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H.R.748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act; discussions of COVID-19 disruptions to education and workforce systems, including recommendations to mitigate the impact on schools, institutions of higher education, students, adult learners and the education service providers that support them H.R. 4674: College Affordability Act; provisions related to expanded federal Pell Grant access for incarcerated individuals (Sec. 4016) and textbook information (Sec. 1024)
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PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
P.L. 115-391 - First Step Act of 2018; Issues related to the implementation of provisions pertaining to dyslexia
Filing targets: SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Source: Senate LDA
H.R.748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act; discussions of COVID-19 disruptions to education and workforce systems, including recommendations to mitigate the impact on schools, institutions of higher education, students, adult learners and the education service providers that support them H.R. 4674: College Affordability Act; provisions related to expanded federal Pell Grant access for incarcerated individuals (Sec. 4016) and textbook information (Sec. 1024)
H.R.4674: College Affordability Act; provisions pertaining to products and services that support the delivery of post-secondary education programs
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR 2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act; advocated for additional provisions related to encouraging awareness of technologies that enable Career and Technical Education learners earning digital credentials to immediately apply for job openings nationwide that require those credentials Discussions related to innovative partnerships delivering cost-saving digital and print course materials to college students Discussions related to Pearson's work in the K-12 Higher Education, Workforce sectors, and social impact initiatives with other organizations Discussions related to congressional agenda for education, including schedule for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and HR 2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Discussed importance of providing federal IT/Cybersecurity professionals with continuing education and professional credentialing opportunities. Communication regarding Fiscal Year 2018 funding for Library programs under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy program (IAL)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; Discussion of civilian and service member access to licensure, credentialing and academic exam opportunities to support their academic and career advancement, including discussion of a potential pilot program to provide service members with an opportunity to obtain an industry-recognized credential prior to separating from the military, facilitating their transition to employment in the civilian workforce. Discussions related to funding of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Block Grant program (SSAE) at its authorized level as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations bill General discussions regarding congressional agenda for education legislation including discussions related to the timing for Congressional action on re-authorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
HR 5: Student Success Act; provisions related to timing and process for conference agreement and passage S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act; provisions related to timing and process for conference agreement and passage General discussions related to timing for congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
HR 5: Student Success Act; discussion of timing and process for conference agreement and passage S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act; discussion of timing and process for conference agreement and passage General discussions related to timing for congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
HR 5: Student Success Act; discussion of timing and process for conference agreement and passage S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act; discussion of timing and process for conference agreement and passage General discussions related to timing for congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
HR 5: Student Success Act; provisions related to timing and process for conference agreement and passage S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act; provisions related to timing and process for conference agreement and passage General discussions related to timing for congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013: Issues regarding meaningful reform of patent litigation practices Advocated for maintaining an effective and balanced copyright system (no bill)
HR 3505 - Technology, Equality and Accessibility in College and Higher Education (TEACH) Act: provisions regarding improving access to post secondary instructional materials for persons with visual impairments Discussions regarding education technology and digital learning Monitor Congressional activity related to the use and protection of data required for digital learningMonitor Congressional hearings related to higher education including career and technical education Discussions regarding Personalized Learning and the move to digital education Higher Education Act Reauthorization: issues regarding competency based learning Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: issues regarding Federal Communications Commission actions on E-Rate and impact on Personalized Learning
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR 3309 - Innovation Act: Monitor Congressional discussions regarding reform of patent litigation procedures S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013: Monitor Congressional discussions regarding reform of patent litigation procedures Monitor Congressional discussions regarding review of current copyright law
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2012
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
advocated for HR.1864, Mobile Workforce Tax Simplfication Act; for HR. 5910 - Global Investment in Jobs Act; for maintaining current Internal Revenue code requirements re taxation of corporate interest.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2012
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Advocated for passage of HR. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, and for HR.5910/S. 3274, Gobal Investment in Jobs Act. Advocated for maintaining current Internal Revenue Code regarding taxation of corporate interest and for extending Research and Development tax credit.
Monitored and supported provisions in S. 968 and HR. 3261 that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors. Provided information to the Government Accountability Office on patent litigation by non-practicing entities.
Monitored and supported provisions in S. 968 and HR. 3261 that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors. Provided information to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) on patent litigation by non-practicing entities.
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2012
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
advocated for HR.1864, Mobile Workforce Tax Simplfication Act; for HR. 5910 - Global Investment in Jobs Act; for maintaining current Internal Revenue code requirements re taxation of corporate interest.
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2012
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Advocated for passage of HR. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, and for HR.5910/S. 3274, Gobal Investment in Jobs Act. Advocated for maintaining current Internal Revenue Code regarding taxation of corporate interest and for extending Research and Development tax credit.
Pearson monitored and supported provisions in S. 968 and HR. 3261 that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors.
Vangent supports enactment of HR. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, education technology. Oppose HR. 3221 Student Aid Reform legislation Section 505(a) to fund government development of open education resources. Advocated for changes in STEM education programs contained in the COMPETES Act HR.5116 that include partnerships between K-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and include virtual laboratory experiences. Support S.3206, Keep our Educators Working Act, to provide funds to states to prevent teacher lay-offs. Provided information related to former Vangent employees charged with improperly accessing confidential Education records.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments,literacy programs, data systems and utilization of education technology. Advocated for changes in STEM education programs in COMPETES Act, HR5116 including partnerships between K-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and to allow virtual laboratory experiences. Support S.3206, Keep our Educators Working Act, to provide funds to states to prevent teacher lay-offs. Accessibility of education materials for persons with disabilities - planning for input into potential actions under consideration by the US Dept of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials. Support increased role for Community Colleges in workforce training programs.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent opposes provisions in Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House in the 111th Congress, S. 924 CLEAN UP act, and S. 3677 FY11Financial Services Appropriations which place additional restrictions on federal agencies that pursue outsourcing of federal work.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House which places additional restrictions on federal non-defense agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924 CLEAN UP Act which places additional restrictions on agencies pursuing outsourcing. Vanget opposes provisions in S.3677, FY11 Financial Services Appropriations that places restrictions on federal agency outsourcing. Gathered information in support of possible Vangent pursuit of case management systems within Dept of Justice. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of Census to process census forms and operate call center.
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Monitored hearings on Intellectual Property and monitored progress of S.3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act.
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Pearson supports S.3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act.
Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies' Unsustainable Procurements Act of 2009
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent opposes provisions in Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House in the 111th Congress, S. 924 CLEAN UP act, and S. 3677 FY11Financial Services Appropriations which place additional restrictions on federal agencies that pursue outsourcing of federal work.
Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies' Unsustainable Procurements Act of 2009
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent Opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by House, provisions that place additional burdents on agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924, CLEAN UP Act, provisions that add additional burdens on agencies that pursue outsourcing.
Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies' Unsustainable Procurements Act of 2009
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House which places additional restrictions on federal non-defense agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924 CLEAN UP Act which places additional restrictions on agencies pursuing outsourcing. Vanget opposes provisions in S.3677, FY11 Financial Services Appropriations that places restrictions on federal agency outsourcing. Gathered information in support of possible Vangent pursuit of case management systems within Dept of Justice. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of Census to process census forms and operate call center.
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Provided information in support of VAngent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatice Brain Syndrome contract. HR. 3590 Affordable Care Act, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent contracting.
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome electronic records. HR.3590, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent contracting.
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome program. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Indian Health System to develop electronic health records. HR. 3590, Patient Affordable Care Act, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent contracting.
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR.1 ARRA Act, gathering information on funding for electronic health records. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome program. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Indian Health System. HR.3590, Patient Affordable Care Act, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments,literacy programs, data systems and utilization of education technology. Advocated for changes in STEM education programs in COMPETES Act, HR5116 including partnerships between K-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and to allow virtual laboratory experiences. Support S.3206, Keep our Educators Working Act, to provide funds to states to prevent teacher lay-offs. Accessibility of education materials for persons with disabilities - planning for input into potential actions under consideration by the US Dept of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials. Support increased role for Community Colleges in workforce training programs.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, education technology. Oppose HR. 3221 Student Aid Reform legislation Section 505(a) to fund government development of open education resources. Advocated for changes in STEM education programs contained in the COMPETES Act HR.5116 that include partnerships between K-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and include virtual laboratory experiences. Support S.3206, Keep our Educators Working Act, to provide funds to states to prevent teacher lay-offs. Provided information related to former Vangent employees charged with improperly accessing confidential Education records.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (no bill #) - preparation for Congressional reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, utilization of education technology. Advocated for changes in Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) program, HR 5116, including partnerships between k-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and to allow laboratory experiences. Pearson supports workable accessibility of education materials for persons with disabilities and is working through American Association of Publishers to provide input to the Dept of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instuctional Materials. Supports worker training programs that provide support for Community Colleges.
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all United States origin precious metals incorporated in the article.
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House which places additional restrictions on federal non-defense agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924 CLEAN UP Act which places additional restrictions on agencies pursuing outsourcing. Vanget opposes provisions in S.3677, FY11 Financial Services Appropriations that places restrictions on federal agency outsourcing. Gathered information in support of possible Vangent pursuit of case management systems within Dept of Justice. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of Census to process census forms and operate call center.
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all United States origin precious metals incorporated in the article.
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Vangent Opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by House, provisions that place additional burdents on agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924, CLEAN UP Act, provisions that add additional burdens on agencies that pursue outsourcing.
Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act of 2009
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR.4040 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - opposed to provisions concerning lead content for childrens books.
Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act of 2009
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR.4040 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - advocate for improving provisions for testing lead content in childrens books.
Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act of 2009
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR.4040 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - advocate improving provisions for testing for lead content in childrens books.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area.
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - gathering information on funding for electronic health records Support inclusion of language encouraging Defense Department and Veterans Administration work together to develop interoperable health records - HR.2346 Supplemental Appropriations Briefing Members offices on Vangent contract with Military Health System to creat Traumatic Brain Injury electronic record.
Opposed to provisions concerning childrens books in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act HR4040.
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR 4137,Higher Education Act Reauthorization - modifying textbook provisions
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR 4137 Higher Education Act - modifying textbook provisions
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
Providing information on impact of HR. 4137 Higher Education Act on FAFSA contract held by Vangent
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: PEARSON EDUCATION · Firm: PEARSON EDUCATION
HR4137 Higher Education Act Reauthorization - textbook issues - ensuring that textbook provisions and language result in workable requirements and are beneficial to students. No Child Left Behind Reauthorization - working with Members and staffs to provide information on reading and assessment programs.
Discussions pertaining to COVID disruptions to education, the importance of evaluating COVID related learning loss, and using that data to inform instructional interventions for affected students during the 2020-2021 school year
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions pertaining to COVID disruptions to education, the importance of evaluating COVID related learning loss, and using that data to inform instructional interventions for affected students during the 2020-2021 school year
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions pertaining to importance of including meaningful intellectual property protections and enforcement mechanisms in U.S. trade agreements
H.R.748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act; discussions of COVID-19 disruptions to education and workforce systems, including recommendations to mitigate the impact on schools, institutions of higher education, students, adult learners and the education service providers that support them H.R. 4674: College Affordability Act; provisions related to expanded federal Pell Grant access for incarcerated individuals (Sec. 4016) and textbook information (Sec. 1024)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.4674: College Affordability Act; provisions pertaining to products and services that support the delivery of post-secondary education programs
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussion related to Pearson work with education officials at the state, school and college levels. Discussions related to Pearson research on the Future of Work/Skills and Demand Driven Education, Discussion related to Pearson supported initiatives to help learners prepare for success in the workforce including adult workers looking to up-skill or re-skill. Discussion related to Congress plans for Higher Education Act re-authorization, including affordability initiatives (no bill) Pearson's Global Learner Survey findings and accompanying Opportunities for Higher Ed report outlining implications and recommendations for higher ed institutions and education policy broadly to meet learner expectations for lifelong learning.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussion related to Pearson work with education officials at the state, school and college levels. Discussions related to Pearson research on the Future of Work/Skills and Demand Driven Education evaluating the impact of increased automation and other global trends on the nature of work and workforce preparation. Discussion related to Pearson supported initiatives to help learners prepare for success in the workforce including adult workers looking to upskill or reskill. Discussion related to Congress' plans for Higher Education Act reauthorization, including affordability initiatives (no bill) Discussion related to the policy priorities of the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (no bill) Discussion related to status of implementation of the First Step Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-391), pertaining to dyslexia screening provisions
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions related to Pearson research on the Future of Work and Demand Driven Education, including implications for workforce education (no bill) Discussion related to Pearson supported initiatives to help learners, including adult workers, prepare for success in the workforce (no bill) Discussion related to Administration's plans for the Workforce Policy Advisory Board and National Council for the American Worker, established by Executive Order 18345, dated July 19, 2018 Discussion related to Congress' plans for Higher Education Act re-authorization (no bill) Discussion related to implementation of the First Step Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-391) provisions pertaining to dyslexia screening assessment and intervention
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to Pearson research on the Future of Work/Skills and Demand Driven Education evaluating the impact of increased automation and other global trends on the nature of work and workforce preparation. Discussions related to Pearson activities to help learners prepare for success in the workplace, and supporting adult workers looking to upskill or reskill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to Pearson research on the Future of Work/Skills evaluating the impact of automation on the nature of work Discussions related to higher education challenges and online learning to address challenges. Discussions related to private-sector and public-sector initiatives to ensure affordability and accessibility to higher education course materials.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions related to aspects of successful industry-recognized credentialing programs and curriculum development, including digital badging platforms employment assistance to credentialed recipients Discussions related to student course material acquisition, including federal aid payment cards Discussions related to Pearson research on the Future of Work/Skills evaluating the impact of automation on the nature of work Discussions related to congressional agenda for education, including schedule for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and support for employer-sponsored education programs and pathways into higher education for working adults Discussions related to innovative partnerships delivering cost-saving digital and print course materials to college students and current law requirements related to course material
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act; advocated for additional provisions related to encouraging awareness of technologies that enable Career and Technical Education learners earning digital credentials to immediately apply for job openings nationwide that require those credentials Discussions related to innovative partnerships delivering cost-saving digital and print course materials to college students Discussions related to Pearson's work in the K-12 Higher Education, Workforce sectors, and social impact initiatives with other organizations Discussions related to congressional agenda for education, including schedule for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and HR 2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Discussed importance of providing federal IT/Cybersecurity professionals with continuing education and professional credentialing opportunities. Communication regarding Fiscal Year 2018 funding for Library programs under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy program (IAL)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions related to innovative partnerships delivering cost-saving digital and print course materials to college students Discussions related to Pearsons work in the K-12 Higher Education, Workforce sectors, and social impact initiatives with other organizations Discussions related to congressional agenda for education, including schedule for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to innovative partnerships delivering cost-saving digital course materials to college students Discussions related to Pearson's work in the K-12, Higher Education, Workforce sectors, and social impact initiatives with other organizations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to successes achieved with educational technologies being used to support struggling readers and English language learners Discussions related to college-industry partnerships to support student success and address affordability concerns using digital course materials
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; Discussion of civilian and service member access to licensure, credentialing and academic exam opportunities to support their academic and career advancement, including discussion of a potential pilot program to provide service members with an opportunity to obtain an industry-recognized credential prior to separating from the military, facilitating their transition to employment in the civilian workforce. Discussions related to funding of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Block Grant program (SSAE) at its authorized level as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations bill General discussions regarding congressional agenda for education legislation including discussions related to the timing for Congressional action on re-authorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
General Discussions regarding U.S. Copyright Office modernization; policy regarding appropriate limitations and exceptions to copyright law, and effective policies to curb Intellectual Property theft
General discussions related to the shift to digital learning technologies and systems General discussions regarding potential education legislation including discussions related to timing for Congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2015 · fourth_quarter · 4A
