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Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm:
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions inv0lving organized retail crime Monitored discussions involving pending business transacations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Source: Senate LDA
| UNIVERSAL CORPORATION |
| 38 |
| 2016–2024 |
| INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) | 34 | 2014–2023 |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) | 32 | 2005–2016 |
| LAFARGEHOLCIM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HOLCIM (U S ) INC ) | 30 | 2007–2015 |
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | 30 | 2017–2024 |
| ANADARKO | 27 | 2009–2019 |
| BROADCAST MUSIC INC | 25 | 1999–2018 |
| BALLANTYNE BRANDS LLC | 24 | 2013–2018 |
| AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY | 22 | 2006–2012 |
| THE KROGER CO. | 20 | 2020–2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-BATTELLE LLC | 20 | 1999–2009 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 19 | 2011–2017 |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES | 19 | 1999–2010 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 18 | 2006–2016 |
| BRYCE CORPORATION | 18 | 2009–2017 |
| RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) | 16 | 2019–2024 |
| SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC. | 16 | 2005–2009 |
| REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | 15 | 2011–2019 |
| SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT | 15 | 1999–2012 |
| BANK POLICY INSTITUTE | 14 | 2010–2016 |
| LCR CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | 14 | 2015–2022 |
| HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC. | 13 | 2007–2011 |
| MBNA CORP | 12 | 1999–2005 |
| SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT | 12 | 1999–2011 |
| ELK VALLEY RANCHERIA | 11 | 2006–2010 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | 11 | 2009–2015 |
| BELL SOUTH CORP | 10 | 2002–2006 |
| HARPETH FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | 9 | 2017–2018 |
| RIO TINTO SERVICES, INC. | 9 | 2006–2021 |
| AON | 8 | 2009–2019 |
| METLIFE | 8 | 2002–2007 |
| BROWN & WILLIAMSON TABACCO CORP | 7 | 2003–2004 |
| GAIN CAPITAL GROUP | 7 | 2009–2011 |
| INGRAM INDUSTRIES, INC. | 7 | 2012–2020 |
| XCEL ENERGY | 7 | 2000–2010 |
| AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH | 5 | 1999–2001 |
| FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP | 5 | 2002–2005 |
| PAUCATUCK EASTERN PEQUOT TRIBE | 5 | 1999–2002 |
| PUEBLO OF SANDIA | 5 | 1999–2002 |
| RISE, INC. | 5 | 2021 |
| SIEMENS CORPORATION | 5 | 2013–2014 |
| AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| AMERICAN FRANCHISEE ASSN | 4 | 1999–2002 |
| BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 4 | 2005–2007 |
| LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES | 4 | 2002–2003 |
| MAYTAG CORP | 4 | 2001–2002 |
| MIRANT CORP | 4 | 2001–2003 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | 4 | 2004–2006 |
| POKER PLAYERS ALLIANCE | 4 | 2009–2010 |
| VISA USA | 4 | 1999–2000 |
| WASHINGTON GROUP INTL | 4 | 2000 |
| WCG CLINICAL, INC. | 4 | 2021 |
| NATL TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC | 3 | 2001–2002 |
| ODS TECHNOLOGIES L.P. D/B/A TVG NETWORK | 3 | 2011–2012 |
| RELAY HEALTH | 3 | 2003–2004 |
| USA FUNDS | 3 | 2005 |
| WHIRLPOOL CORP | 3 | 2002 |
| AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE | 2 | 2009 |
| CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC | 2 | 2018 |
| CORRECTIONAL VENDORS ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2014 |
| MCNEELY PIGOTT & FOX PUBLIC RELATIONS | 2 | 2012 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2007–2008 |
| NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE | 2 | 1999 |
| SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2021 |
| VONAGE | 2 | 2007 |
| ADRIENS LANDING MANAGEMENT CO | 1 | 1999 |
| AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2000 |
| AMERICAN PETROLEUM INST | 1 | 2000 |
| BOND MARKET ASSN | 1 | 2000 |
| CALPORTLAND CORPORATION | 1 | 2021 |
| ELECTRIC POWER BOARD OF CHATTANOOGA | 1 | 2019 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 1 | 2000 |
| GVB BIOPHARMA | 1 | 2020 |
| KENNECOTT SERVICES | 1 | 2005 |
| LEWIS & CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM | 1 | 2018 |
| MR. MANAR ZARROUG | 1 | 2022 |
| NATIONAL STRATEGIES, LLC ON BEHALF OF ROMEO POWER, INC | 1 | 2021 |
| SQUARE, INC. | 1 | 2019 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 1 | 2021 |
| THE CHUBB CORPORATION | 1 | 2015 |
| TRAVEL TECH: THE TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2021 |
| US WIRELESS DATA INC | 1 | 2000 |
| USA GROUP | 1 | 2000 |
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: RAI SERVICES COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title VI: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration)
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Client: RAI SERVICES COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving federal excise tax. Monitored S.464, No Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Client: INGRAM BARGE COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act of 2023
Client: RAI SERVICES COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act of 2023
Client: RAI SERVICES COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act of 2023
Client: RAI SERVICES COMPANY · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to California Air Resources Board EPA Waiver request on zero-emission locomotives
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · 3T
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored issues related to cargo theft from railroads
Discussions related to California Air Resources Board EPA Waiver request on zero-emission locomotives
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions. Monitored discussions involving artificial intelligence.
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · 2T
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title VI: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration)
Discussions involving federal excise tax. Monitored S.464, No Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
P.L.118-42, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division F - Title II - Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving provisions in the White House plan to lower housing costs. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit HUD-imposed 100% rent increase cap. Discussions regarding the FHFA request for input on the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (Title V- More Affordable Housing) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored S.1921, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act Monitored H.R.4020, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored S.1921, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act Monitored H.R.4020, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act Monitored ongoing discussions related to agricultural labor issues.
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Discussions involving federal excise tax. Monitored S.464, No Subsidies for E-Cigarette and Tobacco Ads Act Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored discussions involving nurse staffing and training issues Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored S 665 Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3T
Expanding access to capital. Promote small business development and growth. Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers. Support small business regulatory modernization. Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving federal excise tax. Monitored S.2929, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored discussions involving nurse staffing and training issues Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored S 665 Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored ongoing discussions related to agricultural labor issues.
Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored discussions involving FHA (d)(4) commitment authority. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Expanding access to capital. Promote small business development and growth. Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers. Support small business regulatory modernization. Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S 4101 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1113 Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored discussions involving nurse staffing and training issues Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored S 665 Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored ongoing discussions related to agricultural labor issues.
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Monitored discussions regarding the potential executive order White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored the Senator Menendez discussion draft legislation that would increase FHAs multifamily lending authority and enable FHA to boost apartment construction. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving patient access to home infusion Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Discussions regarding the potential executive order on tenant protections. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization.
Monitored ongoing discussions related to agricultural labor issues
Monitored discussions related to the tax and trade of tobacco products Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text )(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) Monitored health care policy priorities outlined in the President's FY2024 budget message Monitored discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Monitored HR 3173 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving nurse staffing and training issues Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored S 665 Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of P.L. 117-263 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023; Subtitle D - Water Resources Infrastructure Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to privacy and data protection Issues related to cybersecurity
Issues related to financial inclusion
S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) H.R.8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) Issues related to merchant category codes (MCCs) and global payment standards Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments innovation Issues related to digital payments Issues related to digital assets
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation
Filing targets: SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored provisions dealing with commissaries and PX retail outlets
Discussions involving federal excise taxes Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored issues related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
S 1568 Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving nurse staffing issues Monitored HR 842 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 Monitored S 420 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 Monitored S 4352 Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act
HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Monitored S 4204 Medicare for All Act of 2022 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 4130 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 5502 To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers. - INFORM Consumers Act
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River Monitored discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Discussions regarding the potential executive order on tenant protections. Monitored discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act Monitored discussions related to P.L.95-128, the Community Reinvestment Act Monitored discussions related to S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act) Monitored H.R.7022, Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act of 2022 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Monitored ongoing discussions related to agricultural labor issues
Monitored discussions involving proposed regulations of Menthol Flavoring Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking Monitored discussions regarding the regulation of synthetic nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Discussions related to S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act). H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Monitored discussions related to PL 95-128, the Community Reinvestment Act. Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussion draft of FHFA Third Party Vendor Bill. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to agricultural labor issues.
Discussions involving corporate taxation. Discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Discussions involving economic development. Discussions involving proposed regulations of Menthol Flavoring. Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking. Monitored discussions regarding the regulation of synthetic nicotine. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) H.R.8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) Issues related to merchant category codes (MCCs) and global payment standards Issues regarding H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments innovation Issues related to digital payments Issues related to digital assets
Issues related to the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry Issues related to privacy and data protection Issues related to cybersecurity
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored issues related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits Monitored implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Monitored discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) Monitored S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions regarding funding for Job Corps program Monitored workforce provisions in P.L. 117-103 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 Monitored discussions involving workforce training
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving nurse staffing issues S 1568 Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 842 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored S 420 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored S 4352 Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding H.R.3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act Issues regarding S.2992, American Choice and Innovation Online Act Issues related to the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry Issues related to privacy and data protection.
Discussions involving routing of payments Issues regarding Mastercards decision to suspend electronic payments network services in Russia Issues regarding H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues regarding cryptocurrencies
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act). Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussion draft of FHFA Third Party Vendor Bill. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving economic development. Discussions involving proposed regulations of Menthol Flavoring. Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking. Monitored discussions regarding the regulation of synthetic nicotine. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored legislation related to agricultural labor issues.
Discussions involving corporate taxation. Discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving federal excise taxes. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global illicit tobacco trafficking.
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine. Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act. Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products. Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored issues related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits Monitored implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act Monitored issues related to pandemic pay and working conditions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Discussions pertaining to FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 4075 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) (support) S 2350 Safe Skies Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) H.R.4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, discussions pertaining to aviation safety Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored congressional hearings on aviation safety
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
S 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act Discussions involving appointments to federally designated commissions Discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River Monitored discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored workforce provisions in P.L. 117-103 Monitored discussions involving workforce training Monitored discussions regarding funding for Job Corps program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving nurse staffing issues S 1568 Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 842 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored S 420 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored S 4352 Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 4204 Medicare for All Act of 2022 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 4130 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022
Monitored issues related to cargo theft from railroads
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Discussions regarding the FY 2025 Appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions regarding the FY 2025 Appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs). Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored H.R.4368, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections fo full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Discussions involving federal excise taxes Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored HR 1486, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Preservation Act Monitored S. 107, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monitored HR 1486, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Preservation Act (All sections of full text) Monitored S. 107, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act (All sections of full text) Monitored issues related to tobacco constituents
Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Discussions involving federal excise taxes Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act Monitored FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored issues related to Very Low Nicotine Regulations
Monitored issues related to Very Low Nicotine Regulations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving federal excise taxes. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving corporate taxation.
Discussions involving the regulation of synthetic nicotine. Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored H.R.2125, Quit Because of COVID-19 Act. Monitored FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Flavors in Tobacco Products. Monitored discussions involving the FDAs Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to financial inclusion
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program HR 1976 Medicare for All Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) HR 4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 4204 Medicare for All Act of 2022 Monitored S 386 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored HR 1227 Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 Monitored CMS regulations and reporting requirements under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, in the COVID-19 emergency declaration Monitored HR 1330 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021 Monitored S 4130 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues regarding importance of diversity in corporate governance
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE