AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY for AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R.4016/S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.5304/S.2587, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. Commented to House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Appropriations Committee on preserving NIHs National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) independence and funding levels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Veterans VET
H.R.4016/S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R.3170, Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. H.R.1/P.L.119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (specifically provisions related to Medicare physician payment, pass-through entity taxes (PTET) for specified service trades or businesses (SSTBs), and federal student loans). H.R.539/S.106, Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025. H.R.879/S.1640, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act. H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191/S.1390, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. H.R.2757/S.1996, Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025. H.R.3006/S.1776, Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act. H.R.3164, Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act. H.R.3170, Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. H.R.3277/S.1677, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. H.R.3514/S.1816, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025. H.R.4016/S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.4206/S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025. H.R.4331, Access to Claims Data Act. H.R.4731/S.2439, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025. H.R.5304/S.2587, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.5435/S.2842, Stop CMV Act of 2025. S.1105, No UPCODE Act. Commented to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee on reforms to Medicares Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Commented to CMS on Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model. Commented to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee and Oversight Subcommittee on Medicare Advantage. Commented to House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Appropriations Committee on preserving NIHs National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) independence and funding levels. Commented to FDA on proposed rule creating nicotine standard for cigarettes and other combustible devices. Commented to Department of Education urging Secretary to maintain her authority regarding student loan flexibility. Commented to CMS on FY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule. Commented to CMS on FY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. H.R.1/P.L.119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (specifically provisions related to Medicare physician payment, pass-through entity taxes (PTET) for specified service trades or businesses (SSTBs), and federal student loans). H.R.539/S.106, Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025. H.R.879/S.1640, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.2191/S.1390, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. H.R.2757/S.1996, Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025. H.R.3006/S.1776, Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act. H.R.3514/S.1816, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025. H.R.4206/S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025. H.R.4331, Access to Claims Data Act. H.R.4731/S.2439, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025. H.R.5304/S.2587, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. S.1105, No UPCODE Act. Commented to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee on reforms to Medicares Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Commented to CMS on Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model. Commented to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee and Oversight Subcommittee on Medicare Advantage. Commented to CMS on FY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule. Commented to CMS on FY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Education EDU
H.R.1/P.L.119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (specifically provisions related to Medicare physician payment, pass-through entity taxes (PTET) for specified service trades or businesses (SSTBs), and federal student loans). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.4731/S.2439, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025. Commented to Department of Education urging Secretary to maintain her authority regarding student loan flexibility.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Tobacco TOB
Commented to FDA on proposed rule creating nicotine standard for cigarettes and other combustible devices.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
H.R.5435/S.2842, Stop CMV Act of 2025.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Defense DEF
H.R.4016/S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Insurance INS
H.R.3277/S.1677, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
H.R.4016/S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. Commented to House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Appropriations Committee on preserving NIHs National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) independence and funding levels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN | — |
Pharmacy PHA
H.R.3164, Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R.1/P.L.119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (specifically provisions related to Medicare physician payment, pass-through entity taxes (PTET) for specified service trades or businesses (SSTBs), and federal student loans).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY DECABO | — |
| BRAD GRUEHN New | — |
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