National Insurance Act of 2007

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) together with 2 co-sponsors introduced this bill for the purpose of amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to keep the same Medicare part B premium for 2010 that was in effect for 2009. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.

Client expense: $187,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to keep the same Medicare part B premium for 2010 that was in effect for 2009. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.

Client expense: $187,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to keep the same Medicare part B premium for 2010 that was in effect for 2009. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.

Client expense: $182,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) together with 2 co-sponsors introduced this bill for the purpose of amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to keep the same Medicare part B premium for 2010 that was in effect for 2009. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.

Client expense: $182,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 2609 - Insurance Information Act of 2009, would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports. HR 1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA) would allow for an optional federal charter for insurance agents and companies, and also provide consumer protections and the establishment of a new Financial Services Coordinating council that would include the new National Insurance Commissioner to serve in an advisory capacity to a new systematic risk regulator. NAIFA supports introduction and is closely reviewing specifics of bill. HR 1705, S. 566 - Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers stronger protections and better information in connection with financial products and more regulatory certainty for providers. NAIFA opposes. S.40 & HR 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007. NAIFA supports.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 2609 - Insurance Information Act of 2009, would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports. HR 1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA) would allow for an optional federal charter for insurance agents and companies, and also provide consumer protections and the establishment of a new Financial Services Coordinating council that would include the new National Insurance Commissioner to serve in an advisory capacity to a new systematic risk regulator. NAIFA supports introduction and is closely reviewing specifics of bill. HR 1705, S. 566 - Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers stronger protections and better information in connection with financial products and more regulatory certainty for providers. NAIFA opposes. S.40 & HR 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007. NAIFA supports.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) together with 2 co-sponsors introduced this bill for the purpose of amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to keep the same Medicare part B premium for 2010 that was in effect for 2009. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.

Client expense: $159,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to keep the same Medicare part B premium for 2010 that was in effect for 2009. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010.

Client expense: $159,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2008-Whole bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.634/HR1585, HR1324/S. 934, HR1995/S. 844, HR2426/S.1048, HR3200, S.1679, HR3590, HR3668, S.1473/HR1402, S.2734/HR4124, HR996 (See next page) S. 634/HR1585, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. (Lobbyists used: Meghan Riley) HCR HR 1324/S. 934, the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009. Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of `food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (Lobbyists used: Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 1995/S. 844, The Eliminating Disparities in Prevention, Access and Care Act Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. (Lobbyists used: Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 2426/S.1048, the Menu Labeling and Education (MEAL) Act, ADA supports legislation to provide nutritional information on menus in chain restaurants. ADA also supports menu labeling language included in the Senate and House Health Care Reform Bills (Lobbyist used: Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about this legislation. Specifically, ADA is working to discuss coverage, access, quality, prevention issues. We are supportive of health care reform and have expressed support of this bill. (Lobbyists used: Tekisha Dwan Everette, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley) HCR S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about legislation. Specifically, ADA is working on coverage, access, quality, and prevention issues. We are supportive of health care reform but have not endorsed this legislation in the Senate. (Lobbyists used: Tekisha Dwan Everette, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about legislation. Specifically, ADA is working on coverage, access, quality, and prevention issues. We are supportive of health care reform and have expressed support of this bill. (Lobbyists used: Tekisha Dwan Everette, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 3668, ADA support the entire bills, which reauthorizes the Special Diabetes Programs for Type 1 diabetes and Indians. (Lobbyist Used: Tekisha Dwan Everette) HCR S. 1473/H.R. 1402, Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009 ADA supports the entire bill to change the care and treatment of diabetes in the US. (Lobbyist Used: Kathryn Murray and Tekisha Dwan Everette) HCR S.2734/H.R. 4124, The Diabetes Prevention Act Support entire bill; Diabetes Prevention Program; ADA is pursuing legislation to expand the DPPI, a community-based diabetes prevention program that stemmed from the successful NIH Clinical Trial. (Lobbyist used: Meghan Riley) HCR H.Res 996, Support entire resolution to designate September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. (Lobbyist used: Meghan Riley) HCR Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestation diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Kathryn Murray) HCR The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act Support the entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes. (Lobbyist used: Kathryn Murray) HCR

Client expense: $153,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues regarding following biologics, H.R. 5629 Pathway for Biosimilar Act; S. 1695 Biologics, Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007, H.R. 1956 - provide for approval of similar biological products, H.R. 5629 - establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, H.R. 1038 - provide for licensing of comparable and interchangable biological products, H.R. 3200 and S. 1679.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues regarding follow on bologics, H.R. 5629 Pathway for Biosimilar Act; S. 1695 Biologics, Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007, H.R. 1956 - provide for approval of similar biological products, H.R. 5629 - establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, H.R. 1038 - provide for licensing of comparable and interchangable biological products, H.R. 3200, S. 1679.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 2609 - Insurance Information Act of 2009, would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports. HR 1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA) would allow for an optional federal charter for insurance agents and companies, and also provide consumer protections and the establishment of a new Financial Services Coordinating council that would include the new National Insurance Commissioner to serve in an advisory capacity to a new systematic risk regulator. NAIFA supports introduction and is closely reviewing specifics of bill. HR 1705, S. 566 - Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers stronger protections and better information in connection with financial products and more regulatory certainty for providers. NAIFA opposes. S.40 & HR 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007. NAIFA supports.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 6331 (110th Congress): To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. In particular, execution of the kidney education and bundling provisions. H.R. 3200: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R. 3590: An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3962: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R. 2726: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase criminal penalties for the sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly caused to be adulterated or misbranded, to modify requirements for maintaining records of the chain-of-custody of prescription drugs, to establish recall authority regarding drugs, and for other purposes. S. 1679: An original bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen the health care workforce. S. 1796, "America's Healthy Future Act," An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes, as it relates to Medicaid reimbursement for drugs and new fees on manufacturers of drugs and medical devices. H.R. 759, the FDA Globalization Act, as it relates to drug safety and pedigree. Drug and device marketing and promotion Drug and biological product pricing and reimbursement Healthcare-acquired infections Issues regarding 340B Lifetime caps for insurance Medical product safety Prescription drug pedigree and anti-counterfeiting policy

Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) together with 2 co-sponsors introduced this bill for the purpose of amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost.

Client expense: $141,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. HR 1058Seniors Financial Security Act of 2009: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion in gross income for income tax purposes of social security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. HR 107SMART Act of 2009: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. HR 162Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage.

Client expense: $141,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2008-Whole bill America's Healthy Future Act of 2009-Whole bill

Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues regarding following biologics, HR 5629 Pathway for Biosimilar Act; S 1695 Biologics, Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007, HR 1956 - provide for approval of similar biological products, HR 5629 - establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological porducts, HR 1038 - provide for licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, HR 3200 and S. 1679.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues regarding follow on biologics, HR 5629 Pathway for Biosimilar Act; S 1695 Biologics, Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007, JR 1956 - provide for approval of similar biological products, HR 5629 - establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, HR 1038 - provide for licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, HR 3200, S. 1679.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 2609 - Insurance Information Act of 2009, would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports. HR 1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA) would allow for an optional federal charter for insurance agents and companies, and also provide consumer protections and the establishment of a new Financial Services Coordinating council that would include the new National Insurance Commissioner to serve in an advisory capacity to a new systematic risk regulator. NAIFA supports introduction and is closely reviewing specifics of bill. HR 1705, S. 566 - Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers stronger protections and better information in connection with financial products and more regulatory certainty for providers. NAIFA opposes. S.40 & HR 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007. NAIFA supports.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Supported health care reform legislation, including changes to HR 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act) that will provide access to affordable insurance without imposing costly employer mandates. Supported legislative initiatives to allow small companies to pool together collectively across state lines and purchase economical health plans, such as S 2795 and HR 6210, the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act, introduced during the 110th Congress.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Yet to be introduced optional federal insurance charter legislation, previously National Insurance Act HR3200 and S. 40 in the 110th Congress.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 2609 - Insurance Information Act of 2009, would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports. HR 1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (NICPA) would allow for an optional federal charter for insurance agents and companies, and also provide consumer protections and the establishment of a new Financial Services Coordinating council that would include the new National Insurance Commissioner to serve in an advisory capacity to a new systematic risk regulator. NAIFA supports introduction and is closely reviewing specifics of bill. HR 1705, S. 566 - Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers stronger protections and better information in connection with financial products and more regulatory certainty for providers. NAIFA opposes. S.40 & HR 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007. NAIFA supports.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

See next paget for S. 634/HR1585 ,HR 1324, H.R. 1402, H.R. 2360/S. 979, H.R. 2426/S. 1048, H.R. 2575, H.R. 1995/S. 844, H.R. 3200. S. 634/HR1585, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR HR 1324, the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009. Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of `food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 1402, the Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009 Support the entire bill; to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) HCR H.R. 1995/S. 844, The Eliminating Disparities in Prevention, Access and Care Act Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray) HCR H.R. 2360/S. 979, The Small Business Health Options Program Act of (SHOP Act). Neutral, but held conversations about possible changes; To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. (Lobbyists used: Kathryn Murray, Abby Bownas, Ken Van Pool) HCR H.R. 2426/S. 1048, the Menu Labeling and Education (MEAL) Act, ADA supports legislation to provide nutritional information on menus in chain restaurants. ADA also supports menu labeling language included in the Affordable Health Choices Act, draft health reform legislation. (Lobbyist used: Meghan Riley, Abby Bownas) HCR H.R. 2575, The Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act ADA support the entire bill; to ensure equal treatment for patients who have suffered limb loss. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) HCR H.R. 3200, Health Care Reform; ADA is interested in any comprehensive reform of the health care system. Specifically, ADA is working to discuss coverage, access, quality, prevention issues. Draft legislation, the Affordable Health Care Choices Act, has been introduced in both the House and the Senate but has not been assigned bill numbers. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley, Peter Kay, Ken Van Pool) HCR Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Transportation Reauthorization; ADA is interested in the drafting of the successor to SAFETEA-LU transportation reauthorization legislation. Support developing performance based outcomes related to public health for the next transportation bill, including physical activity and Safe Routes to School. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley.) The Child Nutrition Reauthorization: ADA is interested in certain provisions that may be included in the Child Nutrition Reauthorization that will be drafted this year. Provisions affecting school meals, foods sold outside of school meals and local wellness policies will all be included in this omnibus legislation and are of interest to ADA. (Lobbyist used: Meghan Riley.) The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestation diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley) HCR The Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Act Support entire bill; Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the Division of Diabetes Translation to eliminate diabetes, allocates funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation, and provides for pilot programs for diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Peter Kay, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray) HCR The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act Support the entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) HCR Diabetes coordinator; ADA is interested in supporting legislation that will create a diabetes coordinator within the Department of Health and Human Services. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kendall Van Pool, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray) HCR

Client expense: $143,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

H.R. 3200 & S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007 Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension (monitor)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Yet to be introduced optional federal insurance charter legislation, previously National Insurance Act HR3200 and S. 40 in the 110th Congress.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1395, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act; HR.3200, National Insurance Act of 2007; HR. 5244, Credit Card Holders' Bill of Rights; HR. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; Legislation relating to credit card practices; S. 40, National Insurance Act of 2007; HR. 5840, Insurance Information Act of 2008; H.R. 5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1395, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act; HR.3200, National Insurance Act of 2007; HR. 5244, Credit Card Holders' Bill of Rights; HR. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; Legislation relating to credit card practices; S. 40, National Insurance Act of 2007; HR. 5840, Insurance Information Act of 2008; H.R. 5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR.3200, National Insurance Act of 2007. HR. 5840, Insurance Information Act of 2008. HR. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (PL 110-343).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.

Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Optional Federal Charter for Insurance Regulation, HR5840 (Office of Insurance Information), FINRA Rule 2821 (Annuities Sales), Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements, HR3200 & S40 (National Insurance Act)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.

Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.

Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Matters related to the development of a long-term federal terrorism risk insurance program to extend TRIEA of 2005 (HR 2761) Matters related to Optional Federal Charter legislation (S.2509, HR 3200, HR 5840) Auto salvage title issues (S. 545, HR 1029); Flood and multi-perill legislation (HR 920, HR 3121); McCarran-Ferguson repeal (S. 618, HR 1081); Natural Catastrophe legislation (H.R. 3355, S. 1061, S. 926, S. 927, S. 928, S. 929, S. 930, S. 931)

Client expense: $1,400,000 · 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), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 40, the National Insurance Act (all provisions) S. 926, the Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (allowing insurance companies to make tax deductible contributions to a tax-exempt policyholder disaster protection fund) S. 928, the Homeowners Protection Act of 2007 (creating a federal backstop for state natural catastrophe insurance programs) S. 929, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (all provisions) S. 930, the Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 931, the National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2047, the Flood Insurance Disclosure Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2327, the Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1065, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (all provisions) H.R. 1682, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1787, the Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2895, the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (revenue-offset tax provisions) H.R. 3200, the National Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions to create an optional federal insurance charter) H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3959, To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties (all provisions) H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5840, the Insurance Information Act of 2008 (all provisions)

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

H.R. 1746 (Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act); H.R. 3200/S. 40; H.R. 5840.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 1065, H.R. 1682, H.R. 2549, H.R. 2762, H.R. 3121, H.R. 3200, H.R. 330, H.R. 3926, H.R. 3959, H.R. 4050, H.R. 4299, H.R. 4461, H.R. 4721, H.R. 5611, H.R. 5633, H.R. 5792, H.R. 5840, H.R. 5961, H.R. 6062, H.R. 6078, H.R. 6213, H.R. 6285, H.R. 6424, H.R. 91, H.R. 920, H.R. 921, H.R. 922, H.R. 957, S. 1061, S. 1890, S. 1938, S. 2029, S. 2151, S. 2251, S. 2284, S. 2285, S. 2458, S. 2499, S. 2621, S. 3483, S. 396, S. 30, S. 929

Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

HR91, HR330, HR920, HR921, HR922, HR957, HR1049, HR1065, HR1289, HR1682, HR2549, HR2638, HR2761, HR3121, HR3200, HR3926, HR3959, HR4050, HR4299, HR4461, HR 4721, HR5611, HR5633, HR5792, HR5840, HR5961, HR6062, HR6078, HR6213, HR6285, HR6308, HR6755, S40, S396, S1061, S1890, S1938, S2029, S2040, S2151, S2251, S2284, S2285, S2458, S2499, S2621

Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: COMMUNICATIONS COVERING PROJECTED HOMEOWNERS CREDIT-SCORING DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY: COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE TERRORISM INSURANCE OFFICE, RE: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: PENDING CLAIM PAYMENTS FOR THE CERRO GRANDE FIRE FUND S2499: MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT OF 2007; SEC. 111 AND LIABILITY INSURANCE PROVISIONS HR3200/S40: NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER BILLS DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY PROPOSAL: BLUEPRINT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY REFORM, DISCUSSION ON SECTIONS ON INSURANCE REGULATION HR 5611: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S2284: FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR3121: FLOOD INSURANCE MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007; NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM AND REAUTHORIZATION DISCUSSION, PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND WRITE-YOUR-OWN PROGRAM, AND ALL PERILS POLICY PROVISIONS HR3355: HOMEOWNERS' DEFENSE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR5633: NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL RISK RETENTION ACT; ALL ASPECTS OF THE BILL (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED) MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING/SALVAGE (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED)

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 40, the National Insurance Act of 2007, HR 3200, the National Insurance Act of 2007 (title insurance issues in general); HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Optional Federal Charter for Insurance Regulation, HR5840 (Office of Insurance Information), FINRA Rule 2821 (Annuities Sales), Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements, HR3200 & S40 (National Insurance Act)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Federal Senior Protection Act (SB2794), Principle Based Reserves, Reinsurance Regulatory Reform, Section 312 of the FACT Act, Retirement Security for Life Act (HR2202, S1010), National Insurance Act (HR3200, S40), Non-qualified deferred compensation.

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

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 40/H.R. 3200, National Insurance Act of 2007, provisions related to title insurance; H.R. 5840, Insurance Information Act of 2008, entire bill.

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

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

Legislation to provide for an optional federal charter for insurance, HR 3200 (National Insurance Act); HR 5840 (A Bill to Establish an Office of Insurance in the Department of Treasury) Legislation affecting consumer credit and information, HR 5633 (Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008)

Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR5611: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR1746: HOLOCAUST INSURANCE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS REGARDING FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION HR3200/S40: NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS REGARDING FEDERAL INSURANCE CHARTER HR7006: DISASTER TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CEDAR RAPIDS FLOOD

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE