NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY for NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
What was lobbied
5 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 H.R. 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2572 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5304 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2587 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.3944 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 Supporting the following funding levels in FY25 appropriations bills: $51.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Supporting established funding levels for Medicare and Medicaid and protection of Medicaid's current financing structure. DoD- Working to restore funding for the Congressionally Directed MS Research Program which was zeroed out. Specifically advocating for $22 million for the MS Research Program. Joined with coalition partners to send a letter to the Appropriations Committee leadership on the NIH-wide strategic plan asking for report language to ensure the plan is carefully executed with input from key stakeholders that prioritize cutting edge research and investments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE BOSCHI | — |
| SUZANNE GRAGG New | — |
| BRYANT ROBINSON | — |
| STEFFANY STERN | — |
| BARI TALENTE | — |
| ASHLEIGH THARP | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act S. 752 - Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act S. 830 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 925 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025 S. 976 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act H.R. 1509 - Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act of 2025 S. 1816 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 S. 2024 - ENROLL Act of 2025 H.R. 2036 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025 H.R. 2079 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act H.R. 2320 - Mobility Means Freedom Tax Credit Act H.R. 2560 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3417 - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 H.R. 3514 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 3907 - ENROLL Act of 2025 H.R.4317 - PBM Reform Act of 2025 Worked with coalition partners to advocate for the renewal of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (eAPTCs). Met with various Members of Congress to explain the importance of these credits for their constituents.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE BOSCHI New | — |
| SUZANNE GRAGG | — |
| BRYANT ROBINSON | — |
| STEFFANY STERN | — |
| BARI TALENTE | — |
| ASHLEIGH THARP | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE BOSCHI New | — |
| SUZANNE GRAGG | — |
| BRYANT ROBINSON | — |
| STEFFANY STERN | — |
| BARI TALENTE | — |
| ASHLEIGH THARP | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act Over the course of the last quarter joined with various coalition partners to advocate for restoring NIH funding grants for medical research. Worked with partners to ask Appropriations Committee leadership for report language on the NIH-wide strategic plan to ensure the plan is carefully executed with input from key stakeholders that prioritize cutting edge research and investments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE BOSCHI | — |
| SUZANNE GRAGG | — |
| BRYANT ROBINSON | — |
| STEFFANY STERN | — |
| BARI TALENTE | — |
| ASHLEIGH THARP | — |
Government Issues GOV
Joined with a broad coalition of charitable organizations urging OPM suspend any action to cancel the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE BOSCHI | — |
| SUZANNE GRAGG | — |
| BRYANT ROBINSON | — |
| STEFFANY STERN | — |
| BARI TALENTE | — |
| ASHLEIGH THARP | — |
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.