AARP for AARP
What was lobbied
19 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Retirement RET
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed with lawmakers & the Administration to keep Social Security separate from all budget negotiations/deficit reduction measures and opposed proposals for a "Chained CPI"Discussed the Department of Labor's proposed new fiduciary duty regulation with Congressional staff. Discussed possible proposals to improve pension rights for participants and reform proposals to improve pension coverage and adequacy. ( no bill) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Americans. Lobbied against cuts to Social Security benefits via the adoption of chained CPI to calculate annual cost of living adjustments for Social Security and Veterans benefits, among others. (no bill) S.500, the Keeping Our Social Security Promise Act - Discussed legislation to apply payroll taxes to employment and self-employment taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. S. 308, the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act - Discussed legislation to implement the CPI-E for annual Social Security COLA's and to eliminate the cap on maximum taxable wages under Social Security. S.567, the Strengthening Social Security Act - Discussed legislation to implement the CPI-E for annual Social Security COLA's and to eliminate the cap on maximum taxable wages under Social Security. Discussed current and future challenges of Social Security's Representative Payee program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) Discussed with Congress and the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) S. Con. Res.8, Sanders Amendment to Senate Budget Resolution - to prevent cuts to Social Security via the adoption of chained CPI to calculate annual cost of living adjustments for Social Security and Veterans benefts, among others. S. Con.Res.8, AARP expressed opposition to the Ayotte amendment (#165) to prohibit the Department of Labor from implementing a proposal to expand the definition of "fiduciary" under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to include appraisals of employee stock ownership plans. S. Con.Res. 8, AARP expressed opposition to the Isakson amendment (#571) to prohibit the Department of Labor from updating ERISA fiduciary protections to safeguard the savings of worker investments in retirement accounts. Discussed participants rights concerns on Pension Plan "Derisking" with Congressional staff and ERISA Advisory Council. (no bill) Discussed multi employer pension plan reform proposals with Congressional staff and PBGC staff. H.R. 2374, the Retail Investor Protection Act - Letters sent to Hill in opposition of bill. Conducted staff briefings on the importance of DOL and SEC efforts to update the definition of a fiduciary to better protect American investors and H.R. 2374. Discussed with Secretary of Labor and other key staff of EBSA on DOL efforts to update the definition of a fiduciary. Letters sent to Hill on the importance of tax incentives for retirement and health plans. (no bill) Letter sent to the President to prioritize the nomination of a new commissioner for the Social Security Administration. (no bill) Submitted comments to the DOL in response to their Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the issue of lifetime income illustrations in periodic pension benefit statements of defined contributions pension plans such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans. (no bill) Submitted comments to the Ways and Means Committee in response to their request for comments from the public on chained CPI and other benefit reductions to Social Security. Further delivered 2.4 million petitions in response to these requests. (no bill) Discussed S. 1270, the SAFE Retirement Act. Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. H. R. 1601, the SSI Restoration Act - Signed on to Leadership Council of Aging Organization's (LCAO) endorsement letter on legislation to update aspects of the Supplemental Security Income Program. Lobbied to prevent the inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefit cuts in any package pertaining to the continuing resolution or the debt ceiling.Submitted written statement to the House Ways & Means Social Security Subcommittee for the record of their April 18, 2013, hearing to examine proposals by the President and bipartisan groups to more accurately measure inflation. (no bill) Submitted letter to the the House Ways & Means Social Security Subcommittee for the record of their May 23, 2013, hearing to examine bipartisan proposals to adjust Social Security benefits and their impacts on the program's finances, beneficiaries, workers, and the economy. (no bill) H.R. 2229, the Safeguarding Social Security Numbers Act of 2013 - Discussed legislation with Hill staff to establish a universal standard for the truncation of Social Security Numbers to prevent identity theft and fraud. H.R. 2171/S. 1145, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Support for bipartisan legislation to express on annual 401(k) benefit statements the approximate annuity value of the lump sum value of the account. Discussed potential AARP comments to the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration's Announcement of Proposed Rulemaking on lifetime income illustrations given to participants in defined contribution pension plans, such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans. (no bill) Discussed with officials from DOL Employee Benefits Security Administration the planned re-proposal of regulations to update the definition of a fiduciary for ERISA covered pension plans. (no bill) H.R. 2374, the Retail Investor Protection Act - Expressed opposition to H.R. 2374 to delay the DOL's planned re-proposal of regulations to update the definition of a fiduciary for ERISA covered pension plans until 60 days after the potential release of similar regulations by the Securities and Exchange Commission. H.R. 2154, the CPI for Seniors Act of 2013 - Discussed legislation to implement a Consumer Price Index for Seniors for calculating annual Social Security cost of living adjustments. Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefit cuts and protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs in any Deficit Reduction proposals and from enhanced redutions under sequestration. (no bill) H.R. 2374, Letter and lobbying in opposition to this bill that would delay or prevent a DOL proposed rulemaking on Fiduciary Duty. Conducted briefings in both House and Senate. Met with DOL officials to urge reissuance of a proposed rul to update fiduciary duty as it applies to ERISA. (no bill) Letter to Senate urging members not to sign a letter to OMB that would delay or prevent a DOL rulemaking on fiduciary duty. (no bill) H.J.R. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Discussed and invited Members of Congress to speak at event on women's financial security.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DEBORAH CHALFIE | — |
| JOHN SUMNER CUMMINGS | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLAN | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| BEVERLY GILYARD | — |
| JOHN HISHTA | — |
| PETER JEFFRIES | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| BLAKE KELLY | — |
| MICHELE KIMBALL | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| NINA WEILER-HARWELL | — |
Health Issues HCR
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (no bill)Lobbied on preserving funding for the ACA; defended meaningful use of the ACA. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund, is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 1416/H.R. 2645 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill) Discussed Essential Health Benefits with HHS. (no bill) Discussed employer affordability safe harbor. (no bill) Discussed health insurance exchanges - eligibility, enrollment, premium tax credits. (no bill) Discussed Basic Health Plans. (no bill) Discussed Medigap reform. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed role of grandfathered plans. (no bill) Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and other amendments to the OAA. (no bill) Discussed dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed support for H.R. 2181, Safe Foods for Seniors Act of 2013. Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill.Discussed inviting FTC to participate in a webinar on how they are and can be engaged on state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Medicare and Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed deficit reduction issues dealing with Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility, chained CPI, payroll tax holiday extension, and cuts to Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Medicaid expansion issues. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid expansion implementation, as included in the ACA (P.L. 111-140). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) PL 112-240 of 2012, American Taxpayer Relief Act - Discussed the Commission on Long-Term Care and and service delivery workforce and caregiving, financing and related long-term care issues and data. Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8/ H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act - Discussed cuts to the health care prevention fund. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| JOHN SUMNER CUMMINGS | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLAN | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| BEVERLY GILYARD | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| KENNETH J HERTZ | — |
| JOHN HISHTA | — |
| BLAKE KELLY | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| LEIGH PURVIS | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| MARGARET RANDOLPH | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| ANDREW SCHOLNICK | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial, employment and health care-related regulation.S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 2787/S. 1329, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. H.R. 2786/S.1371, The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. H.R. 2410/S. 1244 - Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. H.R. 2610/S. 1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Discussed H.J.Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2014.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBRA ALVAREZ | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DEBORAH CHALFIE | — |
| JOHN SUMNER CUMMINGS | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| BEVERLY GILYARD | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| JOHN HISHTA | — |
| PETER JEFFRIES | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| BLAKE KELLY | — |
| MICHELE KIMBALL | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| NINA WEILER-HARWELL | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill)Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S.504/S.214, The Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| BEVERLY GILYARD | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| KENNETH J HERTZ | — |
| BLAKE KELLY | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| LEIGH PURVIS | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
Welfare WEL
S. 1592 (112th Congress), Agricultural Credit Expansion Act - Restoration of 4.5 billion dollar SNAP cuts in Senate Farm Bill. S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 1947/S. 954, Farm Bill - Advocated opposition to amendments to cut SNAP funds. H.R. 2410/S. 1244, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.J.R. 50, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections. (no bill) Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Letter sent to Senate Banking Committee Members in support of confirming a nominee to serve as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (no bill) Sign-on letter sent to the Federal Reserve, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in support of action of bank involvement in high-cost payday loans. (no bill) Discussed in meeting with Senate Banking Committee Members, issues before the Committee, including SEC Fiduciary rulemaking, JOBS Act implementation and Dodd-Frank implementation. (no bill) H.R. 2787/S. 1329, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act of 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs with jurisdiction of subcommittee. H.R. 2786/S. 1371, The Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. H.R. 1062, Letter written in opposition to the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act. Sent letter to the SEC urging it to propose rulemaking on Fiduciary Duty. (no bill) H.R. 2374, Letter written in opposition to the Retail Investor Protection Act. H.R. 1953, Expressed support for the Senior Fraud Prevention Act (FTC). S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act - Letter written in support of this bill. S. 807, Plain Writing Act for Regulations - Letter written in support of this bill. Comment letter to the SEC on amendments to Reg. D, Form D, and rule 156 under the SEC Act, to implement JOBS Act provisions. Letter to Senate urging members not to sign a letter to OMB that would elay or prevent rulemaking by SEC and DOL on fiduciary duty. Comment letter to SEC in response to RFI regarding duties of broker/dealers and investment advisors. H.J.R. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| RYAN WILSON | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
H.R. 2468, Safe Streets Act of 2013 - Discussed Complete Streets which is now Safe Streets Act of 2013. Drafted policy statement presented to Presidential Commission on Election Administration. (no bill)Comment letter sent to HHS, DOL, and Treasury Department regarding proposed regulations on Wellness Programs. (no bill) H.R. 2403, Opposing requiring additional info of voter registrants under NVRA. H.R. 2409, Opposing unnecessary citizenship documentation of registrants. H.J. Res. 44, Supporting the right to vote amendment. H.R. 2051, Grandparent Tax Credit Act - Discussed Rep. Veasey's grandparent tax credit act. S. 1485, Age Act - Provided feedback. Urged EEOC Commissioners to take action against mandatory retirement policies. H.R. 2852/S.1391, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support for this bill. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Opposed riders for interfering with equal employment and labor regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DEBORAH CHALFIE | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Transportation TRA
Discussion of transportation issues for the reauthorization, MAP-21. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning.Discussed legislation regarding roadway design and policy enhancements to promote safety for older drivers and pedestrians and increased access to specialized and public transportation for older adults. (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2468, The Safe Streets Act of 2013 - Discussed legislation to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated, and maintained to safely accomodate all roadway users. H.R. 2610/S. 1243, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2014 - Discussed Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program to help communities to increase their capacity to create jobs, cut traffic congestion, improve air quality, protect rural areas, and create more affordable living and transportation choices. Also, lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBRA ALVAREZ | — |
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R.38/S.448, Senior's Tax Simplification Act, to the existing description of H.R. 1058 in Tax Section - Submitted letter of support to Senate original co-sponsors in May.S. 3680, the 2013 Making Working Pay Credit Act - Discussed introduction of the legislation and review the bill (112th Congress). H.R. 38/S. 448, Seniors Tax Simplification Act - Discussed support of the bill and urged cosponsorship. Letter sent to Hill on the importance of tax incentives for retirment and health plans. (no bill) S. 1485 - Discussed Americans Giving Care to Elders Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Filed comments and ex parte on Transition to IP Technology; met with FCC on Transition IP and Lifeline issues.Response to request for comments on Docket 12-353. (no bill) Discussed current FCC issues and request for comments. Discussed Lifeline issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| MARTHER THOMAS DONEGHY | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed family caregiving, long-term care, Older Americans Act, private LTC insurance. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Florida's managed long-term services and supports medicaid waiver and their 1115 waiver proposal. Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning and feedback (S.3684 in 112th Congress/no bill # in 113th Congress). Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill)Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. Discussed Hospital & Critical Access Hospitals Conditions of Participation proposed regulations; requested that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians assistants be allowed the full scope of services in hospital admitting and visiting privileges. (no bill) Discussed Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services Final Rule underscoring that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians should be allowed to supervise such outpatient service clinics without physician oversight as long as in line with state scope of practice laws. (no bill) Discussed health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the AARP Initiative called "You've Earned a Say". (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas and Florida managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013.H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act - Discussed the bill and advance care planning issues. Bill provides coverage for voluntary advance care planning consultations. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Would require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for durgs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Adult Day Services Act. (no bill) Discussed the Commission on Long-Term Care. H.J.R. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| JOHN SUMNER CUMMINGS | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| BEVERLY GILYARD | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| KENNETH J HERTZ | — |
| JOHN HISHTA | — |
| BLAKE KELLY | — |
| MICHELE KIMBALL | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| MARY CHERYL MATHEIS | — |
| LEIGH PURVIS | — |
| WINIFRED VERONICA QUINN | — |
| MARGARET RANDOLPH | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| ANDREW SCHOLNICK | — |
| NINA WEILER-HARWELL | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Housing HOU
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.Submitted comments to HUD on proposed regulations on "Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts" Discriminatory Effects Standard". Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) Responded to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau request for comment on "Information Regarding Consumer Use of Reverse Mortgages. Responded to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau request for comment on "High-Cost Mortgage and Homeownership Counseling Amendments to the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) and Homerownership Counseling Amendments to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X)" H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2610/S. 1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Testified before the Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee of the Senate Banking Committee on solutions to preserve the HUD HECM program on reverse mortgages. (no bill) Discussed proposals to reform GJE's (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac). (no bill) Submitted comments to HUD on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. (no bill) Met with HUD officials to discuss implications of mortgagee letter ruling authority relative to the HECM program, and related concerns. (no bill) H.J.R. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (112th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) Discussed necessary changes to Caregiver bill amending OAA. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Insurance INS
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Discussed medical loss ratio. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared Savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the age rating provisions of the ACA exchanges. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2786/S.1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges. H.J.R. 50, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| ANDREW SCHWAB | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Pub. Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Responded to requests for comment with regard to Payday Lending, Mandatory Arbitration, "Larger Participants" (non-bank), and Bank Overdraft Fees.Discussed response to requests for comment with regard to Student Loan Affordability and Authority to restrict Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration. Lobbied against H.R. 3035 the "Mobile Informational Call Act" of 2011. Responded to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau request for comment on "Procedural Rules to Establish Supervisory Authority over Certain Nonbank Covered Persons Based on Risk Determination. Responded to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau request for comment on Senior Financial Exploitation. Submitted comment letter to the CFPB on Integrated Mortgage Disclosure under RESPA and TILA Docket No. CFPB-2012-0028. Submitted comments to the CFPB on effective financial education, Docket No. CFPB 2012-0030. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for SEC, CFIC and CFPB, enforcement of consumer protection laws and agencies. (no bill) H. R. 1953, Senior Fraud Prevention Act - Expressed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. S. 807, Letter of Support for the Plain Writing Act for Regulations. S. 1358, Letter in support of the Senior Fraud Prevention Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| RYAN WILSON | — |
Government Issues GOV
Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill)Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any budget deal, and urged congress to not reduce spending levels below current services levels for various non-security discretionary programs, including Health Care (including Rx, medical research and premium support), Social Security (administrative expenses), Older Americans Act Supportive Service, Nutrition and Caregiver programs, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Elderly Housing and Transit/Transportation, Legal and Taxpayer Assistance, Consumer and Worker Protections and Postal Services. Discussed Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) H.J.R.59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DENISE DEMICHELE-BAILIN | — |
| GEORGE GABERLAVAGE | — |
| TIMOTHY JAMES GEARAN | — |
| BEVERLY GILYARD | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| DAWIT KAHSAI | — |
| BLAKE KELLY | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| THOMAS M NICHOLLS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
| MARY WALLACE | — |
| LARRY WHITE | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Discussed AARP policy concerns regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with United States Senate staff. (no bill)Discussed AARP Consumer concerns regarding Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) statutory obligation for just and resonableness. (no bill) Lobbied for review of FERC's treatment of Regional Transmission Organization governance and consequences for ratepayers. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| MARTHER THOMAS DONEGHY | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Discussed support for legislation to restore ADEA standards law to pre-2009 state. (no bill)DOL Rulemaking on Wage Protections for Home Care Workers - Urged DOLto approve issuance of final regulations, with some key changes. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect job training, equal employment and employee retiree benefits. Urged EEOC Commissioners to take action against mandatory retirement policies. S. 1391/H.R. 2852, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support for the bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| DEBORAH CHALFIE | — |
| PETER JEFFRIES | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| CRISTINA MARTIN FIRVIDA | — |
| RHONDA RICHARDS | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| SHANNON M RUSSELL | — |
Torts TOR
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CERTNER | — |
| ARIEL ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ | — |
| NANCY LEAMOND | — |
| JOYCE A ROGERS | — |
| ANDREW SCHOLNICK | — |
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.