WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT for WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
Lobbying in support of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (HR 5515) (provisions that incorporate the START Act, Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act, and a report on TRICARE and Medicare Part B users); the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2019 (HR 6157, S 3159) (provisions that incorporate funding for PTSD pilot programming and death gratuity payments through government shutdown); the START Act (HR 5707, S 2805) (to authorize a DOD pilot for intensive outpatient mental health programming); the Families of Fallen Service Members Act (HR 1928, S 2430) (to extend death gratuity payments during government shutdown); the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act (HR 5467) (to extend access to military commissaries and exchanges to veterans with service-connected disabilities and to Purple Heart recipients); and the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act (S 2748) (to improve the Transition Assistance Program).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN DEMPSEY | Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. John L. Mica |
| DEREK FRONABARGER | Joining Forces Representative, Office of the First Lady, Executive Office of the President |
| JOSE RAMOS | N/A |
Veterans VET
Lobbying in support of the FAIR Heroes Act (HR 4571, S 2117) (to improve insurance options for chapter 61 military retirees who qualify for Medicare Part B and TRICARE); the Comprehensive Homes for Heroes Act (HR 252) (to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations to supply housing for veterans); the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 (HR 299) (to provide medical treatment to veterans exposed to Agent Orange); the BRAVE Act of 2017 (S 1596) (to improve burial and funeral operations); the Veterans Affairs Medical Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act (HR 5418) (to improve purchasing practices); the Mare Island Naval Cemetery Transfer Act (S 2881) (to fund and maintain the Mare Island Cemetery); the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2017 (S 1990) (to increase amounts payable by VA for dependence when a veteran is rated totally disabled at the time of death); the No Hero Left Untreated Act (S 2748) (to authorize a pilot for magnetic EEG/EKG guided resonance therapy); the Improving Access to Congressional Services Act of 2018 (HR 5413) (to require VA to allow congressional offices at VA hospitals); the VA Website Accountability Act of 2018 (HR 6418) (to improve accessibility of VA websites); and additional advocacy relating to toxic exposures, medicinal cannabis, and suicide prevention.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN DEMPSEY | Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman John L. Mica |
| DEREK FRONABARGER | Joining Forces Representative, Office of the First Lady, Executive Office of the President |
| JOSE RAMOS | N/A |
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.