Monitor issues related to standalone vision plans, including H.R. 1385 and S. 1424- DOC Access Act of 2023
Montior issues related to prior authorization reform.
Monitor issues related to the expansion of Medicare vision benefits.
Respond to inquiries about vision plans
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market.
Duration: October 20, 2010
to
present
General Issues: Health Issues , Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace , Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection , Medicare/Medicaid , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Insurance
Spending: about $5,397,250 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2010: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), White House Office, Treasury - Dept of
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Cecil Swamidoss Senior Counsel, Senate Spec Cmte on Aging 01/04-07/08
Investigative Counsel, Senate Spec Cmte on Aging 07/01-12/03
Investigative Counsel, Senate Cmte on Finance 03/01-07/01
Deputy Investigator, Senate Spec Cmte on Aging 09/99-01/01
Senior Counsel, Senate Aging Cmte 01.04-07.08
Invstgtve Cnsl, Senate Aging Cmte 07.01-12.03
Invstgtve Cnsl, Senate Finance Cmte 03.01-07.01
Dpty Instgtr, Senate Aging Cmte 09.99-01.01
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, VSP did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301573685.xml
4th Quarter, 2023
In 4A, VSP did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301573634.xml
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, VSP did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on Jan. 19.
Original Filing: 301529380.xml
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 9, 2023.
Original Filing: 301498586.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitor issues related to standalone vision plans, including H.R. 1385 and S. 1424- DOC Access Act of 2023
Montior issues related to prior authorization reform.
Monitor issues related to the expansion of Medicare vision benefits.
Respond to inquiries about vision plans
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301485699.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitor issues related to standalone vision plans, including H.R. 1385 and S. 1424- DOC Access Act of 2023
Montior issues related to prior authorization reform.
Monitor issues related to the expansion of Medicare vision benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 12, 2023.
Original Filing: 301450682.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitor issues related to standalone vision plans, including H.R. 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023. Montior issues related to prior authorization reform.
Monitor issues related to the expansion of Medicare vision benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301441584.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitor legislation to add vision benefits to Medicare; discuss ways to reduce the coverage gap in Medicare in the short term. Support efforts to provide vision services through Medicare
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301409850.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitor legislation to add vision benefits to Medicare; discuss ways to reduce the coverage gap in Medicare in the short term. Support efforts to provide vision services through Medicare
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301382606.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitor legislation to add vision benefits to Medicare; discuss ways to reduce the coverage gap in Medicare in the short term. Support efforts to provide vision services through Medicare
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 13, 2022.
Original Filing: 301345802.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitor legislation to add vision benefits to Medicare; discuss ways to reduce the coverage gap in Medicare in the short term. Support efforts to provide vision services through Medicare
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 7, 2022.
Original Filing: 301320444.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitor legislation to add vision benefits to Medicare; discuss ways to reduce the coverage gap in Medicare in the short term. Support efforts to provide vision services through Medicare
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301304222.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Monitor legislation to add vision benefits to Medicare; discuss ways to reduce the coverage gap in Medicare in the short term.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301285245.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals. Additionally, monitor S.1793 and H.R.3461 (DOC Access Act of 2021)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 14, 2021.
Original Filing: 301253213.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Monitor issues related to stand alone vision plans and related legislation, telehealth policy and the expansion of Medicare proposals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301236880.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3762, DOC Access Act of 2019
Monitor issues related to telehealth policy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 14, 2020.
Original Filing: 301209690.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3762, DOC Access Act of 2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2020.
Original Filing: 301188141.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3762, DOC Access Act of 2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301176645.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3762, DOC Access Act of 2019; Advocate for inclusion of optometrists as an essential provider during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301125135.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3762, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provisions related to the insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R.1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301077917.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3762, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provisions related to the insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R.1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301056746.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provisions related to the insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R.1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2019.
Original Filing: 301026605.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provisions related to the insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R.1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301008264.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act
of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628,
American Health Care Act, Section 222, Better Care Reconciliation Act (S. __), Sec. 114.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300991222.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act
of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628,
American Health Care Act, Section 222, Better Care Reconciliation Act (S. __), Sec. 114.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300972339.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act
of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Better Care Reconciliation Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628,
American Health Care Act, Section 222, Better Care Reconciliation Act (S. __), Sec. 114.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300956474.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3323, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act; H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; H.R.3315 Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300928996.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3323, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act; H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; H.R.3315 Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222; H.R.3315 Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Monitor competition issues in the global eyewear market
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300908521.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3323, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act; H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; H.R.3315 Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222; H.R.3315 Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 14, 2017.
Original Filing: 300884731.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3323, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act; H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300875012.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); H.R. 3323, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act; H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act, Section 222
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 30, 2017.
Original Filing: 300859424.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); H.R. 3323 The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (the "DOC Access Act")
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protextion and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division P, Sec. 101 (Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage) and Division P, Sec. 201 (Moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300837496.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); H.R. 3323 The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (the "DOC Access Act")
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protextion and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division P, Sec. 101 (Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage) and Division P, Sec. 201 (Moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300812223.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); H.R. 3323 The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (the "DOC Access Act")
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protextion and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division P, Sec. 101 (Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage) and Division P, Sec. 201 (Moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300802920.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); H.R. 3323 The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (the "DOC Access Act")
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protextion and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division P, Sec. 101 (Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage) and Division P, Sec. 201 (Moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300775803.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee; H.R. 928 & S. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protextion and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Division P, Sec. 101 (Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage) and Division P, Sec. 201 (Moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300761531.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300738730.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2015.
Original Filing: 300714024.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub. L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to the health insurer provider fee;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300705574.xml
Lobbying Issues
Pub. L 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care act (Section 1311); Pub. L. 111-152, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; Pub L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Pub. L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation of 2010, provision related to insurer fee; H.R. 3367, a bill to delay health insurance provider annual fee until 2016.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300681201.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to the tax treatment of employee-sponsored benefits; PL 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111-152, Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Sec 1406- provision related to the health insurer provider fee); H.R. 3367, A bill to delay the health insurer provider annual fee until 2016.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300661601.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to the tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; PL 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111-152, Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406- provision related to insurer fee); H.R.3367, A bill to delay the health insurer provider annual fee until 2016.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300639875.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to the tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; PL 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406- provision related to insurer fee); H.R. 3367, a bill to delay the health insurer provider annual fee until 2016.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300618436.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to the tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406- provision related to insurer fee); H.R. 3367, a bill to delay the health insurance provider annual fee until 2016.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300598748.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employee-sponsored health benefits; PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision related to insurer fee.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300575344.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employer-sponsored health benefits; PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act/ PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010- provisions related to health insurer fee.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2013.
Original Filing: 300552392.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues pertaining to tax treatment of employer-sponsored health benefits; PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act/PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010- provisions related to insurer fee.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2013.
Original Filing: 300532261.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300511353.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300490358.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300463609.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); Implementation of health information technology and "meaningful use" policies.
Agencies Lobbied
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300444372.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311); Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); Implementation of health information technology and "meaningful use" policies.
Agencies Lobbied
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
I.R.C. 162(m)(6) Deduction limitation
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300420966.xml
Lobbying Issues
I.R.C. 162(m)(6) Deduction limitation
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); Health care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Implementation of health information technology and "meaningful use" policies.
Agencies Lobbied
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300396847.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406);
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
I.R.C. 162(m)(6) Deduction Limitation
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300371410.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 1311); PL 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (section 1406); Vision Care for Kids Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, VSP had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300345193.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-148: patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1311), PL 111-152: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Section 1406); Vision care for Kids Act (HR 577, S 259)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
I.R.C. 162(m)(6) deduction limitation
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2010
VSP filed a lobbying registration on Dec. 2, 2010 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300333253.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Essential Benefits within Health Insurance Exchanges
Inclusion of Stand Alone Vision Insurance Plans in Health Insurance Exchanges
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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