Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007

the Davis Bacon Act HR 1645; S. 988; HR 1843; S. 1939; HR 4088; S. 2368; HR 2670; S. 1570; HR 6; S. 2044; HR 720; HR 2049;; S. 6242; S. 910; HR 1023; S. 777; HR 27; HR 3195

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

the Davis Bacon Act HR 1645; S. 988; HR 1843; S. 1939; HR 4088; S. 2368; HR 2670; S. 1570; HR 6; S. 2044; HR 720; HR 2049;; S. 6242; S. 910; HR 1023; S. 777; HR 27; HR 3195

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Supported comprehensive immigration reform legislation. Opposed DHS/ICE's proposed regulations on Social Security Administration "no-match" letters. Supported the Save our Small Business Act, H.R. 1843/S. 988, to extend H-2B visa's returning worker provision. Opposed the Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act, H.R. 4088/S. 2368.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1843/S. 988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007 H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy E. Verify Rules Federal Contractor Rules H2B Rules

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE, White House Office

S340, S988, HR1843, HR850

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposed DHS/ICE's proposed regulations on Social Security Administration "no-match" letters. Supported the Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act, HR 1843/S 988, to extend the H-2B visa's returning worker provision. Supported "clean" extension of E-Verify employment verification system; opposed mandatory use for federal contractors.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1843/S. 988, the "Save our Small & Seasonal Businesses Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1843 & S 988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007 (entire bill); Issues: H-2B visa provisions

Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1843/S. 988, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007, all provisions relating to H2-B Visas.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Comprehensive Immigration Reform- S. 1348, H.R. 572, S. 9, H.R. 138, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5233, H.R. 5495, S. 2839 H-2B Seasonal Workers- S. 988, H.R. 1843- Save our Seasonal Small Business Act SAVE Act- H.R. 4088

Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR 4088/S 2366/S 2368, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act, oppose mandatory use of E-Verify; HR 5515, New Employee Verification Act, support national uniform document verification; extension of past increase in the amount of H-2B visas available, specifically promoting S 988/HR 1843, the Save Our Seasonal Business Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA)

Promoting extension of past increase in the amount of H-2B visas available, specifically promoting S. 988/H.R. 1843 the Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007; HR 4088/S 2366/S 2368, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act, promote comprehensive approach to immigration reform and concerns with workability of certain enforcement provisions; concerns and filed comments on Department of Homeland Security's Proposed Rulemaking on changes to requirements affecting H-2B nonimmigrants and their employers; concerns on the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require certain contractors and subcontractors to use the USCIS E-Verify system.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program: H.R. 1843/S.988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 H.R. 5233 Giving Relief to Our Small Businesses Act H.R. 5495 Relief for America's Small and Seasonal Businesses Act H.R. 5849 Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act

Client expense: $6,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 2380, H.R. 4042, H.R. 4235-Estate Tax: Bills to repeal or reform the Estate Tax See attached page... H.R. 976-Tax Relief: Tax relief for small business H.R. 2049, S. 1244-OSHA Reform including legislation to streamline regulatory burdens for small business. H.R. 3660, S. 2239-Health Care: Legislation to allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes, and other health care reform legislation. H.Con.Res 99, S. Con Res 70-Reg Reform: Tax Gap. H.R. 4088, S. 2368, H.R. 371, S. 340, H.R. 1843-Immigration Reform: Legislation to reform the H-2A Agricultural Guestworker Program and other immigration laws. H.R. 3396, S. 34-Streamlined Sales Tax legislation. H.R. 5546, S.3086-Credit Card Fair Fee Act. H.R. 6210, S. 2795-SHOP Act. The Small Business Health Care Options Program. S. 2818-Small business health plans. Merchant Card Reporting and Taxpayer Identification (TIN) Collection Emergency Agriculture Relief Act (EARA) Oil and Gas Prices H.R. 800-Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 6248- Credit Card Interchange Fee Act of 2008 Velazquez CHOICE Act Placeholder in FY 2008 Budger Resolution for Estate Tax Reform H.R. 5804- Taxpayer Responsability, Accountability and Consistency Act.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2419-Farm Bill-Specialty Crops, research funding, crop insurance, pest and disease management, conservation, statistics. Quarantine 37: Work with APHIS at USDA to ensure foreign pests and diseases will not come into the U.S. EPA Worker Protection Standards: Work with the Environmental Protection Agency to help make these work better for our industry. Methyl Bromide and other agricultural chemicals. Work with EPA, USDA, and State Department to ensure continued availability. H.R. 2419-Research Funding for Floriculture: Annual bill setting appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. H.R. 4088, S. 2368, H.R. 371, S. 340, H.R. 1843-Immigration Reform: Legislation to reform H-2A Agricultural Guestworker Program and other immigration laws. H.R. 2380, H.R. 4042, H.R.4235-Taxes: Tax relief for small business including agriculture including Estate Tax Reform. H.R. 5264, H.R. 5742-International Trade: Work on general trade issues and free trade agreements including Andean TPA and Colombia FTA. Work with USDA and Congress on phytosanitary issues, plant pest and disease control, and quarantines. Work with DHS, USDA and Congress on border and port issues. H.R. 2419: Farm Bill- Work to secure specialty crops inclusion. Work with USDA to ensure continued agricultural statistics cover floral industry. Work with USDA to improve crop insurance coverage for floriculture growers. Emergency Agriculture Relief Act (EARA)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

FY09 Ag Appropriations legislation to provide funding for research on diseases affecting farm alligators. Legisaltion to extend returning worker exemption for H2B visas. (HR 1843, S. 988) Administrative and regualtory activities affecting Louisiana wildlife and alligator farming.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R. 1843, the Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act S. 2839, the Global Competitiveness Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,000

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 988/HR 1843, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 S.237/HR 237, AgJOBS Act of 2007 S. 340, AgJOBS Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Various legislative proposals related to comprehensive immigration reform (no specific legislation introduced) E-Verify Rule, FAR Case 2007-013: Rule to mandate use of E-Verify by government contractors H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5642 Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act S.3514, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity and for other purposes H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act S. Con. Res 70, Gregg amendment to provide $750 million for border security H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations, amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and on H-2B visas by Sen. Mikulski H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future H.R. 6039, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence S. 2094, Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 H.R. 6454, E-Verify Extension and Expansion Act of 2008 H.R. 5596, to extend the Basic Pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act of 2008, to create a long-term solution to improve security and the timely movement of travelers and goods through our nations land ports of entry H.R. 6617/S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 H.R. 6633, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 Electronic System for Travel Authorization proposed rule, DHS-2008-0052 RIN 1651-AA72 DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule, RIN 1205AB54 DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056 US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule, Docket No. DHS-2008-0039 Rule mandating government contractors to use the Basic Pilot program (or E-Verify), FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter", DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67

Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1348/S. 1639: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act: HB-1 Visa provisions H.R. 1645: Security through Regularized Immigration and Vibrant Economy Act H.R. 1843/S. 988: Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

(HR 6617/S.334) Strengthing Communities through Integration and Education Act of 2008 H2B Visas: Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act (S.988/H.R. 1843)

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

S. 988/ HR 1843 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 988; H.R.1843

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 340 AgJobs act of 2007 H-2A and H-2B Visa reform H.R. 1843 and S.988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 842/H.R. 3494 (CLEAR Act); H.R. 938 (Nuclear Family Priority Act); H.R. 1645 (STRIVE Act); H.R. 1792 (Temporary Agricultural Labor Reform Act); H.R. 1843 (Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act); H.R. 1930/S. 1083 (SKIL Act); H.R. 1940 (Birthright Citizenship Act); H.R. 4088/S. 2366/ S. 2368 (SAVE Act); H.R. 5642 (SUSTAIN Act); H.Res.1025 To discharge H.R. 1843, cheap foreign labor bill; S. 43/H.R. 279 (STAR Act); S. 1035 (H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act); S. 1269 (ENFORCE Act); S. 2334/H.R. 4160/S. 2718 To deter issuing driver's licenses to illegal aliens; S. 2710 To prevent illegal alien employment through Social Security no-match letter improvement S. 2711 (Worksite Enforcement Act) S. 2713 To curtail police department sanctuary policies S. 2717 (Effective Immigration Enforcement Partnerships Act) S. 2720 To expedite deportation of criminal aliens S. 2722 (Safe Roads Enhancement Act) H.R. 5515 (New Employment Verification Act)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1843, The Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act S. 2839, The Global Competitiveness Act of 2008

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

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

H.R. 842/H.R. 3494 (CLEAR Act); H.R. 938 (Nuclear Family Priority Act); H.R. 1645 (STRIVE Act); H.R. 1792 (Temporary Agricultural Labor Reform Act); H.R. 1843 (Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act); H.R. 1930/S. 1083 (SKIL Act); H.R. 1940 (Birthright Citizenship Act); H.R. 4088/S. 2366/ S. 2368 (SAVE Act); H.R. 5642 (SUSTAIN Act); H.Res.1025 To discharge H.R. 1843, cheap foreign labor bill; S. 43/H.R. 279 (STAR Act); S. 1035 (H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act); S. 1269 (ENFORCE Act); S. 2334/H.R. 4160/S. 2718 To deter issuing driver's licenses to illegal aliens; S. 2710 To prevent illegal alien employment through Social Security no-match letter improvement S. 2711 (Worksite Enforcement Act) S. 2713 To curtail police department sanctuary policies S. 2717 (Effective Immigration Enforcement Partnerships Act) S. 2720 To expedite deportation of criminal aliens S. 2722 (Safe Roads Enhancement Act) H.R. 5515 (New Employment Verification Act)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposed DHS/ICE's proposed regulations on Social Security Administration "no-match" letters. Supported the Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act, HR 1843/S 988, to extend H-2B visa's returning worker provision. Opposed the Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act, HR 4088/S 2368. Supported "clean" extension of E-Verify employment verification system; opposed mandatory use for federal contractors.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Guest Workers/US-Mexico Migration Comprehensive Immigration Reform- S. 1348, H.R. 572, S. 9, H.R. 138, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5233, H.R. 5495, S. 2839 H-2B Seasonal Workers- S. 988, H.R. 1843- Save our Seasonal Small Business Act SAVE Act- H.R. 4088

Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 988/H.R. 1843 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promoting extension of past increase in the amount of H-2B visas available, specifically promoting S. 988/H.R. 1843 the Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007; HR 4088/S 2366/S 2368, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act, promote comprehensive approach to immigration reform and concerns with workability of certain enforcement provisions; concerns and filed comments on Department of Homeland Security's Proposed Rulemaking on changes to requirements affecting H-2B nonimmigrants and their employers; concerns on the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require certain contractors and subcontractors to use the USCIS E-Verify system.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

HR 4088/S 2366/S 2368, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act, oppose mandatory use of E-Verify; HR 5515, New Employee Verification Act, support national uniform document verification; extension of past increase in the amount of H-2B visas available, specifically promoting S 988/HR 1843, the Save Our Seasonal Business Act of 2007.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act of 2008 H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act of 2008 S.3514, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity and for other purposes H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act S.Con. Res. 70, Gregg amendment on neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security through on H-1B/EB recapture visas plus adjustment of status Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security to improve the visa process and overall travel experience H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations bill: amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and one offered on H-2B visas by Sen. Mikulski H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future H.R. 6039, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence S. 2094, Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 HR 6454, E-Verify Extension and Expansion Act of 2008 H.R. 5596, to extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act of 2008 to create a long-term solution to improve security and the timely movement of travelers and goods through our nations land ports of entry H.R. 6617/S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 HR 6633, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 Electronic System for Travel Authorization proposed rule DHS-2008-0052 RIN 1651-AA72 DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54 DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056 US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule Docket No. DHS-2008-0039 Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67 H.R. 5924, Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act Extension of the Basic Pilot Program, a voluntary and experimental electronic employment verification system (EEVS) E-Verify program in possible legislation

Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S340, S988, HR1843, HR850

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1843 & S 988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007 (entire bill); Issues: H-2B visa provisions

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 1843 & S 988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007 (entire bill); Issues: H-2B visa provisions

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1843/S. 988, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007, all provisions relating to H2-B Visas.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 988/HR 1843, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 S.237/HR 237, AgJOBS Act of 2007 S. 340, AgJOBS Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1843, The Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act S. 2839, The Global Competitiveness Act of 2008

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

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program: H.R. 1843/S.988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 H.R. 5233 Giving Relief to Our Small Businesses Act H.R. 5495 Relief for America's Small and Seasonal Businesses Act H.R. 5849 Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act

Client expense: $3,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR 1843/S. 988, the "Save Our Small & Seasonal Businesses Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1843/S.988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2007 H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 1843 and S. 988 - the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act; H.R. 5233 - the Giving Relief to Our Small Businesses Act; H.R. 5495 - the Relief for America's Small and Seasonal Businesses Act; and H.R. 5849 - the Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act. NCA lobbied for the passage of each of these bills which would have provided an extension of the returning worker exemption for former H-2B visa workers.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 988; H.R.1843

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE