UPSTREAM USA for UPSTREAM USA
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
In Q2 2025, Upstream USA was focused on doing outreach to House and Senate members regarding the threats to Medicaid cuts in the budget reconciliation bill (HR 1) and the implications they would have on contraceptive access. We provided members with facts regarding potential impacts on healthcare coverage broadly, hospitals, and state and local economies. Outreach focused on Republicans who signed onto letter(s) opposing the bill, members of the Senate Finance Committee, members of the primary care and Community Health Center caucuses. Separately, Upstream drafted Outside Witness Testimony for the upcoming appropriations process which advocated for funding for Community Health Centers and Title X.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| REBEKAH FRIES | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
In Q2 2025, Upstream USA was focused on doing outreach to House and Senate members regarding the threats to Medicaid cuts (provider taxes, work requirements, etc) in the budget reconciliation bill (HR 1) and the implications they would have on contraceptive access. We provided members with facts regarding potential impacts on healthcare coverage broadly, hospitals, and state and local economies. Outreach focused on Republicans who signed onto letter(s) opposing the bill, members of the Senate Finance Committee, members of the primary care and Community Health Center caucuses.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| REBEKAH FRIES | — |
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