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 legislation to align TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security laws to improve access and costs for severely wounded military retirees (H.R. 3429, H.R. 3416).
| 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 legislation to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Specially Adapted Housing program (H.R. 3504); to assist women veterans transitioning from active duty (H.R. 2942); to expand cannabis research capabilities at the Department of Veterans Affairs (H.R. 2676; H.R. 712); to accelerate implementation of the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission (H.R. 3803); to improve airline travel for certain veterans with physical disabilities (H.R. 3356, S. 1881); to improve and expand on Department of Veterans Affairs mental health treatment, research, and partnership capabilities (H.R. 3495, S. 1906, S. 785); to repeal the law that reduces military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities by the amount of any survivor benefits payable under the Department of Veterans Affairs Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program; to extend veteran access to Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts (H.R. 1814, S. 651); to improve bankruptcy laws for combat-disabled veterans (H.R. 2938). Lobbying in opposition to legislation regarding Department of Veterans Affairs health providers ability to educate patients on medicinal cannabis (H.R. 2677, H.R. 1647).
| 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 |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Lobbying in support of legislation to extend Work Opportunity Tax Credit for disabled veterans and expand Work Opportunity Tax Credit for active duty military spouses; to encourage employers to hire and retain reserve component members (H.R. 801); to lower the tax burden associated with Survivor Benefits Plan benefits received by children (H.R. 1994, H.R. 2481).
| 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.