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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 3825 Edwards Rd |
Address2 | Suite 103 |
| City | Cinncinnati |
State | OH |
Zip Code | 45209 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401107534-55772
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6. House ID# 560520001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Heather Sachs |
Date | 1/22/2025 12:28:47 AM |
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
Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 89-110);
IDEA Full Funding Act
Keep All Students Safe Act (restraint & seclusion)
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 |
Heather |
Sachs |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied for increased funding for the Individual with Disabilities Education Act and the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
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 |
Heather |
Sachs |
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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
Funding for long-term supports and services workforce
Expanding access to health care
Supporting a comprehensive approach to health equity and accountability
H.R.7213-Autism CARES Act of 2024
H.R. 7406, the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024
H.R.2706 - Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
H.R. 6160- Lifespan Respite Care Act reauthorization
H.R. 2706/S.1183, The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, related to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants
H.R.3308 - HEADs UP Act of 2023 - This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care.
H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023
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 |
Heather |
Sachs |
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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
Increased funding for Medicaid and SSI; eliminate barriers to employment and independence while preserving benefits; Funding for the Direct Care Workforce and addressing worker shortages
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (increase SSI asset limitation)
S. 3118/HR 6296 The HCBS Relief Act (more funding for Medicaid HCBS)
H.R. 7055 - Eliminating Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (EMPSA)
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 |
Heather |
Sachs |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Disability community concerns regarding employment
Elimination of 14 (c) subminimum wage and grants to expand competitive integrated employment and community-based supports and Department of Labor review of 14(c) program
H.R. 1263 / S.533, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, related to assisting employers providing employment under special certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in transforming their business and program models to models that support individuals with disabilities through competitive integrated employment, to phase out the use of such special certificates, and for other purposes.
Supporting the Direct Support Professional workforce
S.1332/H.R. 2941 - Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Reauthorization
S. 3528, Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act - establish program in Small Business Administration
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Heather |
Sachs |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bills to improve the Stephen Beck Jr Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act -
S. 4539/H.R. 9614, ENABLE Act
S. 2522/H.R. 5102, ABLE Match Act
S. 4910, ABLE Awareness Act
S. 4911, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act
H.R.10296, ABLE Tomorrow Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Heather |
Sachs |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities.
Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities.
Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities.
The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.2767/H.R.5408)
The Stop the Wait Act (S. 320/H.R. 883), the Work Without Worry Act (S.2196), and the SSI Restoration Act (H.R.7138).
Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (HR 7055)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Heather |
Sachs |
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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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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) |