Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health and health care benefits.
Duration: May 1, 2007
to
December 31, 2012
General Issues: Veterans , Health Issues , Budget/Appropriations
Spending: about $480,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2007: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Office of the Vice President of the United States, U.S. Senate,, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Y
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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.
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.
4th Quarter, 2012
Downey McGrath Group, Inc. terminated an engagement in which they represented Disabled American Veterans on Jan. 16, 2013.
Original Filing: 300530464.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health and health care benefits.
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300509054.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health and health care benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300485686.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health and health care benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300462121.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health and health care benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2012.
Original Filing: 300436574.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
PL 110-12 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Title X
PL 112-74 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012; sections pertaining to appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300420395.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
PL 110-12 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Title X
HR 2055 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 13, 2011.
Original Filing: 300388591.xml
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
PL 110-12 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Title X
HR 2055 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 14, 2011.
Original Filing: 300364035.xml
Lobbying Issues
Proposed spending levels for FY 2012 for the Department of Veterans Affairs
Efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300342561.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
HR 3082 - Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 14, 2010.
Original Filing: 300311994.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
efforts to modernize the claims processing system within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300295539.xml
Lobbying Issues
PL 111-163 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010; To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.
PL 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; provisions relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration
PL 111-152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act; provisions relating to veterans and the Veterans AdministrationFY 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2010.
Original Filing: 300262024.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act of 2009
HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act
S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009S 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009
S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009
HR 2342 - Wounded Warrior Family Project Care Giver Act of 2009
HR 3082 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010
S 801 - Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009
HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration
HR 3590 - The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration
S 728 - Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2010.
Original Filing: 300231242.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act of 2009
HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act
S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009S 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009
S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009
HR 2342 - Wounded Warrior Family Project Care Giver Act of 2009
HR 3082 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010
S 801 - Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009
HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration
HR 3590 - The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration
S 728 - Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009.
Original Filing: 300210861.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act
HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act
S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency ActS 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009
S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009
HR 2342 - Wounded Warrior Family Project Care Giver Act of 2009
HR 3082 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010
S 801 - Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009
HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 13, 2009.
Original Filing: 300175558.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act
HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act
S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency ActS 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009
S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009
HR 2342 - Wounded Warrior Family Project Care Giver Act of 2009
HR 3082 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010
S 801 - Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300150922.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act
HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act
S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency ActS 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009
S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300122778.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 5554 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
S. 2639 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health careS 2799 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
HR 4107 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
S 2162 - A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
HR 4053 - To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Legislative initiative in support of increased funding for Traumatic Brain Injury screening
HR 2514 - Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act - to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 2921 - Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 - to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes.
HR 6939 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3527 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform Act of 2008; To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget authority, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2008.
Original Filing: 300093942.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 5554 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
S. 2639 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health careS 2799 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
HR 4107 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
S 2162 - A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
HR 4053 - To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Legislative initiative in support of increased funding for Traumatic Brain Injury screening
HR 2514 - Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act - to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 2921 - Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 - to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes.
HR 6939 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide two-fiscal year budget authority for certain medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3527 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform Act of 2008; To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget authority, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2008.
Original Filing: 300067192.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 5554 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
S. 2639 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health careS 2799 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
HR 4107 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
S 2162 - A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
HR 4053 - To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Legislative initiative in support of increased funding for Traumatic Brain Injury screening
HR 2514 - Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act - to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 2921 - Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 - to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, Downey McGrath Group, Inc. lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2008.
Original Filing: 300037720.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 5554 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
S. 2639 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health careS 2799 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
HR 4107 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes.
S 2162 - A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
HR 4053 - To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Legislative initiative in support of increased funding for Traumatic Brain Injury screening
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2007
DOWNEY MCGRATH GROUP, INC filed a lobbying registration on May 17, 2007 to represent Disabled American Veterans, effective May 1, 2007.
Original Filing: 200036772.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Funding for Veterans' health care
Improved and increased screening for mental health problems in veterans .
0th Quarter, 2007
In MM, DOWNEY MCGRATH GROUP, INC lobbied for Disabled American Veterans , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 26, 2007.
Original Filing: 200041698.xml
Lobbying Issues
mental health challenges for returning veterans
TBI support for family members of veterans
assured funding for VA healthcare
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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