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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1150 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, #300 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2525-12
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6. House ID# 328260000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Sue Nelson, VP, Federal Advocacy |
Date | 01/22/2014 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R.8) "fiscal cliff bill" - Medicare/Medicaid therapy caps
Bipartisan Budget Agreement (H.J. Res.59)
Budget-provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare
Consolidated Appropriations Act 2014 (H.R. 3547)-(Rules Committee Print 113-32, House Ammendment to the Senate Ammendment to the text of H.R. 3547)
FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations
FY2014 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S.1284) -provisions relating to CDC, HRSA, AHRQ and NIH
Land and Water Conservation Fund
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Stephanie |
Mohl |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Marko |
Mijic |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 111-31)
Menthol in Cigarettes (FDA-2013-N-0521)
Potus Tobacco Tax Proposal
Smuggled Tobacco Prevention STOP Act (H.R. 2990)
Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act (H.R. 338)
Tobacco Tax Equity Act, S.194
Tobacco Tax & Enforcement Reform Act (S.826)
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2013 (H.R.792 & S.772)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Susan |
Bishop |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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Kevin |
Kaiser |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
After School for America's Children Act
Authority for Mandate Delay Act (H.R.2667)
Comments to FDA-Collection,Analysis, & Availability of Demographic Data, Ensuring Access to Info on Medical Products
Draft Guidance on Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA)
Draft Research Priorities (PCORI)
EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2011 (H.R.3144)
Fairness for American Families Act (H.R.2668)
Health Care Waiver Fairness Act (H.R. 2700)
Health Risk Assessments in Medicare Comments (CDC)
Healthy Kids Outdoors Act (TBD)
HHS- Clinical Trials Insurance Coverage (ACA Sec. 2709)
Interest Rate Reduction Act (H.R.4628/S.2366) and other legislation using Prevention Fund to offset student loans
Josh Miller Helping Everyone Access Responsive Treatment in Schools (HEARTS) Act (H.R.1377)
Menu Labeling (ACA Section 4205)
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 1281/ S.1471)
No Child Left Inside Act of 2013 (H.R.2702)
Next Generation Research Act (S.1552)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148; P.L. 111-152) - Implementation
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act (S.531 & H.R.2179)
Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA Section 4002)
Proposed rule on Community Health Needs Assessment Requirements for Charitable Hospitals (IRS)
Proposed rule on Medicaid Essential Health Benefits (CMS)
Proposed rule on Minimum Value of Employer Health Coverage (IRS)
Proposed rule on Multi-State Plans Program (OPM)
Proposed rule on Workplace Wellness Programs (HHS-Labor)
Providing Accountability and Transperency to Incentivize Economically Necessary Transition in Health Care Act (H.R. 2688)
The HELPAmerica Act (S.39)
The Helping Sick Americans Now Act (H.R.1549)
The Personal Health Investment Today Act (H.R. 956)
The Sensible School Lunch Act (S.247)
Veterans Emergency Medical Technician Act of 2013 (H.R. 1281/ S. 1471)
Women's Preventive Health Awareness Campaign Act (H.R. 2457)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Treasury - Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kristy |
Anderson |
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Mohl |
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Nelson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Cardiac Rehab for Chronic Heart Failure (CAG-00437N)
Medicare Access to Rehabiliation Services Act (H.R. 713/S.367)
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 452)
Medicare FY2014 Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1600-P)
Medicare SGR Reform (Senate Finance draft, House Ways & Means draft)
Medication Therapy Management Act of 2013 (H.R. 1024/S.557)
Pathway for SGR Reform Act (temporary extension of Medicare extenders) (H.J. Res.59)
Recruiting Individuals to Drive our Elders (RIDE) Act-not yet introduced
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Mohl |
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Sue |
Nelson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Farm Bill (H.R.1947, H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102, S.954)
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (P.L. 111-296) - Implementation
Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools (FNS-2011-0019)
The Sensible School Lunch Act (S.247)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Anderson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Afterschool for America's Children Act (TBD)
Cardiomyopathy Health Education Awareness, Risk Assessment, and Training in Schools Act of 2013 (H.R.565/ S.254)
Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act (FIT Kids Act) (S.1033, H.R.2178)
Placement of AEDS in schools
Strengthening America's Schools Act (S.1094)
Strong Start for America's Children Act (H.R. 3461& S.1697)
School Food Modernization Act (H.R. 1783)
The Education and Training (EAT) for Health Act (TBD)
The Student Success Act (H.R.5)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Anderson |
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Kevin |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
MAP-21 Implementation (P.L.112-141)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Domestic Jobs and Energy Act (H.R.4480)
Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 (H.R.4471)
Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 (H.R. 3409)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Lands Service Act (S.360/ H.R. 1351)
Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.3010/S.1606)
The Stopping Taxpayer Outlays for Propaganda Act (H.R. 1572)
The Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act (H.R. 2831)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
21st Century Postal Service Act (S.1789)
DATA Act (H.R.2146)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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