Why It Matters
Prevent Child Abuse America hired Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates LLC to lobby on Health Issues, according to a new client registration signed Nov. 5. Its earlier reports listed Family Issues/Abortion/Adoption and Budget/Appropriations instead. For a professional tracking the client, both the firm and the issue area are new.
Uncorked Advocates was the only other firm on record, filing for the client from the fourth quarter of 2023 until a third-quarter-of-2025 termination took effect July 31, 2025. The registration names a different firm. Earlier reports named the PACE Act (S. 3085) and the Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act (S. 3769), and covered federal child abuse prevention funding.
By the Numbers
The registration carries a $0 filing amount. Uncorked Advocates reported $10,000 in each of the seven quarterly reports on file from the second quarter of 2025 to the fourth quarter of 2023.
Stefanie Rinehart, listed with the covered position Vice President, is the only lobbyist on the registration.
Broader Context
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) reported on Aug. 10 that enacted fiscal year 2026 funding included $71 million for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grants and $105 million for state grants under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Its CRS report identifies the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 as the principal funding law.
On June 3, 2025, Prevent Child Abuse America said the President's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal would eliminate funding for prevention of adverse childhood experiences and for child sexual abuse research. The organization also raised concern about cuts to Administration for Children and Families programs and called on Congress to reject the cuts.
Between The Lines
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) issued a June 25 press release introducing the PREVENT Act with Sen. Lisa Murkowski. The act would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain a national child sexual abuse prevention program. The release includes a statement of support from Melissa Merrick, Prevent Child Abuse America's president and CEO.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) issued an April 30 press release introducing a Senate resolution designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The resolution calls for prevention, healing, and justice efforts related to child abuse and sexual abuse.
Competitive Landscape
Three recent registrations through other firms also cover Health Issues.
Immix Biopharma Inc. hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP on Nov. 4 to lobby on Health Issues.
Insulet Corp. hired ML Strategies LLC on Nov. 3 to lobby on Health Issues.
PatientPoint Government hired OnMessage Public Strategies on Nov. 3 to lobby on Health Issues.
The Bottom Line
The registration moves the client's federal lobbying to a new firm and to a health area its earlier reports did not list. If the report covering Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, due Jan. 20, 2027, names bills, it will show whether the new work carries forward the bills named in the earlier reports.
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