LD-2 Disclosure Form

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual

AARP

2. Address

Address1

601 E St, NW

Address2

City

Washington

State

Zip Code

20049

Country

USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City

State

Zip Code

Country

4a. Contact Name		b. Telephone Number	c. E-mail
Mr.	David Certner	2024343750	LDAFiling@aarp.org

5. Senate ID#

1694-12

7. Client Name	Self	Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
AARP

6. House ID#

306360000

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Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill).
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.
Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill)
H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity.
Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill)
Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general.
H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank.
H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank.
S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank.
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated).
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill)
H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

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Worked with Coalition to Influence Select Joint Budget Committee priorities. (no bill)
Discussed debt ceiling and possible impact on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. (no bill)
S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation.
S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation.
H.J. Res. 1/S.J. Res. 4 - Proposing a balanced budget to the Constitution - Discussed legislation.
H. R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Sent letter in support of Richardson floor amendment to H.R. 2112 (H. Amdt. 434) to increase CSFP funding.
H.R. 2434/S. 1573 - Financial Services & General Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. Sent letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
S. 1599, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid.
H.Con. Res.34, H.R. 2560/S. 627/H.R. 2693/S. 365, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021 - Lobbied against House Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012.
S.Con. Res. 18, President's FY 2012 Budget Resolution - A concurrent resolution setting forth the President's budget request for the Unites States Government for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021. Lobbied against the budget proposal that would result in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
S.Con.Res. 21, A concurrent resolution setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021. Lobbied against the budget proposal that would result in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
S. Con.Res. 20, A concurrent resolution setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Lobbied against budget proposal that would result in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
PL. 111-148, Discussed continued funding for Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions.
S. 365, Budget Control Act - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the debt ceiling debate.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of

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Discussed draft legislation on Voter Modernization to Amend National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to promote use of Internet by state election officials in voter registration activities. (no bill)
Discussed proposed regulations on disparate impact discrimination and supported improvements for older workers in Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization of 2011. (no bill)
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussion of draft legislation to restore law to its state before 2009 SCOTUS decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services. (no bill)
S.462/H.R. 2564, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Discussed elder abuse issues.
S. 464, End Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 -Discussed elder abuse issues.
S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues.
Discussed the rights of elder GLBT persons in accessing public service and benefits. (no bill)

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),

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Discussed LIHEAP Best Practices with HHS officials. (no bill)
H.Con.Res.44, S. 1599/C.R. H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2608/H.R. 2017 & Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees re funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutritition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters, grid modernization and dynamic pricing. (no bill)
Smart Meters - Continued the dialogue with Department of Energy regarding the deployment of advanced (smart meters) by utilities to record household energy consumption and theirs affordability by 50+ consumers. (no bill)
Grid Modernization - Lobbied for modernizing the grid but not to the exclusion of mandating important consumer protections on privacy and affordability. (no bill)
LIHEAP - Discussed the value of cross enrollment of Medicare Part D eligible seniors into the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) with HHS. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)

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Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill)
Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill)
H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid.
Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services.
Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill)
Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill)
S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages.
H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health.
Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill)
Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill)
Discussed Rate Review. (no bill)
Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill)
Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform.
Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans.
S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies.
H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies.
S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting.
Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill)
Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill)
Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill)
Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill)
Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill)
H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill)
Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill)
Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Administration on Aging, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)

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Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.
Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill)
S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit.
Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill)
H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners.
Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill)
Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill)
Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System, White House Office

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Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill).

Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports.
Discussed transitional care demonstration program.
Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)
Lobbied in support of draft legislation that would grant individuals whose COBRA has expired the same Medicare Part B enrollment rights as those who have group coverage. (no bill)
S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services.
S. 1599 (no House bill), H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for Medicaid, SSA, Older Americans Act supportive service, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and helath care delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation.
Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill)
Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill)
Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill)
Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill)
Discussed implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures of Affordable Care Act (PL. 111-148), including coordination between HHS, DOJ and state Attorneys General.
Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill)
Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio.
H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards.
Discussed medicare physician payment issues. (no bill)
Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill)
H.R. 1654, Medicare Enrollment Protection Act - Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.
H.R. 978, To amend Title II of the Social Security Act - Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes.
H.R. 1683, State Flexibility Act - Lobbied against H.R. 1683, a bill that would eliminate the Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement included as a part of the Affordable Care Act.
S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
S. 1251, Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars Act - Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
S. 1275, The Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act - Lobbied on legislation to prevent fraud and abuse within the federal health programs.
S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals.
Medicare physician reimbursement issues. (no bill)
S. 365, Budget Control Act - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Medicare and Medicaid in the debt ceiling debate.
Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Administration on Aging, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Treasury - Dept of

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H.J. Res. 44, H.J. 48, H.R. 2112, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608, H.R. 2017, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for FDA Office of Generic Drugs and nutrition assistance.
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill)

Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)
Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill)
Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill)
Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill)
Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill)
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs.
Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs.
S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad.
S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Treasury - Dept of

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Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill)
Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill)

H.J. Res. 44, H. J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H. R. 2017, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for Medicaid SSA, Older Americans Act supportive services, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and healthcare delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation.
Discussed automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (no bill)
Discussion on Automatic IRA proposal to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure that do not currently offer a retirement savings vehicle to their employees. (no bill)
Discussed Social Security COLA relief. (no bill)
H. R. 677/S. 267, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Submitted letter of support to the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individulas with a better understanding of the lifemtime value of their 401 (k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity.
H.J. Res.1/S.J. Res.4 - Discussed AARP's concerns about efforts to cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits, including the impact on Social Security of capping spending at a certain level or via balanced budget amendments.
Submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee for July 26 hearing on the inclusion of Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security in deficit reduction conversations. (no bill)
S. 1557, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to create automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure that do not currently offer a retirement savings vehicle to their employees.
Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill)
Submitted a written statement to the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council's Working Group's hearing on Hedge Funds and Private Equity Investments on August 31, 2011. (no bill)
Submitted written testimony to the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee for their July 8, 2011, hearing on Social Security's Finances. (no bill)
Discussed S. 1558, the Keeping Our Social Security Promises Act, legislation to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. Provided an informational briefing on Social Security.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office,

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H.R. 1058, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Submitted letter of support to the original cosponsors of the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow older tax filers to file a short tax form, similar to the 1040EZ, that includes income from Social Security.

S. 1006, Senior's Tax Simplification Act, to the existing description of H.R. 1058 in Tax Section - Submitted letter of support to Senate original co-sponsors in May.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS),

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Discussed FCC's interest in consumer protections against unexpected wireless charges as a result of lack of transparency and disclosure by wireless providers to consumers on fine print. (no bill)

Lifeline Linkup - Coordinated AARP comments to FCC on potential impact of proposed reforms to the Lifeline Linkup program (federal subsidies that assist in helping people stay connected by telephone and targeted to eligible low income households). (no bill)
USF Reform - Discussed reforming and updating the goals and subsidies of Universal Service Fund with FCC staff. The USF promotes the availability of quality telecommunications services at just, reasonable and affordable rates for all consumers. (no bill)
Bill Shock - Submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission on the impact of "Bill Shock" (unexpected and unsolicited charges associated with wireless phone bills). (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. SENATE, White House Office

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Discussion of draft legislation to reauthorize SAFTEA-LU. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill)
H.R. 1780/S.1056, Safe and Complete Streets Act - Discussion of draft legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently.
H. R. 1776, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of draft legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians.
Specialized Transportation for Older Adults legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill)
H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2605, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for elderly and disabled and non-urbanized transit formula grants.

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)

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Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. (no bill)
Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would still preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)

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Pub. Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.
H.R. 2434, S. 1573, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608, H.R. 2017, Financial Services & General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. Sent letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Labor - Dept of (DOL)

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Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports.

Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs.
Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews.
Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans.
H. R. 1213, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges.
Discussed medical loss ratio. (no bill)
Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill)
Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared Savings. (no bill)
Discussed Rate Review. (no bill)
Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill)
Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. (no bill)
Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill)
Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill)
S. 1599/H.R. 3070, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608, H.R. 2017, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees re funding for SSA Administration, Older americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)

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Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. Worked with Coalitions to influence Super Budget Committee discussions on safety net public benefits

Discussion on federal nutrition programs and policy. (no bill)
Lobbied for expanded access to federal nutrition programs by eligible persons. (no bill)
S. 1599/H.R. 3070, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608, H.R. 2017 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees re: funding for SSA, Older Americans Act, nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid.
Supported Grandparents and kinship caregiver supportive services and info referral. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Administration on Aging, Bureau of the Census

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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussion of draft legislation to restore law to its state before 2009 SCOTUS decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services. (no bill)
Discussed Family and Medical Leave Act enforcement activities. (no bill)
Discussed Fair Labor Standards Act coverage of home care workers (re: DOL regulations, not the bill that's been introduced)
Discussed proposed regulation on disparate impact discrimination. (no bill)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

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Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals. (no bill)
S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
H.R.2883/S. 1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids.
S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
H.R. 577, Elder Abuse Prevention Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Administration on Aging, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Labor - Dept of (DOL)

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23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

First Name	Last Name	Suffix	Covered Official Position (if applicable)	New
Lori	Parham
David	Certner
Nancy	LeaMond
Elaine	Ryan
Cristina	Martin-Firvida
Ryan	Wilson
Mary	Wallace
Thomas M.	Nicholls
Dean M.	Sagar
Joyce A.	Rogers
Ernie	Powell
Timothy James	Gearan
Sarah	Lock
Claudio	Gualtieri
George	Gaberlavage

First Name	Last Name	Suffix	Covered Official Position (if applicable)	New
David	Certner
Timothy James	Gearan
Cristina	Martin-Firvida
Nancy	LeaMond
Elaine	Ryan
Anna	Schwamlein Howard
Debra	Alvarez
Larry	White
John	Hishta
Fred	Griesbach
Nora	Super
Kerry	Everitt
Dawit	Kahsai
Kristin	Keckeisen
Doug E.	Johnston
Denise	DeMichele
Shannon	Russell		Dir Congressional/Public Affairs Maritime Admin
Rhonda	Richards
Gregory J.	Wang
Peter	Jeffries
Ahaviah Diane	Glaser
Steven	Carter
John	Erlingheuser
Joyce A.	Rogers
Luke	Russell
Nina	Weiler-Harwell
Blake E.	Kelly		Assoc Dir Sen Democratic Steering/Outreach Cmte
Blenda	Riddick
Bill	Brown
Herb	Sanderson
Lisa	Lamkins
Claudio	Gualtieri
Sarah	Lock
Ernie	Powell
Lori	Parham
Thomas M.	Nicholls
Deborah	Chalfie
Mary	Wallace
Leah Cohen	Hirsch
Desiree	Hung
Michele	Kimball
Beverly	Gilyard		COS/Leg Dir Con Bishop;Leg Asst Con Hoyer

First Name	Last Name	Suffix	Covered Official Position (if applicable)	New
David	Certner
Joyce A.	Rogers
Elaine	Ryan
Nancy	LeaMond
Cristina	Martin-Firvida
Larry	White
Sarah	Lock
Nora	Super
Deborah	Chalfie
Ahaviah Diane	Glaser

First Name	Last Name	Suffix	Covered Official Position (if applicable)	New
David	Certner
Joyce A.	Rogers
Marther Thomas	Doneghy
George	Gaberlavage
Elaine	Ryan
Nancy	LeaMond
Timothy James	Gearan
Cristina	Martin-Firvida

First Name	Last Name	Suffix	Covered Official Position (if applicable)	New
David	Certner
Joyce A.	Rogers
Cristina	Martin-Firvida
Denise	DeMichele
Beverly	Gilyard
Nancy	LeaMond
Elaine	Ryan
Fred	Griesbach
Larry	White
Mary	Wallace
Thomas M.	Nicholls
George	Gaberlavage
Katie	Gallehugh
Dawit	Kahsai
Shannon	Russell
Blake E.	Kelly