THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES for ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
L-HHS-ED appropriations for FY 2024; American Jobs and Families Plans, (P.L. 117-2) all provisions dealing with human services and employment for people with disabilities; Social Security Administration Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE); special education; child care; respite; affordable and accessible housing
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB New | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT New | — |
| CARLEAN PONDER | — |
Health Issues HCR
National Long Term Supports and Services Policy Funding for long-term supports and services workforce Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Expanding access to health care and testing in the COVID response packages. Supporting a comprehensive approach to health equity and accountability Drug pricing and chronic pain medication reform FDA Electro Stimulation Device Ban Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022 (S. 5136)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT | — |
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
| CARLEAN PONDER | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Disability community concerns regarding employment Disability concerns regarding paid leave Family Act Family and Medical Leave Modernization Act Paid Family and Medical Leave Healthy Families Act Elimination of 14 (c) subminimum wage and grants to expand competitive integrated employment and community-based supports Supporting the Direct Support Professional workforce S.1437 (117th) - Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act reintroduction AbilityOne Commission Compliance Policies
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT | — |
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HCBS Settings rule implementation Funding for the Direct Care Workforce and addressing worker shortages H.R. 547/S. 100 Better Care Better Jobs Act S. 762/H.R. 1493 the HCBS Access Act Medicaid cuts as part of the debt ceiling negotiations Expanding Medicare benefits
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| JULIE WARD | — |
Retirement RET
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S. 4102) SSI Restoration Act (H.R. 3763 / S.2065) Stop The Wait Act (H.R. 6583 / S.3575)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Unemployment UNM
Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Deinstitutionalization and community integration Disability rights in emergency situations Ensuring accessible voting Care rationing and discrimination in the COVID-19 crisis Web Accessibility Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
| CARLEAN PONDER | — |
| JULIE WARD | — |
Education EDU
Restraint and Seclusion Private School Vouchers Mental Health in Schools Threat Assessments in Schools IDEA Funding Mental Health in Schools RISE Act (H.R. 2401) PREP for All Students Act SECURE Act Pay Teachers Act (S. 766) Parents Bill of Rights (H.R. 5)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT New | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
DIALED Act (Senate) 911 Crisis Responders Act Mental Health Justice Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CARLEAN PONDER New | — |
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM
Supplemental Security Income and Social Security survivor benefits for Foster Youth
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT | — |
Transportation TRA
Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 (S.400/H.R.1445) Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (H.R.1267/S.545) Legislation improving air travel for people with disabilities
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Housing HOU
Appropriations requests for Section 811 and Mainstream Vouchers program Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CARLEAN PONDER | — |
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