AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: This bill will address changes to Taxes, Medicare, Medicaid and Student Loans that will affect Optometrists and their patients.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
Health Issues HCR
HR 1521: (DOC Access Act of 2025) This bill will improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans. HR 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. S. 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025. This bill will improve coverage under vision plans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025: This bill will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. HR 4282 Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act: this bill will improve contact lens prescription verification.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
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