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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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Address1 | 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 200 |
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City | North Bethesda |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20852-4929 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2970-12
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6. House ID# 316170000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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: DARLENE C DENNIS |
Date | 1/19/2022 5:05:58 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill Number: Funding for IDEA Part D - support increased funding.
HR 4131/S 2210 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support expansion of home and community based services including inclusion of occupational therapy as a required service and protection of the habilitation benefit.
S 176 - Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act: Support passage.
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 |
Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
Saffer |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
No bill - Higher education: Supported strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
H.R. 542 - Save Education Jobs Act: Support passage
No bill: Supported occupational therapy's inclusion in trauma informed care in school proposals.
No bill number: Support for inclusion of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel in "Grow Your Own" programs.
No bill number: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act - Support.
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 |
Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
Saffer |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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
S. 610 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act: Support introduction and passage.
S. 2210/HR 4131-Better Care Better Jobs Act: Advocate for increased use of occupational therapy within Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and protection of the habilitation benefit.
No bill - Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) program: discussed possible bill to get occupational therapy doctorate programs recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as mental health provider and eligible for this program.
HR 2461/S 1089 - Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act (Triple A Study): Support passage
HR 3320/S 1679 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Support passage.
HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021: Support passage.
No bill number: Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in acute and long-term recovery from the COVID pandemic.
HR 909/S 484 - Moms Matter Act: Support passage.
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 |
Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
Saffer |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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
none
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Heather |
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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
HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Support passage.
HR 3320/S 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Advocated for inclusion in any future infrastructure package Congress passes.
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 |
Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
Saffer |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 176 - Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act: Support passage.
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 |
Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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. 2210/HR 4131 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including increased coverage for occupational therapy services under Home and Community Based Services and protection of the habilitation benefit.
HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill.
S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage.
HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage
HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage.
S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage.
S. 610-Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act and H.R. 6413-Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act: Advocated for policies to prevent cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2022, including reform of the MPFS.
HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare.
No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation, directing CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid.
No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation requiring an occupational therapy evaluation for anyone with dementia who lives in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, or who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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
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Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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
None
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Heather |
Parsons |
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Abraham |
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Andrew |
Bopp |
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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 # - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in emergency preparedness and response, and for better planning for the needs of people with disabilities before, during and after an emergency.
No Bill # - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in acute and long-term recovery from the COVID pandemic.
S. 2658 - The Real Emergency Access for Aging & Disability inclusion for Disasters Act: Support passage.
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
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Heather |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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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