WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT for WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
Lobbying in support of the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act (S 2748) (to improve the Transition Assistance Program) and research on draft and developing legislation on suicide prevention.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN DEMPSEY | Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. John L. Mica |
| DEREK FRONABARGER | Joining Forces Representative, Office of the First Lady, Executive Office of the President |
| JOSE RAMOS | N/A |
Veterans VET
Lobbying in support of the FAIR Heroes Act (HR 4571, S 2117) and HEARTS Act of 2018 (HR 6886) (to improve insurance options for chapter 61 military retirees who qualify for Medicare Part B and TRICARE); the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 (HR 299) (to provide medical treatment to veterans exposed to Agent Orange); the Veterans Affairs Medical Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act (HR 5418) (to improve purchasing practices); the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2017 (S 1990) (to increase amounts payable by VA for dependents when a veteran is rated totally disabled at the time of death); and research for draft and developing legislation on toxic exposure, GI Bill benefits, medicinal cannabis, and suicide prevention. Request for memorandum of agreement with Department of Veterans Affairs regarding Wounded Warrior Project mental health programming.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN DEMPSEY | Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman John L. Mica |
| DEREK FRONABARGER | Joining Forces Representative, Office of the First Lady, Executive Office of the President |
| JOSE RAMOS | N/A |
Housing HOU
Lobbying in support of draft legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code for the benefit of veterans in rental housing developed using Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and a report directing the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Internal Revenue Service to study the issue together (S. 3023).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN DEMPSEY | Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman John L. Mica |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.