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

H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. Discussed Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, state reinsurance funding, and Medicaid expansion via ACA subsidies.

No bill number. Discussed medical debt.

No bill number. Discussed COVID-19 supplemental funding.

No bill number. Discussed COVID protections for seniors.

No bill number. Discussed COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in nursing homes.

No bill number. Discussed inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes.

No bill number. Discussed CMS COVID-19 nursing home visitation guidance.

No bill number. Discussed AARP Nursing Home Dashboard.

H.R. 598, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 and Beyond Act

S. 2890, Provider Training in Palliative Care Act.

S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act.

H.R. 4502, the FY 2022 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act.

No bill number. Discussed investing in Medicaid home and community-based services and the paid workforce.

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), 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 MMM

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 4502, the CMS State Certification & Survey Programs and LTC inspection.

H.R.3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare coverage of at-home COVID tests.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare coverage of Aduhelm and impact on Medicare Part B.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare and antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes.

H.R.6698, the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022.

No bill number. Discussed Medicaid estate recovery.

H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D proposed rule and dual eligibles.

No bill number. Discussed family caregivers and Medicare.

No bill number. Discussed CMS COVID-19 nursing home visitation.

No bill number. Discussed Hospital at Home programs and family caregivers.

No bill number. Discussed COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in nursing homes.

No bill number. Discussed HCBS settings rule.

No bill number. Discussed AARP Nursing Home Dashboard.

No bill number. Discussed federal surveys of nursing homes.

No bill number. Discussed Medicaid home care and workforce issue.

Discussed home care, supporting family caregivers, and the paid direct care workforce.

H.R. 3650/S. 2048, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act.

No bill number. Discussed observation stays and issues related to the three-day inpatient stay requirement for Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility care.

No bill number. Discussed Administrations proposed nursing home reforms.

H.R. 598, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 and Beyond Act

P.L. 117-2. American Rescue Plan Act.

No bill number. Discussed mental and behavioral health care.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare financing.

No bill number. Discussed Medicare dental coverage.

No bill number. Discussed innovation center payment models.

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), White House Office, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Council on Disability, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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 prescription drug legislation and policies to lower prescription drug prices.

H.R.5376, the Build Back Better Act.

S.3700/H.R.6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act.

No bill number. Discussed disclosure of prescription drug prices in television ads.

No bill number. Discussed inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes.

H.R. 4356, the FY 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development & FDA Appropriations.

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

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

H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act.

No bill number. Discussed Older Americans Act.

H.R.5048, the Streamlining Nutrition Assistance Paperwork Act of 2021.

H.R.4077, the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2021.

No bill number. Discussed farm bill reauthorization and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

No bill number. Discussed paid leave.

H.R. 6938/S.3748, the Job Protection Act.

No bill number. Discussed family caregiving, equity, and long-term care.

No bill number. Discussed Hospital at Home programs

P.L. 115-119, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act.

P.L. 116-131, the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020.

H.R 4545, the Freedom and Right to Emancipate from Exploitation (FREE) Act.

H.R. 5971, the Guardians Arent Above Prosecution Act of 2021.

H.R. 6823, the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022

S. 1670/H.R. 3321, the Credit for Caring Act.

H.R. 4502, the FY 2022 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act.

H.R. 4356, the FY 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations 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), Administration for Children & Families (ACF), 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 Earned Income Tax Credit.

S. 1670/H.R. 3321, the Credit for Caring Act.

H.R. 4345, the FY 2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations 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), 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

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

No bill number. Discussed the Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment and the inclusion of older adults.

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. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022.

No bill number. Discussed the Good Jobs Initiative, Hiring Initiative to Reimagine Equity (HIRE).

No bill number. Discussed forced arbitration.

S. 2348, the Golden-prenuership Act.

No bill number. Discussed the direct care workforce.

H.R. 4502, the FY 2022 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations 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), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

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

H.R.2471, the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act.

S. 337, the Stop Senior Scams Act.

S. 349, the Senior Fraud Prevention Act.

H.R. 5914/S. 3529, the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act.

No bill number. Discussed fraud prevention and mitigation, and interagency reporting.

No bill number. Discussed banking issues and consumer protections.

No bill number. Discussed financial disclosures.

No bill number. Discussed regulation best interest and Form CRS.

No bill number. Discussed definition of accredited investors.

No bill number. Discussed cryptocurrency and digital assets, risk, and exploitation by scammers.

No bill number. Discussed the needs of the unbanked and credit invisible.

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)

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

S.3684/H.R. 7274, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.

H.R. 5723, the Social Security 2100 Act: A Sacred Trust.

S. 1295/H.R. 2575, the TRUST Act of 2021.

H.R. 7310, the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022.

H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022.

No bill number. Discussed Social Security Administration field offices reopening.

H.R. 6746, Lifetime Income for Employees Act.

No bill number. Discussed Starter 401(k) Plans.

No bill number. Discussed incidental fees to plan participants.

No bill number. Discussed lost and found registry.

No bill number. Discussed INFORM Act.

No bill number. Discussed emergency savings.

No bill number. Discussed electronic delivery of retirement and pension plan information.

No bill number. Discussed the fiduciary rule.

S.3751, the Improving Part-Time Workers Access to Retirement Act.

No bill number. Discussed automatic portability of defined benefit pension plans.

H.R.5891, the RISE Act.

H.R. 4502, the FY 2022 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act.

H.R. 6583, the Stop the Wait Act of 2022.

No bill number. Discussed service delivery at the Social Security Administration.

S.3659, the Supporting Essential Workers in Retirement Act.

No bill number. Discussed the need for increased funding for the Social Security Administration.

No bill number. Discussed asset limits under the Supplemental Security Income program.

No bill number. Discussed the Social Security retirement earnings test.

No bill number. Discussed the federal taxation of Social Security benefits.

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

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, 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 CIV

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. 880/H.R. 2062, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.

H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act (POJA).

No bill number. Discussed age discrimination and forced arbitration.

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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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 COVID supplemental funding.

No bill number. Discussed funding Social Security Administration in FY22.

PL 117-70, the Further Extending Government Funding Act.

PL 117-103, the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations 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), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), 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 HOU

16. Specific lobbying issues

No bill number. Discussed condominium safety through special assessments.

H.R. 4505, the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act.

H.R. 4356, the FY 2022 and Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations Act.

No bill number. Discussed housing needs of older adults, including affordability, accessibility, equity, choice of housing types (e.g. accessory dwelling units, manufactured housing), homelessness, fair housing, home and community-based services, and supportive services.

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), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 DIS

16. Specific lobbying issues

No bill number. Discussed COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in nursing homes.

No bill number. Discussed CMS COVID-19 nursing home visitation.

No bill number. Discussed AARP Nursing Home Dashboard.

H.R. 598, the Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 and Beyond Act.

No bill number. Discussed the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters.

No bill number. Discussed disaster preparedness and response.

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), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), 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 CSP

16. Specific lobbying issues

No bill number. Discussed junk fees.

No bill number. Discussed fraud prevention and mitigation, interagency coordination.

No bill number. Discussed medical debt.

H.R 4545, the Freedom and Right to Emancipate from Exploitation (FREE) Act.

H.R. 5971, the Guardians Arent Above Prosecution Act of 2021.

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

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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

H.R. 6823, the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022.

P.L. 115-119, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act.

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 3G sunset

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

P.L. 117 - 58 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

No bill number. Discussed broadband implementation.

No bill number. Discussed the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

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

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), White House Office, Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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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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