KENT SPRINGFIELD

Expressed support for appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ), Heath Resources and Services Administration Title VII & Title VIII, HRSA Area Health Education Centers, HRSA Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the Veterans Administrations Office of Research and Development, and HHS Administration for Community Livings Assistive Technology Act programs. Expressed support for Department of Defense (DOD) medical research and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Expressed support for appropriation for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Military and Civilian Partnership for the Trauma Readiness Grant Program (Mission Zero). Expressed support for Smart Base Autonomous Vehicle Transportation at DoD. Expressed support for Quantum Information Science (DOE/NSF/NIST research/centers). Expressed support for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) including the NIST Construction Grant Program, and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Expressed support for National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and Institute for Museum and Library Sciences Expressed support for the Department of Educations Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Expressed support for federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work Study. Expressed support for NOAAs Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). Requested funding for NOAA National Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Facility. Expressed support for Climate Adaptation Science Centers, and the Joint Fire Science Program. Expressed support for appropriations for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), including the Education and Research Centers, the Agricultural Safety and Health Centers, and the Total Worker Health Centers of Excellence. Expressed support of international education programs under Title VI of the Higher Education Act. In response to COVID-19, expressed support for emergency appropriations in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) for students, institutions of higher education (including federal support for transitioning to distancing learning), research organizations, healthcare providers and state and local governments. Expressed support for Investing in Our Communities Act (H.R. 2772).

Discussed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance for Provider Relief Fund distributions and reporting Expressed support for additional HHS Provider Relief funding for providers not included in previous targeted funding rounds Discussed legislation to reform marijuana research requirements (H.R.3739) Expressed concerns about the CMS Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Expressed support for the Clinical Treatment Act (H.R. 913) Expresses support for improved funding for public health infrastructure

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Requested letters of support for NIOSH Total Worker Health Center grant proposal Expressed support for financial relief for physicians and other providers scheduled to receive cuts in the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule (H.R. 8702) Expressed support for extension of Medicare sequestration relief Expressed support for flexibility in the use of resources from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expressed support for Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8523)

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for inclusion of relief funding for students, educational institutions, federally-funded researchers, state governments and healthcare providers in the HEALS Act (S.1624) and HEROES 2.0 (H.R. 6800) Expressed support for flexibility in uses of state government aid provided by the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Expressed support for research relief funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers, and National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded researchers in the coronavirus aid package as well as new NIH funding for COVID-19 related research. Expressed support for NSF funding and reauthorization priorities. Expressed support for Assistive Technology Act program funded by PL 108-364. Expressed support for fully funding the DOD-CDC PFAS exposure study

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for inclusion of relief funding for students, educational institutions, federally-funded researchers, state governments and healthcare providers in the HEALS Act (S.1624) and HEROES 2.0 (H.R. 6800) Expressed support for flexibility in uses of state government aid provided by the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Expressed support for research relief funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers, and National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded researchers in the coronavirus aid package as well as new NIH funding for COVID-19 related research. Expressed support for NSF funding and reauthorization priorities. Expressed support for Assistive Technology Act program funded by PL 108-364. Expressed support for fully funding the DOD-CDC PFAS exposure study

Expressed support for appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ), Heath Resources and Services Administration Title VII & Title VIII, HRSA Area Health Education Centers, HRSA Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the Veterans Administrations Office of Research and Development, and HHS Administration for Community Livings Assistive Technology Act programs. Expressed support for Department of Defense (DOD) medical research and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Expressed support for appropriation for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Military and Civilian Partnership for the Trauma Readiness Grant Program (Mission Zero). Expressed support for Smart Base Autonomous Vehicle Transportation at DoD. Expressed support for Quantum Information Science (DOE/NSF/NIST research/centers). Expressed support for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) including the NIST Construction Grant Program, and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Expressed support for National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and Institute for Museum and Library Sciences Expressed support for the Department of Educations Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Expressed support for federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work Study. Expressed support for NOAAs Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). Requested funding for NOAA National Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Facility. Expressed support for Climate Adaptation Science Centers, and the Joint Fire Science Program. Expressed support for appropriations for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), including the Education and Research Centers, the Agricultural Safety and Health Centers, and the Total Worker Health Centers of Excellence. Expressed support of international education programs under Title VI of the Higher Education Act. In response to COVID-19, expressed support for emergency appropriations in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) for students, institutions of higher education (including federal support for transitioning to distancing learning), research organizations, healthcare providers and state and local governments. Expressed support for Investing in Our Communities Act (H.R. 2772).

In response to COVID-19, expressed support for restoration of advanced refunding bonds and low cost financing options for universities in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748)

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Requested letters of support for NIOSH Total Worker Health Center grant proposal Expressed support for financial relief for physicians and other providers scheduled to receive cuts in the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule (H.R. 8702) Expressed support for extension of Medicare sequestration relief Expressed support for flexibility in the use of resources from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expressed support for Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8523)

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Requested letters of support for NIOSH Total Worker Health Center grant proposal Expressed support for financial relief for physicians and other providers scheduled to receive cuts in the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule (H.R. 8702) Expressed support for extension of Medicare sequestration relief Expressed support for flexibility in the use of resources from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expressed support for Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8523)

Discussed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance for Provider Relief Fund distributions and reporting Expressed support for additional HHS Provider Relief funding for providers not included in previous targeted funding rounds Discussed legislation to reform marijuana research requirements (H.R.3739) Expressed concerns about the CMS Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Expressed support for the Clinical Treatment Act (H.R. 913) Expresses support for improved funding for public health infrastructure

Discussed support for increasing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in COVID-19 relief Expressed opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issuing final Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule. Expressed support for prohibiting the rule in COVID-19 relief legislation. Discussed support for investing in public health infrastructure. Discussed concerns about access to personal protective equipment (PPE) for clinical providers Discussed concerns about access to testing reagents and supplies Expressed support for Clinical Treatment Act (H.R. 913) Expressed support for an increase in a targeted FMAP increase for primary care providers in COVID-19 relief legislation Expressed support for Congress mandating a special enrollment period for individual insurance markets in COVID-19 relief legislation Expressed support for HEROES Act extension of COBRA benefits for unemployed workers and their families Expressed support for extension of CMS waivers providing telehealth flexibility during the pandemic

Discussed support for increasing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in COVID-19 relief Expressed opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issuing final Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule. Expressed support for prohibiting the rule in COVID-19 relief legislation. Discussed support for investing in public health infrastructure. Discussed concerns about access to personal protective equipment (PPE) for clinical providers Discussed concerns about access to testing reagents and supplies Expressed support for Clinical Treatment Act (H.R. 913) Expressed support for an increase in a targeted FMAP increase for primary care providers in COVID-19 relief legislation Expressed support for Congress mandating a special enrollment period for individual insurance markets in COVID-19 relief legislation Expressed support for HEROES Act extension of COBRA benefits for unemployed workers and their families Expressed support for extension of CMS waivers providing telehealth flexibility during the pandemic

Expressed concern about the Safeguarding American Innovation Act (S. 3997) and its inclusion in the HEALS Act (S.1624)

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for inclusion of relief funding for students, educational institutions, federally-funded researchers, state governments and healthcare providers in the HEALS Act (S.1624) and HEROES 2.0 (H.R. 6800) Expressed support for flexibility in uses of state government aid provided by the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Expressed support for research relief funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers, and National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded researchers in the coronavirus aid package as well as new NIH funding for COVID-19 related research. Expressed support for NSF funding and reauthorization priorities. Expressed support for Assistive Technology Act program funded by PL 108-364. Expressed support for fully funding the DOD-CDC PFAS exposure study

Expressed opposition to COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act (S.3837) Expressed support for a federal standard relating to Name, Image, and Likeness for intercollegiate student athletes Requested delay of implementation of new Title IX rules until after the COVID-19 pandemic. Expressed support for extension of the student loan interest holiday in COVID-19 relief legislation

Expressed opposition to COVID-19 Vaccine Research Protection Act (S.3837) Expressed support for a federal standard relating to Name, Image, and Likeness for intercollegiate student athletes Requested delay of implementation of new Title IX rules until after the COVID-19 pandemic. Expressed support for extension of the student loan interest holiday in COVID-19 relief legislation

Expressed concern about the Safeguarding American Innovation Act (S. 3997) and its inclusion in the HEALS Act (S.1624)

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for inclusion of relief funding for students, educational institutions, federally-funded researchers, state governments and healthcare providers in the HEALS Act (S.1624) and HEROES 2.0 (H.R. 6800) Expressed support for flexibility in uses of state government aid provided by the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Expressed support for research relief funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers, and National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded researchers in the coronavirus aid package as well as new NIH funding for COVID-19 related research. Expressed support for NSF funding and reauthorization priorities. Expressed support for Assistive Technology Act program funded by PL 108-364. Expressed support for fully funding the DOD-CDC PFAS exposure study

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Requested letters of support for NIOSH Total Worker Health Center grant proposal Expressed support for financial relief for physicians and other providers scheduled to receive cuts in the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule (H.R. 8702) Expressed support for extension of Medicare sequestration relief Expressed support for flexibility in the use of resources from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expressed support for Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8523)

Expressed support for the RISE Act (S.4286) (H.R. 5613) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Requested letters of support for NIOSH Total Worker Health Center grant proposal Expressed support for financial relief for physicians and other providers scheduled to receive cuts in the CMS 2021 Physician Fee Schedule (H.R. 8702) Expressed support for extension of Medicare sequestration relief Expressed support for flexibility in the use of resources from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expressed support for Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8523)

Discussed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance for Provider Relief Fund distributions and reporting Expressed support for additional HHS Provider Relief funding for providers not included in previous targeted funding rounds Discussed legislation to reform marijuana research requirements (H.R.3739) Expressed concerns about the CMS Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR) Expressed support for the TREAT Act (S.4421) Expressed support for the Clinical Treatment Act (H.R. 913) Expresses support for improved funding for public health infrastructure

Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Expressed support for preventing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program Expressed support for reauthorization of the NIH Special Diabetes Fund Expressed support for the ECHO Act of 2019 (S 1618) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing Discussed the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) Expressed support of the Autism CARES Act (S 427, HR 1058) Discussed reimbursements for CAR-T cell therapy Requested letters of support for CDC NIOSH grant Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research

Expressed support for repealing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 3030) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing S.1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act Expresses support for proposals to lower drug prices for patients, including HR. 3, the Elijah E. Cumming Lower Drug Costs Now Act, S. 2543, the Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research Discussed reforms to the NIH, FDA and CMS that could be included in a new 21st Century Cures Act Requested letters of support for grant renewal for Sheridan Health Services

Expressed support for repealing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 3030) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing S.1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act Expresses support for proposals to lower drug prices for patients, including HR. 3, the Elijah E. Cumming Lower Drug Costs Now Act, S. 2543, the Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research Discussed reforms to the NIH, FDA and CMS that could be included in a new 21st Century Cures Act Requested letters of support for grant renewal for Sheridan Health Services

Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Discussed CMS NTAP reimbursement Discussed Medicaid DHS cuts Discussed Surprise Billing Discussed ECHO Act Discussed Autism CARES Act Discussed SASTA HR 3038 Letter requesting the agency make changes to the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee process of reviewing the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Expressed support for GPS research Expressed support for the Securing American Science & Technology Act (H.R. 3038) Expressed support for adding quantum information sciences to Manufacturing USA Bill Expressed support for accelerating science by returning to the moon Expressed support for maintaining the Space Technology Mission Directorate

Discussed reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. small business innovation voucher bill (HR 5348)

Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Expressed support for preventing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program Expressed support for reauthorization of the NIH Special Diabetes Fund Expressed support for the ECHO Act of 2019 (S 1618) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing Discussed the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) Expressed support of the Autism CARES Act (S 427, HR 1058) Discussed reimbursements for CAR-T cell therapy Requested letters of support for CDC NIOSH grant Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research

Expressed support for repealing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 3030) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing S.1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act Expresses support for proposals to lower drug prices for patients, including HR. 3, the Elijah E. Cumming Lower Drug Costs Now Act, S. 2543, the Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research Discussed reforms to the NIH, FDA and CMS that could be included in a new 21st Century Cures Act Requested letters of support for grant renewal for Sheridan Health Services

Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Expressed support for preventing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program Expressed support for reauthorization of the NIH Special Diabetes Fund Expressed support for the ECHO Act of 2019 (S 1618) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing Discussed the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) Expressed support of the Autism CARES Act (S 427, HR 1058) Discussed reimbursements for CAR-T cell therapy Requested letters of support for CDC NIOSH grant Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research

Expressed support for repealing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 3030) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing S.1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act Expresses support for proposals to lower drug prices for patients, including HR. 3, the Elijah E. Cumming Lower Drug Costs Now Act, S. 2543, the Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research Discussed reforms to the NIH, FDA and CMS that could be included in a new 21st Century Cures Act Requested letters of support for grant renewal for Sheridan Health Services

Expressed support for reauthorization of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Trust Fund and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Expressed support for preventing cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program Expressed support for reauthorization of the NIH Special Diabetes Fund Expressed support for the ECHO Act of 2019 (S 1618) Discussed proposals to prevent surprise medical billing Discussed the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) Expressed support of the Autism CARES Act (S 427, HR 1058) Discussed reimbursements for CAR-T cell therapy Requested letters of support for CDC NIOSH grant Discussed the availability of marijuana for public health research

Expressed support for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in the Farm Bill (HR 2, S 3042) Discussed Hemp Research within Farm Bill (H.R. 2, S 3042)

Expressed support for preserving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in the Farm Bill (HR 2, S 3042)

Expressed support for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in the Farm Bill (HR 2, S 3042)

Discussed provisions in the National Defense Reauthorization Act (HR 2810) related to university collaboration with national security agencies to protect US scientific research

Opposed cuts to Medicare reimbursements to 340B institutions, expressed support for HR 4392 Discussed federal policy related to opioid abuse prevention legislation Expressed support for reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Expressed support for NIH Special Diabetes Fund reauthorization Expressed support for a delay in Medicaids Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program Requested letters of support for cancer research proposal Expressed support for measures to stabilize the individual insurance marketplace

Expressed support for Medical Improvement of Neurodegenerative Diseases (MIND) Act of 2018 HR 5191 Discussed VA Choice reauthorization

Discussed VA Choice reauthorization Discussed Medical Improvement of Neurodegenerative Diseases (MIND) Act (HR 5191) Discussed care for veterans with TBI Discussed military/veteran student support and health and wellness

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits at hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for reforms of privacy regulations for substance abuse disorder Discussed NIH Clinical Trials Definition

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits at hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for reforms of privacy regulations for substance abuse disorder Discussed NIH Clinical Trials Definition

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits at hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for reforms of privacy regulations for substance abuse disorder Discussed NIH Clinical Trials Definition

Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Trust Fund Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule proposed cuts to hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for 340B Expressed support for Medicare Graduate Medical Education Discussed reimbursement for ECHO-model telehealth programs Expressed support for the Mission Zero Act (S1022, HR880)Submitted comments to NIH on the BRAIN Initiative Discussed research on the health impacts of wildfires and smoke

Expresses support for reauthorization of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Trust Fund Expressed opposition to CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposed cuts to reimbursement for evaluation and management clinic visits Expressed opposition to CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule proposed cuts to hospital outpatient departments Expressed support for 340B Expressed support for Medicare Graduate Medical Education Discussed reimbursement for ECHO-model telehealth programs Expressed support for the Mission Zero Act (S1022, HR880)Submitted comments to NIH on the BRAIN Initiative Discussed research on the health impacts of wildfires and smoke

Discussed graduate medical education and the Rural Workforce Production Act (S 3014) Expressed support for the 340B program and opposed payment reductions to hospitals associated with 340B Discussed CMS certification of micro-hospitals Expressed support for opioid abuse prevention legislation - HR 6, HR 6082, HR 5797 Discussed regulation of marijuana research Discussed womens health research

Expressed support for preserving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in the Farm Bill (HR 2, S 3042)

Expressed support for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in the Farm Bill (HR 2, S 3042) Discussed Hemp Research within Farm Bill (H.R. 2, S 3042)

Expressed support for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in the Farm Bill (HR 2, S 3042)

Advocated against select provisions in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (elimination of student loan and graduate student provisions, elimination of bond financing options, elimination of charitable deduction for seat licensing fees, and increased regulatory burden for costs associated with income derived from non-academic activities) Expressed support for the Universal Charitable Tax Deduction (HR 3988/S 2123)

Oppose legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act, HR 1628 Opposed cuts to 340B safety net hospitals Supported opioid abuse prevention efforts Supported restoration of funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) payments Discussed clinical trial reform proposals

Expressed concerns with the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628) Discussed FDA regulation of regenerative medicine products Discussed implementation of 21st Century Cures Act Discussed Graduate Medical Education funding reform proposals

Expressed opposition to the House American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628) Expressed opposition to the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) draft bill Discussed Graduate Medical Education funding for rural training tracks Expressed support for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization Discussed Enhanced Clinical Trial Design Act (S 1048) Expressed opposition to proposed cuts to NIH facilities and administrative costs Discussed Congressional letter of support for the ECHO Act Discussed efforts to improve opioid abuse prevention

Discussed the provision of service dogs for veterans and the PAWS Act (HR 2327) Discussed VA Choice reauthorization Discussed support for research into Alzheimers disease/Down syndrome connection

Advocated against select provisions in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (elimination of student loan and graduate student provisions, elimination of bond financing options, elimination of charitable deduction for seat licensing fees, and increased regulatory burden for costs associated with income derived from non-academic activities) Expressed support for the Universal Charitable Tax Deduction (HR 3988/S 2123)

Opposed cuts to Medicare reimbursements to 340B institutions, expressed support for HR 4392 Discussed federal policy related to opioid abuse prevention Discussed implementation of the ECHO Act Opposed cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding

Expressed opposition to the House American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628) Expressed opposition to the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) draft bill Discussed Graduate Medical Education funding for rural training tracks Expressed support for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization Discussed Enhanced Clinical Trial Design Act (S 1048) Expressed opposition to proposed cuts to NIH facilities and administrative costs Discussed Congressional letter of support for the ECHO Act Discussed efforts to improve opioid abuse prevention

Advocated against select provisions in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (elimination of student loan and graduate student provisions, elimination of bond financing options, elimination of charitable deduction for seat licensing fees, and increased regulatory burden for costs associated with income derived from non-academic activities) Expressed support for the Universal Charitable Tax Deduction (HR 3988/S 2123)

- Advocated in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, HR 34/ HR 6 - Requested congressional support of Hospital Bill Legislation and to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated in support of ECHO Act passage, S. 2873 - Advocated for letter of support for Sheridan Health Services grant proposal - Discussed support of White House Tobacco Free Campus Initiative - Advocated for letter of support for Zika grant

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and related programs -Expressed support of Presidents Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Expressed support for mandatory funding for National Institutes of Health within Senate Medical Innovation legislation - Expressed support for S 2713, the Advancing Precision Medicine Act - Expressed support for S.2742 - Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act -Discussed support Rural Health Training programs taking place throughout the state -Expressed support for Graduate Medical Education - Discussed regulatory harmonization proposals, including the National Academies report on Optimizing the Nations Investment in Academic Research -Expressed support of Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273) -Expressed support for increased flexibility on new hospital outpatient department payments

- Advocated in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, HR 34/ HR 6 - Requested congressional support of Hospital Bill Legislation and to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated in support of ECHO Act passage, S. 2873 - Advocated for letter of support for Sheridan Health Services grant proposal - Discussed support of White House Tobacco Free Campus Initiative - Advocated for letter of support for Zika grant

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Expressed support for NIH innovation fund and regulatory harmonization in Senate Medical Innovation bill - Expressed concerns with regenerative medicine legislation - Reliable and Effective Growth for Regenerative Health Options that Improve Wellness (REGROW) Act (S.2689/H.R.4762) -Expressed support for Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Requested support letters for campus precision medicine grant efforts -Expressed support for Health Workforce issues

-Advocated in support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and related programs -Expressed support of Presidents Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Expressed support for mandatory funding for National Institutes of Health within Senate Medical Innovation legislation - Expressed support for S 2713, the Advancing Precision Medicine Act - Expressed support for S.2742 - Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act -Discussed support Rural Health Training programs taking place throughout the state -Expressed support for Graduate Medical Education - Discussed regulatory harmonization proposals, including the National Academies report on Optimizing the Nations Investment in Academic Research -Expressed support of Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273) -Expressed support for increased flexibility on new hospital outpatient department payments

-Advocated in support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and related programs -Expressed support of Presidents Cancer Moonshot Initiative -Expressed support for mandatory funding for National Institutes of Health within Senate Medical Innovation legislation - Expressed support for S 2713, the Advancing Precision Medicine Act - Expressed support for S.2742 - Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act -Discussed support Rural Health Training programs taking place throughout the state -Expressed support for Graduate Medical Education - Discussed regulatory harmonization proposals, including the National Academies report on Optimizing the Nations Investment in Academic Research -Expressed support of Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273) -Expressed support for increased flexibility on new hospital outpatient department payments

- Advocated in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, HR 34/ HR 6 - Requested congressional support of Hospital Bill Legislation and to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated in support of ECHO Act passage, S. 2873 - Advocated for letter of support for Sheridan Health Services grant proposal - Discussed support of White House Tobacco Free Campus Initiative - Advocated for letter of support for Zika grant

-Requested congressional letter of support to provide flexibility to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs) based on 2015 budget that restricted payments to future HOPDs - Advocated for revised Recovery Audit Contractors provisions (RAC) - Advocated in favor of Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act (S. 2873) - Advocated on behalf of Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study - Discussed Graduate Student Health Insurance Subsidies

-Discussed and expressed support of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (S.3084) -Discussed support for NASAs higher education programs in Colorado, in particular the Colorado Space Coalition -Expressed concern about the impact of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) reauthorization proposals on research programs

- Discussed college affordability efforts on campus and continued support for federal financial aid programs, including financial counseling and efforts to reduce student debt - Discussed Center for International Business and Education Research and expressed support for Title VI funding - Discussed COMPETES legislation (S. 3084) - Discussed Higher Education Act Reauthorization - Discussed FAFSA completion changes - Requested clarity on proposed State Authorization Regulations

-Discussed issues related to environmental remediation of former Army lands -Advocated for US Army Reserve P3i Cyber Security Partnership Authorization within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735 and S.1118)

-Expressed support in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R.2) -Advocated in support the delay of the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services -Expressed support for the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) -Engaged in discussions regarding domestic violence programs with U.S. Health and Human Services Administration on Children, Youth and Families Division of Family Violence Prevention -Advocated on behalf of Behavioral Science programs -Engaged in discussions regarding the 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration in order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Participated in discussions on provisions related to precision medicine

-Expressed support for robust funding for National Institutes of Health -Expressed support for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Omnibus) (H.R.2029) -Advocated in support of funding for the Agency for Health Research and Quality -Expressed concerns regarding the NIH salary cap on extramural research -Expressed support of funding for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERC) -Expressed support for Title VII Health Workforce programs -Discussed support of NASAs space science program, including the Total Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS)

-Expressed support for federal rural health programs -Requested congressional letters of support for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) grant at the National Institutes of Health -Discussed support of the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6) -Discussed Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act (H.R.2820) -Discussed potential changes to existing federal policy regarding biomedical research regulations -Discussed FDA regulation of regenerative medicine products -Expressed concerns regarding the NIH salary cap on extramural research

-Expressed support for Federal Perkins Loan Program (H.R.3594) -Discussed issues relating to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, in particular, financial aid, campus safety, accreditation, and higher education tax credits -Discussed the Great Teaching and Leading Great Schools Act (H.R.848) -Advocated in support of Federal Pell Grant Program

-Advocated for support for Graduate Medical Education -Discussed Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees Innovation for Healthier America Initiative -Discussed FDA regulation of regenerative medicine products -Discussed opportunities to reduce regulatory burden on biomedical researchers and research institutions -Discusses support of the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6) -Discussed support for palliative care education and training legislation

-Engaged in discussions regarding the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6), and expressed support for the legislation -Advocated in support to delay the Two-Midnights rule at the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) -Advocated in support of Graduate Medical Education -Discussed issues related to CMS revisions to recovery audit contractors (RACs) guidelines -Discussed existing federal policy regarding biomedical research regulations

-Expressed support for federal rural health programs -Requested congressional letters of support for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) grant at the National Institutes of Health -Discussed support of the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R.6) -Discussed Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act (H.R.2820) -Discussed potential changes to existing federal policy regarding biomedical research regulations -Discussed FDA regulation of regenerative medicine products -Expressed concerns regarding the NIH salary cap on extramural research

-Expressed support for Federal Perkins Loan Program (H.R.3594) -Discussed issues relating to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, in particular, financial aid, campus safety, accreditation, and higher education tax credits -Discussed the Great Teaching and Leading Great Schools Act (H.R.848) -Advocated in support of Federal Pell Grant Program

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9), PATENT Act (S.1137), and STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9) and the STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9) and the STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Discussed issues related to environmental remediation of former Army lands -Advocated for US Army Reserve P3i Cyber Security Partnership Authorization within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735 and S.1118)

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9), PATENT Act (S.1137), and STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9) and the STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9), PATENT Act (S.1137), and STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Discussed patent legislation, including Innovation Act (H.R.9) and the STRONG Patents Act (S.632)

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Advocated in support of the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R.4188) and its Senate companion legislation - the Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014 (S.2501) -Advocated for the delay of the Two-midnights rule through support of the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R.3698) and its Senate companion legislation (S.2082) -Advocated in support of the Disproportional Share Hospital (DSH) Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1555) -Advocated in support of the Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250) and its Senate companion legislation (S.1012) -Engaged in discussions regarding 21st Century Cures Initiative, which is designed to accelerate processes at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration n order to improve drug and device processes, increase discovery, and improve delivery -Discussed Alzheimers Disease research efforts on campus -Discussed support for efforts at HRSA regarding cord blood banking

-Discussed technology transfer at the university, as well as discussed various proposals to enhance this area, including the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act (H.R. 4186)