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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 | 2200 RESEARCH BOULEVARD |
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City | ROCKVILLE |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20850 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3515-12
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6. House ID# 311420000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 | |
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: Ingrida Lusis, Director Federal and Political Advocacy |
Date | 07/18/2014 |
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
Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act.
Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act.
Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization.
H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015.
S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015.
H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders.
Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration.
Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Education - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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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Clarke |
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Snyder |
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Ingrida |
Lusis |
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Caroline |
Goncalves |
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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
H.R. 1317, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2013, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids.
H.R. 702, Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013, as related to student loan forgiveness.
S. 1546/H.R 3532, Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013, as related to the creation of a multidisciplinary concussion management team which may include audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
S. 2311/H.R. 3508, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services.
Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health.
Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications.
Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs).
Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding non discrimination legislation.
Various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments.
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), 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 |
Ingrida |
Lusis |
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Caroline |
Goncalves |
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Catherine |
Clarke |
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Samuel |
Hewitt |
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George |
Lyons |
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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
H.J. RES 59, as related to the amendment, the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013.
H.R. 713/S.367, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services.
Public Law No: 113-93, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, as related to extending the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services exceptions process.
S.2110, the Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services.
H.R. 2330, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2013, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services.
Various issues related to SGR reform proposals.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services.
Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation.
Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services.
Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding.
Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Ingrida |
Lusis |
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George |
Lyons |
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Nanof |
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Caroline |
Goncalves |
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Samuel |
Hewitt |
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Lisa |
Satterfield |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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