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

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report

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. Discussed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

No bill number. Discussed commercial health insurance provider networks.

H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.

S. 3254. Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act.

No bill number. Discussed access to health care in rural and underserved areas.

S. 2117, the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act.

H.R. 6388, Friendly Calls for Our Seniors Act.

S. 3260/H.R. 6284, the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act.

No bill number. Discussed health care workforce issues.

No bill number. Discussed long-term care workforce issues.

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), White House Office, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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. 838, the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023.

H.R. 1638, the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023.

S. 1378/H.R. 5819, the Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare beneficiary outreach and enrollment activities and programmatic funding.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare telehealth coverage.

H.R. 6490, the Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare Advantage prior authorization.

H.R. 5518, the Right to Medicare Act.

No bill number. Discussed Medicaid and state flexibility for non-MAGI populations.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

No bill number. Discussed nursing home staffing.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare dental services.

No bill number. Discussed veterans respite.

No bill number. Discussed connecting caregivers to Medicare.

S. 3109, the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act.

No bill number. Discussed reducing red tape for family caregivers in Medicare.

No bill number. Discussed nursing home staffing standards.

No bill number. Discussed paid direct care workforce.

No bill number. Discussed Medicaid access rule (HCBS).

No bill number. Discussed Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed Payment rule.

No bill number. Discussed Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act.

No bill number. Discussed Acute Care Hospital at Home waiver.

No bill number. Discussed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

No bill number. Discussed Medicaid personal care services.

No bill number. Discussed Medicaid 1115 waiver.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare policy to support family caregivers.

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), White House Office

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

No bill number. Discussed the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

H.R. 5958, the Drug-Price Transparency for Consumers (DTC) Act of 2023.

H.R. 5429, the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act.

S. 2780, the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act.

S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act.

No bill number. Discussed pharmacy benefit manager reforms.

No bill number. Discussed the Inflation Reduction Act.

S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act.

S. 79, the Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023.

S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023.

S. 142, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act of 2023.

S. 148, Stop STALLING Act.

S. 150, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023.

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, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 family caregiving.

No bill number. Discussed paid leave for family caregivers.

No bill number. Discussed caregiving youth.

No bill number. Discussed connecting caregivers to Medicare.

No bill number. Discussed National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.

No bill number. Discussed the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.

S. 3254, the Lower Costs for Our Caregivers Act.

S. 3109, the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act.

No bill number. Discussed reducing red tape for family caregivers in Medicare.

No bill number. Discussed veterans respite.

No bill number. Discussed improving navigation for family caregivers.

No bill number. Discussed Acute Care Hospital at Home waiver.

No bill number. Discussed family caregivers and retirement contributions.

No bill number. Discussed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

H.R. 6160, To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare and family caregivers.

No bill number, the Credit for Caring 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), White House Office, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

No bill number. Discussed the Earned Income Tax Credit age cap.

No bill number. Discussed caregiver navigation services.

No bill number. Discussed IRS free filing and tax preparation assistance.

No bill number. Discussed theft losses.

No bill number. Discussed child tax credits for grandparents.

S. 3254, the Lower Costs for Our Caregivers Act.

No bill number. Discussed the Credit for Caring Act.

No bill number. Discussed child tax credit.

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), Treasury - Dept of

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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.1669/H.R.3413, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act.

H.R. 6581 - Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.

No bill number. Discussed paid leave for family caregivers.

No bill number. Discussed proposed Retirement Security Rule.

S. 2517/ HR. 4924, the Auto ReEnroll Act.

No bill number. Discussed paid direct care workforce.

No bill number. Discussed long-term care workforce issues.

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), Labor - Dept of (DOL)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 definition of accredited investor and investor protections.

No bill number. Discussed CFPB as part of appropriations process.

No bill number. Discussed financial inclusion.

No bill number. Discussed family caregiver retirement contributions.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

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

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 fast-track entitlement commissions.

No bill number. Discussed improper benefit payments made by the Social Security Administration.

S. 2767/H.R. 5408, the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act.

No bill number. Discussed customer service at the Social Security Administration, including disability claims and administrative funding.

No bill number. Discussed long-term solvency of Social Security.

S. 597/H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.

H.R. 5342, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023.

H.R. 4260, the Public Servants Protection Fairness Act of 2023.

H.R. 5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023.

S. 3262, the Fiscal Stability Act of 2023.

H.R.710, the Sustainable Budget Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed Supplemental Security Income personal needs allowance.

S. 692, a bill to improve retirement age terminology used by the Social Security Administration.

S. 664, a bill to ensure Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements.

S. 3102, the Retirement Savings Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed improving access to retirement savings.

No bill number. Discussed proposed Department of Labor Retirement Security Rule.

H.R. 3063, Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed family caregiver retirement contributions.

S. 3109, the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act.

No bill number. Discussed reducing red tape for family caregivers in Medicare and Social Security.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Social Security Administration (SSA), Labor - Dept of (DOL)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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. 6581, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2023.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

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

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

No bill number. Discussed SSA customer service issues.

S.2624, the Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 4820, S. 2437, the Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 4664, S. 2309, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 4368/S. 2131, the Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

S.2321, the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 4394/S.2443, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 4366/S.2127, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, FY 2024.

H.R. 5779, the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023.

S. 3262, the Fiscal Stability Act of 2023.

H.R.710, the Sustainable Budget Act of 2023.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Social Security Administration (SSA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

No bill number. Discussed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program.

S.3497, the FARM Home Loans Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed SBC housing priorities.

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 consumer protections and fraud.

No bill number. Discussed improving consumer awareness about fraud.

No bill number. Discussed precious metals fraud.

No bill number. Discussed junk fees.

H. R. 8946, the Online Dating Safety Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed Click to Cancel Act.

No bill number. Discussed data brokers.

No bill number. Discussed medical debt and credit reporting.

H.R. 6388, the Friendly Calls for Our Seniors Act of 2023.

No bill number. Discussed adult protective services.

No bill number. Discussed the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 disability processing, including service record request backlog and National Archive administrative staffing.

No bill number. Discussed potential fair housing violations at military retirement homes.

No bill number. Discussed veterans respite.

HR 3956/S.2503, the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2023.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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. Discussed the Affordable Connectivity Extension Act of 2024.

No bill number. Discussed the Affordable Connectivity Program.

No bill number. Discussed Universal Service Fund (USF) reform.

No bill number. Discussed Digital Equity and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

No bill number. Discussed AI generated voice scams using robocalls and robotext.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

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

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

S. 1049, H.R. 2371, the Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act of 2023.

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

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

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address:

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

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

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

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?
No Yes