HR 5: Student Success Act; discussion of timing and process for conference agreement and passage S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act; discussion of timing and process for conference agreement and passage General discussions related to timing for congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
General Discussion related to 2016 priorities for the U.S. Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 5: Student Success Act; provisions related to timing and process for conference agreement and passage S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act; provisions related to timing and process for conference agreement and passage General discussions related to timing for congressional action on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act
General Discussion related to 2016 priorities for the U.S. Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
General discussion regarding Education Technology/research regarding innovative learning technology General discussion regarding Competency-Based Education/research regarding best practices for assessment in Competency-Based Education programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General discussion regarding educational technologies and data protection General discussion regarding education technology support requirements for School Climate Transformation Grant Program recipients
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
General discussion regarding Federal Trade Commission priorities related to the effective and secure implementation of learning technologies
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Protecting Student Privacy Act (no bill number): issues regarding learning technologies and educational data protection 34 CFR Part 668- Subpart K-rulemaking issues regarding instructional materials General discussions regarding assessment General discussions regarding policy development to promote effective use of digital learning technologies
Advocated for maintaining an effective and balanced copyright system (no bill)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding the Administration's ConnectED initiative Discussions regarding the White House College Opportunity Summit
S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013: Issues regarding meaningful reform of patent litigation practices Advocated for maintaining an effective and balanced copyright system (no bill)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 3309 - Innovation Act: Monitor Congressional discussions regarding reform of patent litigation procedures S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013: Monitor Congressional discussions regarding reform of patent litigation procedures Monitor Congressional discussions regarding review of current copyright law
HR 3505 - Technology, Equality and Accessibility in College and Higher Education (TEACH) Act: provisions regarding improving access to post secondary instructional materials for persons with visual impairments Discussions regarding education technology and digital learning Monitor Congressional activity related to the use and protection of data required for digital learningMonitor Congressional hearings related to higher education including career and technical education Discussions regarding Personalized Learning and the move to digital education Higher Education Act Reauthorization: issues regarding competency based learning Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: issues regarding Federal Communications Commission actions on E-Rate and impact on Personalized Learning
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions in Congress regarding review of current copyright law.
Monitored Congressional and White House deliberations re education funding for FY 14.
Provided information on education technology, digital learning, teacher effectiveness, and competency based learning. Continue to follow legislative and regulatory activity on the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act and impact on digital learning tools and products. Provided input into proposed Teach Act legislation aimed at improving access to post-secondary instructional materials to persons with visual impairments.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitoried congressional deliberations and US Dept of Education and White House re education funding for FY13 and FY 14.
Monitoring discussions in Congress regarding review of current copyright law.
Monitored congressional deliberations regarding corporate tax reform.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Preparing for and advocated for quality student assessments, student data systems, education technology, digital learning in reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Continue to follow application of Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and impact on digital learning.
Monitored congressional deliberations regarding corporate tax reform.
Monitored congressional deliberations, US Dept of Education and White House re education funding for FY 13 and FY 14.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
advocated for HR.1864, Mobile Workforce Tax Simplfication Act; for HR. 5910 - Global Investment in Jobs Act; for maintaining current Internal Revenue code requirements re taxation of corporate interest.
Monitored congressional deliberations and US Department of Education re education funding for FY13. Support adequate funding for federal education programs.
Advocated for quality student assessments, student data systems, education technology, professional development, and digital learning in reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Support provisions that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors (no specific legislation)
Advocated for quality student assessments, education technology, digital learning in reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Provided information to GAO for their review of implementation of Higher Education Opportunity Act PL 110-315.
Advocated for passage of HR. 1864, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, and for HR.5910/S. 3274, Gobal Investment in Jobs Act. Advocated for maintaining current Internal Revenue Code regarding taxation of corporate interest and for extending Research and Development tax credit.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for quality student assessments, educator effectiveness systems, education technology - digital learning and digital instructional materials and for reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act that includes these elements. Advocated against federal funding of open education resources development.
Advocated for adequate funding for education in the FY 13 federal budget.
Monitored and supported provisions in S. 968 and HR. 3261 that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors. Provided information to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) on patent litigation by non-practicing entities.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored and supported provisions in S. 968 and HR. 3261 that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors. Provided information to the Government Accountability Office on patent litigation by non-practicing entities.
