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| id | filing_uuid | filing_type | registrant_name | registrant_id | client_name | filing_year ▲ | filing_period | issue_code | specific_issues | government_entities | income_amount | expense_amount | is_no_activity | is_termination | received_date |
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| 1612874 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | MMM | Discussed possible solutions for improving access to Medicaid for military families who have children with disabilities. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612875 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | HCR | Discussed the Suicide Prevention Research Innovation Act (S. 2035). Supported the Mental Health First Aid Act of 2013 (S. 153). Signed on to a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asking for all modes of public transportation to announce the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for passengers on World Suicide Prevention Day. United Spinal highlighted improved clinical outcomes for rehabilitative care at in-patient rehab facilities over skilled nursing facilities for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other conditions such as brain injury and stroke. United Spinal discussed the 21st Century Cure initiative of Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI-6th) focusing on patient centered care. United Spinal supports Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (H.R.4683), a free-standing bill that reauthorizes the Lifespan Respite Care Program at $15 million a year for five years. United Spinal discussed the need to provide clarity and certainty for appropriate, risk-based oversight of health information technology.United Spinal supports HR 3077, the TeleMed Act, which allows Medicare providers licensed in one state to provide telemedicine services to certain Medicare beneficiaries across state lines. CMS has proposed a rule to expand prior authorization for DME affecting power wheelchairs, lower limb prostheses and negative pressure wound therapy. United Spinal is in general support of prior authorization is a process that certifies DME suppliers with CMS before they provide equipment and services to Medicare beneficiaries. United Spinal highlighted improved clinical outcomes for rehabilitative care at in-patient rehab facilities over skilled nursing facilities for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other conditions such as brain injury and stroke. United Spinal supports Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act/HR 942/ S 948. which creates a separate benefit under Medicare for customized equipment known as complex rehab technology needed by … | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612876 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | BUD | Supported The Independent Budget for the VA budget recommendations for VA and related agencies serving veterans for FY 2015. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612877 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | CIV | Discussed the 25th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612878 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | VET | Discussed the following: how to transform VAs vocational rehabilitation program into a 21st century vocational rehabilitation program. Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014 (H.R. 5404). Restore Trust in Veterans Access to Health Care Act (H.R. 5007). Guarantee Housing for Terminally Ill Veterans Act (H.R. 4674).Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2009). Veteran Voting Support Act (S. 2145). Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2296). S. 2316 requires the VAs Inspector General to submit a report on wait times for veterans seeking medical care from VA and to prohibit closure of VA medical facilities. S. 2362 prohibits the payment of performance awards in fiscal year 2015 to Veterans Health Administration employees. Increasing Medical Oversight in the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2014 (S. 2401). Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 (H.R. 4810).H.R. 4037, the Improving Veterans Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Act of 2014.21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (S. 2091). This legislation would seek to improve the VA claims process. H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act. H.R. 3876, the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act of 2014. S. 1584 which would provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and servicemembers. VAs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service standards for installation of adaptive auto equipment paid for by VA. legislation to provide a presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma. legislation regarding telework for certain VA employees. H.R. 2088 which would direct VA to carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence. H.R. 2189 which would establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims. reforming the VAs claims process to ensure that it is veteran-centered. H.R. 2726 which would authorize VA to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-VA medical foster homes… | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612879 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | DEF | Discussed the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4435/S. 2410). Supported S. 1659, the POST Act. This legislation would allow for-profit schools to receive no more than 85% of their revenues from federal sources and include DoD Tuition Assistance and G.I. Bill funds in the 85% calculation. Supported the Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4630/S.2333). This legislation would improve access to behavioral health services, including applied behavior analysis, for TRICARE beneficiaries with autism and other developmental disabilities. Supported H.R. 164 which would permit former members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces are entitled to travel on such aircraft. Supported the Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act (H.R. 1705). Discussed the Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 967). Supported the Disabled Military Child Protection Act (H.R. 2249/S. 1076). Supported House efforts to increase DoD and VA support for Joint Centers of Excellence. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612880 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | TRA | Discussed the Transportation for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 2362). Signed on to a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asking for all modes of public transportation to announce the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for passengers on World Suicide Prevention Day. Discussed disability and civil rights with the Department of Transportation FTAs Office of Civil Rights regarding new ADA compliance review processes. United Spinal participated in US Department of Transportation Town Hall discussions regarding drafting language that would bolster the US DOTs proposed surface transportation bill, ensuring that people of color, low income communities and people with disabilities have access to jobs in the transportation industry. United Spinal supports retaining the requirement in section 609 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-281 (Section 609), in the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. Section 609 provides the common sense requirement that the use of survival craft that do not keep all parts of the body out-of-the-water be phased out by 2015. United Spinal endorsed Representative Langevins Transit Accessibility Innovation Program (TAIF) proposal. The program encourages public transit systems to take actions to address deficiencies in service for individuals with disabilities. United Spinal participated as an alternate in the Access Boards Rail Vehicle Access Advisory Committee (RVAAC) meeting. The Committee reviewed draft reports from subcommittees, including: Boarding and Alighting, Rooms and Spaces, and On-Board Circulation and Seating. The Committee is tasked with presenting recommendations to the Access Board which will draft guidelines. United Spinal discussed Amtrak ADA compliance with Amtrak. Supported HR 3978,New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act (NOBPIFA). The bill includes funding for achieving compliance with the ADA,improving public transit, biking and pedestrian infrastructure… | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612881 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | EDU | Discussed the drafting of a rule on gainful employment for for-profit colleges and universities that accept federal funds with staff from the White House, Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Education. Opposed the Academic Freedom Through Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 2637). Supported S. 1659, the POST Act. This legislation would allow for-profit schools to receive no more than 85% of their revenues from federal sources and include DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) and G.I. Bill funds in the 85% calculation. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612882 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | TAX | Supported the Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act (H.R. 3422) which would provide tax credits for first time veteran homebuyers and for housing adaptations. Supported Senate efforts to extend and expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to incentivize business hiring of people with disabilities and veterans with service-connected disabilities. United Spinal supports Achieving a Better Life Experience Act/HR 647/S 313 which allows people with disabilities to set aside tax-exempt funds for specific expenses such as employment support and wellness support. We support this bill without SGA or age limits or pay-fors within Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programs. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612883 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | FOR | Supported ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612884 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | HOU | Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Discussed the Universal Home Design Act (S. 2889) which would increase the availability of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612885 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | INS | Supported the CHAMPVA Childrens Protection Act (H.R. 288/S. 325). This legislation increases from 23 to 26 the maximum age of eligibility for certain dependent children of veterans for medical care under CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs). | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612886 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | LBR | Urge the Department of Labors Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training Service to swiftly implement Section 521 of the National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 113-66). Supported the Protect Veterans Employment and Training Services Act (Protect VETS Act) (S. 2834). United Spinal supported the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act/ HR 803.The legislation will help prepare jobseekers for in-demand occupations in their communities through relevant skills training and job placement services. Discussed strategies to improve employing people with disabilities in the federal government. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612887 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | MED | Supported S. 2115, the American Cures Act. This legislation would create a biomedical trust fund to sustain federal investment in four leading federal agencies and programs dedicated to mental health and prosthetic research for veterans. Supported the CAL Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2013 (H.R. 1591). | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 | |
| 1612888 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION f00a7cc6-3c3c-4b3c-813d-bfa063960c41 | Q3 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 12994 | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 2014 | third_quarter | COM | United Spinal presented recommendations to the FCC regarding net neutrality rules, known as Open Internet regulations regarding people with disabilities' access to devices and content. United Spinal submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that funding for broadband infrastructure is not restricted, especially for individuals with disabilities living in rural areas. United Spinal sent a letter to President Obama urging the Department of Justice to release internet accessibility regulations. United Spinal has met with the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security to discuss recommendations for improved planning and communications for emergency preparedness for people with disabilities and has reviewed legislation regarding improving integration and the chain of command on disabilities communications within the U.S Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency. | Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),White House Office | 75000 | 0 | 0 | 2014-10-22T11:25:34.103000-04:00 |
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CREATE TABLE lobbying_activities (
id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
filing_uuid TEXT NOT NULL,
filing_type TEXT NOT NULL,
registrant_name TEXT NOT NULL,
registrant_id INTEGER,
client_name TEXT NOT NULL,
filing_year INTEGER NOT NULL,
filing_period TEXT NOT NULL,
issue_code TEXT,
specific_issues TEXT,
government_entities TEXT,
income_amount INTEGER,
expense_amount INTEGER,
is_no_activity INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
is_termination INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
received_date TEXT,
CONSTRAINT fk_activity_filing FOREIGN KEY (filing_uuid)
REFERENCES lobbying_filings_raw(filing_uuid)
);
CREATE INDEX idx_act_client_name ON lobbying_activities(client_name COLLATE NOCASE);
CREATE INDEX idx_act_issue_code ON lobbying_activities(issue_code);
CREATE INDEX idx_act_filing_year ON lobbying_activities(filing_year);
CREATE INDEX idx_act_filing_uuid ON lobbying_activities(filing_uuid);