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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 3540 Crain Highway |
Address2 | Ste. 675 |
City | Bowie |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20716 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13723-12
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6. House ID# 333440000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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 |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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: Laura Weidner |
Date | 4/18/2025 5:35:26 PM |
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
-H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, support funding for epilepsy programs and research including $12.5 Million for the CDC Epilepsy Program; $48.9 Billion for the National Institutes of Health; $680.4 Million for the BRAIN Initiative; $26.8 Million for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence; and within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs: $12 Million for the Epilepsy Research Program, $8 Million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program, and $175 Million for the TBI and Psychological Health Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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Weidner |
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Tyler |
Beck |
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Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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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
S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage.
-S. 864, HELP Copays Act, support passage.
-Support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments including through preservation of Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy
-Reauthorization of the Advance Premium Tax Credits
-Support patient-centric implementation of Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
-Urge patient priorities like standardized health plans, network adequacy, and keeping insurance brokers accountable in the ACA marketplace exchanges.
-Ensure continued access to needed healthcare via telehealth including at the VA and prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances
-Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus.
-S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage
-Support protecting the current structure of the National Institutes of Health, including opposing changes to the Facilities & Administrative Cost Reimbursements
-Support legislation and regulations to reduce the burden of medical debt
-S. Con. Res. 7/H. Con. Res. 14, Oppose any cuts to Medicaid
-Express concern with HHS Reductions in Force related to epilepsy
-Oppose changes to the regulatory process and limits on opportunities for public comment
-Support PBM reform, including the Safe Step Act
-Support programs that assist caregivers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Laura |
Weidner |
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Tyler |
Beck |
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Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
-Support implementation of disability provisions in FAA reauthorization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
Tyler |
Beck |
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Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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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
-Oppose changes to the Department of Education that could impede the rights of students with disabilities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of
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 |
Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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Tyler |
Beck |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |