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-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION via EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $11.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program; language supporting a report about establishing a National Plan for Epilepsy; at least $51.3 billion for the NIH and $468 million for the BRAIN Initiative; increased funding for the Social Security Administration; and language supporting a report about how the newborn screening evidence-based review process will continue to be implemented and language clarifying that Title V can fund state-sponsored genetic screening pilot programs. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support at least $29 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration -Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $12 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
Source: Senate LDA
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -Department of Education, support increased funding -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -Department of Education, support increased funding -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans, network adequacy, and keeping insurance brokers accountable in the ACA marketplace exchanges. -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the National Institutes of Health, including opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -S. Con. Res. 7/H. Con. Res. 14, Oppose any cuts to Medicaid -Express concern with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Oppose changes to the regulatory process and limits on opportunities for public comment -Support PBM reform, including the Safe Step Act -Support programs that assist caregivers
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans, network adequacy, and keeping insurance brokers accountable in the ACA marketplace exchanges. -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the National Institutes of Health, including opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -S. Con. Res. 7/H. Con. Res. 14, Oppose any cuts to Medicaid -Express concern with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Oppose changes to the regulatory process and limits on opportunities for public comment -Support PBM reform, including the Safe Step Act -Support programs that assist caregivers
Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $12.5 Million for the CDC Epilepsy Program; $48.9 Billion for the National Institutes of Health; $680.4 Million for the BRAIN Initiative; $26.8 Million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence; and within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: $12 Million for the Epilepsy Research Program, $8 Million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program, and $175 Million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans, network adequacy, and keeping insurance brokers accountable in the ACA marketplace exchanges. -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the National Institutes of Health, including opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -S. Con. Res. 7/H. Con. Res. 14, Oppose any cuts to Medicaid -Express concern with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Oppose changes to the regulatory process and limits on opportunities for public comment -Support PBM reform, including the Safe Step Act -Support programs that assist caregivers
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-Oppose changes to and Reductions of Force at the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans, network adequacy, and keeping insurance brokers accountable in the ACA marketplace exchanges. -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the National Institutes of Health, including opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -S. Con. Res. 7/H. Con. Res. 14, Oppose any cuts to Medicaid -Express concern with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Oppose changes to the regulatory process and limits on opportunities for public comment -Support PBM reform, including the Safe Step Act -Support programs that assist caregivers
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Firm: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-Oppose changes to and Reductions of Force at the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -Department of Education, support increased funding -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-FAA reauthorization, support implementation of disability provisions -Surface Transportation Reauthorization, support inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions -Autonomous vehicle legislation, support the inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions -Family Friendly Transit RFI, expressing the needs of travelers with disabilities and how best to implement them
-S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -P.L. 119-21, support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers; express concerns with the Medicaid work reporting requirements Interim Final Rule -P.L. 119-21, express concerns with the proposed rule implementing the provider tax provisions -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -No Surprises Act, ask Congress to address issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process -S. 5428/H.R. 930, Stop the Wait Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Proposed Rule, express concerns with changes to EHB -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support safe and legal access to medical cannabis, including supporting rescheduling and expressing concerns about the ban on intoxicating hemp -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving -S. 3607/H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440/H.R. 3521, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Federal Finance Assistance Proposed Rule, express concerns with impact on medical research and nonprofit missions -Healthy People 2030, support the inclusion of an epilepsy objective
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -Budget Reconciliation Packages, oppose additional cuts to Medicaid -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support legislative and regulatory policies on PBM reform and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -S. 4440, Clinical Trial Modernization Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services -Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, support priorities for the rare disease community -Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rule, oppose proposals to repeal the alternative pathway for new technology add-on payments for breakthrough devices and eliminate the hospital outpatient prospective payment system device pass-through payments
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
-FAA reauthorization, support implementation of disability provisions -Surface Transportation Reauthorization, support inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions -Autonomous vehicle legislation, support the inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions -Supported temporary exemptions to NHTSA safety requirements to test autonomous vehicles
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $11.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program; language supporting a report about establishing a National Plan for Epilepsy; at least $51.3 billion for the NIH and $468 million for the BRAIN Initiative; increased funding for the Social Security Administration; and language supporting a report about how the newborn screening evidence-based review process will continue to be implemented and language clarifying that Title V can fund state-sponsored genetic screening pilot programs. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support at least $29 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration -Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $12 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
-FAA reauthorization, support implementation of disability provisions -Surface Transportation Reauthorization, support inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions -Autonomous vehicle legislation, support the inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $11.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program, at least $48.7 billion for the NIH, $680 million for the BRAIN Initiative, and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $11.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program; language supporting a report about establishing a National Plan for Epilepsy; at least $51.303 billion for the NIH and $468 million for the BRAIN Initiative; increased funding for the Social Security Administration; and language supporting a report about how the newborn screening evidence-based review process will continue to be implemented and language clarifying that Title V can fund state-sponsored genetic screening pilot programs. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support at least $29 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration -Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $12 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program. -Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2026, oppose provisions that could restrict access to CBD and block rescheduling
-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-Department of Education, oppose Reductions of Force at and changes to (including moving sections of) the Dept. of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $11.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program, at least $48.7 billion for the NIH, $680 million for the BRAIN Initiative, and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support at least $29.212 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration; oppose provisions that could restrict access to CBD and block rescheduling of cannabis -Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program. -Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2026, oppose provisions that could restrict access to CBD and block rescheduling
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. Express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express support for the current grantmaking process of the NIH, including opposing an expansion of multiyear funding -Express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Oppose the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) preempts state laws on credit reporting -Express concerns with the proposed public charge regulation and its impacts on coverage and access to care for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, including immigrants and their lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen family members -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services
-Support implementation of disability provisions in FAA reauthorization -Oppose the order to end funding for youth LGBTQ+ services on the 988 hotline -Oppose final rules on non-discrimination in public programs -Support inclusion of disability/accessibility provisions in Surface Transportation Reauthorization -Support the inclusion of disability and accessibility provisions as part of any autonomous vehicle legislation
-Oppose changes to and Reductions of Force at the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities -S. 3448/H.R. 6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act, support passage
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $12 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program, $51.3 billion for the NIH, $680 million for the BRAIN Initiative, and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support at least $29.212 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration; oppose provisions that could restrict access to CBD and block rescheduling of cannabis -Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program. -Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2026, oppose provisions that could restrict access to cannabis and block rescheduling
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid and support policies and processes that reduce the impact of these cuts and changes on patients, people with disabilities, and caregivers; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act. -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -Express concern with the WISeR Model and how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support patient-centric policies including inclusion of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Support the FAIR model as an alternative to the facilities and administrative cost structure for the NIH -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 1717/H.R. 5343, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -Oppose proposals to add Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies to the Competitive Bidding Program -Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage
-Support implementation of disability provisions in FAA reauthorization -Oppose the order to end funding for youth LGBTQ+ services on the 988 hotline -Oppose final rules on non-discrimination in public programs
-Oppose changes to and Reductions of Force at the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $12 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program and $164 million for the CDCs Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program, $51.3 billion for the NIH, $680 million for the BRAIN Initiative, and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support at least $29.212 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
-H.R. 1, Oppose cuts and changes to Medicaid including instituting work/community engagement requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, higher cost sharing for beneficiaries and restrictions on provider taxes; Oppose cuts to the Affordable Care Act; Support inclusion of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act and PBM reform -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Support reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that proposed changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements at the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Express concerns with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Safe Step Act, support passage -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to cannabis -H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Oppose reclassifying scientific positions in federal agencies into Schedule F -Express concerns with proposed changes to the assignment of RNS neurostimulators into Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Oppose legislative and regulatory policies targeting non-profits, and support legislation encouraging charitable giving
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
-H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $12.5 Million for the CDC Epilepsy Program; $48.9 Billion for the National Institutes of Health; $680.4 Million for the BRAIN Initiative; $26.8 Million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence; and within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: $12 Million for the Epilepsy Research Program, $8 Million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program, and $175 Million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans, network adequacy, and keeping insurance brokers accountable in the ACA marketplace exchanges. -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support protecting the current structure of the National Institutes of Health, including opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -S. Con. Res. 7/H. Con. Res. 14, Oppose any cuts to Medicaid -Express concern with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy -Oppose changes to the regulatory process and limits on opportunities for public comment -Support PBM reform, including the Safe Step Act -Support programs that assist caregivers
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage -H.R. 7342, The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee of 2024, support passage -Comments to VA on a proposed rule for a Telehealth Grant Program -Response to DOT NPRM on Family Seating
-S. 5353/H.R. 10210, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage. -Support legislation to increase access to home and community-based services. -S. 652/H.R. 2630, Safe Step Act, support passage. -S. 1375/H.R. 830, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 1339, PBM Reform Act, support patient-centric reforms including addition of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act. -H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act -Support preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans and network adequacy in the 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters rule. -Ensure any regulation of cannabis protects safe and legal access -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act, oppose passage. -Support H.R. 670, S. 4174, Think Differently Database Act -Support S. 4325, the Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization Act -Support the parity of coverage of mental health treatments -Support legislation and regulations that incentivize the development of rare disease treatments -Support the Clinical Trial Modernization Act -Support legislation and regulations that help to advance health equity for people with epilepsy -S. 5065/H.R. 9635, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that would ban the use of electric shock devices that apply a shock to a persons skin to reduce or cease self-injurious or aggressive behaviors, including supporting the immediate release of a final rule -Supporting legislation and regulations that protect the current structure of the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to keep insurance brokers accountable -Support H.R. 7573, Stop Medicaid Recovery Act -Support legislation and regulations on continuous eligibility in Medicaid -Support H.R. 4758/S.2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act -Support legislation and regulations to streamline prior authorization processes -Support the creation of an Office of Caregiving at the Department of Health and Human Services -Comments on Medicare $2 Drug List Model -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Support legislation and regulation on the responsible use of AI in healthcare -Support S.5070, the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Programs Act -Support H.R. 7384/S. 4583, The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act -Support the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program -Oppose any cuts to Medicaid as part of reconciliation
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Response to DOT RFI on accessibility of transportation facilities -Response to DOT RFI on Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
-S. 652/H.R. 2630, Safe Step Act, support passage. -S. 1375/H.R. 830, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 1339, PBM Reform Act, support patient-centric reforms including addition of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act. -H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act -Support preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy -H.R. 9774 /S. 5194, Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Urge the federal government to collect better data on the disability community -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans and network adequacy in the 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters rule. -Support regulations to limit access to association health plans -Urge finalization of regulations important to patients and consumers with acute and chronic health conditions including the 1557 rule -Ensure any regulation of cannabis protects safe and legal access -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act, oppose passage. -Support H.R. 670, S. 4174, Think Differently Database Act -Support S. 4325, the Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization Act -Support the parity of coverage of mental health treatments -Support legislation and regulations that incentivize the development of rare disease treatments -Support regulations on the use of diversity action plans for clinical trials -Support legislation and regulations that help to advance health equity for people with epilepsy -S. 5065/H.R. 9635, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that would ban the use of electric shock devices that apply a shock to a persons skin to reduce or cease self-injurious or aggressive behaviors -Supporting legislation and regulations that protect the current structure of the National Institutes of Health -Support legislation and regulations to keep insurance brokers accountable -Support H.R. 7573, Stop Medicaid Recovery Act -Support legislation and regulations on continuous eligibility in Medicaid -Support H.R. 4758/S.2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act -Support legislation and regulations to streamline prior authorization processes -Support the creation of an Office of Caregiving at the Department of Health and Human Services -Comments on the next phase of 21st Century Cures -Comments on the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule -Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt -Support legislation and regulation on the responsible use of AI in healthcare
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $12.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program, $164 million for the Safe Motherhood and Infant Health program, $51.3 billion for the NIH, $740 million for the BRAIN Initiative, $15 million to start considering an epilepsy-related research and clinical consortium at the NIH, $10 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support at least $26.8 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support robust funding for the Food& Drug Administrations BA. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program,$10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $12.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program, $164 million for the Safe Motherhood and Infant Health program, $51.3 billion for the NIH, $15 million to start considering an epilepsy-related research and clinical consortium at the NIH, $10 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support at least $26.8 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administrations BA. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
-H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, support passage. -H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, support passage. -Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including at least $11.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program, $164 million for the Safe Motherhood and Infant Health program, $51 billion for the NIH, $10 million to start considering an epilepsy-related research and clinical consortium at the NIH, $5 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, support at least $19 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, support $3.963 billion for the Food & Drug Administrations BA. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, support robust funding for epilepsy-related research through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
-S. 652/H.R. 2630, Safe Step Act, support passage. -S. 1375/H.R. 830, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 1339, PBM Reform Act, support patient-centric reforms including addition of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act. -Support preservation of the Six Protected Classes policy in Medicare Part D. -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and smoothing. -Educate about Medicaid and CHIP unwinding to try and reduce coverage losses. -H.R. 485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, support passage. -Ensure any regulation of CBD protects safe and legal access. -Ensure continued access to epilepsy medications that are controlled substances considering potential changes to prescribing via telehealth. -Support implementation and oversight of the mental health parity law to ensure parity of insurance coverage between medical and mental health -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act, oppose passage.
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Support updated 504 regulations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access and rights in health care
-Support implementation of disability provisions in FAA reauthorization -Oppose the order to end funding for youth LGBTQ+ services on the 988 hotline -Oppose final rules on non-discrimination in public programs
-Oppose changes to the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
-Support implementation of disability provisions in FAA reauthorization
-Oppose changes to the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $12.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program, $164 million for the Safe Motherhood and Infant Health program, $48.9 billion for the NIH, $680.4 million for the BRAIN Initiative, $10 million to start considering an epilepsy-related research and clinical consortium at the NIH, $10 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support at least $26.8 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support robust funding for the Food & Drug Administration. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program, $8 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program. -H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Act, support passage.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $11.581 billion for the CDC including $12.5 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program, $164 million for the Safe Motherhood and Infant Health program, $51.3 billion for the NIH, $740 million for the BRAIN Initiative, $15 million to start considering an epilepsy-related research and clinical consortium at the NIH, $10 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support at least $26.8 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, support robust funding for the Food& Drug Administrations BA. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, support $12 million for the Epilepsy Program,$10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex program and $175 million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
-S. 652/H.R. 2630, Safe Step Act, support passage. -S. 1375/H.R. 830, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 1339, PBM Reform Act, support patient-centric reforms including addition of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act. -H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act-Support preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. -Protection of the Affordable Care Act and Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan -Educate about Medicaid and CHIP unwinding to try and reduce coverage losses. -Urge the federal government to collect better data on the disability community -Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans and network adequacy in the 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters rule. -Urge rescission of the 2018 Definition of Employer-Association Health Plans final rule (the 2018 AHP Rule). -Urge finalization of regulations important to patients and consumers with acute and chronic health conditions including the 504 rule, short-term limited duration rule and the 1557 rule. -ERISA RFI, comments to help ensure that people with serious acute and chronic health care conditions who are covered by employer-sponsored plans are protected and have coverage that meets their health care needs -Ensure any regulation of cannabis protects safe and legal access -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act, oppose passage. -Support the parity of coverage of mental health treatments -Support legislation and regulations that incentivize the development of orphan drugs -Support legislation and regulations that help to advance health equity for people with epilepsy -Provide technical assistance on draft bill that would establish a federal grant and subgrant program to better support students with epilepsy in schools -Support legislation and regulations that would ban the use of electric shock devices that apply a shock to a persons skin to reduce or cease self-injurious or aggressive behaviors -Supporting legislation and regulations that protect the current structure of the National Institutes of Health -Supporting regulations to change the dates for the New Technology Add-On Payment -Support legislation to keep insurance brokers accountable -Support H.R. 7573, Stop Medicaid Recovery Act -Support H.R. 4758/S.2372, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act -Support legislation and regulations to streamline prior authorization processes -Support the creation of an Office of Caregiving at the Department of Health and Human Services
-Include provisions in FAA reauthorization to make air travel more accessible for passengers with disabilities and to update which medications are part of airplane medical emergency kits -S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Response to DOT RFI on accessibility of transportation facilities -Response to DOT RFI on Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
-S. 652/H.R. 2630, Safe Step Act, support passage. -S. 1375/H.R. 830, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 1339, PBM Reform Act, support patient-centric reforms including addition of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act. -H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act -Support preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy. -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and smoothing. -Educate about Medicaid and CHIP unwinding to try and reduce coverage losses. -2025 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters rule, comments supporting the proposals -Urge rescission of the 2018 Definition of Employer-Association Health Plans final rule (the 2018 AHP Rule). -Urge finalization of regulations important to patients and consumers with acute and chronic health conditions including the 504 rule, short-term limited duration rule and the 1557 rule. -ERISA RFI, comments to help ensure that people with serious acute and chronic health care conditions who are covered by employer-sponsored plans are protected and have coverage that meets their health care needs -S.2140, The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, oppose -H.R. 485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, support a ban on the use of quality-adjusted life years -Ensure any regulation of CBD protects safe and legal access. -Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act, oppose passage. -Support the parity of coverage of mental health treatments -Support legislation and regulations that incentivize the development of orphan drugs -Support legislation and regulations that help to advance health equity for people with epilepsy -Provide technical assistance on draft bill that would establish a federal grant and subgrant program to better support students with epilepsy in schools
-Include provisions in FAA reauthorization to make air travel more accessible for passengers with disabilities and to update which medications are part of airplane medical emergency kits -S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Response to DOT RFI on accessibility of transportation facilities -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Support updated 504 regulations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access and rights in health care -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
-S. 652/H.R. 2630, Safe Step Act, support passage. -S. 1375/H.R. 830, HELP Copays Act, support passage. -S. 1339, PBM Reform Act, support patient-centric reforms including addition of the Safe Step Act and HELP Copays Act. H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act -Support preservation of the Six Protected Classes policy in Medicare Part D. -Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and smoothing. -Educate about Medicaid and CHIP unwinding to try and reduce coverage losses. -H.R. 485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, support passage. -Ensure any regulation of CBD protects safe and legal access. -Ensure continued access to epilepsy medications that are controlled substances considering potential changes to prescribing via telehealth. -Support implementation and oversight of the mental health parity law to ensure parity of insurance coverage between medical and mental health -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus. -H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act, oppose passage. -Support adding epilepsy to the Healthy People 2030 objectives
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $13 million for the CDCs Epilepsy program, $164 million for the Safe Motherhood and Infant Health program, $51 billion for the NIH, $10 million to start considering an epilepsy-related research and clinical consortium at the NIH, $5 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and increased funding for the Social Security Administration. -Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, support $23.585 million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. -Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, support $3.963 billion for the Food & Drug Administrations BA. -Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, support robust funding for epilepsy-related research through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of