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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 13th Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 290 North |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400693064-36
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6. House ID# 415240001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Melanie Nathanson |
Date | 1/2/2023 1:04:44 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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues related to children's health including support for Medicaid and CHIP, CHGME, pediatric mental and behavioral policies included in the measure.
PL 117-169 - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Work to include Medicaid and CHIP policies that support children and families.
H.R. 5305 - Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act of 2022 - Issues related to continuing key programs that support children's health.
H.R. 7666 - The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well Being Act of 2022 - Issues related to improving access and coverage of mental health programs related to children and youth.
H.R. 7233 - The Kids CARES Act - issues focused on children's health.
H.R. 623 The Gabriella Miller Kids First Act - Issues related to covering children.
Issues related to ensuring adequate funding and programs that focus on the mental health of children and youth in hospital and outpatient settings.
Issues related to food as medicine and the impact of food security and nutrition on children and youth and their development and well-being.
Issues related to ensuring that infant formula is available for children across the country during this shortage period.
Executive Orders related to improving the ACA, Medicaid, mental health, workforce, and promoting diversity.
Regulations and guidance related to the ACE Kids Act,
Issues related to improving pediatric behavioral health nationally.
Issues related to improving infrastructure in pediatric settings.
PL 117- 2- The American Rescue Plan Act - Implementation - Issues related to coverage of children and families during the Covid-19 Pandemic and beyond. Issues related to Medicaid coverage, Behavioral Health and other related issues that allow for quality coverage for children and the providers and hospitals that care for them.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Melanie |
Nathanson |
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Megan |
Hauck |
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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
HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues related to children's health including support for Medicaid and CHIP, CHGME, pediatric mental and behavioral policies included in the measure.
PL 117-169 - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Work to include Medicaid and CHIP policies that support children and families.
H.R. 7666 - The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well Being Act of 2022 - Issues related to improving access and coverage of mental health programs related to children and youth in the Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Issues related to ensuring that infant formula is available for children across the country during this shortage period.
Executive Orders related to improving the ACA, Medicaid, mental health, workforce, and promoting diversity.
Regulations and guidance related to the ACE Kids Act,
PL 117- 2- The American Rescue Plan Act - Implementation of policies related to coverage of children and families during the Covid-19 Pandemic and beyond. Issues related to Medicaid coverage, Behavioral Health and other related issues that allow for quality coverage for children and the providers and hospitals that care for them.
Issues related to improving the status and availability of behavioral health programs for children in Medicaid and CHIP.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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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Nathanson |
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Megan |
Hauck |
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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) |