Advocated for quality student assessments, educator effectiveness systems, education technology -digital learning and digital insturctional materials, and for reauthoriztion of Elementary and Secondary Education Act that includes those elements. Also provided support to Department of Education on Digital Promise and Learning Registry. Provided information on accessibility of digital instructional materials. Advocated against federal funding of open education resources development.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization - advocated for quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, utilization of education technology, electronic student records. Advocated against government funded development of open education resources in Dept of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Training Grants. Provided input to Department of Education and White House on implementation of Digital Promise and Learning Registry.
Pearson monitored and supported provisions in S. 968 and HR. 3261 that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Pearson supported S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act and that protect intellectual property rights of publishers and authors.
Advocated against efforts to place additional restrictions on ability of federal agencies to oursouce federal work to private contractors.
Provided information in support of Vangent's capabilities to support Dept of State's National Visa Processing Center.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Provided information in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Vangent provided information related to contract awarded to them by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Vangent contacted Congress to present capabilities to support Department of State's Visa Processing Center.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Vangent supports the standing up of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and reached out to Congress to discuss VAngent's capabilties to support the Bureau.
Held meetings with Dept of Homeland Security and Congressional offices to provide overview of Vangent's capabilities regarding DHS upcoming contracts.
Pearson supports efforts to introduce and pass legislation similar to S.3804 Combating Online and Counterfeits Act that was introduced in the last Congress that protect intellectual property.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome electronic records. HR.3590, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent contracting.
Gathering information related to Vangent contract opportunity - EAGLE II. Preparing for Vangent executive introductory visits to Dept of Homeland Security.
Provided information in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Provided information in support of VAngent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatice Brain Syndrome contract. HR. 3590 Affordable Care Act, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent contracting.
Provided information in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Advocated against cuts in Dept of Homeland Security Foreign Language Award Program. Gathered information related to possible pursuit of EAGLE II Contract. (Vangent)
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Vangent supports enactment of HR. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, education technology. Oppose HR. 3221 Student Aid Reform legislation Section 505(a) to fund government development of open education resources. Advocated for changes in STEM education programs contained in the COMPETES Act HR.5116 that include partnerships between K-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and include virtual laboratory experiences. Support S.3206, Keep our Educators Working Act, to provide funds to states to prevent teacher lay-offs. Provided information related to former Vangent employees charged with improperly accessing confidential Education records.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated against cuts in Dept of Homeland Security's Foreign Language Award program.
HR.1 ARRA Act, gathering information on funding for electronic health records. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome program. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Indian Health System. HR.3590, Patient Affordable Care Act, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, education technology. Oppose HR.3221 Student Aid Reform legislation Section 505(a) to fund governmt development of open education resources. Provide information on Vangent contract with Dept of Education to simplify FAFSA. Provided information on Pearson programs in support of STEM education programs.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Elementary and Education Act (no bill number) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, technology. Federal Application for Financial Aid simplification - providing information on simplification programs, support Vangent FAFSA contract with US Dept of Education. HR3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, oppose section 505a, open online educatio
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of Census, US Dept of Commerce to process census forms and operate call center.
HR.1 ARRA Act - gathering information on funding for electronic health records. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to create Traumatic Brain Injury electronic record. Provided information in support Vangent contract with Indian Health Systems.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
HR.4040 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - advocate for improving provisions for testing lead content in childrens books.
Provided information on 800-MEDICARE contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in support of contract - (Vangent)
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of the Census, Dept of Commerce
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Elementary and Secondary Education Act - preparation for reauthorization, favor assessments, literacy programs, data systems, 21st Century Skills. Federal Application for Financial Student Aid simplification - providing information on simplification options. HR.1, American Recoveroy and Reinvestment Act; favor funding for state and local education programs.
Provided information on 800-MEDICARE contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Vangent)
HR.4040 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - advocate improving provisions for testing for lead content in childrens books.
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Elementary and Secondary Education Act - preparation for reauthorization - favor assessments, literacy programs, data systems, 21st Century skills . Higher Education Act - FAFSA simplification, presented proposed simplification. HR.1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; favor funding for state and local education programs under Title I and IDEA.
HR.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Gathering information on funding for electronic health records. Vangent contract with Military Health System to create Traumatic Brain Injury electronic record - briefing Senate Committee.
