Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007

HR 2419/HR 6124 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for the continuation of agriculture programs through FY 2012. Main concern is on the animal testing mentioned in the bill [Seth Radus] HR 1280 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - a bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally [Seth Radus]

Client expense: $924,074 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Animal Fighting, HR l37, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 503, S.3ll; Primates as Pets,HR 2964, S l498; Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394; Bear Protection Act, HR 5534; Chimpanzee Research Legislation, HR 3295, S. 1916; Dog fighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880; Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.1406; Wild Horses, HR 249; Fur Labeling, S 3610; Puppy Mills/Import Ban; Animal Welfare Act Accountability, HR 2193; Service Horse Adoption; Human and Pet Food Safety, HR 2108 and S 1274; Trophy Hunting; Internet Hunting, HR 2711, S 2422; Animal Cruelty Reporting, S 2439, HR 6597; Class B Dealer, HR 1280, S. 714

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1280, S 714, Pet Safety and Protection Act--Issue: To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals HR 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Act--Issue: To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 1726, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5852, the Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 5852 Great Ape Protection Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, title XI, Subtitle D, Sec. 11316 and 11317 HR 2419 (Senate version), Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XI, Sec. 11079 HR 5852 Great Ape Protection Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1280, S 714, Pet Safety and Protection Act--To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals HR 2193 Animal Protection Accountability Act--To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 5852 Great Ape Protection Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5852, the Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 1726, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, title XI, Subtitle D, Sec. 11316 and 11317 HR 2419 (Senate version), Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XI, Sec. 11079 HR 5852 Great Ape Protection Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Dog Protection Act (HR 3327); House Resolution 1046 to designate September 2008 as Link Awareness Month Pet Safety and Protection Act (S.714/HR 1280); Human and Pet Food Safety Act (HR 2108) 2007 Farm Bill (Pet Safety and Protection Act and Dog Fighting Prohibition Act (S1800/HR 3219) language amendment) Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes Act (S. 2439)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1280, S 714 Pet Safety and Protection Act - To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals HR 2193 Animal Protection Accountability Act - To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2419/HR 6124 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for the continuation of agriculture programs through FY 2012. Main concern is on the animal testing mentioned in the bill [Seth Radus] HR 1280 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - a bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally [Seth Radus]

Client expense: $924,074 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, Title XI, Subtitle D, Sec. 11316 and Sec. 11317 H.R. 2419 (Senate version), Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XI, Sec. 11079 H.R. 5852 Great Ape Protection Act

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, title XI, Subtitle D, Sec. 11316 and 11317 H.R. 2419 (Senate version), Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XI, Sec. 11079 H.R. 5852 Great Ape Protection Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Dog Protection Act (HR 3327) Housing foreclosure crisis' impact on companion animals Pet Safety and Protection Act (S. 714/HR 1280) 2007 Farm Bill (Pet Safety and Protection Act and Dog Fighting Prohibition Act (S 1800/HR 3219) language amendment) Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes Act (S. 2439) -Testimony before U.S. House of Representatives Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the topic After the Beef Recall: Exploring Greater Transparency in the Meat Industry. -Housing Foreclosure's impact on companion animals (no set initiative as of yet). -House Resolution designating September 2008 as Link Awareness Month

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1280, S 714 Pet Safety and Protection Act - To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals HR 2193 Animal Protection Accountability Act - To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007: A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012. Main concern is on the animal testing mentioned in bill. [Seth Radus, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] HR 1280 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) - A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally [Seth Radus, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act (Introduced in Senate) - A bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests [Seth Radus, David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe]

Client expense: $666,550 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007, Title XI, Subtitle D. Sec. 11316 and Sec. 11317 H.R. 2419 (Senate version), Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XI, Sec. 11079

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies H.R. 1280 and S. 714, Pet Safety & Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2193, Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, title XI, Subtitle D, Sec. 11316 and 11317 H.R. 2419 (Senate version), Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XI, Sec. 11079

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act (S. 1204/HR 2052) Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes Act (S. 2439) Pet Safety and Protection Act (S. 714/HR 1280) Federal Dog Protection Act (HR 3327) Kinship Caregiver Support Act of 2007(S.611/HR 2188) Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act (S1956/HR 4688) 2007 Farm Bill (Pet Safety and Protection Act Amendment) Dog Fighting Prohibition Act (S.1880/HR 3219) Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (HR 3963) Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (S.1274/HR 2108) Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act National Link Awareness Month (HR 1046) The INVEST in Kids Act (HR 5466) Family Violence Services and Protection Act (FVPSA) Funding for Violence Against Womens Act and Victims of Crime Act Health Equity and Accountability Act (HR 3014) Medicaid Regulations and Medicaid Targeted Case Management moritorium Pregnant and Parenting Women under Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for Fiscal Year 2009 Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008 (HR 5537) Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act (HR 5524) Establishment of the Health Child Abuse Research, Education and Services (CARES) Network Child-friendly economic stimulus package Initial preparation for House Committee on Government and Oversite Reform hearing on downed farm animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.2419, Farm , Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, Sections 11316 and 11317 H.R.1280, S. 714: Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007

Client expense: $1,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1280/S 714: Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 -- entire bill

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

HR 1280, S 714 Pet Safety and Protection Act - To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals HR 2193 Animal Protection Accountability Act - To retain Class B animal dealers as a possible source for laboratory animals

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Act regulations and legislation Pet Safety & Protection Act - H.R. 1280 Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act - H.R. 3193- H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - H.R. 2419

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies Pet Safety & Protection Act - H.R. 1280 Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act - H.R. 2193 Farm Bill Extension Act - H.R. 2419

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Dog Fighting Prohibition Act (S.1880/HR 3219) Children's Health Insurance Program Reauth. Act (HR 3963) Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (S.1274/HR 2108) Chimp Haven is Home Act (S.1916/HR 3295) Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act (S. 1204/HR 2052) 2007 Farm Bill (Pet Safety and Protection Act Amendment) Pet Safety and Protection Act (S.714/HR 1280) Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes Act of '07 (S.2439) Kinship Caregiver Support Act of 2007 (S.661/HR 2188) Federal Dog Protection Act (HR 3327)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

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

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

HR 782-Fair Currency Act of 2007. A bill to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a counterviable export subsidy, and for other purposes. S. 364-Strengthening America’s Trade Laws Act. A bill to strengthen United States trade laws, and for other purposes. S. 460-Trade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act (Trade CLAIM Act). A bill to make determinations by the USTR reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that USTR considers petitions to enforce US Trade rights. S. 571-A bill to withdraw national trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, the products of the People’s Republic of China. HR 910-American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act. A bill to make certain modifications to the trade adjustment assistance program. HR 1042-Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007. A bill to extend trade promotion authority. HR-1127-American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act. A bill, as related to medical device manufacturers, to allow them that use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings or use domestic like products to participate in those proceedings as interested parties, and for other purposes. HR 2900/ S. 1082-Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007. Bills to revise and extend user fees program including for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the FDA with respect to the safety of medical devices, and for other programs. HR-1561/ S. 484-Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2007. Bills to improve oversight as related to drugs includes safety of medical devices in some provisions. HR-788/ S. 468-Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007. Bills to create an electronic databank for clinical trials as relates to medical devices. HR 1494/ S. 830-Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007. Bills to improve the process for development of needed pediatric medical devices. S. 1408-Health Information Technology Act of 2007. Bill to improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology. HR-2474-Consumer Product Safety Act. Bill to provide for an increased maximum civil penalty for violations under the Consumer Product Safety Act. HR 1908/ S. 1145-Patent Reform Act of 2007. Bills to provide for patent reform related to medical devices. S. 1256-Small Business Lending Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2007. Bill to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize loan programs under that Act, and for other purposes. HR 2138-Investment in America Act of 2007. Bill to permanently extend research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses. S. 41-Research Competitiveness Act of 2007. HR-1712-Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007. Bills to provide incentives to improve America’s research competitiveness, and for other purposes. HR 2419-Farm, Nutrition and Biotechnology Act of 2007. HR 1280-Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007. HR-2193-Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act. Bills to prohibit the use of live animals for marketing medical devices, and for other purposes. S. 122-Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007. Bill to provide trade adjustment assistance as related to workers adversely affected by import competition. S. 1677-Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007. Bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988. HR 1229-Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007. Bill to amend the tariff Act of 1930 related to applying countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries. HR-321-Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005. HR 571-A bill to require additional tariffs on products on any nonmarket economy until the President certifies to Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from the tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. Bills to require additional tariffs to be imposed on Chinese products on the basis of rate of manipulation between the RMB and the Dollar, and for other purposes. HR 708-Trade Law Reform Act of 2007. Bill to amend US trade laws to address more effectively import crisis, and for other purposes. HR-2273-Food and Drug Administration Improvement Act of 2007. Bill to provide for deposit in the general fund of the Treasury of fees that are collected from manufacturers as related to medical devices and to terminate the authority of FDA to negotiate with manufacturers of medical devices on uses of the fees, and for other purposes.

HR 1280/S 714: Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 -- entire bill

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

Animal Welfare Act regulations and legislation Pet Safety & Protection Act - H.R. 1280 Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act - H.R. 2193

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Animal Welfare Act Regulations & Policies Pet Safety & Protection Act - H.R. 1280 Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act - H.R. 2193 Farm Bill Extension Act - H.R. 2419

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE