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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 325 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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: Lupe Gonzales Jr |
Date | 1/20/2016 10:26:37 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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.471-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
H.R.1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.1821-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
H.R.2850-Stop Overdose Stat Act of 2015
H.R.3537-Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015
S.36-Protecting Our Youth from Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Act of 2015
S.480-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.483-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
S.707-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
S.1327-Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act
S.1654-Overdose Prevention Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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.R.1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
H.R.2029-Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R.3020-Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R.3762-Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
S.1695-Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1014-Personal Care Products Safety Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.33-Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
H.R.373-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
H.R.865-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
H.R.1786-James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act
H.R.1818-Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015
H.R.1877-Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015
H.R.2366-Field EMS Modernization and Innovation Act
S.160-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
S.453-Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015
S.711-Mental Health First Act of 2015
S.928-James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.293-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
H.R.2124-Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015
H.R.3292-Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015
S.1148-Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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
H.R.6-21st Century Cures Act
H.R.33-Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
H.R.203-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
H.R.293-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
H.R.398-Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act
H.R.639-Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
H.R.647-Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act
H.R.648-Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act
H.R.836-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
H.R.876-Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act
H.R.1190-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
H.R.1571-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
H.R.1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.1786-James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act
H.R.1818-Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015
H.R.1821-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
H.R.1854-Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015
H.R.1877-Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015
H.R.2050-Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
H.R.2366-Field EMS Modernization and Innovation Act
H.R.2603-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
H.R.2646-Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
H.R.2850-Stop Overdose Stat Act of 2015
H.R.3081-TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015
H.R.3379-Airplane Kids In Transit Safety (KITS) Act of 2015
H.R.3537-Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015
H.R.3681-Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
H.R.3682-Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2015
H.R.3762-Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
H.R.3770-End Surprise Billing Act of 2015
H.R.4059-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
H.R.4150-Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
S.141-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
S.167-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
S.425-Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.453-Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015
S.480-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.599-Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
S.707-Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
S.711-Mental Health First Act of 2015
S.763-Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act
S.810-SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
S.884-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
S.843-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
S.928-James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act
S.993-Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015
S.1446-SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2015
S.1450-Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
S.1452-Veterans Emergency Health Safety Net Expansion Act of 2015
S.1475-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
S.1549-Care Planning Act of 2015
S.1648-Rural Emergency Acute Care Hospital (REACH) Act
S.1654-Overdose Prevention Act
S.1693-To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treatment, and for other purposes.
S.1778-TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015
S.1893-Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015
S.1945-Mental Health Reform Act of 2015
S.2002-Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015
S.2045-Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
S.2297-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.159-Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act
H.R.181-Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
H.R.246-To improve the response to victims of child sex trafficking
H.R.285-Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act
H.R.350-Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention and Recovery Act
H.R.357-Human Trafficking Prevention Act
H.R.398-Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act
H.R.460-Human Trafficking Detection Act
H.R.468-Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims for Youth Trafficking Act
H.R.469-Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act
H.R.471-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
H.R.514-Human Trafficking Prioritization Act
H.R.515-International Megans Law to Prevent Demand for Child Sex
H.R.1854-Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015
H.R.1877-Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015
H.R.3537-Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015
S.178-Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
S.483-Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015
S.529-Combatting Human Trafficking Act of 2015
S.623-Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015
S.642-Human Trafficking Survivors Relief and Empowerment Act of 2015
S.711-Mental Health First Act of 2015
S.993-Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015
S.1446-SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.293-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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
H.R.6-21st Century Cures Act
H.R.2646-Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
S.1893-Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015
S.1945-Mental Health Reform Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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.1190-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
H.R.1571-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
H.R.2646-Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
H.R.3081-TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015
H.R.3288-Strengthening DSH and Medicare Through Subsidy Recapture and Payment Reform Act of 2015
H.R.3291-Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015
H.R.3292-Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015
H.R.3762-Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
H.R.3770-End Surprise Billing Act of 2015
H.R.4059-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
S.141-Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
S.599-Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
S.843-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
S.1549-Care Planning Act of 2015
S.1648-Rural Emergency Acute Care Hospital (REACH) Act
S.1778-TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015
S.2297-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R.3081-TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015
S.480-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.1778-TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.373-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
H.R.758-Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA)
H.R.836-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
H.R.865-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
H.R.2603-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
H.R.3682-Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2015
S.160-Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
S.401-Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA)
S.884-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act
S.1475-Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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
H.R.22-Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
H.R.2702-Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2015
H.R.3379-Airplane Kids In Transit Safety (KITS) Act of 2015
S.1535-Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.203-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
H.R.1818-Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015
H.R.4150-Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
S.167-Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
S.425-Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015
S.453-Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2015
S.1450-Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act
S.1452-Veterans Emergency Health Safety Net Expansion Act of 2015
S.1693-To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treatment, and for other purposes.
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
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
H.R.2050-Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
S.2045-Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
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 |
Gordon |
Wheeler |
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Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Washington DC Office |
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Brad |
Gruehn |
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Congressional Affairs Director |
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Jill |
Openshaw |
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Congressional Affairs Manager |
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Jeanne |
Slade |
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NEMPAC and Grassroots Advocacy Director |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 2 | 3 |
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
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |