Issues lobbied + lobbyists
MMM — Medicare/Medicaid
Outreach to Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to advocate for the interests of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists as providers within the Medicare program. Advocating for the passage of the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S.4202/ H.R.8081), legislation that would increase the Medicare reimbursement rates for marriage and family therapists.
Lobbyists: DAVID CONNOLLY (covered position: Former Professional Staff Member, Education and Workforce Committee)
Government entities lobbied: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
VET — Veterans
Improving the hiring and retention of licensed marriage and family therapists to serve as providers in facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by advocating for legislation to allow the hiring of additional licensed marriage and family therapists as supervisors in VA facilities (H.R. 658).
Lobbyists: DAVID CONNOLLY (covered position: Former Professional Staff Member, Education and Workforce Committee)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Advocate for the continuation of funding for the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program for FY 2026. H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. In addition, advocating for the continuation of funding for the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program for FY 2027.
Lobbyists: DAVID CONNOLLY (covered position: Former Professional Staff Member, Education and Workforce Committee)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
EDU — Education
Advocating for the inclusion of MFTs in the professional degree graduate student loan borrowing limits created by H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Lobbyists: DAVID CONNOLLY (covered position: Former Professional Staff Member, Education and Workforce Committee)
Government entities lobbied: Education, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE