ERIC LACHICA for NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FILIPINO ASSOCIATIONS
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM
Seek official recognition of 50,000 Filipino Amerasian children of US military fathers left in the Philippines and provide them educational, healthcare benefits, job training and opportunities from State Department humanitarian healthcare $50 Million annual funds that were announced in January 2026.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC LACHICA | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Advocate for the passage of the Medicare Portability legislation (formerly HR 7442 in 2024)introduced by Guam Del. James Moylan and NY Rep. Espaillat similar bill (HR 9054 in May 2026) that would extend Medicare coverage to Philippines for Filipino American elderly who choose retire in the Philippines and to greatly reduce Medicare costs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC LACHICA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
Advocate for passage of the Medicare Portability bill HR 7442 (2024) legislation introduced by Guam Del.James Moylan and NY Rep. Espaillat HR 9054 that would extend Medicare coverage to the Philippines for elderly Filipino Americans and expats who choose reside there or 11 selected countries. If legislation is enacted it would greatly reduce Medicare costs to CMS and taxpayers and provide affordable caregiving to disabled American expats.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC LACHICA | — |
Welfare WEL
Advocate for passage of the Medicare Portability bill HR 7442 (2024) legislation introduced by Guam Del.James Moylan and NY Rep. Espaillat HR 9054 that would extend Medicare coverage to the Philippines for elderly Filipino Americans and expats who choose reside there or 11 selected countries. If legislation is enacted it would greatly reduce Medicare costs to CMS and taxpayers and provide affordable caregiving to disabled American expats.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC LACHICA | — |
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