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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 304 E Street NE |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002-4925 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 82090-1001182
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6. House ID# 363430006
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Janis Guerney |
Date | 8/13/2018 5:57:27 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
FY 2019 Appropriations for:
- Maternal and Child Health Block Program
- DD Councils, P&As, UCEDDs, and PNS
- Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education
- pediatric mental health grants
- Lifespan Respite Care Program
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Outreach to consumers to enroll in health insurance plans ("Navigators")
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 |
Janis |
Guerney |
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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
To Congress:
- Urging Congress to block "short-term, limited-duration" insurance (STLD) insurance plans as proposed by the administration
- Expressing support for the Health Equity and Accountability Act
- Expressing support for the ABLE Age Adjustment Act (S. 817/HR 1874)
- Expressing support for S. 3029/H.R. 6085, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2018
To the administration:
- Comments to HHS, Labor, Treasury about proposed rule on STLD insuarnce plans (CMS-9924-P)
- Urging FDA and HHS to finalize rule to ban electrical stimulation devices for treatment of autism
- Urging HHS to evaluate work requirements before approving more Medicaid Sec. 1115 waivers
- Urging CMS to rescind invitation to states to institute Medicaid work requirements
- Comments on proposed rule re: Medicaid assessments of access in fee-for-service plans in states with high concentrations of managed care (CMS-2018-0031-0001)
- Comments on proposed waiver for Florida to eliminate retroactive Medicaid eligibility
- Expressing concern about Medicaid waiver proposals, impact on children's general and oral health
- Urging HHS to implement RAISE Family Caregivers Act
- General Family Voices statement urging the administration to promptly reunite immigrant children and families, to ensure proper health care for children with special health care needs, and to provide counseling and support to children and families after reunification
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Janis |
Guerney |
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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
- Urging HHS to evaluate work requirements before approving more Medicaid Sec. 1115 waivers
- Urging CMS to rescind invitation to states to institute Medicaid work requirements
- Comments on proposed rule re: Medicaid assessments of access in fee-for-service plans in states with high concentrations of managed care (CMS-2018-0031-0001)
- Comments on proposed waiver for Florida to eliminate retroactive Medicaid eligibility
- Expressing concern about Medicaid waiver proposals, impact on children's general and oral health
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 |
Janis |
Guerney |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Letter to DHS Secretary Nielsen urging that DHS halt plan to separate children from parents at US Border
- General Family Voices statement urging the administration to promptly reunite immigrant children and families, to ensure proper health care for children with special health care needs, and to provide counseling and support to children and families after reunification
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Janis |
Guerney |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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
27. Add the following 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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