ABLE Awareness Act

H.R. 2941/S.1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 7213/S.4762, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 7300, Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 9026, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 9028, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, a proposal for research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing H.R. 9029, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation, and special education programs at the Department of Education S. 4539/H.R. 9614, ENABLE Act, all provisions S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program S.4942 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation and special education programs at the Department of Education S.4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 a provision related to research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing S. 3076, Disability Employment Incentive Act, all provisions S. 2522/H.R. 5102, ABLE Match Act, all provisions S. 4910, ABLE Awareness Act, all provisions S. 4911, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 3528, Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act, all provisions H.R. 2706/S. 1183, CharlotteWoodwardOrgan Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 670/S. 4741, ThinkDifferentlyDatabase Act, all provisions S. 5070, The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Programs Act, all provisions S.5378, EASE with 211 Act, all provisions H.R.10296, ABLE Tomorrow Act, all provisions H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, provisions related to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities Advocacy with the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and Office of Management and Budget related to electrical stimulation devices A proposal for the creation of an Office of Caregiver Health at the Department of Health and Human Services A bill not yet introduced to enhance incentives to create accessible and inclusive workplaces

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 2941/S.1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 7213/S.4762, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 7300, Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 9026, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 9028, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, a proposal for research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing H.R. 9029, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation, and special education programs at the Department of Education S. 4539/H.R. 9614, ENABLE Act, all provisions S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program S.4942 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation and special education programs at the Department of Education S.4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 a provision related to research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing S. 3076, Disability Employment Incentive Act, all provisions S. 2522/H.R. 5102, ABLE Match Act, all provisions S. 4910, ABLE Awareness Act, all provisions S. 4911, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 3528, Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act, all provisions H.R. 2706/S. 1183, CharlotteWoodwardOrgan Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 670/S. 4741, ThinkDifferentlyDatabase Act, all provisions S. 5070, The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Programs Act, all provisions S.5378, EASE with 211 Act, all provisions H.R.10296, ABLE Tomorrow Act, all provisions H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, provisions related to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities Advocacy with the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and Office of Management and Budget related to electrical stimulation devices A proposal for the creation of an Office of Caregiver Health at the Department of Health and Human Services A bill not yet introduced to enhance incentives to create accessible and inclusive workplaces

H.R. 9788 S. 2522, the ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act S. 4909 S. 4910, the ABLE Awareness Act S. 4911, the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act Discussions: DME tax credit/deductions

Client expense: $87,752 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The ABLE Awareness Act (S.4910) (This bill takes steps to increase awareness of ABLE programs among eligible populations by directing agencies to inform people about ABLE when they sign up for means-tested and other programs. It also creates a grant program to states to advertise the ABLE program through activities such as media buys, billboard ads, and other avenues.) The ABLE Direct Deposit Act (S.4909) (This bill clarifies that no state law can prohibit ABLE programs from allowing direct deposit into ABLE accounts.) The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (S.4911) (This bill will enshrine the ability of employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of a 401k account into federal law. This will allow people with disabilities working within the parameters of federal asset limits to access the same financial benefits as their coworkers without disabilities.)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The ABLE Awareness Act (S.4910) (This bill takes steps to increase awareness of ABLE programs among eligible populations by directing agencies to inform people about ABLE when they sign up for means-tested and other programs. It also creates a grant program to states to advertise the ABLE program through activities such as media buys, billboard ads, and other avenues.) The ABLE Direct Deposit Act (S.4909) (This bill clarifies that no state law can prohibit ABLE programs from allowing direct deposit into ABLE accounts.)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

The ABLE Awareness Act (S.4910) (This bill takes steps to increase awareness of ABLE programs among eligible populations by directing agencies to inform people about ABLE when they sign up for means-tested and other programs. It also creates a grant program to states to advertise the ABLE program through activities such as media buys, billboard ads, and other avenues.) The ABLE Direct Deposit Act (S.4909) (This bill clarifies that no state law can prohibit ABLE programs from allowing direct deposit into ABLE accounts.)

