Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2008
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
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
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
See addendum HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2078 To require updating of state building, energy efficienty codes and standards S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Introduction of Community Building Code Administration Grant Program HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes. HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 3921 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities HR 4847 To reauthorize the US Fire Administration S 2606 To reauthorize the US Fire Administration HR 2638 DHS Appropriations S Res 670 "National First Responder Appreciation Day"
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
See Addendum S. 354 Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007 S. RES 105 A resolution designating September 2007 as "Campus Fire Safety Month" HR 592 Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007 HR 642 College Fire Prevention Act HR 1409 College Life Safety and Fire Prevention Act H. RES 95 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Campus Fire Safety Month" S. 1615 Nursing Home Fire Safety Act of 2007 S. 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 1742 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007 S. 582 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007 HR 2521 Nursing Facility Fire Safety Act of 2007 HR 2882 Long-term Care Life Safety Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S. 2458 The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 5522 Regarding OSHA Standards on Exposure to Combustible Dust HR 4137 The Higher Education Act (Campus Fire Safety) S 3574 Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program at DOE S 3660 CPSC-Residential CO2 Detectors
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| OH |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Ed Perlmutter | Democratic | CO |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Melissa Bean | Democratic | IL |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Nancy Boyda | Democratic | KS |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Democratic | VA |
| Ron Klein | Democratic | FL |
| Rubén Hinojosa | Democratic | TX |
| Thelma Drake | Republican | VA |
| Timothy H. Bishop | Democratic | NY |
| Virginia Brown-Waite | Republican | FL |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
See addendum HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S 40 and HR 3200 - The National Insurance Act; all aspects of these bills including potential problems created by a federal regulator and a preference for state-based reforms; HR 1065 and S 929 - Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform; support for these bills as a more efficient regulatory structure; S 1061 Homeowners Non-Coverage Disclosure Act; costs and problems; HR 5633 and HR 6062 (restrictions on insurers use of credit scoring) oppose these bills which would remove an accurate predictor of insurance claims. HR 3121, S 2284, HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act; HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; HR 921 Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program; HR 922 NFIP Participation Evaluation Act; S 1890 Flood Insurance Choice Act, S 1938 National Flood Mapping Act; S 2151 Community Protection Act, S 2251 Homeowners Flood Protection Act, HR 3959 Phase-in of Actuarial rates for certain properties. HR 2638 and HR 6965 - short term extensions of the NFIP. Our interest in all these bills is to seek meaningful reform of the NFIP including updating flood maps, better enforcement, movement toward actuarially sound rates, and mitigation incentives. We oppose efforts to add a wind peril to the NFIP. HR 5611 National Association of Registered Agent and Brokers Reform Act of 2008; support for the concept of reducing costs and administrative difficulties associated with reciprocal licensing of multi-state insurance agents. HR 5840 Establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury; concerns about protection of proprietary data, preemption of state laws, and the appropriate role of the federal government in regulating insurers. HR 4461 and S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007; expressed support for these bills which seek to provide funding and incentives for state and local governments to increase their building code enforcement efforts. HR 6078 The Green Act of 2008; questions about impact on the underwriting of homeowners insurance. HR 6495 Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008; questions about possible federal incentives for pay-as-you-drive auto insurance.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
H.R. 4461/S. 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act. All issues relating to the bill.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 4461/ S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
HR4461/S2458: THE COMMUNITY BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION GRANT ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR493/S358: GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3926: SAFE BUILDING CODE INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR1776: CALL CENTER CONSUMER;S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR3200/S40: NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS S2284: FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR1424: EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR5633: NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR6062: PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS SAFE TEEN AND NOVICE DRIVER UNIFORM PROTECTION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING/SALVAGE; DRAFT BILL (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED) FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: HOMEOWNERS CREDIT-SCORING; COMPULSORY PROCESS DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002 - CONTROLLING INFLUENCE SUBMISSION; BLUEPRINT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY REFORM - DISCUSSION ON SECTIONS REGARDING INSURANCE REGULATION HR5611: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR5840: INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF BILL HR5792: INCREASING INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3121/S2284: FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR3355: HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS S2390: FIRE SAFE COMMUNITIES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR2638: 2009 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT; PROVISIONS REGARDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION HR6965: EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS HR5633: NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR6062: PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS ENERGY STAR HOME CERTIFICATION; GUIDELINES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R. 4461 - Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Examing ways to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 3926, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007; H.R. 4461 and S. 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 4461, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act: all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Insurance
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: PROJECTED HOMEOWNERS CREDIT SCORING; ALTERNATIVE TO COMPULSORY PROCESS OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET: IMPACT OF THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION COMPULSORY PROCESS DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY: BLUEPRINT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY REFORM; SECTIONS ON INSURANCE REGULATION HR5611: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERS AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3200/S40: NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER S3236: MEDICARE, MEDICAID EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; SECTION 111 AND PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE HR5840: INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR5792: INCREASING INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3121/S2284: FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR3355: THE HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS S2390: FIRE SAFE COMMUNITIES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR5633: NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR 6062: PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4461: COMMUNITY BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION GRANT ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3926: SAFE BUILDING CODE INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR493/S358: GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING/SALVAGE, DRAFT BILL (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S 40 and HR 3200 - The National Insurance Act; all aspects of these bills including potential problems created by a federal regulator and a preference for state-based reforms; HR 1065 and S 929 - Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform; support for these bills as a more efficient regulatory structure; S 1061 Homeowners Non-Coverage Disclosure Act; costs and problems; HR 5633 and HR 6062 (restrictions on insurers use of credit scoring) oppose these bills which would remove an accurate predictor of insurance claims. HR 3121, S 2284, HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act; HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; HR 921 Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program; HR 922 NFIP Participation Evaluation Act; S 1890 Flood Insurance Choice Act, S 1938 National Flood Mapping Act; S 2151 Community Protection Act, S 2251 Homeowners Flood Protection Act, HR 3959 Phase-in of Actuarial rates for certain properties. HR 2638 and HR 6965 - short term extensions of the NFIP. Our interest in all these bills is to seek meaningful reform of the NFIP including updating flood maps, better enforcement, movement toward actuarially sound rates, and mitigation incentives. We oppose efforts to add a wind peril to the NFIP. HR 5611 National Association of Registered Agent and Brokers Reform Act of 2008; support for the concept of reducing costs and administrative difficulties associated with reciprocal licensing of multi-state insurance agents. HR 5840 Establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury; concerns about protection of proprietary data, preemption of state laws, and the appropriate role of the federal government in regulating insurers. HR 4461 and S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007; expressed support for these bills which seek to provide funding and incentives for state and local governments to increase their building code enforcement efforts. HR 6078 The Green Act of 2008; questions about impact on the underwriting of homeowners insurance. HR 6495 Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008; questions about possible federal incentives for pay-as-you-drive auto insurance.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Affordable Housing Investment Act of 2008, S. 2666 (Low Income Tax Recapture Bonds) America's Climate Change Security Act of 2007, S. 2191 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, H.R. 3010; S. 1782 Asbestos Related Legislation Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Coastal Wind Zone Proposal Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007, S. 2286 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007, H.R. 4461 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424 Homeowners Defense Act of 2007, H.R. 3355 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007, H.R. 91; S. 928 House Assistance Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5720 (Low Income Tax Recapture Bonds) False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007, S. 2041 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, H.R. 3121; S. 2284 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (McCarran Ferguson Act), H.R. 1081; S. 618 Insurance Information Act of 2008, H.R. 5840 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007, H.R. 2549 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (Taylor Wind Bill), H.R. 920 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, H.R. 5611 National Insurance Act of 2007 (Optional Federal Charter), H.R. 3200; S. 40 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008, H.R. 5633 Patent Reform Act of 2007, S.1145; H.R. 1908 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 (Credit Scoring), H.R. 6062 Related Party Reinsurance (Domestic Tax Issue) Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007, S. 2449 The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (Surplus Lines Reform), S. 929 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 2761 Continue to monitor legislation passed December, 2007
