Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act
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2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 869, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1356, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2957, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.Con. Res. 140, the Financial Services Diversity Initiative (all provisions) S. 3254, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow banks to be taxed as limited liability companies, and for other purposes (all provisions) HR. 323, the Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 698, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 755, the Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1171, the Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (all provisions, including Treasury asset-purchase proposal, business tax provisions, FDIC coverage, SEC rules, accounting provisions, revenue offsets, GSE preferred stock tax accounting rules, proposed bankruptcy provisions) H.R.1508, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1537, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.R. 1869, the Communities First Act (all provisions) H.R. 1967, the Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2547, the FDIC Enforcement Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 2727, the Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act (all provisions) H.R. 3013, the Affordable Financial Services Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (all provisions, including Treasury asset-purchase proposal, SEC rules, accounting provisions, GSE preferred stock tax accounting rules, proposed bankruptcy provisions) H.R. 4043, the Preserving and Expanding Minority Depository Institutions Act (all provisions) H.R. 5519, the Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6312, the Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6659, the Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act of 2008 (all provisions) Proposals regarding 500-shareholder threshold for SEC registration under Sarbanes-Oxley Acts Section 404 Banking Committee draft legislation on industrial loan company (ILC) regulation Regulation Z proposal intended to curb subprime mortgage abuses
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185); Arbitration Clause Restrictions (H.R.3010; H.R.5312); Money Services Business Regulation (H.R.4049); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R.1424). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; FDIC ILC Applications; OTS gift card guidance; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Payday Lending Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FTC Privacy Rules; OTS Unfair & Deceptive Rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, FBI Subpoenas Addendum, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring, SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules; Guidance on HELOC reductions; Best Practices for Residential Covered Bonds; FRB Reg. S (privacy); HUD RESPA Regulations; Money Market Fund Guaranties; Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship; SEC Short-Selling Rules; FASB Fair Value Accounting Regs; Auction-Rate Securities Rules; Timing of FASB/SEC Rules; FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Regulations. #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
2008 · second_quarter · Utilities
HR2764: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PG&E GENERAL UTILITIES ISSUES S317: ELECTRIC UTILITY CAP AND TRADE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1177: CLEAN AIR PLANNING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1766: LOW CARBON ECONOMY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S919/HR1551: HEALTHY FARMS, FOOD AND FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION HR1600: EQUITABLE AGRICULTURE TODAY FOR HEALTHY AMERICA ACT (EAT HEALTHY AMERICA ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1154/HR2038: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2419: FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1181/HR1257: SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2203: URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING FUND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1133: FREEDOM THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1016: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1115: ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1977: SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL INVESTMENT ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1511/HR2036: MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE ENERGY PROMOTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1297: ADVANCED CLEAN FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1321: ENERGY SAVING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1370: CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT ASSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2305: SMART METERS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2337: ENERGY POLICY REFORM AND REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1419: RENEWABLE FUELS, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2529: AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY POLICIES ACT OF 1978 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2848: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR729: HOME ENERGY GENERATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2191: AMERICA'S CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1201:CLEAN POWER ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR197: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1924/S411: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE CREDIT RATE PARITY FOR ALL RENEWABLE RESOURCES UNDER THE ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION CREDIT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2776: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S590/HR550: SECURING AMERICA'S ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S339/HR670: DEPENDENCE REDUCTION THROUGH INNOVATION IN VEHICLES AND ENERGY ACT (DRIVE ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES S822: EXTEND THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2642: AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5351: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2191: AMERICA'S CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR6049: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S3036: LIEBERMAN-WARNER CLIMATE SECURITY ACT 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR6401: RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS SECURITY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PL 108-447: LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTINGENCY FUNDS; ALL PROVISION OF THE BILL HR 6/PL 110-140: RENEWABLE FUELS, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2007; ALL ASPECTS OF THE BILL
2008 · first_quarter · Utilities
HR2764: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL CONGRESS - PG&E GENERAL UTILITIES ISSUES S1201: CLEAN POWER ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S317: ELECTRIC UTILITY CAP AND TRADE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1177: CLEAN AIR PLANNING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1766: LOW CARBON ECONOMY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S919/HR1551: HEALTHY FARMS, FOOD AND FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION HR1600: EQUITABLE AGRICULTURE TODAY FOR HEALTHY AMERICA ACT (EAT HEALTHY AMERICA ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1154/HR2038: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2419: FARM BILL EXTENSION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1181/HR1257: SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2203 URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING FUND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1133: FREEDOM THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPANSION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1016: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1115: ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1977: SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL INVESTMENT ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1511/HR2036: MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE ENERGY PROMOTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1297: ADVANCED CLEAN FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1321: ENERGY SAVING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1370: CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT ASSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2305: ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH SMART METERS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2337: ENERGY POLICY REFORM AND REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1419: RENEWABLE FUELS, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2529: TO ESTABLISH EFFICIENCY RESOURCE STANDARDS FOR RETAIL ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2848: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR729: HOME ENERGY GENERATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2191: AMERICA'S CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR197: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1924/S411: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE CREDIT RATE PARITY FOR ALL RENEWABLE RESOURCES UNDER THE ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION CREDIT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2776: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S590/HR550: SECURING AMERICA'S ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S339/HR670: DEPENDENCE REDUCTION THROUGH INNOVATION IN VEHICLES AND ENERGY ACT (DRIVE ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES S822: EXTEND THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2642: AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5351: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL SENATE ENERGY TAX BILL OF 2008 (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR.1257/S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. HR. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Proxy access issues. Executive compensation issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Charles B. Rangel | Democratic | NY |
| Charles Wilson | Democratic | OH |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Ed Perlmutter | Democratic | CO |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Gary L. Ackerman | Democratic | NY |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| James Marshall | Democratic | GA |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Joe Baca | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Lynn C. Woolsey | Democratic | CA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Paul Kanjorski | Democratic | PA |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Tom Lantos | Democratic | CA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR.1257/S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. HR. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Proxy access issues. Executive compensation issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 1257, "The Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act," regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.2, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007; H.R.976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; H.R.4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; S.2401, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007. Legislative proposals regarding shareholder participation in corporate executive compensation decisons: H.R.2, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007; H.R.976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. Legislation to amend the Federal False Claims Act: H.R.4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; S.2401, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) SEC Proposal on Proxy Rules 14a08 (all provisions) SEC Proposal on Shareholder Resolutions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 869, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1356, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2957, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.Con. Res. 140, the Financial Services Diversity Initiative (all provisions) S. 3254, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow banks to be taxed as limited liability companies, and for other purposes (all provisions) HR. 323, the Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 698, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 755, the Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1171, the Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (all provisions, including Treasury asset-purchase proposal, business tax provisions, FDIC coverage, SEC rules, accounting provisions, revenue offsets, GSE preferred stock tax accounting rules, proposed bankruptcy provisions) H.R.1508, The COMPETE Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1537, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.R. 1869, the Communities First Act (all provisions) H.R. 1967, the Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2547, the FDIC Enforcement Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 2727, the Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act (all provisions) H.R. 3013, the Affordable Financial Services Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (all provisions, including Treasury asset-purchase proposal, SEC rules, accounting provisions, GSE preferred stock tax accounting rules, proposed bankruptcy provisions) H.R. 4043, the Preserving and Expanding Minority Depository Institutions Act (all provisions) H.R. 5519, the Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6312, the Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6659, the Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act of 2008 (all provisions) Proposals regarding 500-shareholder threshold for SEC registration under Sarbanes-Oxley Acts Section 404 Banking Committee draft legislation on industrial loan company (ILC) regulation Regulation Z proposal intended to curb subprime mortgage abuses
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1171 Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (mutual fund competitiveness) H.R. 1257 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (proxy vote disclosure) H.R. 3225 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act (12b-1 fees) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 6333 Municipal Bond Market Support Act of 2008 H.R. 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6796 VULTURE Funds Act S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (mortgage modification) S. 3445 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2008 S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008 (CDS) Financial Regulatory Structure Modernization Closed-End Funds / AMPS Money Market Mutual Fund Guarantee Program
Client expense: $953,384 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185); Arbitration Clause Restrictions (H.R.3010; H.R.5312); Money Services Business Regulation (H.R.4049); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R.1424); Military Bankruptcy (S.3197); Pension Fund Reform (H.R.7327). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring; SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules; Guidance on HELOC reductions; Best Practices for Residential Covered Bonds; FRB Reg. S (privacy); HUD RESPA Regulations; Money Market Fund Guaranties; Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship; SEC Short-Selling Rules; FASB Fair Value Accounting Regs; Auction-Rate Securities Rules; Timing of FASB/SEC Rules; FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Regulations; Truth-in-Savings Regulations; Risk Weighting of capital standards; Interest on Reserve Requirements; FDIC Restoration Plan; Deposit and Debt Guarantee Program; Guaranty Program for Troubled Assets; Capital Purchase Program; Hope for Homeowners Program; Overdraft Regulations; Currency Transaction Report Exemptions. #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
None; Tax Exempt Facility Bonds of Empowerment Zones -- Modifications - Support HR 1424 & HR3997; Economic Stabilization Package -- Research and Development Tax Credit - Support None; Economic Stimulus -- 90-day Repatriation of Foreign Earnings - Support HR 1257/S2866; Corporate Executives Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act -- Non-resident Withold - Oppose
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1257/S 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Comp. Act, All Provisions Executive Compensation Matters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; all provisions H.R. 1424, House and Senate Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; all provisions S. 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; all provisions
Client expense: $6,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1257/S. 1181: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act H.R. 3185: 401K Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act S. 1395: Stop Unfair Practices on Credit Cards Act of 2007 H.R. 5244: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, H.R. 1257, S. 1181
Client expense: $176,530 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2008 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.2, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007; H.R.976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; H.R.4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; S.2401, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007. Legislative proposals regarding shareholder participation in corporate executive compensation decisons: H.R.2, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007; H.R.976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. Legislation to amend the Federal False Claims Act: H.R.4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; S.2401, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
None; Tax Exempt Facility Bonds of Empowerment Zones -- modifications - Support HR 1424 & HR3997; Economic Stabiliation Package -- Research and Development Tax Credit - Support None; Economic Stimulus -- 90-day repatriation of foreign earnings - Support HR1257/S2866; Corporate Executives Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act -- Non-resident withold - Oppose
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
HR.1257/S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. HR. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Proxy access issues. Executive compensation issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR.1257/S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. HR. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Proxy access issues. Executive compensation issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HR 800, Employee Free Choice Act, oppose HR1257, S2866, Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act, oppose
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 3225 - Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act HR 1257 / S 1181 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act Potential soft dollar reform HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1257/S 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Comp. Act, All Provisions Executive Compensation Matters S 1010/HR 2205, Retirement Security for Life Act, All Provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 1257, "The Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act," regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; all provisions H.R. 1424, House and Senate Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; all provisions H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; all provisions S. 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; all provisions SEC Proposal on Proxy Rules 14a-8; all provisions SEC Proposals on Shareholder Resolutions; all provisions
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 1171 Money Market Fund Parity Acto of 2007 (mutual fund competitiveness) H.R. 1257 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (proxy vote disclosure) H.R. 3225 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act (12b-1 fees) H.R. 3997 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Troubled Assets) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 6333 Municipal Bond Market support Act of 2008 H.R. 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6796 VULTURE Funds Act S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (subprime) S. 3130 Increasing Transparency and ACcountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 Commodity Index Funds (Lieberman) U.S. Capital Markets Competitiveness Financial Regulatory Structure Modernization (Treasury Blueprint) Closed-End Funds / AMPS Money Market Mutual Fund Guaranty Plan
Client expense: $1,240,256 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Retirement
Shareholder Votes on Executive Compensation Act - H.R. 1257 Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1338 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - H.R. 1424 Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2007 - H.R. 1820 Pension Security Act of 2007 - H.R. 2683 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - H.R. 2831 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (benefits provisions) H.R. 2881 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 - H.R. 3056 401 (k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act - H.R. 3185 ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - H.R. 3195 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act H.R. 3225 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - H.R. 3361 Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2007 - H.R. 3363 Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2007 - H.R. 3652 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007 - H.R. 3765 AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act - H.R. 3861 Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 - H. R. 3970 The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007/Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 - H.R. 3996 Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007/Heroes Earnings Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2007 title as passed - H.R. 3997 AMT Relief Act of 2007 - H.R. 4351 The Small Business Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2008 H.R. 5160 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008/Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008/Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act H.R. 6081 Roadmap for Americas Future Act of 2008 H.R. 6110 Pension Protection Act ERISA Amendments of 2008 H.R. 6143 ERISA Amendments H.R. 6142 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 H.R. 6382 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act & Substitute amendment H.R. 6604 401 (k) Plan Debit Card Bill H.R. 6708 Hurricane Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6958 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7005 Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7006 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (tax extenders) H.R. 7060 Senate Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act - S. 1556 Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 - S. 1593 Alternative Investments, Amending Internal Revenue Code provisions taxing partnerships involving alternative investments S.1624 Restoring Pension Promises to Workers Act S. 1725 Fair Pay Restoration Act - S. 1843 Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007 - S. 1881 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - S. 1974 Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007 - S. 2044 Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2007 - S. 2092 Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007 - S. 2199 Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2007 - S. 2337 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007 - S. 2473 AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act S. 2389 Incentives for Older Workers Act S. 2933 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3098 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3125 Title VII Fairness Act S. 3209 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 - S. 3248 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - S. 3268 401 (k) Plan Debit Card Bill S. 3278 The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act S.3335 (extenders, deferred comp) ADA Amendments Act S. 3406 Regulatory communication with covered federal officials on legislative issues. Legislation Treasury/IRS Emergency Economic Stabilization Act H.R. 1424 Treasury/IRS - Pension Protection Act Technical Corrections (PPA) - H.R. 3361, H.R. 6382, S. 1974 DOL on 401 (k) fee disclosure - H.R. 3185, H.R. 3765, S. 2473 Treasury/IRS - on hybrid plan issues Treasury/IRS on 409A and deferred compensation Treasury/IRS on pension funding Treasury/IRS - guidance on benefits provisions of the HEART Act H.R. 6081 Treasury/IRS on benefit accruals and anti-backloading Treasury/IRS Hurricane relief H.R. 6958, H.R. 7006
Client expense: $246,723 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Say on pay - HR 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; S 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. Card check - HR 800, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007; S 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) SEC Proposal on Proxy Rules 14a08 (all provisions) SEC Proposal on Shareholder Resolutions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 869, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1356, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2957, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.Con. Res. 140, the Financial Services Diversity Initiative (all provisions) S. 3254, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow banks to be taxed as limited liability companies, and for other purposes (all provisions) HR. 323, the Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 698, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 755, the Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1171, the Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (all provisions, including Treasury asset-purchase proposal, business tax provisions, FDIC coverage, SEC rules, accounting provisions, revenue offsets, GSE preferred stock tax accounting rules, proposed bankruptcy provisions) H.R.1508, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1537, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.R. 1869, the Communities First Act (all provisions) H.R. 1967, the Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2547, the FDIC Enforcement Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 2727, the Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act (all provisions) H.R. 3013, the Affordable Financial Services Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (all provisions, including Treasury asset-purchase proposal, SEC rules, accounting provisions, GSE preferred stock tax accounting rules, proposed bankruptcy provisions) H.R. 4043, the Preserving and Expanding Minority Depository Institutions Act (all provisions) H.R. 5519, the Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6312, the Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6659, the Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act of 2008 (all provisions) Proposals regarding 500-shareholder threshold for SEC registration under Sarbanes-Oxley Acts Section 404 Banking Committee draft legislation on industrial loan company (ILC) regulation Regulation Z proposal intended to curb subprime mortgage abuses
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1257/S. 1181: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act H.R. 3185: 401K Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act S. 1395: Stop Unfair Practices on Credit Cards Act of 2007 H.R. 5244: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, H.R. 1257, S. 1181
Client expense: $295,620 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2008 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 495 Personal Data Privacy & Security Act of 2007; S. 1202, Personal Data Protection Act of 2007; S. 1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act; S. 806, Consumer ID Protection & Security Act; H.R. 1257 & S. 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act of 2007; S. 239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007; S. 238 Social Security Numbers Misuse Prevention Act; S. 1677 Currency Reform & Financial Market Access Act of 2007; (H.R. 5546) The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1257/S. 1181: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act H.R. 3185: 401K Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act S. 1395: Stop Unfair Practices on Credit Cards Act of 2007 H.R. 5244: Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, H.R. 1257, S. 1181
Client expense: $340,734 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.2, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007; H.R.976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; H.R.4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; S.2401, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007. Legislative proposals regarding shareholder participation in corporate executive compensation decisons: H.R.2, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007; H.R.976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R.1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. Legislation to amend the Federal False Claims Act: H.R.4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; S.2401, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007.
