Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023

Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 9774/S. 5194, Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 2901, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R.3433, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 4310/S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 5541, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6149/S. 1291, Protecting Kids on Social Media Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. H.R. 7808, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act H.R. 9076, Protecting Americas Children by Strengthening Families Act H.R. 9425, Tobacco User Fee Modernization Act of 2024 H.R. 9774/S. 5194, Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 S. 397, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act S.644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2073, Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3193/H.R. 5163, Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 4041, Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act S. 4532/H.R. 8702, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act S. 4745, Federal Food Administration Act

HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools H.R. 7924 Access in Mental Health Act: Resources for MH graduate programs at historical minority-serving institutions HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies Increased funding for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Programs

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 (H.R. 9161/S.4773) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.The UNDERSTAND Act (S. 5182) 17.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 18.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 19.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 20.FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 21.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (H.R.6766/ S.3512) 22.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 24.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 25.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 26.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 27.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 28.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 29.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 30.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 31.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 32.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 33.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 34.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 35.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 36.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 37.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 38.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 39.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 40.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 41.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 42.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 43.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 44.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 45.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 46.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 47.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 48.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 49.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 50.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 51.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921/H.R. 4892) 52.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 53.EARLY Minds Act (H.R. 7808) 54.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R. 9214) 55.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577) 56.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 57.American Family Act (H.R. 3899) 58.H.Res.1375 - Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children. House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 1692, Health Care Affordability Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act

Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 1692, Health Care Affordability Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 4310/S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6149/S. 1291, Protecting Kids on Social Media Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. H.R. 7808, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act S. 8, Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2023 S. 397, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act S.644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 4041, Creating Access and Resources in Education (CARE) for Student Mental Health Act S. 4532/H.R. 8702, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 15.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 16.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 17.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 18.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Not yet introduced) 19.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 20.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 21.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 22.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 23.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 24.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 25.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 26.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 27.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 28.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 29.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 30.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 31.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 32.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 33.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 34.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 35.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 36.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 37.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 38.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 39.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 40.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 41.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 42.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 43.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 44.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 45.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 46.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 47.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921/H.R. 4892) 48.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 49.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 50.EARLY Minds Act (H.R. 7808) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the Exchanges and private insurance H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act  Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments Issues related to Health Information Technology, interoperability, information blocking, and cybersecurity Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, and issues regarding pediatric health care infrastructure and capacity  Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families  Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME, the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, and Title VII and VIII Issues regarding Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the Medicaid unwinding Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care  Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages and high costs Issues related to the regulation of laboratory developed tests Issues regarding prescribing of drugs via telehealth Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues related to pediatric cancer and the Moonshot Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1110, KEEP Telehealth Options Act H.R. 5541, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act S. 1774/H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584/S.2768, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act S. 2556, Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2647/H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 S. 923/H.R. 4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 S. 2362/H.R. 3008, Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023 S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1769/H.R. 3805, the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act. H.R. 5804, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act H.R. 5976 /S. 3060 Youth Mental Health Research Act S. 3364, Kid PROOF Act of 2023 H.R. 6664 Innovation for Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R. 7808, the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 7153/S. 3679 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 3757 Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 3391 Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 6963 Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act H.R. 3433/ S. 2897, Give Kids A Chance Act H.R. 7384, Creating Hope Reauthorization Act. H.R. 6664, Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 4298: Esthers Law Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT

HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools H.R. 7924 Access in Mental Health Act: Resources for MH graduate programs at historical minority-serving institutions HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies Increased funding for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Programs

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

o amending ESEA Title IVA to include social and emotional learning (SEL) o S 1884 - Mental Health Services for Students Act, advocating for language change to include SEL o National Social and Emotional Learning Clearinghouse Act advocating for reintroduction and suggesting changes o HR 5413 - Prevent Youth Suicide Act, advocating for language change to include SEL o Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Project Funding in IL and MN

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 766/S 114, Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 1147/S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 3633, Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education, and New Treatments for HPV Cancers (PREVENT HPV Cancers) Act of 2023 H.R. 4892/S. 3921, Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4531/S. 3393, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 4758/S. 2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 6766/S. 3512, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 6960/S. 3765, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7224, To reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. S.644/H.R. 1359, Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1840/H.R. 3916, Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act of 2023 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act

Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H.R. 1843/S.1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 2411/S. 1150, National Nursing Workforce Centers Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 3073/S. 1452, Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3331/S. 754, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R. 4531/S. 3393, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 5012/S. 2647, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act of 2023 H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 6122/S. 2853, Train More Nurses Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 H.R. 7153/S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3393/H.R. 4531, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3770/H.R. 7266, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.2023 Farm Bill 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (H.R. 4781/S. 3847) 14.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 15.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 16.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 17.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 18.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 19.While Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 20.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 21.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 22.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 23.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 24.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 25.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 26.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 27.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 28.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 29.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 30.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 31.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 32.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 33.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 34.The PEER Support Act (S. 2733/H.R. 7212) 35.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 36.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 37.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 38.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 39.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 40.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 41.Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 (S.2929/ H.R. 5715) 42.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 43.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 44.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (H.R. 6928) 45.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 46.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 47.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 48.The Medicaid Bump Act (S. 3921) 49.The Kid PROOF Act (S. 3364/H.R. 6663) 50.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, and private insurance Issues regarding the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the Exchanges and private insurance Issues regarding the implementation of the ACE Kids Act H.R. 2412 The Helping Kids Cope Act S.2372/HR. 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues regarding childrens and mothers health specifically continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP, CHIP permanency Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments Issues related to Health Information Technology, interoperability and information blocking Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, and issues regarding pediatric health care infrastructure and capacity Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments FY 2023 and FY 2024 Senate and House Labor-HHS appropriations provisions - Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program funding Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program reauthorization Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain, including H.R. 3290 Issues related to pediatric workforce and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program S. 3029/H.R. 6085 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Issues regarding the Medicaid unwinding and impact of the pandemic, increased FMAP funding, and the impact of COVID-19 on childrens hospitals and children, the pediatric supply chain, and pediatric residency programs Issues regarding COVID-19 vaccination efforts for children Issues regarding surprise billing, bad debt, and price transparency in health care Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency and response on RSV/flu Issues regarding the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and emergency preparedness Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children reauthorization Issues regarding food security and nutrition Issues regarding drugs and medical device shortages and high costs VALID Act/laboratory developed tests Issues regarding the uptake of childhood vaccines Issues regarding prescribing drugs via telehealth H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023 Issues regarding the Public Health Emergency Unwinding Issues involving Site Neutral payment legislation, including H.R. 3281 and H.R. 3561 S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health America Act H.R. 2389, The Resident Shortage Reduction Act S. 1774/H.R. 3761 the Assist Act H.R. 3633, the Prevent HPV Cancers Act H.R. 2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act H.R. 2584/S.2768, Safety form Violence for Healthcare employees (Save) Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3046, Medical Student Education Authorization Act S. 2556, Improving CARE for Youth Act S. 2647/H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 S. 923/H.R. 4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 S.2476/H.R. 4884, Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 S. 2362/H.R. 3008, Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 3759, Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1769/H.R. 3805, the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act. H.R. 5804, Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act H.R. 5976 /S. 3060 Youth Mental Health Research Act S. 3364, Kid PROOF Act of 2023

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (S. 3085) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) 13.2023 Farm Bill 14.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (S.2326/ H.R.4909) 17.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 18.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 (S. 2015/ H.R. 4149) 19.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 20.While Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147/ S. 1957) 21.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 22.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 23.CDC Oral Health Reauthorization Act (Not yet introduced) 24.GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 4856) 25.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 26.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 27.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 28.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 29.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 30.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 31.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 32.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 33.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 34.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 35.The Peer Support Act (S. 2733) 36.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 37.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 38.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 39.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 40.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 41.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 42.Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 (S.2929/ H.R. 5715) 43.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 44.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) 45.Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act (introduced but bill number not available yet) 46.Local 988 Response Act (S. 3444) 47.Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act (S. 3430) 48.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, and SAMHSA.

HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) 13.2023 Farm Bill 14.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (Not yet introduced) 17.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 18.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 19.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 20.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 21.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 22.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 24.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 25.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 26.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 27.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 28.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) 29.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531) 30.The Peer Support Act (S. 2733) 31.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S. 1378) 32.The Barriers to Suicide Act (H.R. 3759) 33.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851) 34.Influenza Act (H.R. 5846) 35.Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (S. 2840) 36.National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) 37.Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 (S.2929/ H.R. 5715) 38.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (S. Res 319) 39.Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 2415) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, and SAMHSA.

S.754/H.R. 3331, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act S. 1884/H.R. 3713, Mental Health Services for Students Act

Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2642 The Peer Education and Emergency Response for Mental Health Act of 2023: Provisions that allow for the training of school personnel, parents and students about how to respond to those in a mental health crisis. H.R. 3228 S. 1574 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program: To increase the numbers of mental health providers in Schools HR 3761 S.1774 The Assist Act: To increase the Medicaid federal match for certain school-based mental health services S. 2966 Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act: Supporting the mental health of college athletes H.R. 3713/S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act: Bringing Mental Health Services into our schools H.R. 3331/S.754 Improving Mental Health Wellness in Schools Act: Including mental health in school wellness policies

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1842/S. 1004, Student Loan Tax Elimination Act H.R.3713/S.1884, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.2412, Helping Kids Cope Act H.R.4519/S.2217, IDEA Full Funding Act S.2530, Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act H.R.4933, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R.4986/S.2557, Student Loan Interest Elimination Act H.R.5625, Preventing the Misuse of Synthetic Opioids in Youth Act H.R.5740, Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act S.2966, Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act H.R.5784/S.2988, Green New Deal for Public Schools S.2072, Supporting Mental Health for Military Children Act Draft bill on mental health education/training programs at MSIs

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (S. 1884/H.R. 3713) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S. 1774/H.R. 3761) 5.Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R. 3726) 6.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (S. 1700/H.R. 3548) 7.RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426) 8.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923) 9.Reentry Act (S. 1165/H.R. 2400) 10.FY 2023 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) 13.2023 Farm Bill 14.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Social Determinants Accelerator Act (Not yet introduced) 16.SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023 (Not yet introduced) 17.SWEET Act (Not yet introduced) 18.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.397) 19.Halt Obesity in America Act (Not yet introduced) 20.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 21.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) 22.Older Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 24.REAADI Act (S. 1049) 25.Improving Data in Public Health Act (H.R. 3791) 26.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4420, H.R. 4421) 27.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 1995) 28.BIO Early Warning Act (Not yet introduced) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, Exec Office of Pres, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, CMS, OMB, NIH, USDA, HRSA, and SAMHSA.

H.Res. 436 - Expressing Support for the Designation of the Week of May 22 through26, 2023, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week" H.R. 498 - 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 734 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1114 - Long COVID Recovery Now Act H.R. 1201 - Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act H.R. 1202 - REDI Act H.R. 1359 / S. 644 - Modernization of Opioid Treatment Act H.R. 1502 - Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORC) Reauthorization Act H.R. 1711 / S. 940 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1839 - Combating Illicit Xylazine Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2412 - Helping Kids Cope Act H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 2713 - I CAN Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 H.R. 3074 / S. 971 - Due Process Continuity of Care Act H.R. 3150 / S. 983 - OPIOIDS Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3548 / S. 1700 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 3713 / S. 1884 Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.3570 - Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-laced Substances Act H.R.3680 - Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act H.R. 3736 - Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 3752 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3836 - Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act H.R. 3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act H.R. 3841 - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs. H.R. 3887 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3892 - Improving Mental Health and Drug Treatment Act H.R. 4007 - HEAL Act H.R. 4053 - Studying Suboxone Act H.R. 4054 - Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act H.R. 4056 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023 H.R. 4057 - Keeping Kids Safe Act H.R. 4063 - FIND Fentanyl Act of 2023 H.R. 4079 - Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4080 - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4088 - CAREER Act H.R. 4089 - Safer Response Act H.R. 4091 - Combatting Substance Use Disorder Act H.R. 4092 - Protecting Moms and Infants Reauthorization Act H.R. 4093 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023 H.R. 4095 - Save Children from Trauma Act H.R. 4096 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries H.R. 4097 - Mental Health Improvement Act H.R. 4098 - Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act H.R. 4099 - RECONNECTS Act of 2023 H.R. 4100 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a monitoring and education program regarding infections associated with illicit drug use and other risk factors H.R. 4101 - Road to Recovery Act H.R. 4106 - To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to expressly authorize the use of certain grants to implement substance use disorder and overdose prevention activities with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 669 - Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 - Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S.1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act S. 1426 - RISE from Trauma Act

H.R. 1005, EAGLES Act H.R.1842/S. 1004, Student Loan Tax Elimination Act H.R. 3143/S.1502, Teachers LEAD Act H.R.3228/S.1574, Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act H.R.3331, Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act H.R.3451/S.1665, Higher Education Mental Health Act H.R.3470/S.1750, Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.3596/S.1762, Protecting Our Students in Schools Act H.R.3713/S.1884, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.3726, Student Mental Health Rights Act H.R.3727, Teacher Health and Wellness Act H.R.3761/S.1774, ASSIST Act H.R.4273, LGBTQI+ and Womens History Education Act S. 1426, RISE from Trauma Act H.Res.372, May Mental Health Awareness Month Resolution H.Res.436, Educator Mental Health Awareness Resolution Draft bill on mental health education/training programs at MSIs ED Comments on Gainful Employment and other regulations

Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported