AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Veterans VET

Veterans Affairs Innovation Center Dental Pilot Program

Contacted: Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); White House Office; Small Business Administration (SBA); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); SENATE; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Indian Health Service; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

Agriculture AGR

Reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) (National School Lunch Program, WIC program, Team Nutrition)

Contacted: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Indian Health Service; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); White House Office; U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Small Business Administration (SBA); Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); SENATE; Treasury, Dept of; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Health Issues HCR

Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, insurance and billing, oral and craniofacial defects, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act H.R. 269, to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved drug application H.R. 1379, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA Act) H.R. 1614, John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act S 192, Community and Public Health Programs Extension Act S. 560, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA Act) S. 724, John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act H.R. 3762, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2019 (DOC Access Act) 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule H.R. 5826, the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 H.R. 5800, the Ban Surprise Medical Billing Act H.R. 7255, mental health of healthcare providers Health care coverage during pandemic HR 7158, The Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives, Chief Dental Officer Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation COVID - 19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund

Contacted: Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Indian Health Service; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); White House Office; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); SENATE; Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Small Business Administration (SBA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 7158 (116th), H.R. 1379 (116th), S. 1895 (116th), H.R. 3762 (116th), H.R. 269 (116th), H.R. 7255 (116th), H.R. 5826 (116th), H.R. 5800 (116th), S. 724 (116th), H.R. 1614 (116th), S. 560 (116th), H.R. 3630 (116th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Funding for dental coverage and benefits, caries prevention and oral health promotion, the dental workforce (incl. alternative dental providers and dental residencies), dental research, and other dental-related agencies, programs and services. Funding for dental coverage and benefits, caries prevention and oral health promotion, the dental workforce (incl. alternative dental providers and dental residencies), dental research, and other dental-related agencies, programs and services. Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Agriculture (WIC, school lunches, Team Nutrition) Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Defense (dental research programs) Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS oral health division) Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies) H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES)

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); White House Office; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Indian Health Service; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Small Business Administration (SBA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)

Bills named: H.R. 6800 (116th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R. 1418, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S. 350, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act Implementation H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Implementation Small business exemptions from Family and Medical Leave Act requirements

Contacted: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Treasury, Dept of; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Indian Health Service; Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); White House Office; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bills named: S. 350 (116th), H.R. 6201 (116th), H.R. 1418 (116th), H.R. 748 (116th)

Indian/Native American Affairs IND

H.R. 4870/S. 2629 the United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019 S. 2871/H.R. 6448 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act

Contacted: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); White House Office; Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); SENATE; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Treasury, Dept of; Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Indian Health Service; Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)

Bills named: H.R. 6448 (116th), S. 2871 (116th), S. 2629 (116th), H.R. 4870 (116th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Tariffs on medical products and supplies to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Treasury, Dept of; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Indian Health Service; SENATE; U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); White House Office; Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Small Business Administration (SBA)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, expand and make permanent the 199A/pass through deduction for small businesses. H.R. 1366, Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2019 (RAISE ACT) (health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts) S. 503, Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2019 (RAISE ACT) (health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts) H.R. 6886/H.R. 7001 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. S. 3833 Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act H.R. 7216 Small Business Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tax Credit Act S. 3716 Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act Deductibility of expenses paid for with funds from Paycheck Protection Program loans. H.R. 6776 JOBS Credit Act of 2020 H.R. 266 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act H.R. 6433, Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act Deductibility of Expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds S. 2871/H.R. 6448 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Indian Health Service; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Small Business Administration (SBA); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Treasury, Dept of; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); White House Office; Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Bills named: H.R. 6886 (116th), S. 3833 (116th), H.R. 1366 (116th), S. 2871 (116th), H.R. 6433 (116th), H.R. 6776 (116th), H.R. 6448 (116th), H.R. 7001 (116th), H.R. 7216 (116th), S. 3716 (116th), H.R. 266 (116th), S. 503 (116th)

Small Business SMB

H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act Implementation H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Implementation Increased flexibility for the Paycheck Protection Programs loans Access to Paycheck Protection Program loans for 501(c)(6) small business organizations Increased funding for small business loan programs H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act H.R. 7011, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act Liability protections for small businesses Deductibility of expenses and PPP

Contacted: Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Indian Health Service; Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Small Business Administration (SBA); White House Office; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 6201 (116th), H.R. 6494 (116th), H.R. 7011 (116th), H.R. 748 (116th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

Clear aligners Minamata Convention on Mercury Flexibility in enforcing environmental compliance regulations

Contacted: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); White House Office; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Treasury, Dept of; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Indian Health Service

Medicare/Medicaid MMM

Expansion of adult dental Medicaid benefits Section 1332 Waivers Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage participation/enrollment requirement) Medicare Part D (Medicare Part D prescriber registration/enrollment requirement) Medicaid funding for the US territories Expansion of Medicare Benefits House Resolution 826, expressing disapproval of recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance on Medicaid block grants Medicaid block grants - Healthy Adult Opportunity Initiative Chief Dental Officer Appointment to CMS Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Increase and Maintenance of Effort

Contacted: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Small Business Administration (SBA); White House Office; Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Indian Health Service; SENATE; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Treasury, Dept of; Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

Tobacco TOB

Vaping (oral health impact) Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 S. 1541, the Tobacco-Free Youth Act S. 2100, the Tobacco to 21 Act H.R. 1498, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act S. 655, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act H.R. 1854, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 S. 9, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019 S. 655, the Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (SAFE Kids Act) H.R. 3942, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act H.R. 4742, a bill that would impose an excise tax on nicotine H.R. 7286, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act

Contacted: SENATE; U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Indian Health Service; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); White House Office; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bills named: S. 1541 (116th), S. 655 (116th), H.R. 7286 (116th), H.R. 1854 (116th), H.R. 2339 (116th), H.R. 4742 (116th), S. 9 (116th), H.R. 3942 (116th), H.R. 1498 (116th), S. 2100 (116th)

Immigration IMM

Extending the Grace Period for Dentists on H-1B Visas

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Indian Health Service; SENATE; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); White House Office; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Treasury, Dept of; Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Small Business Administration (SBA); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Education EDU

Educational debt, student loans, loan repayment programs, dental school accreditation Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (student loans, accreditation) H.R. 996, Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act H.R. 1554, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) H.R. 1899, Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act H.R. 2186, Student Loan Refinancing Act S. 359, Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act H.R. 3418, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST Grad Act) S. 2871/H.R. 6448 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act Student loan relief during COVID-19 pandemic Open Access Publishing

Contacted: SENATE; Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Small Business Administration (SBA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Indian Health Service; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Natl Institutes of Health (NIH); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 3418 (116th), H.R. 996 (116th), H.R. 1554 (116th), H.R. 4674 (116th), S. 359 (116th), H.R. 2186 (116th), H.R. 1899 (116th), S. 2871 (116th), H.R. 6448 (116th)