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Utilities
HR2764: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PG&E GENERAL UTILITIES ISSUES S317: ELECTRIC UTILITY CAP AND TRADE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1177: CLEAN AIR PLANNING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1766: LOW CARBON ECONOMY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S919/HR1551: HEALTHY FARMS, FOOD AND FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION HR1600: EQUITABLE AGRICULTURE TODAY FOR HEALTHY AMERICA ACT (EAT HEALTHY AMERICA ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1154/HR2038: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2419: FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1181/HR1257: SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2203: URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING FUND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1133: FREEDOM THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1016: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1115: ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1977: SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL INVESTMENT ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1511/HR2036: MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE ENERGY PROMOTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1297: ADVANCED CLEAN FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1321: ENERGY SAVING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1370: CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT ASSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2305: SMART METERS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2337: ENERGY POLICY REFORM AND REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1419: RENEWABLE FUELS, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2529: AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY POLICIES ACT OF 1978 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2848: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR729: HOME ENERGY GENERATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2191: AMERICA'S CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1201:CLEAN POWER ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR197: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1924/S411: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE CREDIT RATE PARITY FOR ALL RENEWABLE RESOURCES UNDER THE ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION CREDIT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2776: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S590/HR550: SECURING AMERICA'S ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S339/HR670: DEPENDENCE REDUCTION THROUGH INNOVATION IN VEHICLES AND ENERGY ACT (DRIVE ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES S822: EXTEND THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2642: AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5351: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2191: AMERICA'S CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR6049: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S3036: LIEBERMAN-WARNER CLIMATE SECURITY ACT 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR6401: RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS SECURITY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL PL 108-447: LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTINGENCY FUNDS; ALL PROVISION OF THE BILL HR 6/PL 110-140: RENEWABLE FUELS, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2007; ALL ASPECTS OF THE BILL
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Utilities
HR2764: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL CONGRESS - PG&E GENERAL UTILITIES ISSUES S1201: CLEAN POWER ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S317: ELECTRIC UTILITY CAP AND TRADE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1177: CLEAN AIR PLANNING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1766: LOW CARBON ECONOMY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S919/HR1551: HEALTHY FARMS, FOOD AND FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION HR1600: EQUITABLE AGRICULTURE TODAY FOR HEALTHY AMERICA ACT (EAT HEALTHY AMERICA ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1154/HR2038: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2419: FARM BILL EXTENSION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION S1181/HR1257: SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2203 URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING FUND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1133: FREEDOM THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPANSION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1016: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1115: ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1977: SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL INVESTMENT ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1511/HR2036: MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE ENERGY PROMOTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1297: ADVANCED CLEAN FUELS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1321: ENERGY SAVING ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1370: CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT ASSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2305: ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH SMART METERS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2337: ENERGY POLICY REFORM AND REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S1419: RENEWABLE FUELS, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2529: TO ESTABLISH EFFICIENCY RESOURCE STANDARDS FOR RETAIL ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2848: SOLAR OPPORTUNITY AND LOCAL ACCESS RIGHTS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR729: HOME ENERGY GENERATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2191: AMERICA'S CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR197: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR1924/S411: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE CREDIT RATE PARITY FOR ALL RENEWABLE RESOURCES UNDER THE ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION CREDIT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR2776: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S590/HR550: SECURING AMERICA'S ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S339/HR670: DEPENDENCE REDUCTION THROUGH INNOVATION IN VEHICLES AND ENERGY ACT (DRIVE ACT); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES S822: EXTEND THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2642: AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5351: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL SENATE ENERGY TAX BILL OF 2008 (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; all provisions S. 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; all provisions SEC Proposal on Proxy Rules 14a-8; all provisions SEC Proposals on Shareholder Resolutions; all provisions
Client expense: $3,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Retirement
Shareholder Votes on Executive Compensation Act - H.R. 1257 Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2007 - H.R. 1820 Pension Security Act of 2007 - H.R. 2683 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - H.R. 2831 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (benefits provisions) - H.R. 2881 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 - H.R. 3056 401 (k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act - H.R. 3185 ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - H.R. 3195 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act H.R. 3225 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - H.R. 3361 Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2007 - H.R. 3363 Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2007 - H.R. 3652 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007 - H.R. 3765 AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act - H.R. 3861 Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 - H. R. 3970 The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007/Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 - H.R. 3996 Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007/Heroes Earnings Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2007 - title as passed - H.R. 3997 AMT Relief Act of 2007 - H.R. 4351 The Small Business Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2008 - H.R. 5160 Energy and Tax Extenders Act - H.R. 6049 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act - H.R. 6081 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008 - H.R. 6110 Pension Protection Act ERISA Amendments of 2008 - H.R. 6143 ERISA Amendments - H.R. 6142 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 - H.R. 6382 Senate Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act - S. 1556 Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 - S. 1593 Alternative Investments, Amending Internal Revenue Code provisions taxing partnerships involving alternative investments - S.1624 Restoring Pension Promises to Workers Act - 1725 Fair Pay Restoration Act - S. 1843 Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007 - S. 1881 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - S. 1974 Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007 - S. 2044 Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2007 (S. 2092) Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007 - S. 2199 Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2007 - S. 2337 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007 - S. 2473 AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act - S. 2389 Incentives for Older Workers Act - S. 2933 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - S. 3098 Title VII Fairness Act - S. 3209 Regulatory - communication with covered federal officials on legislative issues. Legislation - The Pension Protection Act Technical Corrections (PPA) - H.R. 3361/H.R. 6382//S. 1974 DOL proposed 408(b)(2) regulations for fee disclosure requirements DOL - 401 (k) fee disclosure (H.R. 3185/H.R. 3765/S. 2473) Treasury/IRS hybrid plan hearing Treasury/IRS guidance on 409A and deferred compensation Treasury/IRS hearing on measurement of pension plan assets and liabilities
Client expense: $228,003 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 869, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1356, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) . 2957, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.Con. Res. 140, the Financial Services Diversity Initiative (all provisions) HR. 323, the Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 698, the Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 755, the Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1171, the Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (all provisions) H.R.1508, the Compete Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1537, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (all provisions) H.R. 1869, the Communities First Act (all provisions) H.R. 1967, the Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2547, the FDIC Enforcement Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 2727, the Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act (all provisions) H.R. 3013, the Affordable Financial Services Enhancement Act (all provisions) H.R. 4043, the Preserving and Expanding Minority Depository Institutions Act (all provisions) H.R. 5519, the Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6312, the Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions) Proposals regarding 500-shareholder threshold for SEC registration under Sarbanes-Oxley Acts Section 404 Banking Committee draft legislation on industrial loan company (ILC) regulation Regulation Z proposal intended to curb subprime mortgage abuses
Client expense: $1,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR.1257/S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. Proxy access issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Banking
HR.1257/S.1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. Proxy access issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 3225 - Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act HR 1257 / S 1181 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act Potential soft dollar reform
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1257/S 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Comp. Act, All Provisions Executive Compensation Matters S 1010/HR 2205, Retirement Security for Life Act, All Provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1171 Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (mutual fund competitiveness) H.R. 1257 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (proxy vote disclosure) H.R. 3225 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act (12b-1 fees) H.R. 275 The Global Online Freedom Act H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 (subprime) H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 (subprime) H.R. 5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 (subprime) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Act H.R. 6333 The "Municipal Bond Support Act of 2008" H.R. 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (subprime) S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 (subprime) S. 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act Commodity Index Funds (Lieberman) U.S. Capital Markets Competitiveness Financial Regulatory Structure Modernization (Treasury Blueprint) Vulture Funds Closed-End Funds / AMPS
Client expense: $1,409,600 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 3225 - Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act HR 1257 / S 1181 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act Potential soft dollar reform
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 1257, "The Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act," regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; FDIC ILC Applications; OTS gift card guidance; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Payday Lending Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FTC Privacy Rules; OTS Unfair & Deceptive Rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, FBI Subpoenas Addendum, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring, SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of