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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 1701 N. BEAUREGARD STREET |
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| City | ALEXANDRIA |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22311 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2230-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Shereen Arent , Executive VP Government Affairs & Advocacy |
Date | 04/21/2009 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
See next page for H.R. 1, H.R. 1105, and Appropriations Act for FY10 (no number yet)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; Multiple clauses; Specifically, the Association supported funding for the National Institutes of Health, health promotion, money for the Centers Disease Control and Prevention, Health Information Technology and Medicaid (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Peter Kay, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray). BUD
HR 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We lobby for increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Peter Kay, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray) BUD
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY10 (no number yet) - Multiple clauses; Provides funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as funding for research at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We lobby for increased funding for both of these agencies, on behalf of those who will benefit from the research and education/information programs that they provide. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Peter Kay, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray) BUD
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.872- 873/S. 487 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009 Support entire bill; Expands the number of lines of stem cells that can currently be used for federally-funded research efforts. We advocate for the continued expansion of this line of research, under strict ethical guidelines that are also provided as part of the legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
See next page for H.R. 2/S.275, S. 634/H.R. 1585, H.R. 1324, H.R. 1402
H.R. 2/S. 275, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 support entire bill. Amends title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) HCR
S. 634/HR1585, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR
HR 1324, the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009. Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of `food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR
H.R. 1402, the Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009 Support the entire bill; to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) HCR
Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation:
Health Care Reform; ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced. Specifically, ADA is working to discuss coverage, access, quality, prevention issues. Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley, Peter Kay, Ken Van Pool, Jane Loewenson, Lisa Foster. HCR
United States Preventative Services Task Force; ADA is interested in possible reform of the USPSTF with regard to health reform and what this could mean for diabetes coverage. Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas. HCR
Transportation Reauthorization; ADA is interested in the drafting of the successor to SAFETEA-LU transportation reauthorization legislation. Support developing performance based outcomes related to public health for the next transportation bill, including physical activity and Safe Routes to School. Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley.
The Eliminating Disparities in Prevention, Access and Care Act Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) CIV HCR
The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestation diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) HCR
The Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Act Support entire bill; Amends the Public Health Service Act with respect to prevention and treatment of diabetes, allocates funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation, and provides for pilot programs for diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR
The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act Support the entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) HCR
The Small Business Health Options Program Act of (SHOP Act). Neutral but continue conversations about possible changes; To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. (Lobbyist used: Kathryn Murray, Abby Bownas, Ken Van Pool) HCR
Menu Labeling: ADA is interested in supporting legislation to promote menu labeling. Lobbyist used: (Meghan Riley, Abby Bownas) HCR
The Group Health Plans Prosthetic Parity Act Will support the entire bill; to ensure equal treatment for patients who have suffered limb loss. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR
Diabetes coordinator; ADA is interested in supporting legislation that will create a diabetes coordinator within the Department of Health and Human Services. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas) HCR
Student to School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2008 support entire bill; To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to eligible States for the purpose of reducing the student to school nurse ratio in public secondary schools, elementary schools, and kindergarten. (Lobbyist used; Abby Bownas, Peter Kay)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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