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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 325 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1967-12
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6. House ID# 317210000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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: Lupe Gonzales Jr |
Date | 7/20/2015 4:47:07 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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.471-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
H.R.1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.1821-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
H.R.2850-Stop Overdose Stat Act of 2015
S.480-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.483-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
S.707-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
S.1654-Overdose Prevention Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC & Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.Con.Res.27-Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
H.R.3020-Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
S.Con.Res.11-Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
S.1695-Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.33-Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
H.R.373-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
H.R.865-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
H.R.2366-Field EMS Modernization and Innovation Act
S.160-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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
H.R.293-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
H.R.2124-Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015
S.1148-Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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
H.Con.Res 27-Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
H.R.2-Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.6-21st Century Cures Act
H.R.33-Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
H.R.203-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
H.R.293-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
H.R.398-Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act
H.R.639-Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
H.R.647-Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act
H.R.648-Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act
H.R.836-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
H.R.876-Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act
H.R.1190-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
H.R.1470-SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
H.R.1571-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
H.R.1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.1821-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
H.R.2366-Field EMS Modernization and Innovation Act
H.R.2603-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
H.R.2646-Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
H.R.2850-Stop Overdose Stat Act of 2015
S.Con.Res.11-Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
S.141-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
S.167-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
S.480-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.599-Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
S.707-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
S.763-Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act
S.810-SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
S.884-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
S.843-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
S.1446-SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2015
S.1450-Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
S.1452-Veterans Emergency Health Safety Net Expansion Act of 2015
S.1475-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
S.1549-Care Planning Act of 2015
S.1654-Overdose Prevention Act
S.1693-To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treatment, and for other purposes.
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.159-Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act
H.R.181-Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
H.R.246-To improve the response to victims of child sex trafficking
H.R.285-Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act
H.R.350-Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention and Recovery Act
H.R.357-Human Trafficking Prevention Act
H.R.398-Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act
H.R.460-Human Trafficking Detection Act
H.R.468-Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims for Youth Trafficking Act
H.R.469-Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act
H.R.471-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
H.R.514-Human Trafficking Prioritization Act
H.R.515-International Megans Law to Prevent Demand for Child Sex
S.178-Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
S.483-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
S.1446-SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.293-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.6-21st Century Cures Act
H.R.2646-Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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
H.R.2-Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.876-Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act
H.R.1190-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
H.R.1470-SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
H.R.1571-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
H.R.2646-Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
S.141-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
S.599-Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
S.810-SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
S.843-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
S.1549-Care Planning Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.480-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.373-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
H.R.836-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
H.R.865-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
H.R.2603-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
S.160-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
S.884-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
S.1475-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.203-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
S.167-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
S.1450-Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
S.1452-Veterans Emergency Health Safety Net Expansion Act of 2015
S.1693-To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treatment, and for other purposes.
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs & Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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Director, NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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