EMILY ANDERSON

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 3006/S. 1402, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows loans and grants to schools to purchase updated kitchen equipment in order to serve healthier school meals.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would largely eliminate the protections that Congress provided with respect to employer-sponsored wellness programs in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The Association has serious concerns with any legislation that erodes employee protections under both the ADA and GINA. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would largely eliminate the protections that Congress provided with respect to employer-sponsored wellness programs in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The Association has serious concerns with any legislation that erodes employee protections under both the ADA and GINA. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 3006/S. 1402, the School Food Modernization Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows loans and grants to schools to purchase updated kitchen equipment in order to serve healthier school meals.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would largely eliminate the protections that Congress provided with respect to employer-sponsored wellness programs in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The Association has serious concerns with any legislation that erodes employee protections under both the ADA and GINA. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: FY 2017 and FY 2018 House/Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2018. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: FY 2018 House/Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2018. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

H.R. 772/S. 261, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 309/S.920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. Better Care Reconciliation Act: Oppose entire bill; repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through budget reconciliation by repealing key provisions of the current law including Medicaid expansion, the ACAs current tax subsidy structure and the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The legislation would drastically change the financing structure of the Medicaid program through a per capita caps mechanism. The Association opposes efforts to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This legislation did not meet those standards. H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. Oppose entire bill; the legislation would create federally certified association health plans (AHPs). The Association has serious concerns that AHPs would lead to a two-tiered market, in which AHPs offer inadequate coverage to healthy groups only. H.R. 2593, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; legislation allows the Congressional Budget Office to analyze legislation beyond the first ten-year budget window to assess savings based on preventive health activities. H.R. 2077, the Restoring the Patients Voice Act of 2017. Support entire bill; requires employer-sponsored health plans that employ step therapy to implement a clear process by which the patient or provider can request an exception and that the exceptions process must be made readily available on the website of the health plan. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date. Farm Bill. The Association is interested in protecting nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. The Association advocated for investment in diabetes research but didnt take a formal position on the legislation. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 1192/S. 586, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal. The Association opposes efforts in the House and Senate to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This includes, but is not limited to opposing forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. Also support regulatory pathway to achieve Medicare coverage of National DPP announced in March. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. Also support regulatory pathway to achieve Medicare coverage of National DPP announced in March. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations.

H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (Senate bill, no bill number yet, but committee action has taken place). Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 5475, the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016. Support provisions of bill related to improving diabetes health disparities and gestational diabetes. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 2028, the Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act. The Association is interested in funding at the NIDDK at the NIH and funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC. H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. Also support regulatory pathway to achieve Medicare coverage of National DPP announced in March. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. The Association advocated for investment in diabetes research but didnt take a formal position on the legislation. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 1192/S. 586, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal. The Association opposes efforts in the House and Senate to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This includes, but is not limited to opposing forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations.

H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (Senate bill, no bill number yet, but committee action has taken place). Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 5475, the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016. Support provisions of bill related to improving diabetes health disparities and gestational diabetes. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. The Association advocated for investment in diabetes research but didnt take a formal position on the legislation. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 1192/S. 586, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal. The Association opposes efforts in the House and Senate to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This includes, but is not limited to opposing forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has responded to requests for information from legislators

H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 2028, the Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act. The Association is interested in funding at the NIDDK at the NIH and funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC. H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (Senate bill, no bill number yet, but committee action has taken place). Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 5475, the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016. Support provisions of bill related to improving diabetes health disparities and gestational diabetes. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 2028, the Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act. The Association is interested in funding at the NIDDK at the NIH and funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC. H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date.

H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. Also support regulatory pathway to achieve Medicare coverage of National DPP announced in March. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations.

H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (Senate bill, no bill number yet, but committee action has taken place). Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 5475, the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016. Support provisions of bill related to improving diabetes health disparities and gestational diabetes. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

S.2844, the FY2017 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Oppose Cornyn amendment to fund Zika virus supplemental by using Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: FY2017 House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 2028, the Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act. The Association is interested in funding at the NIDDK at the NIH and funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC. H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date.

H.R. 2028, the Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act. The Association is interested in funding at the NIDDK at the NIH and funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC. H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before the September 2017 expiration date.

H.R.5325, the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. H.R.5926, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. S. 3000, Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Special Diabetes Program. The Association supports reauthorization of the program and is working on permanent or multi-year renewal before September 2017 expiration date.

S.2844, the FY2017 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Oppose Cornyn amendment to fund Zika virus supplemental by using Prevention and Public Health Fund. S. 3040, the FY2017 Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: FY2017 House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2017: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research. Senate Chronic Care bill. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a bill to improve chronic care. The Association has not taken a position but has weighed in on policy recommendations. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has responded to requests for information from legislators

H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. The Association advocated for investment in diabetes research but didnt take a formal position on the legislation. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 1192/S. 586, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal. The Association opposes efforts in the House and Senate to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This includes, but is not limited to opposing forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. The Association advocated for investment in diabetes research but didnt take a formal position on the legislation. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016. Oppose entire bill; reauthorizes child nutrition programs. S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. Support entire bill; reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs. H.R. 1192/S. 586, the National Clinical Care Commission Act. Support entire bill; creates a commission to integrate federal research, prevention, and clinical efforts on diabetes and related metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal. The Association opposes efforts in the House and Senate to repeal the ACA without simultaneously enacting a replacement bill that offers equal or greater coverage and consumer protections. This includes, but is not limited to opposing forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation. Cost of prescription drugs. The Association is concerned about the rising cost of insulin and other diabetes medications. The Association has not endorsed any legislative proposal but has advocated for Congress to hold hearings with all parties in the insulin supply chain to increase transparency and ultimately make insulin more affordable for patients.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. Also support regulatory pathway to achieve Medicare coverage of National DPP announced in March. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals.

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

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

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

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

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

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

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

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

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

S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants.

S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

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

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

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

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Budget Reconciliation. Oppose bills from the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce Committees that use budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

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

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Budget Reconciliation. Oppose bills from the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce Committees that use budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Budget Reconciliation. Oppose bills from the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce Committees that use budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

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

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Oppose legislation using budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 1558, the Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2016: Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 22, the FAST Act. Support provisions that provide funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. H.R. 3660, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Support entire bill; amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

H.R. 719, Continuing Resolution. Multiple clauses; provides temporary FY2016 funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH through December 11, 2016. S.1695, Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 3020, House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY2016. Multiple clauses; provides funding for the DDT and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Additionally, the Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 2029, the House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. S. 705, the Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act. The Association supports this legislation, which provides funding to local transportation priorities including walking, biking, and Safe Routes to School projects. H.R. 3049, the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. S. 1800, the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Association opposes the inclusion of language that would weaken the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and language that would weaken or provide waivers for school nutrition programs, including school lunch standards. The Association also supports funding of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Other Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2016. Attempt to include language supporting diabetes research in the Office of Research and Development. Budget Reconciliation. Oppose bills from the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce Committees that use budget reconciliation to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund and the Affordable Care Acts individual and employer mandates among other provisions. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation.

S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants.

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

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject.

S. 1131/H.R. 2102, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to individuals with prediabetes. S. 804/H.R. 1427, the Medicare CGM Access Act. Support entire bill; provides Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to qualified individuals. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject.

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. H.R. 4209, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. Support entire bill; provides grants for the treatment of diabetes in minority communities. H.R. 1686, the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2015. Support entire bill; extends Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services to people with prediabetes and other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. H.R. 2017/S. 2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. Oppose entire bill; revises the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.

H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Support provisions specifically related to medical research, neutral on the bills other provisions. The bill reauthorizes the NIH through 2018, among other provisions. The bill also provides increase funding to NIH, including through the establishment of an NIH Innovation Fund. S. 1075/H.R. 2013, the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. Support entire bill; amends Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states to report on and reach physical education benchmarks; train physical education teachers and school administrators; and report on physical education curriculum. Also support Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. Support provisions related to physical education in schools; reauthorizes Carol M. White PEP grants and makes physical education a core subject. S. 613/H.R. 1728, the Summer Meals Act. Support entire bill; amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand summer food service program for children. H.R. 1061/S. 569, the Farm to School Act of 2015. Support entire bill; reauthorizes and expands the Farm to School Program to include preschools, summer food service sites, after school programs, and tribal schools. H.R. 2627, the Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act. Support entire bill; creates a grant program under USDA to help schools purchase the equipment needed to set up a salad bar. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Child Nutrition Reauthorization. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expired September 30, 2015. The Association supports renewal of the child nutrition programs governed by this legislation and will work to protect updated nutrition standards. Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Association supports the Prevention and Public Health Fund established by the ACA and opposes any legislative efforts to weaken and or cut the fund, including but not limited to opposing budget reconciliation legislation. Senate Innovation bill. The Association has not taken a position on the forthcoming Senate companion bill to the House 21st Century Cures Act, but is interested in provisions related to medical research.