THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES for ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
What was lobbied
12 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HCBS Settings rule implementation Funding for the Direct Care Workforce and addressing worker shortages H.R. 547/S. 100 Better Care Better Jobs Act S. 762/H.R. 1493 the HCBS Access Act Opposition to Medicaid cuts in H.R. 3746, the "Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023" Expanding Medicare benefits
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| DARCY ANN MILBURN | — |
| JULIE WARD | — |
Retirement RET
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S. 4102) SSI Restoration Act (H.R. 3763 / S.2065) Stop The Wait Act (H.R. 883 / S.320) Work Without Worry Act (S.2196)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARCY ANN MILBURN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Unemployment UNM
Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| DARCY ANN MILBURN | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Deinstitutionalization and community integration Disability rights in emergency situations Ensuring accessible voting Web Accessibility Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
| JULIE WARD | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
L-HHS-ED appropriations for FY 2024; American Jobs and Families Plans, (P.L. 117-2) all provisions dealing with human services and employment for people with disabilities; Social Security Administration Limitation on Administrative Expenses (LAE); special education; child care; respite; and programs supporting people with disabilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB New | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT New | — |
| DARCY ANN MILBURN | — |
Health Issues HCR
National Long Term Supports and Services Policy Funding for long-term supports and services workforce Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Expanding access to health care and testing in the COVID response packages. Supporting a comprehensive approach to health equity and accountability Drug pricing and chronic pain medication reform FDA Electro Stimulation Device Ban Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022 (S. 5136)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT | — |
| DARCY ANN MILBURN | — |
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Disability community concerns regarding employment Disability concerns regarding paid leave Family Act Family and Medical Leave Modernization Act Paid Family and Medical Leave Healthy Families Act Elimination of 14 (c) subminimum wage and grants to expand competitive integrated employment and community-based supports Supporting the Direct Support Professional workforce S.1332/H.R. 2941 (117th) - Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act reintroduction
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT | — |
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Education EDU
Restraint and Seclusion Private School Vouchers Threat Assessments in Schools IDEA Funding Medicaid in Schools RISE Act (H.R. 2401) PREP for All Students Act SECURE Act Pay Teachers Act (S. 766) Parents Bill of Rights (H.R. 5) RAISE Act (S.1584/H.R.3264) Protecting Our Students in Schools Act (S.1762/H.R.3596) Keeping All Students Safe Act (S.1750/H.R.3470) Student Mental Health Rights Act (H.R.3726) Teacher Health and Wellness Act (H.R.3727) Think Differently About Education Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT New | — |
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM
Supplemental Security Income and Social Security survivor benefits for Foster Youth Autism Family Caregivers Act (S.1333/H.R.2965)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GOLDFARB | — |
| ROBYN LEIGH LINSCOTT | — |
Transportation TRA
Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 (S.400/H.R.1445) Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (H.R.1267/S.545) Legislation improving air travel for people with disabilities
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
Housing HOU
Appropriations requests for Section 811 and Mainstream Vouchers program Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing Appropriations Rider
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL NAGEL | — |
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