AARP for AARP
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 19, 2010 | $3,970,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 19, 2010 | $3,970,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
17 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Retirement RET
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." H.R. 4429, Restoring the Social Security COLA Act - Discussed the implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft language of latest Senate version of Automatic Individual Retirement Account (Auto-IRA) legislation. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| WILLIAM F BROWN | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| LISA K DAVIS | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| FRED GRIESBACH | — |
| GIGI HART | — |
| PETER JEFFRIES New | — |
| DOUG E JOHNSTON | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| LISA LAMKINS | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| ERNIE POWELL | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| BLENDA RIDDICK | — |
| JOHN ROTHER | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
| NINA WEILER-HARWELL | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ED BURTENSHAW | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| RYAN WILSON | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
H.R.1604 Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act; H.R.2510 Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act; H.R.2393 Military Voting Protection Act; H.R. 1739 Overseas Voting Practical Amendments Act - Discussed proposed legislation addressing voting rights and access. Discussed age discrimination and workforce protections (no bill). H.R. 2006/S.795 Elder Justice Act - Lobbied for coordination of state and federal resources to combat elder abuse and exploitation and inclusion of bill in healthcare reform legislation. H.R. 3040 The Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would control mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Transportation TRA
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBRA ALVAREZ | — |
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| ADAM GOLDBERG | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| FRED GRIESBACH | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
Telecommunications TEC
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| MARTHER THOMAS DONEGHY | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable and accessible quality healthcare with a focus on the 50-64 year old population. (no bill) Discussed healthcare reform and issues around the public plan option (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185 Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. (no bill) S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act ) Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, ending rating by health condition or any proxy, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, establishing CLASS program. S.1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA. (no bill) H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| MARY BERGSTROM | — |
| KHELAN BHATIA | — |
| ED BURTENSHAW | — |
| STEVEN S CARTER | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| PAUL COTTON | — |
| LISA K DAVIS | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLAN | — |
| JOHN ERLINGHEUSER | — |
| KATIE GALLEHUGH | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| MONICA GONZALES-CONIC | — |
| FRED GRIESBACH | — |
| CLAUDIO WALTER GUALTIERI | — |
| GIGI HART | — |
| DESIREE HUNG (PETRUS) | — |
| DOUG E JOHNSTON | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| MICHELE KIMBALL | — |
| LISA LAMKINS | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| ERNIE POWELL | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| LEIGH PURVIS | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| BLENDA RIDDICK | — |
| JOHN ROTHER | — |
| LUKE RUSSELL | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| ERIKA STRATMANN | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
| CASEY YOUNG | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Supported Community First Choice Option version of this legislation in health care reform. S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.2688, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act and possible amendments, in healthcare reform, including Family Caregiving provisions. S.113/H.R.2560, Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and provisions included in health reform legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Support for legislation in healthcare reform on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed provisions of CLASS in House and Senate health reform bills and urged inclusion of CLASS in Senate and House HCR legislation. S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill; and it's inclusion in health reform legislation. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population, age rating, and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improve quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reduce wasteful spending in Medicare; worked to incorporate bill and its elements into health reform legislation. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - Support for legislation to let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to group or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). S.750 Caring for an Aging America Act - Discussed as possible amendment to health reform bill. S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020: Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation and advocated for amendment in Senate healthcare reform legislation. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. S. 2926, the Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed the implications of legislation to provide $250 in economic relief to seniors, veterans and the disabled in response to the lack of a COLA in 2010; allow Medicare Part B premiums to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries and to study the use of a new Consumer Price Index for use in calculating future Social Security COLAs. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to make improvements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/ S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, "ending rating by health condition or any proxy," closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, and modifying medicare advantage. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| ED BURTENSHAW | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| PAUL COTTON | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLAN | — |
| KATIE GALLEHUGH | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| FRED GRIESBACH | — |
| GIGI HART | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| SARAH LOCK | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| ERNIE POWELL | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| LEIGH PURVIS | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| BLENDA RIDDICK | — |
| JOHN ROTHER | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
Housing HOU
H. R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care Standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Disucssed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections fore borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| RYAN WILSON | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBRA ALVAREZ | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| PAUL COTTON | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| FRED GRIESBACH | — |
| PETER JEFFRIES New | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Insurance INS
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit establishing CLASS program or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| PAUL COTTON | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLAN | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| FRED GRIESBACH | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| SARAH LOCK | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOHN ROTHER | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
| CASEY YOUNG | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
S.906/H.R. 3551, Senior Investment Protection Act - Lobbied to reduce fraudulent marketing materials of financial products. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
Government Issues GOV
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBRA ALVAREZ | — |
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| KATIE GALLEHUGH | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Lobbied to include provisions in the bill to protect rate payers and low income households. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP, and weatherization. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| MARTHER THOMAS DONEGHY | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DEAN M SAGAR | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
Welfare WEL
H.R. 2909/1625, Measuring American Poverty Act - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately. Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for nutrition, energy assistance and other low-income aid. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Pharmacy PHA
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care proposals in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DIANE BEEDLE | — |
| ED BURTENSHAW | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| PAUL COTTON | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| GIGI HART | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| ANDREA PRICE-CARTER (PRICE) | — |
| LEIGH PURVIS | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOHN ROTHER | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
| GREGORY J WANG | — |
Torts TOR
S.540/H.R.1346, Medical Device Safety Act - Discussed legislation would make clear congressional intent that state tort claims are not preempted by the FFDCA. Medical malpractice in health reform. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| PAUL COTTON | — |
| AHAVIAH DIANE GLASER | — |
| KRISTIN KECKEISEN | — |
| GEORGE KELEMEN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| ELAINE RYAN | — |
| ANNA SCHWAMLEIN HOWARD | — |
| DAVID SLOANE | — |
| NORA SUPER | — |
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