Provided information on 800MEDICARE contract with Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (Vangent.)
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Presenting information on Vangent contract with US Department of Education. Preparation for lobbying effort to support programs for reading and assessments, that will considered during the future reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (no bill number).
Opposed to provisions concerning childrens books in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act HR4040.
Provided information on the contract Vangent has with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · second_quarter · 2A
Supporting Medicare Part D program and Vangent contract with CMS
HR 4137 Higher Education Act - modifying textbook provisions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
Supporting Medicare Part D program and Vangent contract with CMS Responding to Congressional queries on CMS contract.
HR 4137,Higher Education Act Reauthorization - modifying textbook provisions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
Providing information on impact of HR. 4137 Higher Education Act on FAFSA contract held by Vangent
Supporting Medicare Part D program and Vangent contract with CMS.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Higher Education Act Reauthorization - modifying textbook provisions
Supporting Medicare Part D program and Vangent contract with CMS, responding to queries on CMS contract.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Higher Educaton Act Reauthorization - modifying textbook provisions
Supporting Medicare Part D program and Vangent contract with CMS.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Providing information on impact of Higher Education Act reauthorization on FAFSA (VAngent Contract)
Supporting Medicare Part D program and contract with CMS.(Vangent)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2007 · year_end · YY
HR4137 Higher Education Act Reauthorization - textbook issues - ensuring that textbook provisions and language result in workable requirements and are beneficial to students. No Child Left Behind Reauthorization - working with Members and staffs to provide information on reading and assessment programs.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2007 · mid_year · MM
Higher Education Act textbook issues Textbook accessability issues
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2006 · year_end · YY
Providing information to Congress on contracts Pearson has with HHS and CMS and contracts Pearson is pursuing.
Textbook pricing
Providing information on contracts Pearson has or had with Department of Homeland Security and contracts Pearson is pursuing.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2003 · mid_year · RA
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Higher Education Act, education funding
PEARSON EDUCATION via PEARSON EDUCATION
2003 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Monitor Congressional deliberations regarding educational funding for Fiscal Year 2014
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Provided information on student assessments and online assessments, student data systems, education technology, digital learning in reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act including HR.5. Continue to follow legislative and regulatory activity on the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act and impact on digital learning tools and products. Providing input into proposed legislation aimed at improving access to post-secondary education instructional materials to persons with visual impairments.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Provided input on cloud security and cloud HR data to Dept of Commerce (via SIIA). Met with FTC to support codifying existing FTC policy re application of COPPA to schools and for ensuring updates to COPPA don't preclude student access to digital learning technologies.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Monitored congressional deliberations of education funding for FY13. Support adequate funding for federal educaton programs.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Monitored the Administration's submission to Congress of its FY13 Budget for education programs.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office
Monitored appropriations process and advocated against cuts to funding levels for education, education technology. Supported provision in HR. 2112 that would restrict Dept of Labor grants that funded education programs that replicated those already provided by the private sector.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Provided information to Members of Congress in support of contract awarded to Vangent by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Provided information to Members of Congress in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Monitored appropriations process and advocated against cuts to funding levels for education, education technology, and military health care system.
Elementary and Secondary Education reauthorization (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, advocated quality student assessments,literacy programs, data systems, utilization of education technology, electronic student records. Advocated against government funded development of open education resources in Dept of Labor Trade ADjustment Assistance Community College Training Grants. Provided input in support of White House Digital Promise Initiative. Advocated for including links between secondary and post-secondary schools and increased use of learning technologies in S.329, STEM Education. Pearson supported development of workable accessibility of education materials for persons with disabilities and is working through American Association Publishers to provide input to Department of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Advocated for education technology appropriations and monitored FY11 Continued Resolution for defense and homeland security funding.
Provided information in support of Vangent's contract with the Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome/Behavorial Problems electronic records.
Vangent opposes provisions or legislation that would place additional restrictions on ability of federal agencies to outsource federal work to private contractors.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, advocated quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, utilization of education technology, electronic student records. Advocated against government funded development of open education resources in Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training Grants. Pearson supports development of workable accessiblity of education materials for persons with disabilities and is working through American Association of Publishers to provide input to Department of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities.
Pearson supports S.968, the PROTECT IP Act and similar legislation to protect intellectual property.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, advocated quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, utilization of education technology. Advocated against government funded development of open education resources in Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training grants. Supports development of workable accessibility of education materials for person with disabilities and is working through Association of American Publishers to provide input to Dept of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials.
Provided information in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Vangent reached out to Congress to present their capabilities to support Deptartment of State's Visa Processing Center.
Vangent opposes provisions or introduction of legislation which would place additional restrictions on federal agencies that pursue outsourcing of federal work.
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome electronic records.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (no bill #) - preparation for Congressional reauthorization, favor quality student assessments, literacy programs, data systems, utilization of education technology. Advocated for changes in Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) program, HR 5116, including partnerships between k-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and to allow laboratory experiences. Pearson supports workable accessibility of education materials for persons with disabilities and is working through American Association of Publishers to provide input to the Dept of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instuctional Materials. Supports worker training programs that provide support for Community Colleges.
Vangent opposes provisions in Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House in the 111th Congress, S. 924 CLEAN UP act, and S. 3677 FY11Financial Services Appropriations which place additional restrictions on federal agencies that pursue outsourcing of federal work.
Pearson supports S.3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (no bill #) - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality student assessments,literacy programs, data systems and utilization of education technology. Advocated for changes in STEM education programs in COMPETES Act, HR5116 including partnerships between K-12 and post-secondary schools and faculty and to allow virtual laboratory experiences. Support S.3206, Keep our Educators Working Act, to provide funds to states to prevent teacher lay-offs. Accessibility of education materials for persons with disabilities - planning for input into potential actions under consideration by the US Dept of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials. Support increased role for Community Colleges in workforce training programs.
Monitored hearings on Intellectual Property and monitored progress of S.3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act.
Vangent opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by the House which places additional restrictions on federal non-defense agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924 CLEAN UP Act which places additional restrictions on agencies pursuing outsourcing. Vanget opposes provisions in S.3677, FY11 Financial Services Appropriations that places restrictions on federal agency outsourcing. Gathered information in support of possible Vangent pursuit of case management systems within Dept of Justice. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of Census to process census forms and operate call center.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Advocated against cuts in Department of Homeland Security Foreign Language Award Program. Gathered information related to possible pursuit of Department of Homeland Security EAGLE II Contract (Vangent).
Support efforts to increase role of Community Colleges in Workforce Investment Act programs.
Provided information in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Vangent Opposes Section 850 of HR. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act as passed by House, provisions that place additional burdents on agencies that pursue outsourcing. Vangent opposes S.924, CLEAN UP Act, provisions that add additional burdens on agencies that pursue outsourcing.
Gathered information for possible claims process opportunity related to Gulf Oil spill (Vangent).
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Military Health System to support Traumatic Brain Syndrome program. Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Indian Health System to develop electronic health records. HR. 3590, Patient Affordable Care Act, gathered information to determine potential opportunities for Vangent contracting.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Provided information in support of Vangent's Beneficiary Contact Center contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with Bureau of Census, US Dept of Commerce to process census forms and operate call center.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Provided information to support 800 MEDICARE contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services held by Vangent.
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with US Dept of Transportation to process CARS applications (Cash for Clunkers program).
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
HR.1 ARRA Act - gathering information on funding for electronic health records. Briefing Members on Vangent contract with Military Health System to create Traumatic Brain Injury record.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act - preparation for reauthorization, favor quality assessments, literacy programs, data systems, 21st Century Skills Federal Application for Financial Aid simplification - providing information on simplification programs HR. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, oppose Section 505a, open online education.
Provided information in support of Vangent contract with DOT to process CARS applications.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - gathering information on funding for electronic health records Support inclusion of language encouraging Defense Department and Veterans Administration work together to develop interoperable health records - HR.2346 Supplemental Appropriations Briefing Members offices on Vangent contract with Military Health System to creat Traumatic Brain Injury electronic record.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR.4040 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - opposed to provisions concerning lead content for childrens books.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE