AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION for AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report (this page) | Jan 19, 2023 | — | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Oct 16, 2023 | — | Yes |
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Veterans VET
HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEITH ALEXANDER REED | — |
Defense DEF
Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEITH ALEXANDER REED | — |
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.