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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | THREE PENN PLAZA EAST PP-16H |
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City | NEWARK |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 07105-2200 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 72793-12
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6. House ID# 381380000
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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) |
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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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: Sarah E. Jones |
Date | 7/20/2020 4:35:06 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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opioid; CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; generic drugs; Civica Rx.
H.R.6193 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)-Second Session
Medication Access in Emergencies Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [R-NH-1] (Introduced 03/11/2020)
H.R. 5749- 116th Congress-Second Session
Affordable Insulin for All Act
Sponsor: Rep. Christ, Charlie [D-FL-13] (Introduced 02/04/2020)
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 |
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Jones |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Rural Healthcare; Risk Adjustment; State Flexibility; Point of Sale; Opioids; Marketplace Stability; Individual Market Reform; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; CREATES Act; Sec. 1332 Waivers; Value-based Care; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans; Single Payer; Reinsurance; CSRs; SNPs; FEHBP Issues; 42 CFR Part 2; Transparency; Silver-loading; Health IT; Interoperability; Surprise billing, Transparency, Small Business, State Flexibility; Provider Directories; Postal Reform; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), State Based Exchange; ACA Outreach, Education, and Enrollment; Prior Authorization; All-payer claims database; Negotiated rate disclosure; Consumer-facing app disclosure; Medicare for All; Medicare Buy-in; Maternal health; Seniors health care; social determinants of health; Community health, Healthcare access/privacy.
H.R.1384 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare for All Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2019)
H.R.2902 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Maternal CARE Act
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (Introduced 05/22/2019)
H.R.3630 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
No Surprises Act
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (Introduced 07/09/2019)
H.R.3439 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
PATIENT Act
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] (Introduced 06/24/2019)
H.R.2279 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (Introduced 04/10/2019)
H.R. 2774 - 116th Congress - First Session
Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019
Rep. Brad Schneider [D-IL-10] (Introduced 05/15/2019)
H.R. 5826- - 116th Congress (2019-2020)-Second Session
Consumer Protection Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Neal [D-MA-01] (Introduced 02/10/2020)
S. 3548 - 116th Congress -Second Session
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Sponsor: Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Introduced 03/19/2020)
H.R. 6201 - 116th Congress-Second Session
First Coronavirus Response Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY-17] (Introduced 03/11/2020)
H.R. 6132 - 116th Congress-Second Session
Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Lucy McBath [D-GA-06] (Introduced 03/09/2020)
H.R. 5800 - 116th Congress-Second Session
Ban Surprise Billing Act
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Bobby [D-VA-03] (Introduced 02/07/2020)
H.R. 6311-11th Congress- Second Session
Care for COVID-19 Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (Introduced 03/19/2020)
H.R. 6231-116th Congress- Second Session
Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] (Introduced 03/12/2020)
H.R. 6810-116th Congress-Second Session
Health Care Protection Act
Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] (Introduced 05/12/2020)
H.R. 6426-116h Congress-Second Session
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organization with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11] (Introduced 03/31/2020)
H.R. 6644-116th-Second Session
To require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person during the COVID-19 emergency.
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (Introduced 04/28/2020)
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 |
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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
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; CHIP Reform; MACRA; Medicare Part D; Medicaid Alignment; Part D Donut Hole, Rx Rebates; Medicare Data Sharing; Privacy; Medicare Prescription drug prices.
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Rep. DelBene, Suzan [D-WA-01] (Introduced 06/05/2019)
H.R.4996 - 116th Congress - First Session
Helping MOMS Act of 2019
Rep. Kelly, Robin [D-IL-02] (Introduced 11/08/2019)
H.R. 6583-116th Congress Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a risk corridor program for Medicare Advantage plans during COVID-19 emergency and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-06] (Introduced 04/21/2020)
H.R. 6486 - 116th Congress- Second Session
Care for COVID-19 Act 2.0
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (Introduced 04/10/2020)
H.R. 6273-116th Congress-Second Session
Protecting Vulnerable American in Times of Crisis Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G.K. [D-NC-01] (Introduced 03/13/2020)
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 |
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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
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Extenders; ACA Tax Extenders;
H.R. 748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
CARES Act Third Coronavirus Package
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-02] (Introduced 01/24/2019)
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)- First Session
Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Rep. Suzan Delbene (D-WA-01] (Introduced 06/05/2019)
H.R.6440 - 116th Congress- Second Session
Pandemic Rapid Response Act
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] (Introduced 4/3/2020)
H.R. 6396- 116th Congress-Second Session
Responsible Relief for Americans Act
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-05] (Introduced 03/26/2020)
H.R. 6800-116th Congress-Second Session
HEROES Act
Sponsor Rep. Lowey, Nita [D-NY-17] (Introduced 05/12/2020)
H.R. 6514-116th Congress-Second Session
Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Bobby [D-VA-03] (Introduced 04/14/2020)
H.R. 6918-116th Congress-Second Session
Paycheck Recovery Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-07] (Introduced 05/19/2020)
H.R. 6545-116th Congress-Second Session
Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie [D-FL-07] (Introduced 04/17/2020)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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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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