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

The ABLE Awareness Act (S.4910) (This bill takes steps to increase awareness of ABLE programs among eligible populations by directing agencies to inform people about ABLE when they sign up for means-tested and other programs. It also creates a grant program to states to advertise the ABLE program through activities such as media buys, billboard ads, and other avenues.) The ABLE Direct Deposit Act (S.4909) (This bill clarifies that no state law can prohibit ABLE programs from allowing direct deposit into ABLE accounts.) The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (S.4911) (This bill will enshrine the ability of employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of a 401k account into federal law. This will allow people with disabilities working within the parameters of federal asset limits to access the same financial benefits as their coworkers without disabilities.)

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

United Spinal supports: S. 4910. ABLE Awareness Act - will provide $50 million per year for 4 years to states and consortia to increase ABLE awareness S.4911. ABLE Employment Flexibility Act - allows employer to contribute to an employees ABLE account in lieu of a 401k so that employees can save for retirement without fear of losing the federal benefits they rely on. S. 4909. ABLE Direct Deposit Act - affirms that direct deposits from employers or government programs can be made to ABLE accounts. H.R. 5408 / S. 2767, the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, introduced by Representative Brian Higgins (D- NY-26) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2941/S.1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 6468, Ban Water Beads Act, all provisions H.R. 7213/S.4762, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 7300, Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 8018/S.3109, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act, all provisions H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 9026, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 9027, Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, a proposal to limit the Food and Drug Administration's ability to restrict certain uses of a device under certain circumstances H.R. 9028, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, a proposal for research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing H.R. 9029, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation, and special education programs at the Department of Education S. 4298, Esthers Law, all provisions S. 4539/H.R. 9614, ENABLE Act, all provisions H.R.9436 - SPECTRUM Act, all provisions S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program S.4942 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation and special education programs at the Department of Education S.4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 a proposal for research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing S. 3076, Disability Employment Incentive Act, all provisions S. 2522/H.R. 5102, ABLE Match Act, all provisions S. 4910, ABLE Awareness Act, all provisions S. 4911, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 3528, Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act, all provisions H.R. 2706/S. 1183, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 670/S. 4741, Think Differently Database Act, all provisions A proposal for the creation of an Office of Caregiver Health at the Department of Health and Human Services A bill not yet introduced to enhance incentives to create accessible and inclusive workplaces

H.R. 2941/S.1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 6468, Ban Water Beads Act, all provisions H.R. 7213/S.4762, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 7300, Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 8018/S.3109, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act, all provisions H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 9026, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 9027, Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, a proposal to limit the Food and Drug Administration's ability to restrict certain uses of a device under certain circumstances H.R. 9028, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, a proposal for research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing H.R. 9029, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation, and special education programs at the Department of Education S. 4298, Esthers Law, all provisions S. 4539/H.R. 9614, ENABLE Act, all provisions H.R.9436 - SPECTRUM Act, all provisions S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program S.4942 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs, vocational rehabilitation and special education programs at the Department of Education S.4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 a proposal for research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development on autism and housing S. 3076, Disability Employment Incentive Act, all provisions S. 2522/H.R. 5102, ABLE Match Act, all provisions S. 4910, ABLE Awareness Act, all provisions S. 4911, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 3528, Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act, all provisions H.R. 2706/S. 1183, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 670/S. 4741, Think Differently Database Act, all provisions A proposal for the creation of an Office of Caregiver Health at the Department of Health and Human Services A bill not yet introduced to enhance incentives to create accessible and inclusive workplaces

H.R. 9788, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disregard veteran disability compensation or pension payments in determining income for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit and qualified residential rental project bonds S. 2522, the ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act S. 4909 S. 4910, the ABLE Awareness Act S. 4911, the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act

Client expense: $86,378 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE