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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1701 N. BEAUREGARD STREET |
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City | ALEXANDRIA |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22311 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2230-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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
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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: Shereen Arent, Executive VP Government Affairs & Advocacy |
Date | 01/22/2013 |
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.J. Res. Res. 112 (P.L. 112-175). H.R. 8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Multiple clauses, H.R. 6684. Spending Reduction Act. P.L. 112-25/S. 365, Budget Control Act. S. 3295. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses. H.R. 6482, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Please see next page.
H.J. Res. Res. 112 (P.L. 112-175). Continuing Appropriations Act Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts were focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, specifically at the CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the agency, and the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on behalf of those who will benefit from the diabetes research and education/information programs that they provide.
H.R. 8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Multiple clauses; averts spending reductions required by the sequestration process, reauthorizes the Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 diabetes at NIH and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians at the Indian Health Service, and expands Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Single Payment Amount (SPA) to non-mail order settings for diabetes testing supplies. Our efforts are focused on the impact of sequestration on diabetes research and prevention programs at the NIH and CDC, and provisions of the bill that reauthorized the Special Diabetes Programs.
H.R. 6684. Spending Reduction Act Oppose the following provisions: repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Fund; repeal of mandatory funding used to support the establishment of state-based health insurance exchanges; repeal of repayment caps for low- and moderate-income families who are eligible to receive tax credits for health insurance; and repeal of the Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirement.
P.L. 112-25/S. 365, Budget Control Act. The Act increased the debt ceiling and included provisions requiring substantial cuts in federal spending to achieve further reductions in the nations debt. All sectors of the federal budget will be on the table, including entitlement spending and taxes, which has an impact on programs at NIH, CDC, as well as Medicaid and Medicare.
S. 3295. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide.
H.R. 6482, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health services. Support entire bill that allows the use of long-term scoring windows for preventive health initiatives by the Congressional Budget Office.
Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation:
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act for FY13 Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. Additionally, we are interested in the allocation of $80 million for the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP).
Opposing cost-shifting, cuts to or the block granting of federal entitlement programs, specifically Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, opposing the repeal of the Medicaid maintenance of effort provision.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Everette |
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Cox |
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Riley |
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Wotring |
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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 3463, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. H.R. 2194/S.1221, The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act). H.R. 2954/S. 2474, The Health Equity and Accountability Act. Please see next page.
S 3463, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act. Support entire bill providing for Medicare Coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program.
H.R. 2194/S.1221, The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestational diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes.
H.R. 2954/S. 2474, The Health Equity and Accountability Act. Support provisions. Comprehensive health disparities legislation with specific diabetes provisions included in the bill: the Gestational Diabetes Act and the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act.
Issues worked on the Hill and not yet reflected in legislation:
The Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access and Care Act Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH, CDC, and HRSA to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. This legislation was amended and passed the House on September 28, 2010. Advocated for Senate consideration of House-passed H.R. 1995 during the final quarter of 2010. Included in HR 2954/S. 2474, the Health Equity and Accountability Act.
Special Diabetes Program The Special Diabetes Program consists of two mandatory funding streams Special Diabetes Program for type 1 and Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The funding is set to expire September 30, 2013 unless Congress acts to reauthorize the program.
United States Preventive Services Task Forcesupport any efforts to require the USPSTF to update its recommendation for diabetes screening based on new evidence. Seek support for nomination of Dr. Elbert Huang to serve on the USPSTF.
National Nutrition Standardseducate Congress about the need for strong, science-based national nutrition standards for foods sold outside of the school meal program in advance of forthcoming regulations.
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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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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