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SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R.2540/S.1234 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act: Urged all members of New Jersey's federal delegation to support this piece of legislation and pass it into law.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R.2540/S.1234 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act: Urged all members of New Jersey's federal delegation to support this piece of legislation and pass it into law.
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EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2025 · second_quarter · 2T
Urged all members of New Jersey's federal delegation, Rep.'s Bacon, Lalota, Cole Aderholt, and Sen.'s Moore Capito, Cassidy, and Tillis not to reduce Medicaid funding in the budget reconciliation bill.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act - Urged all members of New Jersey's federal delegation to reintroduce this piece of legislation and pass it into law.
Source: Senate LDA
Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 6296/ S. 3118 - HCBS Relief Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. H.R. 1638/ S. 838 - Improving Mental Health Access Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. DOL Proposed Rulemaking on Overtime Exemptions (RIN: 1235-AA39). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages. CMS Proposed Rulemaking on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (0938-AU68). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked Representatives Andy Kim and Donald Norcross to help pass this into law. Commented on FDA proposed rule FDA-2023-N-3902-0001 asking them to ban the sale and use of electrical stimulation devices for self- injurious or aggressive behavior.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. Requested Representatives Andy Kim and Bonnie Watson Coleman to pass this into law. Requested Representative LaMonica McIver support the expansion of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Requested Representative Jeff Van Drew ensure appropriate resources are given to transition from section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. H.R.5408/S.2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. Requested Senator Cory Booker support this bill.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. Requested Representatives Andy Kim and Bonnie Watson Coleman to pass this into law. Requested Representative LaMonica McIver support the expansion of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Requested Representative Jeff Van Drew ensure appropriate resources are given to transition from section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. H.R.5408/S.2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. Requested Senator Cory Booker support this bill.
H.R. 6296/ S. 3118 - HCBS Relief Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. H.R. 1638/ S. 838 - Improving Mental Health Access Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. DOL Proposed Rulemaking on Overtime Exemptions (RIN: 1235-AA39). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages. CMS Proposed Rulemaking on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (0938-AU68). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked Representatives Andy Kim and Donald Norcross to help pass this into law. Commented on FDA proposed rule FDA-2023-N-3902-0001 asking them to ban the sale and use of electrical stimulation devices for self- injurious or aggressive behavior.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. Requested Representatives Andy Kim and Bonnie Watson Coleman to pass this into law. Requested Representative LaMonica McIver support the expansion of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Requested Representative Jeff Van Drew ensure appropriate resources are given to transition from section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. H.R.5408/S.2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. Requested Senator Cory Booker support this bill.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. Requested Representatives Andy Kim and Bonnie Watson Coleman to pass this into law. Requested Representative LaMonica McIver support the expansion of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Requested Representative Jeff Van Drew ensure appropriate resources are given to transition from section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. H.R.5408/S.2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. Requested Senator Cory Booker support this bill.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
H.R. 6296/ S. 3118 - HCBS Relief Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. H.R. 1638/ S. 838 - Improving Mental Health Access Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. DOL Proposed Rulemaking on Overtime Exemptions (RIN: 1235-AA39). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages. CMS Proposed Rulemaking on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (0938-AU68). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 6296/ S. 3118 - HCBS Relief Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. H.R. 1638/ S. 838 - Improving Mental Health Access Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. DOL Proposed Rulemaking on Overtime Exemptions (RIN: 1235-AA39). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages. CMS Proposed Rulemaking on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (0938-AU68). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages.
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. H.R. 1493/S. 762 Home and Community Based Services Access Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telemental Health Care Access Act (Needs to be reintroduced). I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Medicaid funding in the debt ceiling negotiations. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of no changes in funding or eligibility requirments to Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telehealth for Mental Health: I interacted with the following congressional offices telling them telehealth for mental health services cannot go away with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. CMS-2442 HBCS Access Rule: Submitted comment on how aspects of the rule could negatively impact the delivery of disability services.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I directed our community to contact their legislators in favor of this legislation. I contacted representative Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez in favor of this legislation.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I directed our community to contact their legislators in favor of this legislation. CMS-2442-P: Commented on the proposed HCBS Access Rule in favor of the increased transparency, community voice, and standardization while expressing concern about percentage caps on how funds are allocated.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. H.R. 1493/S. 762 Home and Community Based Services Access Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telemental Health Care Access Act (Needs to be reintroduced). I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Medicaid funding in the debt ceiling negotiations. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of no changes in funding or eligibility requirments to Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telehealth for Mental Health: I interacted with the following congressional offices telling them telehealth for mental health services cannot go away with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. CMS-2442 HBCS Access Rule: Submitted comment on how aspects of the rule could negatively impact the delivery of disability services.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I directed our community to contact their legislators in favor of this legislation. I contacted representative Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez in favor of this legislation.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. H.R. 1493/S. 762 Home and Community Based Services Access Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telemental Health Care Access Act (Needs to be reintroduced). I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Medicaid funding in the debt ceiling negotiations. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of no changes in funding or eligibility requirments to Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telehealth for Mental Health: I interacted with the following congressional offices telling them telehealth for mental health services cannot go away with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. CMS-2442 HBCS Access Rule: Submitted comment on how aspects of the rule could negatively impact the delivery of disability services.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I directed our community to contact their legislators in favor of this legislation. CMS-2442-P: Commented on the proposed HCBS Access Rule in favor of the increased transparency, community voice, and standardization while expressing concern about percentage caps on how funds are allocated.
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. H.R. 1493/S. 762 Home and Community Based Services Access Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telemental Health Care Access Act (Needs to be reintroduced). I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Medicaid funding in the debt ceiling negotiations. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of no changes in funding or eligibility requirments to Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telehealth for Mental Health: I interacted with the following congressional offices telling them telehealth for mental health services cannot go away with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. CMS-2442 HBCS Access Rule: Submitted comment on how aspects of the rule could negatively impact the delivery of disability services.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
Lobbied in favor of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (HR4779/S1437)and the Senate's Mental Health Workforce Enhancement Discussion Draft. Met with Sen. Menendez's and Sen. Booker's office to urge them to support both of the aforementioned initiatives. Met with Rep. Gottheimer's office to discuss how to move HR 4779 forward. Wrote to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's office and Rep. Robert Scott's office to urge them to move HR 4779 forward. Called Senator Gary Peters Office urging him to support S1437.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
Lobbied in favor of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (HR4779/S1437). Met with Sen. Hassan's office to see how move the bill forward. Called Rep. Gottheimer's office thanking them for co-sponsoring the bill/
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R 5376: Signed on to letters urging NJ US Senators to include the $150 billion passed by the House for Home and Community Based Services as part of the Build Back Better Bill
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
H.R 5376: Signed on to letters urging NJ US Senators to include the $150 billion passed by the House for Home and Community Based Services as part of the Build Back Better Bill
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
Lobbied in favor of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (HR4779/S1437)and the Senate's Mental Health Workforce Enhancement Discussion Draft. Met with Sen. Menendez's and Sen. Booker's office to urge them to support both of the aforementioned initiatives. Met with Rep. Gottheimer's office to discuss how to move HR 4779 forward. Wrote to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's office and Rep. Robert Scott's office to urge them to move HR 4779 forward. Called Senator Gary Peters Office urging him to support S1437.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Client: EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY · Firm: EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
Lobbied in favor of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (HR4779/S1437). Met with Sen. Hassan's office to see how move the bill forward. Called Rep. Gottheimer's office thanking them for co-sponsoring the bill/
H.R.2540/S.1234 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act: Urged all members of New Jersey's federal delegation to support this piece of legislation and pass it into law.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged all members of New Jersey's federal delegation not to reduce funding for Medicaid in the FY26 Budget. Applied Congressional Direct Spending with Senator Booker and Senator Kim's Offices. Applied for Community Project Funding with Rep. Watson Coleman's Office.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. Requested Representatives Andy Kim and Bonnie Watson Coleman to pass this into law. Requested Representative LaMonica McIver support the expansion of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Requested Representative Jeff Van Drew ensure appropriate resources are given to transition from section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. H.R.5408/S.2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. Requested Senator Cory Booker support this bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked Representatives Andy Kim and Donald Norcross to help pass this into law. Commented on FDA proposed rule FDA-2023-N-3902-0001 asking them to ban the sale and use of electrical stimulation devices for self- injurious or aggressive behavior.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 6296/ S. 3118 - HCBS Relief Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. H.R. 1638/ S. 838 - Improving Mental Health Access Act. I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators support this piece of legislation. DOL Proposed Rulemaking on Overtime Exemptions (RIN: 1235-AA39). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages. CMS Proposed Rulemaking on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (0938-AU68). I requested all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators provide extra funding to help with the added costs of providing higher wages.
Contacted Senator Cory Booker, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Representative Tom Kean Jr. about Congressional Direct Spending/ Community Project Funding.
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation. H.R. 5408/ S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. I asked all of New Jersey's Representatives and Senators to support this legislation.
Contacted Senator Cory Booker, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Representative Tom Kean Jr. about Congressional Direct Spending/ Community Project Funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Contacted Senator Cory Booker's office about community project funding in the FY2025 Appropriations cycle.
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I directed our community to contact their legislators in favor of this legislation. I contacted representative Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez in favor of this legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2023 · third_quarter · 3A
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I directed our community to contact their legislators in favor of this legislation. CMS-2442-P: Commented on the proposed HCBS Access Rule in favor of the increased transparency, community voice, and standardization while expressing concern about percentage caps on how funds are allocated.
Contacted Senator Cory Booker's office about community project funding in the FY2025 Appropriations cycle.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Disability transportation. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of increased funding for accessible transportation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Staffing issues in disability and mental health services. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of higher wages, more training, and clear career tracks for frontline workers: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Passing the Recognizing the Role of The Direct Support Professionals Act. Met with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's office urging them to reintroduce it.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied in favor of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (HR4779/S1437)and the Senate's Mental Health Workforce Enhancement Discussion Draft. Met with Sen. Menendez's and Sen. Booker's office to urge them to support both of the aforementioned initiatives. Met with Rep. Gottheimer's office to discuss how to move HR 4779 forward. Wrote to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's office and Rep. Robert Scott's office to urge them to move HR 4779 forward. Called Senator Gary Peters Office urging him to support S1437.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied in favor of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (HR4779/S1437). Met with Sen. Hassan's office to see how move the bill forward. Called Rep. Gottheimer's office thanking them for co-sponsoring the bill/
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R 5376: Signed on to letters urging NJ US Senators to include the $150 billion passed by the House for Home and Community Based Services as part of the Build Back Better Bill
H.R 5376: Signed on to letters urging NJ US Senators to include the $150 billion passed by the House for Home and Community Based Services as part of the Build Back Better Bill
Filing targets: SENATE
EASTEREALS NEW JERSEY via EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY
2022 · first_quarter · RA
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.
H.R. 2941/ S. 1332 The Recognizing The Role Of The Direct Support Professionals Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. H.R. 1493/S. 762 Home and Community Based Services Access Act. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telemental Health Care Access Act (Needs to be reintroduced). I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of this legislation: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Medicaid funding in the debt ceiling negotiations. I interacted with the following congressional offices in support of no changes in funding or eligibility requirments to Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Telehealth for Mental Health: I interacted with the following congressional offices telling them telehealth for mental health services cannot go away with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency: Sen. Robert Menendez Sr., Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Frank Palllone, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Donald Payne Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. CMS-2442 HBCS Access Rule: Submitted comment on how aspects of the rule could negatively impact the delivery of disability services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Medicare and Medicaid funding and policies, workplace accessibility issues through DoL, disability rights issues in general.