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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 801 18TH STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 30724-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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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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: Carl Blake, Acting Associate Executive Director |
Date | 07/14/2014 |
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3230, the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act
S. 2450, the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act
H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act
H.R. 4031/ S. 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act
H.R. 4399, the "Comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs Performance Management and Accountability Reform Act"
The "Veterans Choice Act"
H.R. 813/ S. 932, the "Putting Veterans Funding First Act"
H.R. 288, the "CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013"
H.R. 958/ S. 131, the "Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act"
H.R. 1284/ S. 633, beneficiary travel for non-service connected catastrophically disabled
H.R. 3383, the "Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013"
H.R. 3672, the "S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act"
H.R. 4095, the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014."
H.R. 4198, the "Appropriate Care for Disabled Veterans Act"
Legislation to Authorize Major Medical Facility Projects for the VA for FY 2014
S. 6, the "Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act"
S. 49, the "Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013"
S. 325, CHAMPVA program
S. 851, the "Caregiver Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013"
S. 1148, the "Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act"
S. 1637, the "United We Stand to Hire Veterans Act"
S. 1643, the "Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act of 2013"
S. 1662, the "Veterans Health Care Improvement Action of 2013"
S. 1682, the "Veterans Education Counseling Act of 2013"
S. 1684, the "Servicemembers Transition Improvement Act of 2013"
S. 1717, the "Servicemembers Education Reform and Vocational Enhancement Act of 2013"
S. 1736, the "Support Earned Recognition for Veterans Act"
S. 1740, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013"
S. 1751, to improve authorities for performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians for benefits.
S. 1755, the "Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2013"
S. 1863, A bill to establish in the VA a continuing medical education program for licensed medical professionals to increase knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, and for other purposes
S. 1892, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown.
S. 1919, the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Rights Protection Act of 2014"
S. 1982, the "Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014
S. 1985, A bill to authorize the VA to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings of the VA at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, California and for other purposes
S. 1987, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings at the West Los Angeles Medical Center.
S. 1993, the "Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2014"
S. 2009, the "Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014"
S. 2014, the "GI Education Benefit Fairness Act of 2014"
S. 2091, the "21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act"
S. 2095, the "Veterans Health Care Access Received Closer to Home Act of 2014"
S. 2145, the "Veteran Voting Support Act"
S. 2179, the "Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act of 2014"
S. 2182, the "Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act"
S. 2243, the "Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2014"
S. 2296, the "Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014"
S. 2311, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists ans eligible for appointment in the VHA and for other purposes
S. 2337, the "Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act"
S. 2404, the "Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2014"
The "Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act"
The "Mental Health Support for Veteran Families and Caregivers Act"
The "Medical Foster Home Act"
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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Blake |
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Ortner |
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Daley |
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Predeoux |
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Susan |
Prokop |
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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
H.Con.Res. 96, the "FY 2015 Budget Resolution" (and associated amendments)
H.R. 4486, the "FY 2015 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act"
H.R. 4745/ S. 2438, the "FY 2015 Transportation and HUD Appropriations Act"
The "FY 2015 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act"
Funding for the Social Security Administration
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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Blake |
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Blake |
Ortner |
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Daley |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Susan |
Prokop |
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C. Lee |
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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
Executive Order - Presidential Commission on Election Administration
Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-226), Compliance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
C. Lee |
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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
H.R. 3118/ S. 567, the Strengthening Social Security Act
H.R. 649/ S. 308, the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
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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Prokop |
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Carl |
Blake |
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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
Implementation of P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
HHS Appropriations: Lifespan Respite funding
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 |
C. Lee |
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Alethea |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 385, the "Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) Act"
H.R. 3422, the "Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act"
The "HOME Act"
The "Inclusive Home Design Act"
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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C. Lee |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Research Issues
National Institutes of Health, Medical Research Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
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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Blake |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Ortner |
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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
H.R. 942, the "Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013"
The "Community Choice Act"
The "Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act"
Medicaid Block Grants
Proposed Reductions in Medicaid Spending
Commission on Long Term Care
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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C. Lee |
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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
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act
Discussions about Amtrak ADA Compliance
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 |
C. Lee |
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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 UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
The "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act" (WIOA)
H.R. 803, the "SKILLS Act" (Workforce Investment Act)
S. 1356, the "Workforce Investment Act of 2013"
The Rehab Act Reauthorization
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
Reauthorization of Work Incentives Planning and Assistance
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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