-exposed veterans, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. TITLE II--TOXIC EXPOSURE PRESUMPTION PROCESS Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2022 or the TEAM Act of 2022 (Sec. 202) This section prescribes the procedures for establishing or removing presumptions of service-connection based on toxic exposure, including by providing for public notice and comment periods and the establishment of a working group to advise and make recommendations regarding toxic exposures during military service. (Sec. 203) The VA must conduct outreach to certain claimants when a law establishes or modifies a presumption of service-connection. Specifically, the VA must identify and conduct outreach for all claims for compensation for a service-connected disability that (1) were submitted to the VA, (2) were evaluated and denied before the new law went into effect, and (3) might have been evaluated differently if the modification had been applicable to the claim. (Sec. 204) The VA must conduct outreach to certain claimants when a law establishes or modifies a presumption of service-connection in relation to dependency and indemnity compensation. Specifically, the VA must identify and conduct outreach for all claims for dependency and indemnity compensation related to service-connected conditions that (1) were submitted to the VA, (2) were evaluated and denied before the new law went into effect, and (3) might have been evaluated differently if the modification had been applicable to the claim. TITLE III--IMPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE CONNECTION PROCESS FOR TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2022 (Sec. 302) This section establishes a presumption that veterans were exposed to certain substances, chemicals, and airborne hazards during military service in specified locations in specified time frames (e.g., on or after August 2, 1990, in Bahrain). (Sec. 303) The VA must provide a veteran with a medical examination regarding the nexus between a disability and toxic exposure risk activity if a veteran submits a disability compensation claim for a service-connected disability with insufficient evidence. TITLE IV--PRESUMPTIONS OF SERVICE CONNECTION Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2022 (Sec. 401) This section includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the VA presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Palomares or Thule Veterans Act of 2022 (Sec. 402) This section includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, or in the response effort following the on-board fire and crash of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber in the vicinity of Thule Air Force Base, Greenland, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act of 2022 (Sec. 403) This section expands the presumption of service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Specifically, the bill expands the presumption to cover veterans who served during specified time frames in Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai bases, Laos, Cambodia, Guam or American Samoa or the waters thereof, or on Johnson Atoll. Under the bill, such veterans are eligible for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care. Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2022 (Sec. 404) This section provides a presumption of service-connection for hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) for veterans who performed service specified in Section 403 of this bill (e.g., in Thailand). (Sec. 405) This section addresses disability compensation and care issues for Persian Gulf War veterans, including by expanding who qualifies as a Persian Gulf Veteran. Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2022 (Sec. 406) This section establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases associated with exposure to specified substances, chemicals, or airborne hazards becoming manifest in veterans who served in specified locations during specified times (e.g., Iraq on or after August 2, 1990). TITLE V--RESEARCH MATTERS (Sec. 501) The VA must collaborate with various entities, such as the Department of Defense (DOD), to establish the Toxic Exposure Research Working Group to (1) identify collaborative research activities and resources and conduct such research related to health consequences of toxic exposure during military service, and (2) develop a five-year strategic plan for collaborative research activities. (Sec. 502) The VA must continually analyze all clinical data obtained in connection with its provision of hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for toxic-exposed veterans that is likely to be scientifically useful in determining the association between a veteran's medical condition and a toxic exposure. (Sec. 503) The VA must conduct an updated analysis of total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations at specified times, such as in Kuwait on or after August 2, 1990. (Sec. 504) The VA must conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. (Sec. 505) The VA must study the incidence of cancer in veterans to determine trends in the rates of incidence of cancer in veterans. (Sec. 506) The VA must enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to study the health trends of veterans who, during active service, participated in activities relating to the Manhattan Project or resided near specified locations proximate to waste arising from activities in connection with the Manhattan Project. (Sec. 507) The VA must enter an agreement with NASEM to study possible relationships between toxic exposures experienced during service in the Armed Forces and mental health conditions. (Sec. 508) The Government Accountability Office must study the state of access and barriers to benefits and services furnished by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to veterans in territories and Freely Associated States of the United States. (Sec. 509) The VA must establish and maintain a publicly accessible website to serve as a clearinghouse for the publication of all toxic exposure research carried out or funded by the executive branch of the federal government. (Sec. 510) The VA must report to Congress on the health effects of jet fuels used by the Armed Forces. TITLE VI--IMPROVEMENT OF RESOURCES AND TRAINING REGARDING TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS Fairly Assessing Service-related Toxic Exposure Residuals Presumptions Act of 2022 or the FASTER Presumption Act of 2022 (Sec. 602) The VA must publish a list of its resources for toxic-exposed veterans and veterans who report toxic exposure, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits. The VA must also develop an informative outreach program for veterans on illnesses that may be related to toxic exposures. (Sec. 603) The VA must incorporate a screening to help determine potential toxic exposures during active military service as part of the health care screening furnished to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. (Sec. 604) The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact on veterans of illnesses related to toxic exposures. Additionally, the VA must incorporate an annual training program for processors of claims for disability benefits relating to service-connected disabilities based on toxic exposures. TITLE VII--RESOURCING (Sec. 701) The VA is authorized to use funds appropriated to the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to continue the modernization, development, and expansion of capabilities and capacity of information technology systems and infrastructure of the VBA to support expected increased claims processing for newly eligible veterans. The VA must submit a plan to Congress for the modernization of the information technology systems of the VBA. (Sec. 702) This section authorizes the VA to carry out various medical facility leases at specified amounts in FY2023 (e.g., an outpatient clinic in Allentown, Pennsylvania). (Sec. 703) This section prohibits funds from being appropriated, obligated, or expended for any major VA medical facility lease unless the congressional veterans affairs committees each adopt a resolution approving the lease. Additionally, this section (1) modifies the requirements for the prospectus that must be submitted regarding a request for funding a major medical facility lease, and (2) authorizes the VA to carry out interim leasing actions as it considers necessary for approved major medical facility leases and replacement leases that do not require approval. (Sec. 704) The VA may enter into a lease with an academic affiliate or other specified entity to acquire space for the purpose of providing health care resources to veterans. (Sec. 705) This section modifies the enhanced-use lease authority of the VA, including by permanently authorizing such authority and extending the maximum term of such leases from 75 to 99 years. This section also provides appropriations for entering into enhanced-used leases and authorizes the VA to deposit unutilized funds received under an enhanced-use lease in the Medical Facilities or the Construction, Minor Projects accounts. (Sec. 706) This section prescribes the authority for joint leasing actions between DOD and the VA. (Sec. 707) This section provides specified appropriations for major medical facility leases through FY2031. TITLE VIII--RECORDS AND OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 801) The VA must conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served at Fort McClellan at any time between January 1, 1935, and May 20, 1999. (Sec. 802) DOD must brief Congress on the quality of its databases that provide the information presented in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and the usefulness of the record in supporting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in receiving health care and benefits. (Sec. 803) The VA must provide a means for veterans to update their records as necessary to reflect exposures to occupational or environmental hazards in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record. Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (Sec. 804) This section provides a federal cause of action for individuals who resided, worked, or were otherwise exposed (including in utero) for not less than 30 days to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. (Sec. 805) This section establishes the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund in the Treasury to be administered by the VA to invest in the delivery of veterans' health care and benefits associated with exposures to environmental hazards during military services and medical and other research relating to exposure to environmental hazards. (Sec. 806) This section provides appropriations to the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to remain available through FY2024. The VA must submit a plan for expending such amounts. (Sec. 807) This section authorizes the VA to provide notice related to claims in an electronic format upon the election of the claimant, including for decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. (Sec. 808) The VA must annually submit a report related to veterans who submit a disability claim for a service-connected disability and were deployed at specified locations at specified times. Additionally, the VA must ensure that VA medical professionals inform a veteran of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry if a veteran seeks treatment at a VA medical facility for issues related to, or ancillary to, the exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits. TITLE IX--IMPROVEMENT OF WORKFORCE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (Sec. 901) The VA must develop and implement a national rural recruitment and hiring plan for the VHA to, among other purposes, recruit health care professionals for rural and highly rural community-based outpatient clinics and medical centers. (Sec. 902) The VA may buy out a non-VA service contract of certain health care professionals to whom the VA has offered employment in exchange for the individual agreeing to be employed at a rural or highly rural facility for at least four years. (Sec. 903) The VA must establish qualifications for each of its human resources positions and establish standardized performance metrics for such positions. The VA must also establish or enhance its systems to monitor human resources actions that occur at local, regional, and national levels to improve performance of those actions. The VA must also submit a plan to Congress for the recruitment and retention of human resources employees within the VA. (Sec. 904) This section increases the pay cap for certain employees of the VHA. (Sec. 905) This section expands employment opportunities for housekeeping aides by removing the requirement that competition for VA housekeeping aide positions is restricted to preference eligibles. (Sec. 906) This section modifies the authority of the VA related to hours, conditions and employment, and pay for certain employees of the VHA, specifically certain appointees and Senior Executive Service positions. Additionally, the section authorizes the VA to establish an awards program for certain appointed personnel, such as physicians. (Sec. 907) The VA is authorized to waive any annual premium or aggregate limitation on pay for an employee of the VHA during the calendar year in which the official duty station of the employee is closed or the office, facility, activity, or organization of the employee is realigned. Similarly, the VA may waive any annual premium or aggregate limitation on pay for an employee whose primary duties include providing expanded care for veterans exposed to open burn pits. (Sec. 908) This section eliminates the limitation on aggregate amounts for awards and bonuses for employees of the VA. (Sec. 909) Among other elements, this section provides additional authority for the VA to provide recruitment and relocation bonuses, retention bonuses, merit awards, incentives for critical skills, and student loan repayments. The section increases the cap on the number of college graduates and post-secondary students the VA may hire through an expedited process. The VA may authorize the fixing of the rate of pay for critical positions in the VA, with some limitations. Additionally, the VA may establish a rate for special pay and may waive the limitation on certain payments, such as bonuses.
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Became Public Law No: 117-168.
Became Public Law No: 117-168.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3373, under the order of 8/2/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 280.
SenateResolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3373, under the order of 8/2/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 280.
SenateMotion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5148) withdrawn in Senate.
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| #277 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Rejected (7-90, 3/5 majority required) | August 2, 2022 |
| #278 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Rejected (47-48, 3/5 majority required) | August 2, 2022 |
| #279 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Rejected (48-47, 3/5 majority required) | August 2, 2022 |
| #280 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Agreed to (86-11, 3/5 majority required) | August 2, 2022 |
| #272 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Rejected (55-42, 3/5 majority required) | July 27, 2022 |
| #309 | house | On Passage | Passed | July 13, 2022 |
| #308 | house | On Motion to Commit | Failed | July 13, 2022 |
2023 · second_quarter · Veterans
Funding in H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 and Veterans benefits and health care in jails for veterans and funding Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S 3373). Advocacy on the CVSO Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2023 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 214: Veterans True Choice Act of 2023; H.Res. 499: Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2023, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".; H.R. 645: Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act; H.R. 939: Retain Skilled Veterans Act; H.R. 1413: Expanding Americas National Cemetery Act of 2023; H.R. 2414: CHAMPVA Childrens Care Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3600: VA Work-Study Improvement Act; H.R. 3601: Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act; H.R. 7939: Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022; S. 334: Retain Skilled Veterans Act; S. 378: Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act; S. 740: GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023; S. 815: Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023; S. 1309: Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act of 2023; S. 1315: Veterans' Health Empowerment, Access, Leadership, and Transparency for our Heroes (HEALTH) Act of 2023; S. 3373: Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022; VETS Safe Travel Act; VA Emergency Medical Treatment; VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations.
Client expense: $638,866 · Firm income: Not reported
2023 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 939: Retain Skilled Veterans Act; H.R. 1139: GUARD VA Benefits Act; H.R. 1413: Expanding Americas National Cemetery Act of 2023; H.R. 1815: Expanding Veterans Options for Long Term Care Act; H.R. 1836: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021; H.R. 2968: Military and Veteran Caregiver Student Loan Relief Act of 2021; H.R. 3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 7089: VET PFAS Act; H.R. 7939: Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022; S. 334: Retain Skilled Veterans Act; S. 495: Expanding Veterans Options for Long Term Care Act; S. 740: GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023; S. 777: Veterans' COLA Act of 2023; S. 1028: Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2023; S. 3373: Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022; S. 5089: GUARD VA Benefits Act; Community Care; Electronic Health Record Modernization; Low Value Postsecondary Programs; Merchant Marines; Pay Caps for Physicians; Servicemembers Group Life Insurance/Veterans Group Life Insurance; Survivor Benefits; U.S. Highway 20 as a National Medal of Honor Highway; VA Airlift Ambulance; VA Caregiver Program; VBA Undersecretary.
Client expense: $572,166 · Firm income: Not reported
2023 · first_quarter · Veterans
Funding in H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 and Veterans benefits and health care in jails for veterans and funding Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S 3373). Advocacy on the CVSO Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Home and Community-Based Services workforce Workforce for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Museum Workers Rights HR 5727- Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2021 HR 842, S 420- Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 Unemployment Insurance reform, merit staff, modernization, navigators Nominees to FLRA- Ernest DuBester, Kurt Rumsfeld Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act HR 1948- VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021 HR 302- Preventing a Patronage System Act HR 2351, S 1175, HR 4350- 911 SAVES Act/NDAA HR 564- Paid Family and Medical Leave HR 7309- Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA) Reauthorization S 3373- PACT Act of 2022 HR 2193- Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act HR 1065- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Confirmation of Jessica Looman to be DOL Wage and Hour Division Administrator Unemployment Insurance reform
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs the House message to accompany S. 3373 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5150) withdrawn in Senate.
Motion by Senator Blackburn to concur in the House Amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5185), under the order of 8/2/22, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 279.
SenateMotion by Senator Blackburn to concur in the House Amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5185) made in Senate. (CR S3850)
Motion by Senator Toomey to concur in the House Amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5186), under the order of 8/2/22, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 48. Record Vote Number: 278.
SenateMotion by Senator Paul to concur in the House Amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5184), under the order of 8/2/22, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 7 - 90. Record Vote Number: 277.
SenateMotion by Senator Toomey to concur in the House Amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5186) made in Senate. (CR S3848)
Motion by Senator Paul to concur in the House Amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5184) made in Senate. (CR S3846)
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S3845-3852)
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 3373 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 272) entered in Senate.
Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 3373 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 42. Record Vote Number: 272.
SenateConsidered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: S3715-3734)
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 3373 presented in Senate.
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs the House message to accompany S. 3373 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5150) made in Senate. (CR S3596)
Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 3373 with an amendment (SA 5148) made in Senate. (CR S3596)
Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 3373 made in Senate. (CR S3596)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3596)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 88 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H6001-6016)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 88 (Roll no. 309).
HouseOn motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 308).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6289-6290)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Bost motion to commit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Bost moved to commit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H6024-6025)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 3373.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7900, S. 3373, H.R. 8296, H.R. 8297 and H.R. 6538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H6001-6025)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7900, S. 3373, H.R. 8296, H.R. 8297 and H.R. 6538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S800-801)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S800-801)
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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| HRES 1224 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 913 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 6482 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 6131 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3967 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 1585 | 117th | Related bill |
| HCONRES 98 | 117th | Related bill |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S.
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 1836: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021; H.R. 2777: Give Veterans Home Loan Choices Act of 2017; H.R. 3304: CARS for Vets Act H.R. 6823: Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022; H.R. 8616: VALID Act of 2022; H.R. 8736: GUARD VA Benefits Act; H.R. 9379: VA Work-Study Improvement Act; S. 1198: Solid Start Act of 2022; S. 2533: Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act; S. 2644: GRAD VA Educational Assistance Parity Act of 2021; S. 2771: A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Angelo, Texas, as the "Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".; S. 2794: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act; S. 3373: Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022; S. 3388: Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2021; S. 4276: Helping Heroes Act of 2022; S. 5089: GUARD VA Benefits Act; S. 5130: Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act; Military Spouse Hiring at VA; Veteran Caregivers Support; PACT Act Veteran Claims; Veteran Health Administration Hiring; Arlington National Cemetery; Occupational Hazards and Environmental Exposure; VA Emergency Air Transportation; FY 2023 VA Budget.
Client expense: $511,337 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
General education on triggers of Parkinson's disease, including TCE, paraquat, and other chemicals. Supporting creation of Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. S. 3427, the Neuroscience Center of Excellence Act H.R. 5435, the BRAIN (Bringing Regulatory Advances Into Neuroscience Act of 2021 H.R. 6000, the Cures 2.0 Act S. 3282, the Protect Americas Children from Toxic Pesticides Act (PACTPA) H.R. 3967 / S. 3373 Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act and other associated legislation
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 147, HR 239, HR 303, HR 333, HR 344, HR 584, HR 617, HR 637, HR 746, HR 789, HR 855, HR 914, HR 958, HR 1276, HR 1355, HR 1957, HR 2151, HR 2167, HR 2327, HR 2436, H. Res. 172, S 89, S 134, S 202, S 219, S 344, S 399, S 437, S 444, S 454, S 458, S 810, S 894, S 976, H.R. 2441, S. 1095, H.R. 2494, S. 1093, S. 1096, H.R. 2457, H.R. 2523, S. 1121, H.R. 2530, H.R. 2521, S. 1151, S. 1198, S. 1147, S. 1188, H.R. 2587, H.R. 2580, H.R. 2601, H.R. 2569, H.R. 2726, S. 1280, H.R. 2742, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2734, S. 1319, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2825, H.R. 2775, S. 1393, H.R. 2878, S. 1467, H.R. 2932, H.R. 2935, H.R. 2371, H.R. 2368, H.R. 2433, H.R. 2419, S. 1664, H.R. 3402, H.R. 3405, S. 1875, S. 1910, H.R. 2968, S.Res. 267, H.Res. 472, S. 2041, S. 2102, H.R. 3967, S. 2172, H.R. 3693, H.Res. 464, S. 1965, H.R. 1257, H.R. 1273, H.R. 1282, H.R. 1361, H.R. 1585, H.R. 1596, H.R. 1706, H.R. 1772, H.R. 185, H.R. 1972, H.R. 2093, H.R. 2127, H.R. 2190, H.R. 2268, H.R. 2269, H.R. 240, H.R. 2819, H.R. 2945, H.R. 2963, H.R. 3027, H.R. 3368, H.R. 3452, H.R. 3596, H.R. 3674, H.R. 3909, H.R. 3930, H.R. 4233, H.R. 430, H.R. 4382, H.R. 4400, H.R. 4571, H.R. 4627, H.R. 4633, H.R. 4731, H.R. 4732, H.R. 4769, H.R. 4794, H.R. 4845, H.R. 4880, H.R. 492, H.R. 5025, H.R. 5073, H.R. 5213, H.R. 5301, H.R. 5470, H.R. 912, H.R. 913, H.R. 983, H.Res. 49, S. 1031, S. 1039, S. 1779, S. 189, S. 1937, S. 2087, S. 2163, S. 2188, S. 2280, S. 2283, S. 2329, S. 2533, S. 2624, S. 2720, S. 2820, S. 372, S. 544, S. 565, S. 612, S. 657, S. 727, S. 731, S. 796, S. 887, S. 927, S. 94, S. 951, HR 1022, HR 2335, HR 2391, HR 2420, HR 2531, HR 2 H.R. 3950, the Veterans Medical Legal Partnerships Act, HR 2916, HR 3469, HR 3575, HR 3586, HR 4035, HR 4483, HR 4575, HR 4601, HR 4673, HR 4772, HR 5317, HR 5483, HR 5499, HR 5516, HR 5529, HR 5545, HR 5548, HR 5575, HR 5599, HR 5606, HR 5607, HR 5624, HR 5721, HR 5738, HR 5788, HR 5819, HR 5901, HR 5916, HR 5931, HR 5944, HR 5953, HR 5966, HR 6064, HR 6112, HR 6131, HR 6165, HR 6208, HR 6273, HR 6323, S 1096, S 1607, S 1881, S 1936, S 1944, S 2141, S 2386, S 2526, S 2761, S 2852, S 2924, S 3003, S 3017, S 3025, S 3094, S 3161, S 3163, S 3194, S 3247, S 3293, S 3323, S 3388, S 3397, S 3483, HR 1124, HR 1292, HR 1448, HR 165, HR 1656, HR 2372, HR 293, HR 3304, HR 3400, HR 3401, HR 3730, HR 3802, HR 3888, HR 3994, HR 4218, HR 4464, HR 4503, HR 4506, HR 4591, HR 4993, HR 5293, HR 5295, HR 5321, HR 5603, HR 5754, HR 5755, HR 5787, HR 5789, HR 5918, HR 5928, HR 6307, HR 6332, HR 6376, HR 6411, HR 6464, HR 6543, HR 6604, HR 6647, S 1151, S 1307, S 1468, S 2059, S 2195, S 2627, S 2692, S 3304, S 3541, S 3548, S 3820, S 3851, S 3854, HR 2789, HR 6527, HR 6659, HR 6677, HR 6682, HR 6684, HR 6774, HR 6810, HR 6823, HR 6849, HR 6961, HR 7089, HR 7153, HR 7158, HR 7176, HR 7186, HR 7188, HR 7227, HR 7232, HR 7243, HR 7256, HR 7272, HR 7277, HR 7299, HR 7315, HR 7316, HR 7335, HR 7337, HR 7369, HR 7375, HR 7414, HR 7431, HR 7470, HR 7508, HR 7524, HR 7556, HR 7585, HR 7589, HR 765, HR 7666, HR 7750, HR 7753, HR 7807, HR 7846, HR 8003, HR 8017, HR 8100, HR 876, HR 910, H.Res. 1093, H.Res. 1206, S 134, S 2786, S 3445, S 3726, S 3863, S 3994, S 4089, S 4141, S 4156, S 4169, S 4193, S 4223, S 4271, S 4276, S 4286, S 4308, S 4319, S 4441, S 4448, S 952, H.Con.Res. 98, HR 7116, HR 7436, HR 7885, HR 7939, HR 7968, HR 8169, HR 8198, HR 8260, HR 8313, HR 8386, HR 8398, HR 8430, HR 845, HR 8686, HR 8687, HR 8705, HR 8736, HR 8750, HR 8803, HR 8811, HR 8852, HR 8854, HR 8888, HR 8925, HR 9117, H.Res. 1030, H.Res. 1321, H.Res. 1379, S 1183, S 1564, S 2321, S 3341, S 3368, S 3373, S 3564, S 3606, S 4006, S 4458, S 4485, S 4545, S 4580, S 4601, S 4646, S 4700, S 4721, S 4766, S 4816, S 4829, S 4841, S 4842, S 4871, S 4922, S 5059, S 613, S.Res. 668, S.Res. 750, S.Res 754
Client expense: $183,150 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
Lobbied for changes to Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for reimbursement for bar membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for changes to the Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act that improperly authorizes an agency IG to issue testimonial subpoenas to former employees and others without the safeguards provided to current employees. Lobbied for changes to prior to the introduction of H.R. 8510, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act to remove provisions that would improperly expand the Office of Special Counsel's authority at the expense of the neutral Merit Systems Protection Board and afford overly broad protections to SES members. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible (or will likely soon be eligible) to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for H.R. 6682, the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1948/S. 771, the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of the implementation of the withdrawal of President Trump's May 2018 Executive Orders 13836, 13837, and 13839. Lobbied in support of the implementation of President Biden's January 2021 Executive Order 14003: "Protecting the Federal Workforce in a timely fashion." Lobbied for oversight into the Biden Administration's implementation of Executive Order 4003. VA Infrastructure: VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6398/S. 3518, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 304/S. 4221 "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3693, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied for the need for increased compensation for mid-grade Title 38 employees in positions covered by the "VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act." Lobbied for the increase use of market pay surveys for Title 38 employees, and for Congress to perform oversight over the VA to ensure these surveys are being completed regularly and accurately. VA Asset Infrastructure Review (AIR) Act: Lobbied to block the confirmation of the AIR Commission members and prevent implementation of recommendations to close facilities and reduce patient capacity. Lobbied to repeal the AIR Act and in support of S. 4297, the "Elimination of the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Act of 2022", a draft House companion bill, and a proposed amendment to H.R. 7900, the "National Defense Authorization Act", substantially similar to S. 4297. Lobbied to amend H.R. 8238, the "Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2023" and parallel draft Senate legislation to prohibit closure of VA health care facilities based on certain VA recommendations to the AIR Commission. Lobbied for the VA to hire staff to fill its tens of thousands of vacancies. Lobbied for the inclusion of Questions for the Record to the VA Secretary on AIR Commission market assessment data transparency. Lobbied in support introduction of legislation, existing legislation, and amendments to repeal the AIR Commission. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Letter to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a Legislative Hearing on July 13, 2022 Letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for a Markup on July 19, 2022. Provided questions to members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a hearing on July 27, 2022. Letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for a Markup on September 21, 2022. Provided questions to members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a hearing on September 21, 2022. Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 1948/S. 771, the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 962/S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act" and the importance of this bill to the VA Police Force. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3693, the "VA CPE Modernization Act," and its amended version. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6398/S. 3518, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of S. 4156, the VA Workforce Improvement, Support, and Expansion (WISE) Act of 2022. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, Performance Pay, Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees, and changes for protections for former federal employees in relation to IG investigations. H.R. 304/S. 4221, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6682, the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4673, the "Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act" or "EVEST Act Lobbied in support of S. 3372, To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of S. 3548, the Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of S. 4141, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs as Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of S. 4308, the Veterans Marriage Recognition Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 8888, the Food Security for All Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 2800, the Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act or the WINGMAN Act Lobbied for changes to and supported H.R. 8510, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs as amended. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6823, the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Service for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 as amended. Lobbied in support of H.R. 8260, the Faster Payments to Veterans Survivors Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5776, the Serving Our LGBTQ Veterans Act Lobbied for in support of and for technical changes to H.R. 8003, the Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the amended version of H.R. 8313, the House Every Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to the amended version of H.R. 291 the COST SAVINGS Enhancement Act Made comments on H.R. 6647, a bill to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 7188, the Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3373, the "Honoring the PACT Act," Lobbied against SA 5185 (Blackburn) to S. 3373 Lobbied against SA 5186 (Toomey) to S. 373
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,856
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 3967 / S. 3373 -- the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 S. 437 -- the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 S. 2102 -- the Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act H.R. 8430 -- the Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022 H.R. 5916 -- the Wounded Warrior Access Act H.R. 7188 -- the Questionnaires Act H.R. 1957 -- the Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021 H.R. 2521 / S. 1937 -- the DOULA Act for VA Act H.R. 5776 -- the Serving Our LGBTQ Veterans Act H.R. 7589 -- the REMOVE Copays Act H.R. 7273 -- the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2021 H.R. 6823 -- the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 H.R. 914 -- the Dental Care for Veterans Act H.R. 3554 -- the COVS Act H.R. 6671 -- to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs H.R. 7939 -- the Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act of 2022 H.R. 8748 -- the Building Credit Access for Veterans Act H.R. 5606 -- the Return Home to Housing Act H.R. 7735 -- the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
S. 3373 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022, all provisions related to ensuring access to medical services for veterans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 3373: Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 Telehealth
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
Lobbied for changes to Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for changes to the Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act that improperly authorizes an agency IG to issue testimonial subpoenas to former employees and others without the safeguards provided to current employees. Lobbied for changes prior to the introduction of H.R. 8510, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act to remove provisions that would improperly expand the Office of Special Counsel's authority at the expense of the neutral Merit Systems Protection Board and afford overly broad protections to SES members. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible (or will likely soon be eligible) to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for H.R. 6682, the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1948/S. 771, the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of the implementation of the withdrawal of President Trump's May 2018 Executive Orders 13836, 13837, and 13839. Lobbied in support of the implementation of President Biden's January 2021 Executive Order 14003: "Protecting the Federal Workforce in a timely fashion." Lobbied for oversight of the Biden Administration's implementation of Executive Order 4003. VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6398/S. 3518, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 304/S. 4221 "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3693, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied for increased compensation for mid-grade Title 38 employees in positions covered by the "VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act." Lobbied for the increased use of Market Pay Surveys for Title 38 employees, and for Congress to perform oversight over the VA to ensure these surveys are being completed regularly and accurately. VA Asset Infrastructure Review (AIR) Act Lobbied to block the confirmation of the AIR Commission members and prevent implementation of recommendations to close facilities and reduce patient capacity. Lobbied to repeal the AIR Act and in support of S. 4297, the "Elimination of the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Act of 2022", a draft House companion bill, and a proposed amendment to H.R. 7900, the "National Defense Authorization Act", substantially similar to S. 4297. Lobbied to amend H.R. 8238, the "Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2023" and parallel draft Senate legislation to prohibit closure of VA health care facilities based on certain VA recommendations to the AIR Commission. Lobbied for the VA to hire staff to fill its tens of thousands of vacancies. Lobbied for the inclusion of Questions for the Record to the VA Secretary on AIR Commission market assessment data transparency. Lobbied in support new legislation, existing legislation, and amendments to repeal the AIR Commission. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: (Add Apostrophe after Veterans for both committees) Letter to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a Legislative Hearing on July 13, 2022. Letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for a Markup on July 19, 2022. Provided questions to members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a hearing on July 27, 2022. Letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for a Markup on September 21, 2022. Provided questions to members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a hearing on September 21, 2022. Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 1948/S. 771, the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 962/S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act" and the importance of this bill to the VA Police Force. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3693, the "VA CPE Modernization Act," and its amended version. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6398/S. 3518, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of S. 4156, the VA Workforce Improvement, Support, and Expansion (WISE) Act of 2022. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, Performance Pay, Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees, and changes for protections for former federal employees in relation to IG investigations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 304/S. 4221, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6682, the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4673, the "Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act" or "EVEST Act Lobbied in support of S. 3372, To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of S. 3548, the Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of S. 4141, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs as Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of S. 4308, the Veterans Marriage Recognition Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 8888, the Food Security for All Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 2800, the Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act or the WINGMAN Act. Lobbied for changes to and supported H.R. 8510, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs as amended. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6823, the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Service for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 as amended. Lobbied in support of H.R. 8260, the Faster Payments to Veterans Survivors Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5776, the Serving Our LGBTQ Veterans Act. Lobbied for in support of and for technical changes to H.R. 8003, the Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the amended version of H.R. 8313, the House Every Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to the amended version of H.R. 291 the COST SAVINGS Enhancement Act. Made comments on H.R. 6647, a bill to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 7188, the Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3373, the "Honoring the PACT Act." Lobbied against SA 5185 (Blackburn) to S. 3373. Lobbied against SA 5186 (Toomey) to S. 373.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; H.R.8238 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4663 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.3883 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.2043 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. 3373 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 3967 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 6833 Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023;
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce, H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 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.2043 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; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard"; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer;; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes; H.R. 7845 NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022; S. 3373 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 3967 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 6833 Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8885 Better Health Care Directories Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HR 842, S 420- Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act HR 5727- Public Service Freedom to Negotiate (PSFN) Act HR 2351, S 1175, HR 4350- 911 SAVES Act/NDAA HR 564- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act HR 7309- Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA) Reauthorization S 3373- PACT Act of 2022 HR 2193- Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2021 Promoting apprenticeship for behavior health workers Issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Unemployment Insurance reform HR 1195- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act HR 2876- Protecting America's Workers Act Workplace safety for congressional employees HR 5456- Federal Employee Civil Relief Act Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act HR 1948- VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021 Research for workplace resilience Home- and Community-Based Services workforce Workforce for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities American Red Cross Workers Union Sequoia Hospital Reconciliation Package- Wage Tax Credits for Puerto Rico Nominees- FLRA: Ernest DuBester, Kurt Rumsfeld HR 302- Preventing a Patronage System Act Confirmation of Jessica Looman to be DOL Wage and Hour Division Administrator
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1195 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1948 Support for VA Employee Fairness Act H.R. 1976 Support for Medicare for All Act H.R. 3165 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3755 Support for Women's Health Protection Act H.R. 3967 Support for PACT Act H.R. 5376 Support for Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 7961 Support for Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act H.R. 8296 Support for Womens Health Protection Act H.R. 842 Support for Union Organizing, PRO Act and NLRB reform S. 1567 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act S. 420 Support for Union Organizing, PRO Act and NLRB reform S. 3373 Support for PACT Act S. 4132 Support for Womens Health Protection Act S. 4182 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 4204 Support for Medicare for All Act S. 771 Support for VA Employee Fairness Act Opposition to Abortion Restrictions and Impacts on Health Care Support for CDC Infection Control Protocols Support for Supplemental Covid and Monkeypox funding Support for Affordable Healthcare
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 1195 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1948 Support for VA Employee Fairness Act H.R. 3165 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3967 Support for PACT Act H.R. 842 Support for Union Organizing, PRO Act and NLRB reform S. 1567 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act S. 420 Support for Union Organizing, PRO Act and NLRB reform S. 3373 Support for PACT Act S. 4182 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 771 Support for VA Employee Fairness Act Support for CDC Infection Control Protocols
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1195 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1976 Support for Medicare for All Act H.R. 3165 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 3755 Support for Women's Health Protection Act H.R. 3967 Support for PACT Act H.R. 7961 Support for Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act H.R. 8296 Support for Womens Health Protection Act S. 1567 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act S. 3373 Support for PACT Act S. 4132 Support for Womens Health Protection Act S. 4182 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 4204 Support for Medicare for All Act Opposition to Abortion Restrictions and Impacts on Health Care Support for CDC Infection Control Protocols Support for Supplemental Covid and Monkeypox funding
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 1195 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1976 Support for Medicare for All Act H.R. 3755 Support for Women's Health Protection Act H.R. 3967 Support for PACT Act H.R. 5376 Support for Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 7961 Support for Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act H.R. 8296 Support for Womens Health Protection Act S. 1567 Support for Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act S. 3373 Support for PACT Act S. 4132 Support for Womens Health Protection Act S. 4182 Support for Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 4204 Support for Medicare for All Act Support for Supplemental Covid and Monkeypox funding Support for Affordable Healthcare
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 3373: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2226: Remove the Stain Act; H.R. 2777: Give Veterans Home Loan Choices Act of 2017; H.R. 3544: COVS Act; H.R. 3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 5026: Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021; H.R. 5738: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act; H.R. 7524: ACES Act; H.R. 8736: GUARD VA Benefits Act; S. 1198: Solid Start Act of 2022; S. 2172: Building Solutions for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Act of 2021; S. 2794: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act; S. 3373: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; S. 4580: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act; S. 4766: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the rules for approval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.; Veteran Community Care; Arlington National Cemetery; VA Claims Backlog; VA Electronic Health Record; VA's Benefit Debt Suspension; Closing 90-10 Loophole; Borrower Defense; Vietnam War Commemoration Event for May 2023; Veteran Long-term Care; Veteran Caregiver Support; Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Client expense: $401,719 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S.
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to the implementation of S. 3373, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 147, HR 239, HR 303, HR 333, HR 344, HR 584, HR 617, HR 637, HR 746, HR 789, HR 855, HR 914, HR 958, HR 1276, HR 1355, HR 1957, HR 2151, HR 2167, HR 2327, HR 2436, H. Res. 172, S 89, S 134, S 202, S 219, S 344, S 399, S 437, S 444, S 454, S 458, S 810, S 894, S 976, H.R. 2441, S. 1095, H.R. 2494, S. 1093, S. 1096, H.R. 2457, H.R. 2523, S. 1121, H.R. 2530, H.R. 2521, S. 1151, S. 1198, S. 1147, S. 1188, H.R. 2587, H.R. 2580, H.R. 2601, H.R. 2569, H.R. 2726, S. 1280, H.R. 2742, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2734, S. 1319, H.R. 2753, H.R. 2825, H.R. 2775, S. 1393, H.R. 2878, S. 1467, H.R. 2932, H.R. 2935, H.R. 2371, H.R. 2368, H.R. 2433, H.R. 2419, S. 1664, H.R. 3402, H.R. 3405, S. 1875, S. 1910, H.R. 2968, S.Res. 267, H.Res. 472, S. 2041, S. 2102, H.R. 3967, S. 2172, H.R. 3693, H.Res. 464, S. 1965, H.R. 1257, H.R. 1273, H.R. 1282, H.R. 1361, H.R. 1585, H.R. 1596, H.R. 1706, H.R. 1772, H.R. 185, H.R. 1972, H.R. 2093, H.R. 2127, H.R. 2190, H.R. 2268, H.R. 2269, H.R. 240, H.R. 2819, H.R. 2945, H.R. 2963, H.R. 3027, H.R. 3368, H.R. 3452, H.R. 3596, H.R. 3674, H.R. 3909, H.R. 3930, H.R. 4233, H.R. 430, H.R. 4382, H.R. 4400, H.R. 4571, H.R. 4627, H.R. 4633, H.R. 4731, H.R. 4732, H.R. 4769, H.R. 4794, H.R. 4845, H.R. 4880, H.R. 492, H.R. 5025, H.R. 5073, H.R. 5213, H.R. 5301, H.R. 5470, H.R. 912, H.R. 913, H.R. 983, H.Res. 49, S. 1031, S. 1039, S. 1779, S. 189, S. 1937, S. 2087, S. 2163, S. 2188, S. 2280, S. 2283, S. 2329, S. 2533, S. 2624, S. 2720, S. 2820, S. 372, S. 544, S. 565, S. 612, S. 657, S. 727, S. 731, S. 796, S. 887, S. 927, S. 94, S. 951, HR 1022, HR 2335, HR 2391, HR 2420, HR 2531, HR 2 H.R. 3950, the Veterans Medical Legal Partnerships Act, HR 2916, HR 3469, HR 3575, HR 3586, HR 4035, HR 4483, HR 4575, HR 4601, HR 4673, HR 4772, HR 5317, HR 5483, HR 5499, HR 5516, HR 5529, HR 5545, HR 5548, HR 5575, HR 5599, HR 5606, HR 5607, HR 5624, HR 5721, HR 5738, HR 5788, HR 5819, HR 5901, HR 5916, HR 5931, HR 5944, HR 5953, HR 5966, HR 6064, HR 6112, HR 6131, HR 6165, HR 6208, HR 6273, HR 6323, S 1096, S 1607, S 1881, S 1936, S 1944, S 2141, S 2386, S 2526, S 2761, S 2852, S 2924, S 3003, S 3017, S 3025, S 3094, S 3161, S 3163, S 3194, S 3247, S 3293, S 3323, S 3388, S 3397, S 3483, HR 1124, HR 1292, HR 1448, HR 165, HR 1656, HR 2372, HR 293, HR 3304, HR 3400, HR 3401, HR 3730, HR 3802, HR 3888, HR 3994, HR 4218, HR 4464, HR 4503, HR 4506, HR 4591, HR 4993, HR 5293, HR 5295, HR 5321, HR 5603, HR 5754, HR 5755, HR 5787, HR 5789, HR 5918, HR 5928, HR 6307, HR 6332, HR 6376, HR 6411, HR 6464, HR 6543, HR 6604, HR 6647, S 1151, S 1307, S 1468, S 2059, S 2195, S 2627, S 2692, S 3304, S 3541, S 3548, S 3820, S 3851, S 3854, HR 2789, HR 6527, HR 6659, HR 6677, HR 6682, HR 6684, HR 6774, HR 6810, HR 6823, HR 6849, HR 6961, HR 7089, HR 7153, HR 7158, HR 7176, HR 7186, HR 7188, HR 7227, HR 7232, HR 7243, HR 7256, HR 7272, HR 7277, HR 7299, HR 7315, HR 7316, HR 7335, HR 7337, HR 7369, HR 7375, HR 7414, HR 7431, HR 7470, HR 7508, HR 7524, HR 7556, HR 7585, HR 7589, HR 765, HR 7666, HR 7750, HR 7753, HR 7807, HR 7846, HR 8003, HR 8017, HR 8100, HR 876, HR 910, H.Res. 1093, H.Res. 1206, S 134, S 2786, S 3445, S 3726, S 3863, S 3994, S 4089, S 4141, S 4156, S 4169, S 4193, S 4223, S 4271, S 4276, S 4286, S 4308, S 4319, S 4441, S 4448, S 952, H.Con.Res. 98, HR 7116, HR 7436, HR 7885, HR 7939, HR 7968, HR 8169, HR 8198, HR 8260, HR 8313, HR 8386, HR 8398, HR 8430, HR 845, HR 8686, HR 8687, HR 8705, HR 8736, HR 8750, HR 8803, HR 8811, HR 8852, HR 8854, HR 8888, HR 8925, HR 9117, H.Res. 1030, H.Res. 1321, H.Res. 1379, S 1183, S 1564, S 2321, S 3341, S 3368, S 3373, S 3564, S 3606, S 4006, S 4458, S 4485, S 4545, S 4580, S 4601, S 4646, S 4700, S 4721, S 4766, S 4816, S 4829, S 4841, S 4842, S 4871, S 4922, S 5059, S 613, S.Res. 668, S.Res. 750, S.Res 754
Client expense: $183,150 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2022 · third_quarter · Agriculture
General education on triggers of Parkinson's disease, including TCE, paraquat, and other chemicals. Supporting creation of Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. S. 3427, the Neuroscience Center of Excellence Act H.R. 5435, the BRAIN Act H.R. 6000, the Cures 2.0 Act S. 3282, the Protect Americas Children from Toxic Pesticides Act H.R. 3967 / S. 3373 Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act and other associated legislation
Client expense: $31,190 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
disability exams, S. 3373
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
disability exams, S. 3373
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE