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S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H. Con. Res. 27, House budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. House Armed Services Bill. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development and requesting data on diabetes and the armed services. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

S. 84, the GEDI Act. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. S. 540, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. H.R. 596. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee has released a discussion draft of the legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Expanding National Diabetes Prevention Program to Federal Employees. The Association is engaged with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the CDC to determine how the OPM can do more to adequately address the diabetes epidemic by expanding access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program through the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP). In particular, the Association is interested in seeing OPM encourage plans to offer the program in FY 2016 through its annual call letter. Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization. The program provides health coverage for low-income children and funding is set to expire at the end of September 2015. The Association supports a 4 year funding extension for the program. Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H. Con. Res. 27, House budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. House Armed Services Bill. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development and requesting data on diabetes and the armed services. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

S. 84, the GEDI Act. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. S. 540, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. H.R. 596. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee has released a discussion draft of the legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Expanding National Diabetes Prevention Program to Federal Employees. The Association is engaged with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the CDC to determine how the OPM can do more to adequately address the diabetes epidemic by expanding access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program through the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP). In particular, the Association is interested in seeing OPM encourage plans to offer the program in FY 2016 through its annual call letter. Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization. The program provides health coverage for low-income children and funding is set to expire at the end of September 2015. The Association supports a 4 year funding extension for the program. Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

S. 275/H.R. 605, the Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2015. Support entire bill; provides for the coverage of home as a site of care for infusion therapy under the Medicare program.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H. Con. Res. 27, House budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. House Armed Services Bill. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development and requesting data on diabetes and the armed services. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

S. 275/H.R. 605, the Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2015. Support entire bill; provides for the coverage of home as a site of care for infusion therapy under the Medicare program.

S. 84, the GEDI Act. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. S. 540, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. H.R. 596. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee has released a discussion draft of the legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Expanding National Diabetes Prevention Program to Federal Employees. The Association is engaged with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the CDC to determine how the OPM can do more to adequately address the diabetes epidemic by expanding access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program through the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP). In particular, the Association is interested in seeing OPM encourage plans to offer the program in FY 2016 through its annual call letter. Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization. The program provides health coverage for low-income children and funding is set to expire at the end of September 2015. The Association supports a 4 year funding extension for the program. Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Coverage of secondary preventive services. The Association urged the Department of Treasury to use their administrative authority to permit health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover and help pay for secondary preventive services before an enrollees deductible is met. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H. Con. Res. 27, House budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. House Armed Services Bill. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development and requesting data on diabetes and the armed services. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S. 84, the GEDI Act. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. S. 540, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. H.R. 596. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Support provisions related to the Special Diabetes Program and Childrens Health Insurance Program; provides a 2 year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program and a 2 year funding extension for the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee has released a discussion draft of the legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Expanding National Diabetes Prevention Program to Federal Employees. The Association is engaged with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the CDC to determine how the OPM can do more to adequately address the diabetes epidemic by expanding access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program through the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP). In particular, the Association is interested in seeing OPM encourage plans to offer the program in FY 2016 through its annual call letter. Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization. The program provides health coverage for low-income children and funding is set to expire at the end of September 2015. The Association supports a 4 year funding extension for the program. Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expires September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund.

H. Con. Res. 27, House budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY16. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY16. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY16. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY16. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. House Armed Services Bill. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development and requesting data on diabetes and the armed services.

S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY 2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H. Con. Res. 27, House budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution. Oppose entire budget resolution; establishes the budget of the United States Government for FY 2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY 2017 through 2025. Includes reduced non-defense discretionary funding, which will adversely affect funding for diabetes research and programs at the NIH and CDC. In addition, repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and makes structural changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. H.R. 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act. The Association opposes provisions of this bill that cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. House Armed Services Bill. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development and requesting data on diabetes and the armed services. Prevention and Public Health Fund: The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and will oppose any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill: The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

H.R. 3547 (P.L. 113-76), the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2014. HJ. Res 106 (P.L. 113-73), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. (See next Page for specific issues descriptions)H.R. 3547 (P.L. 113-76), the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding through September 30, 2014, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. HJ. Res 106 (P.L. 113-73), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding through January 18, 2014, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY15 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY15 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). House Defense Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language including diabetes as a category for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Senate Defense Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language including diabetes as a category for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language supporting diabetes research on the Office of Research and Development. Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language supporting diabetes research on the Office of Research and Development. Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing structural changes to the Medicare program including the combining of Parts A and B deductibles and imposing new co-pays for home health services.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

H.R. 3547 (P.L. 113-76), the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2014. HJ. Res 106 (P.L. 113-73), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. (See next Page for specific issues descriptions)H.R. 3547 (P.L. 113-76), the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding through September 30, 2014, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. HJ. Res 106 (P.L. 113-73), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding through January 18, 2014, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY15 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY15 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). House Defense Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language including diabetes as a category for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Senate Defense Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language including diabetes as a category for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language supporting diabetes research on the Office of Research and Development. Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language supporting diabetes research on the Office of Research and Development. Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing structural changes to the Medicare program including the combining of Parts A and B deductibles and imposing new co-pays for home health services.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 2689/H.R. 5644, the Medicare CGM Access Act of 2014. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals beginning January 1, 2015 and provides a pathway for the next generation of CGM-related technologies

S. 2689/H.R. 5644, the Medicare CGM Access Act of 2014. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals beginning January 1, 2015 and provides a pathway for the next generation of CGM-related technologies.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

H.R. 3547 (P.L. 113-76), the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2014. HJ. Res 106 (P.L. 113-73), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. (See next Page for specific issues descriptions)H.R. 3547 (P.L. 113-76), the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding through September 30, 2014, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. HJ. Res 106 (P.L. 113-73), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding through January 18, 2014, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY15 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY15 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). House Defense Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language including diabetes as a category for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Senate Defense Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language including diabetes as a category for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language supporting diabetes research on the Office of Research and Development. Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY15; attempt to include language supporting diabetes research on the Office of Research and Development. Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing structural changes to the Medicare program including the combining of Parts A and B deductibles and imposing new co-pays for home health services.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 2689/H.R. 5644, the Medicare CGM Access Act of 2014. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals beginning January 1, 2015 and provides a pathway for the next generation of CGM-related technologies

S. 2689/H.R. 5644, the Medicare CGM Access Act of 2014. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals beginning January 1, 2015 and provides a pathway for the next generation of CGM-related technologies.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding. 21st Century Cures Initiative. The initiative was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address ways to improve medical research and development and delivery of innovative new treatments and cures. The Committee is developing legislation and the Association is particularly interested in any provisions that may relate to medical research. Surgeon General of the United States: Support the confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General of the United States. Support Draft Recommendation for Screening for Type 2 diabetes released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The draft recommendation suggests screening for type 2 diabetes in adults with multiple risk factors.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act., H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013, H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act, H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act, S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. ( See next page for details).S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides for Medicare coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the CDC and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 3322, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Indian Health Service to promote research, treatment and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. S. 1932, the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 5294, the Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions addressing diabetes, including the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act (sections 771-775) and the Gestational Diabetes Act (section 509). S. 2210/H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; provides loans to schools to update kitchen equipment in order to prepare healthy foods for students. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2015 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program. United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Support any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening, including gestational diabetes screening, based on new evidence. The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (also called the Open Payments Program) of the Affordable Care Act. Requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. The Association would like to see the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services make an Open Payments Program reporting exemption for indirect payments made to voluntary health agencies (VHAs) in cases when an applicable manufacturer grants full and independent discretion to VHAs in selecting recipients for funding.

S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S.954. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. H.R. 3322, H.R. 3591, S. 1932. See next page.S. 452/H.R. 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services H.R. 3322, Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act. Support entire bill; expands resources at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IHS to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. H.R. 3591, Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for improved diabetes care for minority populations. S. 1932, Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Support part of bill; establishes a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Support Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program; Also support provision in the Senate Finance mark of the Sustainable Growth Rate which reauthorized the program for 5 years. Medicare Sustainable Growth Ratesupport efforts to include Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act and the Special Diabetes Program in moving legislation.

H.R. 933 (P.L. 113-6). H.J. Res. Res. 112 (P.L. 112-175). H.R. 8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Multiple clauses. P.L. 112-25/S. 365, Budget Control Act. H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. S. Con. Res. 8; Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. S. 3295. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses. Please see next page.H.R. 933 (P.L. 113-6). Department of Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and FY 13 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.J. Res. Res. 112 (P.L. 112-175). Continuing Appropriations Act Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.R. 8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Multiple clauses; averts spending reductions required by the sequestration process, reauthorizes the Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 diabetes at NIH and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians at the Indian Health Service, and expands Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Single Payment Amount (SPA) to non-mail order settings for diabetes testing supplies. Our efforts are focused on the impact of sequestration on diabetes research and prevention programs at the NIH and CDC, and provisions of the bill that reauthorized the Special Diabetes Programs. P.L. 112-25/S. 365, Budget Control Act. The Act increased the debt ceiling and included provisions requiring substantial cuts in federal spending to achieve further reductions in the nations debt. All sectors of the federal budget will be on the table, including entitlement spending and taxes, which has an impact on programs at NIH, CDC, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; establishes the budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2014 and sets forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. Oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act and structural reforms to Medicaid and Medicare. S. Con. Res. 8; Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. S. 3295. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing the repeal of the Medicaid maintenance of effort provision.

H.R. 933 (P.L. 113-6). H.J. Res. Res. 112 (P.L. 112-175). H.R. 8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Multiple clauses. P.L. 112-25/S. 365, Budget Control Act. H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. S. Con. Res. 8. S. 3295. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses.H.R. 933 (P.L. 113-6). Department of Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and FY 13 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.J. Res. Res. 112 (P.L. 112-175). Continuing Appropriations Act Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H.R. 8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Multiple clauses; averts spending reductions required by the sequestration process, reauthorizes the Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 diabetes at NIH and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians at the Indian Health Service, and expands Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Single Payment Amount (SPA) to non-mail order settings for diabetes testing supplies. Our efforts are focused on the impact of sequestration on diabetes research and prevention programs at the NIH and CDC, and provisions of the bill that reauthorized the Special Diabetes Programs. P.L. 112-25/S. 365. Budget Control Act. The Act increased the debt ceiling and included provisions requiring substantial cuts in federal spending to achieve further reductions in the nations debt. All sectors of the federal budget will be on the table, including entitlement spending and taxes, which has an impact on programs at NIH, CDC, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; establishes the budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2014 and sets forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. Oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act and structural reforms to Medicaid and Medicare. S. Con. Res. 8. Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. S. 3295. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing the repeal of the Medicaid maintenance of effort provision.

H.R. 2775. H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. S. Con. Res. 8. Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. S. 1284. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses.H.R. 2775 (P.L. 113-46). Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide. H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; establishes the budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2014 and sets forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. Oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act and structural reforms to Medicaid and Medicare. S. Con. Res. 8. Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. S.1284. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing structural changes to the Medicare program including the combining of Parts A and B deductibles and imposing new co-pays for home health services.

H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. S. Con. Res. 8. Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. S. 1284. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses.H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 House Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; establishes the budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2014 and sets forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. Oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act and structural reforms to Medicaid and Medicare. S. Con. Res. 8. Fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. Multiple clauses; an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. S. 1284. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY14 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $20 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing structural changes to the Medicare program including the combining of Parts A and B deductibles and imposing new co-pays for home health services.

S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1074/S. 539. H.R. 1915/S. 907. H.R. 1549. H.R. 45. H.R. 1099. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. H.R. 2433.S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1074/S. 539, the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; establishes the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services which is charged with evaluating federal programs that support appropriate clinical care for people with prediabetes and diabetes and providing recommendations on how to better coordinate and leverage program resources. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1549, the Helping Sick Americans Act. Oppose entire bill; transfers funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the temporary high risk health insurance pool program. H.R. 45. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1099. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. Support entire bill; to codify the Obama Administration guidelines regarding human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Health Disparities Past support for entire Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, which would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. In 113th Congress support similar, but updated legislative proposal to reduce the burden of diabetes related disparities. Also follow the Health Equity and Accountability Act, disparities legislation likely to be introduced by the TriCouncil, for possible support. United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF.National Nutrition Standardseducate Congress about the need for strong, science-based national nutrition standards for foods sold outside of the school meal program related to USDA proposed regulation. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program.

S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1074/S. 539, the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act. Please see next page.S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1074/S. 539, the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; establishes the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services which is charged with evaluating federal programs that support appropriate clinical care for people with prediabetes and diabetes and providing recommendations on how to better coordinate and leverage program resources. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Health Disparities Past support for entire Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, which would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. In 113th Congress support new updated legislative proposal to reduce the burden of diabetes related disparities. Also follow the Health Equity and Accountability Act, disparities legislation likely to be introduced by the TriCouncil, for possible support. United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. National Nutrition Standardseducate Congress about the need for strong, science-based national nutrition standards for foods sold outside of the school meal program related to USDA proposed regulation. The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) Past support for legislation to expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestational diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes.

S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1074/S. 539. H.R. 1915/S. 907. H.R. 1549. H.R. 45. H.R. 1099. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. H.R. 2433.S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1074/S. 539, the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; establishes the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services which is charged with evaluating federal programs that support appropriate clinical care for people with prediabetes and diabetes and providing recommendations on how to better coordinate and leverage program resources. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1549, the Helping Sick Americans Act. Oppose entire bill; transfers funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the temporary high risk health insurance pool program. H.R. 45. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1099. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. Support entire bill; to codify the Obama Administration guidelines regarding human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Health Disparities Past support for entire Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, which would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. In 113th Congress support similar, but updated legislative proposal to reduce the burden of diabetes related disparities. Also follow the Health Equity and Accountability Act, disparities legislation likely to be introduced by the TriCouncil, for possible support. United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF.National Nutrition Standardseducate Congress about the need for strong, science-based national nutrition standards for foods sold outside of the school meal program related to USDA proposed regulation. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program.

S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1099. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422. H.R. 2668, Fairness for American Families Act. H.R. 2667.S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1099. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. Support entire bill; to codify the Obama Administration guidelines regarding human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes . H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 2668, Fairness for American Families Act. Oppose entire bill; delays until 2015 the minimum essential health care coverage requirement in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2667, Authority for Mandate Delay Act. Oppose entire bill; delays until 2015 enforcement of requirements that large employers offer their full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and delays the effective date of related reporting requirements for such employers and for providers of minimum essential coverage. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Health Disparities Past support for entire Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, which would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. In 113th Congress support similar, but updated legislative proposal to reduce the burden of diabetes related disparities. Also follow the Health Equity and Accountability Act, disparities legislation likely to be introduced by the TriCouncil, for possible support.United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program.

S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1074/S. 539. H.R. 1915/S. 907. H.R. 1549. H.R. 45. H.R. 1099. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. H.R. 2433.S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1074/S. 539, the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; establishes the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services which is charged with evaluating federal programs that support appropriate clinical care for people with prediabetes and diabetes and providing recommendations on how to better coordinate and leverage program resources. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1549, the Helping Sick Americans Act. Oppose entire bill; transfers funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the temporary high risk health insurance pool program. H.R. 45. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1099. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. Support entire bill; to codify the Obama Administration guidelines regarding human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Health Disparities Past support for entire Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, which would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. In 113th Congress support similar, but updated legislative proposal to reduce the burden of diabetes related disparities. Also follow the Health Equity and Accountability Act, disparities legislation likely to be introduced by the TriCouncil, for possible support. United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF.National Nutrition Standardseducate Congress about the need for strong, science-based national nutrition standards for foods sold outside of the school meal program related to USDA proposed regulation. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program.

S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. H.R. 1099. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. H.R. 2663/S. 1422. H.R. 2668, Fairness for American Families Act. H.R. 2667.S 452 and HR 962, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program. H.R. 1915/S. 907, the Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013. Support entire bill; provides funding for the establishment of a tracking and surveillance system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides grant funding for public health research on gestational diabetes. H.R. 1099. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1249, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. Oppose entire bill; makes exemptions to nutrition labeling in chain restaurants as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2178/S. 1033, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; requires states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; and requires training of physical education teachers and school administrators; physical education curriculum; and dedicated school space for physical education and physical activity. H.R. 1783, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill, provides loan guarantees and grants for schools to improve their facilities in order to prepare and serve healthier meals. H.R. 2343, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Support entire bill; to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act/S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (the Farm Bill). Support Healthy Food Financing Provision, to provide financing to expand or improve supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail food options in underserved areas in order to make healthier food options available. H.R. 2433, the Stem Cell Research Advancement Act. Support entire bill; to codify the Obama Administration guidelines regarding human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes . H.R. 2663/S. 1422, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; to require the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of certain congressional committees, to determine if proposed legislation would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. H.R. 2668, Fairness for American Families Act. Oppose entire bill; delays until 2015 the minimum essential health care coverage requirement in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2667, Authority for Mandate Delay Act. Oppose entire bill; delays until 2015 enforcement of requirements that large employers offer their full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and delays the effective date of related reporting requirements for such employers and for providers of minimum essential coverage. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Health Disparities Past support for entire Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act, which would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. In 113th Congress support similar, but updated legislative proposal to reduce the burden of diabetes related disparities. Also follow the Health Equity and Accountability Act, disparities legislation likely to be introduced by the TriCouncil, for possible support.United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening including gestational diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF. Special Diabetes Program educate Congress on the good work the program is doing in research and prevention and the need to reauthorize this program.