Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001

HR 4942- District of Columbia appropriations for fiscal year 2001: All provisions relating to prohibiting needle exchange programs from operating within 1,000 feet of where children congregate. All provisions prohibiting the implementation of a D.C. city council plan to require all D.C. employees to cover contraceptive drugs and devices in health insurance plans. HR 4578- Interior Appropriations for FY 2001: All provisions regarding NEA. HR 4577/S 2553- Labor/HHS/Education appropriations bill for fiscal year 2001. All Provisions related to prohibiting federal funding of the distribution of the "morning after" pill at schools. All provisions requiring the use of internet filtering at public schools and libraries. All provisions requiring the General Acounting Office to conduct a study into the role of the federal government in the purchasing and sale of aborted baby body parts. All Provisions prohibiting an increase in Title X funding. HR 4461/S 2536- Agriculture Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001: All provisions prohibiting the FDA from using tax dollars to approve RU-486 HR 4811/S 2522- Foreign Operations Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001: All provisions related to the "Mexico City policy." HR 4690- Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001: All provisions regarding hate crimes. Maintaining provisions prohibiting the Department of Education from discriminating against, undermining, or degenerating the religious beliefs of children or parents HR 4577- Omnibus Appropriations Bill: All provisions relating to Helms Ammendment- "Morning After" pill. All provisions relating to Adoption Awareness. All provisions relating to Community Renewal Act. All provisions relating to Internet Filters. All provisions related to federal school construction. All provisions related to Internet gambling. All provisions related to Social Security Number privacy.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

S. 2536, H.R. 4461, H. Res. 513, H. Res. 538, H. Res. 617, S. 2536 - FY 2001 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (became Public Law 106-387) Legislation making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

No specific legislation -- issues relating to patentability of gene-related inventions. S. 2536 & H.R. 4461, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2001; H.R. 3908, the 2000 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act; H.R. 4690 and H.R. 4942, the Commerce, Justice, State and Judiciary Appropriations act for FY 2001; and S. 2553 and H.R. 4577, the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act for FY 2001 -- all provisions dealing with process patent term extensions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4461/S 2536 -- AG APPROPS/MCGOVERN SCHOOL FEEDING INITIATIVE

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

S. 2356/H.R. 4461 - FDA Appropriations S. 2553/H.R. 4577 - HHS Appropriations Bills making appropriation for the Food and Drug Association, and the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001.

Client expense: $2,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S.2536/HR 4461, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001:monitored bill;HR 4733, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2001:advocated for increased funding levels for DOE research; S.2522/HR 4811, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001:advocated for increased funding for American Schools and Hospitals Abroad:HR 4578, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001:advocated for increased funding levels for NEH; S.2553/HR 4577, Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001:advocated for increased funding levels for NIH and Higher Education-student aid funding; Corporation for National Service:advocated for increased appropriations;S.2593/HR 4576, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2001:advocated for increased funding levels for DOD research, Navy,Army,Air Force research and development, also monitored language with respect to FFRDC's; HR 4635, Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001:advocated for increased funding levels for NASA and NSF; International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): adovated for clarification on university research status, worked with AAU and other major education associations to put clarifying language in the VA/HUD bill; HR 3908, 2000 Supplemental Appropriations Act: monitored bill;S.2720/HR 4475, Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001:monitored bill

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

-Use of animals in the Environmental Protection Agency's Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program, the High-Production Volume Chemical Testing Program, and the Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program -H.R. 4281, ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 -H.R. 3514, Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act -Use of animals in nicotine and tobacco experiments funded by the National Institutes of Health -H.R. 4461, Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act (FY2001), provision relating to changing the definition of 'animal' in existing regulations pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act -Use of animals in research funded by the National Institutes of Health

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

HR 4733 FY01 Energy and Water Development Appropriations HR 4461/S. 2536 FY01 Agriculture Approriations HR. 4811/S. 2522 FY01 Foreign Operations Apropriations

Client expense: $479,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 4461/S 2536: Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, title I and VI -- all provisions related to research, extension, education and food safety HR 4811/S 2522: Appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs, title II -- provisions related to international agicutlure research

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.664, H.R.371, S.2536, H.R.4461, specifically provisions relating to prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries, and the importation and re-importation of prescription drugs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

A) P.L.106-377, FY 2001 VA/HUD Appropriations, specifically funding for the National Soccer Activity Center and the relocation of the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. B) P.L.106-377, FY 2001 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, specifically funding for the Fox Field Industrial Cooridor and the Westside Storm Water Retention Facility. C) H.R.4461, S.2536, FY 2001 Agriculture appropriations, specifically funding for fairground exhibit hall and Vacational Agriculture complex. D) H.R.4475, S.2720, FY 2001 Transportation appropriations, specifically funding for the extension of the Fox Field Airport runway. E) S.2796 and H.R.4577, the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, specifically to authorize funding for the 52nd Street West Drainage Cooridor project, and for the North Valley Region project.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2536/HR 4461 -- Agriculture Appropriations HR 1850/S. 1118 -- Sugar Program Reform S. 802/HR 2571 -- Peanut Program Reform Export License Issues Agriculture Biotechnology

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

FY 2001 Agriculture Appropriations - S.2536, H.R.4461 P.L.104-107 Food Qulaity Protection Act Implementation Dairy Compacts - H.R.1402 Moritorium on Agribusiness Mergers - S.3159, H.R.3159

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $158,729

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 7 H.R. 534 H.R. 701 H.R. 853 H.R. 1264 H.R. 1283 H.R. 1294 H.R. 1955 H.R. 2005 H.R. 2273 H.R. 3591 H.R. 3594 H.R. 4094 H.R. 4444 H.R. 4461 H.R. 4543 H.R. 4577 H.R. 4800 H.R. 4844 H.R. 5309 HJ Res. 94 S. 758 S. 2005 S. 2246 S. 2955

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.

S. 1542, S. 2536, H.R. 3148, H.R. 4461. Regulation of the reuse of medical devices labeled for single use.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1542, S. 2536, H.R. 3148, H.R. 4461, Regulation of the reuse of medical devices labeled for single use.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1542, S. 2536, H.R. 3148, H.R. 4461. Regulation of the reuse of medical devices labeled for single use.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4461/S. 2536, FY 2001 Agriculture Appropriations Bill; H.R. 4690, FY 2001 Commerce, Justice, State and related Appropriations Bill; H.R. 4577/S. 2553

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Children's Sleepwear Safety Act of 1999 (HR 329/S. 1572) VA/HUD Appropriations Bill for FY 2001 (HR 4635) Agriculture Appropriations Bill for FY 2001 (HR 4461/ S 2536) A bill to waive Buy America provisions (S. 384) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2001 (HR 4576/S 2536) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (S. 2549/HR 4205) Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 1999 (H.R.2551) Fairness in Government Procurement Act of 1999 (HR 2291) To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the requirements for procurement of products of Federal Prison Industries to meet needs of Federal agencies, and for other purposes. (S.766) Prison Industries Reform Act of 1999 (HR 2558) African Growth and Opportunity Act (HR 434) African Growth and Opportunity Act (S.666) HOPE for Africa Act (HR 772) African Growth and Opportunity Act (S.1387) Central American and Caribbean Relief Act (S.371) Caribbean and Central America Relief and Economic Stabilization Act (HR 984) United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act (HR 1834) United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act (S 1389) Trade and Development Act of 1999 (HR 434), as amended in the Senate Trade and Development Act of 2000 (HR 434) (PL 106-200) Comments to USTR in connection with CBTPA (PL 106-200) implementation To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for equitable duty treatment for certain wool used in making suits. (S.218/HR 1360) To suspend temporarily the duty on slide fasteners, with chain scoops of base metal die-cast onto strips of textile material. (H R. 2196/HR 2197) Customs Authorization Act of 1999 (HR 1833) Authorize Extension of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China (HR 4444) Disapprove Waiver for Normal Trade Relations with China (H.J. Res. 103) Withdrawal U.S. support for World Trade Organization (WTO) (H.J.Res. 90) Disapprove Waiver for Trade Relations with Vietnam (H.J.Res. 99) Legislation to reclassify certain costumes as toys (HR 3704/S. 2128) Legislation to correct definition of Harris Tweeds (HR 4229/S. 2245) Legislation to permit duty drawbacks and reliquidation for certain athletic shoes (S. 2571) Legislation to make changes on entry revisions (HR 4227) Comments to USTR in connection with EC-Bananas and EC-Beef Hormones “Carousel” Retaliation Comments to USTR in connection with Jordan Free Trade Agreement Comments to USTR in connection with Free Trade Area of the Americas Comments to Customs Service in connection with Entry Revision Project To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for legal accountability for sweatshop conditions in the garment industry, and for other purposes. (HR 90) United States-Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Human Dignity Act (HR 730) Made in USA Label Defense Act (HR 1621/ S. 922) Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (HR 4557/S 2553) Commerce Justice State Appropriations Bill for FY 2001 (HR 4690) Treasury Postal Appropriations Bill for FY 2001 (HR 4871/S 2900) Legislation to raise the minimum wage (S. 192/HR 325/HR 833/HR 3846/HR. 3081) Mandates Information Act (HR 350/S 427) Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 746) Truth in Regulating Act (S. 1198/HR 4744) Regulatory Right to Know Act (HR 1074/S. 59) Class Action Fairness Act (S 353/HR 1875) Infant Crib Safety Act (H.R. 2486) Legislation to modify CPSC Act (HR 3208) Consumer Product Safety Commission Enhanced Enforcement Act of 2000 (H.R. 4586) Campaign Finance Improvement Act of 1998 (HR 3399 from 105th Congress) Comments to CPSC in connection with petition on Natural Rubber Latex (HP 00-2) Ergonomics Program Proposed Rule (29 CFR Part 1910) To Amend 16CFR Part 423 in regard to Care Labeling/Home Wash proposal To Amend Federal Acquisition Regulations on Labor Costs and Contractor Responsibility (65 FR 40829)

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 4461/S 2536 --AG APPROPS MCGOVERN WORLD SCHOOL FEEDING INITIATIVE

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Mountaintop Mining;Supported Byrd Amendment to H.J.Res. 82 in 1999 and continue efforts(no bill or amendment)this year to reverse District Court's decision. Kyoto Protocol(KP); Oppose KP's ratification and support efforts on various Appropriations's bills(Agriculture,H.R.4461;Interior,H.R. 4598;& DOT, HR. 4475 barring backdoorimplementation of KP.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE