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What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Congress: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), ensuring coverage and access for cancer patients is preserved. NIH: 21st Century Cures Act, requesting timely transfer of funding to the National cancer Institutes. FDA: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) as well as new requirements for the FDA as outlined in the 21st Century Cures Act, request to incorporate psychosocial distress screening across the cancer care continuum HHS: CMS-9929-P, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Stabilization, provisions related to open/special enrollment, guaranteed issue, actuarial value, and network adequacy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAMERON KRIER | Legislative Counsel for former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY 2018 funding for cancer survivorship services President's Budget for FY 2018 and proposed cuts to NIH/NCI.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAMERON KRIER | Legislative Counsel for former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison |
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