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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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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20049 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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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: Nancy LeaMond, Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer |
Date | 7/20/2020 9:42:47 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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Participated in CMS HCBS and Nursing Home Diversification Strategies brainstorming session.
H.R.7254. Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed nursing homes seizing residents economic impact payments.
No bill number. Discussed and provided technical assistance on draft legislation related to State Veterans Homes and COVID-19.
No bill number. Discussed nursing home COVID-19 issues, AARP priorities, and COVID-19 nursing home briefing with House staff and provided contact information for possible witnesses.
No bill number. Discussed AARP priorities to protect nursing home and other long-term care facilities in response to COVID-19.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
No bill number. Discussed telehealth and waiver extensions granted for COVID-19.
H.R.6698/S. 3644, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed long-term care facility issues and COVID-19.
S. 3768/H.R. 6972, Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act.
No bill number. Discussed and shared letter to FCC urging them to take sustained action to expand the affordability and availability of communication services to address COVID-19.
S. 3544, Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020.
H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.
S. 1443, H.R. 2730, Discussed Credit for Caring Act.
No bill number. Discussed use of civil money penalties to purchase technology for virtual visitation.
No bill number. Submitted comments on the proposed rule regarding the Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs); and Updates to the Value-Based Purchasing Program for FY2021. Discussed implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
No bill number. Written statement submitted for House hearing on Health Care Inequality: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 and the Health Care System, in addition to action needed to ensure health and safety in long-term care facilities, the collection and reporting of demographic data, and testing and contact tracing.
No bill number. Submitted written statement for House hearing on The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color.
No bill number. Sent letter to Senate Judiciary Committee and discussed opposition to immunity related to COVID-19 for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.
S. 3517/H.R. 6487, Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act (ACCESS Act).
H.R. 6666, the COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act.
H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.
H.R. 2073/S.110, Permanent extension of the 7.5% income threshold for the medical expense deduction.
S. 3057, Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (Grassley-Wyden).
H.R. 19/S. 3129, Lower Cost More Cures Act.
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Cost Drugs Now Act.
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), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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Brendan |
Rose |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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John |
Cummings |
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Nicole |
Burda |
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Leigh |
Purvis |
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Amy |
Kelbick |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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John |
Hishta |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Andrew |
Scholnick |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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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
S. 3517/H.R. 6487, Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act (ACCESS Act).
S. 1443, H.R. 2730 Credit for Caring Act.
No bill number. Written statement submitted for House hearing on Health Care Inequality: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 and the Health Care System.
No bill number. Submitted written statement for House hearing on The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color.
No bill number. Submitted comments on the proposed rule regarding the Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs); and Updates to the Value-Based Purchasing Program for FY2021. Discussed implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
No bill number. Participated in CMS HCBS and Nursing Home Diversification Strategies brainstorming session.
H.R.7254. Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed nursing homes seizing residents economic impact payments.
No bill number. Discussed Medicare family caregiving pilot concept and hospice component in value-based insurance design demonstration.
H.R.6698/S. 3644, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed nursing home data collection.
S. 3768/H.R. 6972, Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act.
No bill number. Shared invitation for webinar on Medicaid managed LTSS and family caregivers paper.
No bill number. Discussed use of civil money penalties to purchase technology for virtual visitation.
S. 3544, Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020.
Discussed nursing home and other long-term care facility issues, including issues related to COVID-19.
H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.
No bill number, discussed Elder Justice Act Reauthorization and nursing home bill.
H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
S. 2543, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act.
Discussed increasing the FMAP for Medicaid in COVID-19 legislation.
H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act.
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental.
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
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), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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Andrew |
Scholnick |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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John |
Cummings |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Amy |
Kelbick |
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John |
Hishta |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Cost Drugs Now Act.
S. 2543, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act.
H.R. 2296/S.1391 - The FAIR Drug Pricing Act.
S. 474/H.R. 2069, the SPIKE Act.
H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.
H.R. 7288, the Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge (TRACK) Act.
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (Grassley-Wyden).
H.R. 19/S. 3129, Lower Cost More Cures Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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John |
Cummings |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Leigh |
Purvis |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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John |
Hishta |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Amy |
Kelbick |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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Nicole |
Burda |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Discussed nursing home residents bill of rights.
No bill number. Discussed Medicare family caregiving pilot concept and hospice component in value-based insurance design demonstration.
No bill number. Shared invitation for webinar on Medicaid managed LTSS and family caregivers paper.
H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.
S. 1443, H.R. 2730, Discussed Credit for Caring Act.
No bill number. Shared family caregiving information.
P.L. 115-182, signed onto comment letter to VA regarding the proposed rule on the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Improvements and Amendments under the VA MISSION Act.
P.L. 116-131, Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020.
S. 3057, Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act; H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Discussed funding levels required for Coronavirus pandemic health care and economic security response.
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), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Indian Health Service
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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John |
Cummings |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Nicole |
Burda |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1443, H.R. 2730, Credit for Caring Act.
No bill number. Discussed issue of nursing homes seizing residents economic impact payments.
H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.
H.R. 2073/S.110, Permanent extension of the 7.5% income threshold for the medical expense deduction.
H.R. 19/S. 3129, Lower Cost More Cures Act.
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Cost Drugs Now Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Discussed Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
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), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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Brendan |
Rose |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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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
S 2077/HR 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Debra |
Alvarez |
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John |
Cummings |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1230/S. 485, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination 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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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John |
Cummings |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Nicole |
Burda |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Discussed hearing on Cybercriminals and Fraudsters: How Bad Actors are Exploiting the Financial System During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
H.R. 748 CARES Act - Discussed stimulus payments
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act.
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental.
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury - Dept of, Social Security Administration (SSA)
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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John |
Cummings |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Tom |
Nicholls |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Discussed Social Security and the 2020 Social Security Trustees Report.
H.R. 7499, the Social Security COVID Correction and Equity Act.
S. 2733/H.R. 4907, the TRUST Act.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act; H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Discussed stimulus payments.
S. 4044, the Re-Open Enrollment of Servicemembers for Opt-in to Updated Retirement Choices for Enduring Security Act (RESOURCES Act).
No bill number. Discussed problem of electronic delivery as default method for providing important retirement plan disclosures and notices.
No bill number. Discussed private sector retirement reform issues, including establishment of a national automatic retirement system.
No bill number. Discussed State facilitated retirement savings programs for private sector workers.
No bill number. Discussed part-time worker, independent contractor, contingent worker, personal/individual and portable retirement plan issues.
No bill number. Discussed multi-employer pension plan issues.
No bill number. Discussed fiduciary responsibility issues.
No bill number. Discussed student loans and retirement saving issues.
No bill number. Discussed retirement plan data collection, retention, dissemination and cybersecurity issues.
No bill number. Discussed small employer and pooled retirement plan issues.
No bill number. Discussed small retirement account cash out issues.
No bill number. Discussed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) issues.
No bill number. Discussed Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) issues.
No bill number. Discussed access to retirement savings for dependent care expenses.
No bill number. Discussed savings for emergency expenses.
No bill number. Discussed options to improve spend down retirement savings after retirement.
No bill number. Discussed proposed Department of Labor rules on retirement plan disclosures and fiduciary responsibility.
H.R. 397, Rehabilitation for Multi-employer Pensions Act.
S. 1431, Retirement Security & Savings Act.
S. 2254, Butch Lewis Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Michele |
Varnhagen |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Tom |
Nicholls |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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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
H.R. 1230/S. 485, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination 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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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John |
Cummings |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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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
S. 3517/H.R. 6487, Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act (ACCESS Act).
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act.
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental.
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement 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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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John |
Cummings |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Denise |
DeMichele |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Shared letter to FCC urging them to take sustained action to expand the affordability and availability of communication services to address COVID-19.
No bill number. Discussed Broadband expansion.
No bill number. Discussed telehealth education grants.
S.3517, H.R. 6487 - Discussed ACCESS Act.
No bill number. Discussed expansion of the affordability and availability of communications services to address COVID-19.
S.3824, Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams 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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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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.6873, Emergency Housing Assistance for Older Adults Act.
No bill number - Comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on proposed regulations to revise the Community Reinvestment Act.
No bill number - Comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the Funeral Rule.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Cristina |
Martin Firvida |
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LaKeeshia |
Fox |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Discussed nursing home and assisted living data and reporting.
H.R.6666 - COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act).
No bill number. Participated in CMS HCBS and Nursing Home Diversification Strategies brainstorming session (CMS and ACL).
H.R.7254. Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed issue of nursing homes seizing residents economic impact payments.
No bill number. Discussed issues related to State Veterans Homes and COVID-19.
No bill number. Discussed nursing home and other long-term care facilities COVID-19 issues and AARP priorities.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act.
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental.
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
No bill number. Discussed telehealth and waiver extensions granted for COVID-19.
H.R.6698/S. 3644, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 Act of 2020.
S. 3768/H.R. 6972, Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act.
No bill number. Discussed expansion of affordability and availability of communication services to address the COVID-19 crisis.
S. 3544, Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020.
H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.
S. 1443, H.R. 2730, Credit for Caring Act.
No bill number. Discussed use of civil money penalties to purchase technology for virtual visitation.
Submitted comments on the proposed rule regarding the Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs); and Updates to the Value-Based Purchasing Program for FY2021. Discussed implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Written statement submitted for House hearing on Health Care Inequality: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 and the Health Care System, in addition to action needed to ensure health and safety in long-term care facilities, the collection and reporting of demographic data, and testing and contact tracing.
Submitted written statement for House hearing on The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color.
No bill number. Sent letter discussing immunity related to COVID-19 for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.
S. 3517/H.R. 6487, Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act (ACCESS Act).
No bill number. Sent letter urging Congress and the Administration to stem the loss of life due to the coronavirus and improve conditions in long-term care facilities.
Discussed funding and flexibilities for Older Americans Act programs including nutrition services.
Discussed funding for The Emergency Food Program and Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
S. 3544, Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act.
No bill number. Discussed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) flexibilities, increasing benefits, emergency allotments, suspending rule making, online grocery shopping and delivery for SNAP recipients, and restaurant meals program under SNAP
S.3563, Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
H.R. 6510, SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020.
H.R. 6688, SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020.
S. 3736, Increasing Access to SNAP Delivery During COVID-19 Act of 2020.
No bill number. Discussed the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color.
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (Grassley-Wyden).
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Cost Drugs Now Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Rhonda |
Richards |
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Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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John |
Cummings |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Dawit |
Kahsai |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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Nicole |
Burda |
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Tom |
Nicholls |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Cristina |
Martin-Firvida |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Discussed Elder Justice Act Reauthorization and nursing home bill.
No bill number. Sent letter to Senate Judiciary Committee discussing immunity related to COVID-19 for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.
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 |
Rhonda |
Richards |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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David |
Certner |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Nancy |
LeaMond |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act.
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental.
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
No bill number. Discussed long-term care insurance and long-term services and supports financing.
No bill number. Discussed long-term care insurance and retirement plans.
H.R.5800 the Ban Surprise Billing Act.
H.R. 5826 the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020.
No bill number - Discussed Surprise Medical billing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Shannon |
Russell |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.
S. 1443, H.R. 2730, Credit for Caring 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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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David |
Certner |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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John |
Cummings |
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Nicole |
Burda |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Blake |
Kelly |
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Beverly |
Gilyard |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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Denise |
DeMichele-Bailin |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Discussed issues related to State Veterans Homes and COVID-19.
No bill number. Discussed COVID-19 issues affecting nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
P.L. 115-182, signed onto comment letter to VA regarding the proposed rule on the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Improvements and Amendments under the VA MISSION Act.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act.
H.R. 6074, Preparedness and Response Supplemental.
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
H.R. 266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), 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 |
Rhonda |
Richards |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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John |
Cummings |
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David |
Certner |
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Nancy |
LeaMond |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Megan |
O'Reilly |
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Timothy |
Gearan |
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Cristina |
Martin-Firvida |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill number. Sent letter to Senate Judiciary Committee discussing immunity related to COVID-19 for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.
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 |
Nancy |
LeaMond |
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Bill |
Sweeney |
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David |
Certner |
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John |
Cummings |
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Fernando |
Ruiz |
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Rhonda |
Richards |
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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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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?
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