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Rural America Job Assistance and Creation Act
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vs 5,354 other HR bills in the 108th — cohort avg 50d
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
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Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitoring all issues related to animal welfare; Lobbied the follwing bills in entirety: H.R. 137/S.261; H.R. 503/S.311; H.R. 2964/S.1498; H.R. 661/S.394; H.R. 3029; H.R. 1280/S.714; H.R. 1726; H.R. 891; H.R. 249/H.RES.331; H.RES.427/S.RES.118; H.R. 962/S.549; H.R.2711/S.2422; H.R.2327/S.1406; H.R.2108/S.1274; H.R.2193; H.R.2491; H.R.2491; H.R.2419/S.AMDT.3776/S.AMDT.3619; S.2302/S.714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Animals
Monitoring all issues related to animal welfare; Lobbied the follwing bills in entirety: H.R. 137/S.261; H.R. 503/S.311; H.R. 2964/S.1498; H.R. 661/S.394; H.R. 3029; H.R. 1280/S.714; H.R. 1726; H.R. 891; H.R. 249/H.RES.331; H.RES.427/S.RES.118; H.R. 962/S.549; H.R.2711/S.2422; H.R.2327/S.1406; H.R.2108/S.1274; H.R.2193; H.R.2491; H.R.2491; H.R.2419/S.AMDT.3776/S.AMDT.3619; S.2302/S.714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Agriculture
Monitoring all issues related to animal welfare; Lobbied the follwing bills in entirety: H.R. 137/S.261; H.R. 503/S.311; H.R. 2964/S.1498; H.R. 661/S.394; H.R. 3029; H.R. 1280/S.714; H.R. 1726; H.R. 891; H.R. 249/H.RES.331; H.RES.427/S.RES.118; H.R. 962/S.549; H.R.2711/S.2422; H.R.2327/S.1406; H.R.2108/S.1274; H.R.2193; H.R.2491; H.R.2491; H.R.2419/S.AMDT.3776/S.AMDT.3619; S.2302/S.714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
Monitoring all issues related to animal welfare; Lobbied the follwing bills in entirety: H.R. 137/S.261; H.R. 503/S.311; H.R. 2964/S.1498; H.R. 661/S.394; H.R. 3029; H.R. 1280/S.714; H.R. 1726; H.R. 891; H.R. 249/H.RES.331; H.RES.427/S.RES.118; H.R. 962/S.549; H.R.2711/S.2422; H.R.2327/S.1406; H.R.2108/S.1274; H.R.2193; H.R.2491; H.R.2491; H.R.2419/S.AMDT.3776/S.AMDT.3619; S.2302/S.714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitoring all issues related to animal welfare; Lobbied the follwing bills in entirety: H.R. 137/S.261; H.R. 503/S.311; H.R. 2964/S.1498; H.R. 661/S.394; H.R. 3029; H.R. 1280/S.714; H.R. 1726; H.R. 891; H.R. 249/H.RES.331; H.RES.427/S.RES.118; H.R. 962/S.549; H.R.2711/S.2422; H.R.2327/S.1406; H.R.2108/S.1274; H.R.2193; H.R.2491; H.R.2491; H.R.2419/S.AMDT.3776/S.AMDT.3619; S.2302/S.714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring all issues related to animal welfare; Lobbied the follwing bills in entirety: H.R. 137/S.261; H.R. 503/S.311; H.R. 2964/S.1498; H.R. 661/S.394; H.R. 3029; H.R. 1280/S.714; H.R. 1726; H.R. 891; H.R. 249/H.RES.331; H.RES.427/S.RES.118; H.R. 962/S.549; H.R.2711/S.2422; H.R.2327/S.1406; H.R.2108/S.1274; H.R.2193; H.R.2491; H.R.2491; H.R.2419/S.AMDT.3776/S.AMDT.3619; S.2302/S.714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, to express that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
2007 · year_end · Animals
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
2007 · mid_year · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Supported HR 1063 (Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act). Advisory discussions re: legislation consistent with Supreme Court ruling in Gonzales v. Carhart. Supported for the civil rights of medically dependent and disabled persons, and related legal principles. Advisory discussions regarding amendments or potential amendments to HR 137, S. 261 (Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act)(took no position on the bill).
Client expense: $418,305 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Animals
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
2007 · mid_year · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Supported HR 1063 (Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act). Advisory discussions re: legislation consistent with Supreme Court ruling in Gonzales v. Carhart. Supported for the civil rights of medically dependent and disabled persons, and related legal principles. Advisory discussions regarding amendments or potential amendments to HR 137, S. 261 (Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act)(took no position on the bill).
Client expense: $418,305 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $404,162 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)