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 2407 National Hurricane Research Funding Initiative S. 931 National Hurricane Research Funding Initiative HR 1867 The National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007 HR 4461, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 2642, FY 2008 War Supplemental Funding Bill HR 7159 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act S. 3638 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 3200/S 40 - "National Insurance Act of 2007" - Creates a federal insurance regulator HR 1065/S929 - "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007" - Changes to the regulation of surplus lines and reinsurance markets HR 5611 - "National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008" - Multi-state licensing of insurance agents HR 1081/S 618 - "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007" - Amends McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 and expands Federal Trade Commission (FTC)/Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of insurers S 2621 - "Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2008" - Provides for a reset mechanism of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 HR 3355/S 2310 - "Homeowners Defense Act of 2007" - Establishes a state bond selling consortium, Treasury loan program, and reinsurance sale HR 537/S 292 - "Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007" - Creates a bipartisan commission to study natural disaster proposals HR 3121/S 2284 - "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007" - Reauthorizes and reforms the National Flood Insurance Program S 1693/HR 6357 - "Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2007" - Proposed amendment to inhibit life insurers use of data HR 5633 - "Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008" - Prohibits use of credit scores with personal lines of insurance HR 3926 - "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007" - Provides incentives for states to adopt and enforce building codes through grants HR 4461/S2458 - "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007" - Provides grants for increased staffing of building codes administrations HR 5840 - "Insurance Information Act of 2008" - creates a federal oversight office to provide advice and expertise on insurance regulation to the Administration and Congress HR 6062 - "Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008" - Prohibits use of credit scores with personal lines of insurance Enhanced Homeowners Insurance Policy (EHIP), proposal would add flood coverage to a standard homeowner's insurance policy HR 2638 - "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009" - Continuing Resolution which includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 330 - Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 91 - Homeowners' Insurance Protection Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1061 - Homeowners' Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 957 - To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanctions may be imposed - All provisions H.R. 1682 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 2549 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreement Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3926 - Safe Building Codes Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3959 - A bill 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. - 4050 - Levee-Like structure Consideration Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4299 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4721 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 920 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 921 - Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 922 - National Flood Insurance Program Participation Evaluation Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 1049 - Amend Misinterpreted Excessive Regulation in Corporate America Act - All provisions H.R. 1065 - Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 2761 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4461 - A bill to promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive federal matching grant program - All provisions H.R. 5611 - A bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes - All provisions H.R. 5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 5792 - A bill to amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to increase insurance competition and available coverage for consumers - All provisions H.R. 5840 - A bill to establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury - All provisions H.R. 5961 - Medicaid and SCHIP Abuse Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6062 - Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6213 - Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6424 - Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 - All provisions S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1890 - Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1938 - National Flood Mapping Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2029 - Physicial Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2151 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to authorize notations on flood insurance rate maps for areas protected against 100-year and 500-year floods by certified flood control structures- All provisions S. 2251 - Homeowners' Flood Protection Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2285 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2458 - Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2499 - Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension act of 2007- All provisions S. 2621 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - All provisions FTC - Study on Credit-Based Insurance Scores: Impact on Homeowners Insurance - All provisions S. 3483 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (Introduced in Senate) - All provision H.R. 6078 - Green Act of 2008 - Provision affecting homeowner insurance H.R. 6285 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for adequate progress on the construction of a flood protection system to include the appropriation of at least 60 percent of the system cost from Federal, State or local funds - All provisions S. 396 - A bill to amend the Internal Tax Revenue Code to 1986 to treat controlled foreign corporations in tax havens as domestic corporations - All provisisions S. 929 - Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 40/ H.R. 3200, National Insurance Act (Entire bill) S. 929/ H.R. 1065, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 618/ H.R. 1081, Insurnace Industry Competition Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 742. H.R. 2385, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 91, The Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 164/ S. 926, the Policyholder Disaster Protection act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 330, The Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 537/ S. 292, The commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk (Entire bill) H.R. 913, The Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 920, The Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1682, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1787/ S. 927, Catastrophe Savings Account Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance reform and Modernization Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3355/ S. 2310, Homeowners Defense Act (Entire bill) S. 1061, Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act (Entire bill) S. 1890, Flood Insurance Choice act (Entire bill) S. 2047, Flood Insurance Disclosure act (Entire bill) S. 2286/ H.R. 3644, Commission on Natural Catastrophic Risk Management and Insurance Act (Entire bill) S. 2284, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (Entire bill) S. 2327, Homeowners Assistance Act (Entire bill) S. 2338/ H.R. 6424, Property Mitigation Assistance Act (Entire bill) S. 2458/ H.R. 4461, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1746, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5633, Non-discriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5611, National Association of Registered agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (Entire bill) H.R. 5840, Insurance Information Act (Entire bill) H.r. 5792, Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6062, Personal lines of Insurance Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6213, Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1424, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (Sec. 3, Sec. 303) H.R. 3339/ H.R. 6903, Bruce Vento Ban asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma act (Entire bill) H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations act of 2009 (Sec. 145)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1081; S. 618 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 330 Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1065; S. 929 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3121; S. 2284 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (all provisions) H.R. 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3200; S. 40 National Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3355; S. 2310 Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 (all provisions) Insurance Regulatory Reform H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5633 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 91; S. 928 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 537; S. 292 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1061 Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act (all provisions) H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6213 Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act (all provisions) H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act (all provisions) H.R. 6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 (all provisions) S. 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (all provisions) H.R. 3959 to amend National Flood Insurance Act to provide phase-in of actuarial rates (all provisions) H.R. 2638 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (flood insurance provisions) Equity Indexed Annuity 401(k) Rule - SEC Proposed Rule 151A Systemic Risk Regulator (generally) Financial Services Regulatory Restructuring (generally) Troubled Assets Relief Program Financial Literacy
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Privacy, Security Breach: HR 493; HR 948; HR 3046; HR 3541; HR 6357; S 495; S 1260; S 1178; S 1693; S 2096; S 2168. Senior Protection Act: S 2490; S 2794. Building Codes: HR 4461; S 2458. Outsourcing: HR 4241.
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Privacy, Security Breach: HR 493; HR 948; HR 3046; HR 3541; S 495; S 1260; S 1178; S 1693; S 2096; S 2168. Senior Protection Act: S 2794; S 2490. Building Codes: HR 4461; S 2458. Outsourcing: HR 4241.
Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 4461/ S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Housing
Support S 2458, Community Code Administration Grant Act Support HR 4461, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
H.R. 4847/S. 2606, the USFA Reauthorization Act. All issues in the bill relating to the reauthorization of the United States Fire Adminsitration. H.R. 4461/S. 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act. All issues relating to bill.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act. All issues dealing with funding for fire and emergency services, including FEMA, the United States Fire Administration, and Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. H.R. 4847/S. 2606, the USFA Reauthorization Act. All issues in the bill relating to the reauthorization of the United States Fire Adminsitration. H.R. 4461/S. 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act. All issues relating to bill.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
S. 40/ H.R. 3200, National Insurance Act (Entire bill) S. 929/ H.R. 1065, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 618/ H.R. 1081, Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 742/ H.R. 2385, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 91, The Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 164/ S. 926, The Poicyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 330, The Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 537/ S. 292, The Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk (Entire bill) H.R. 913, The Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 920, The Multiple Peril insurance Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1682, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1787/ S. 927, Catastrophe Savings Account Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3355/ S. 2310, Homeowners Defense Act (Entire bill) S. 1061, Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act (Entire bill) S. 1890, Flood Insurance Choice Act (Entire bill) S. 2047, Flood Insurance Disclosure Act (Entire bill) S. 2286/ H.R. 3644, Commission on Natural Catastrophic Risk Management and Insurance Act (Entire bill) S. 2284, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (Entire bill) S. 2327, Homeowners Assistance Act (Entire bill) S. 2338/ H.R. 6424, Property Mitigation Assistance Act (Entire bill) S. 2458/ H.r. 4461, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (Entire bill) H.R. 4721, Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1746, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5633, Non-discriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5611, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (Entire bill) H.R. 5840, Insurance Information Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5792, Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6062, Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6213, Reinsurance International Solvency Standareds Evaluation Board Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1424, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3339/ H.R. 6903, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act (Entire bill) H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (Sec. 145)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 2407 National Hurricane Research Funding Initiative S. 931 National Hurricane Research Funding Initiative HR 1867 The National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007 HR 4461, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 2642, FY 2008 War Supplemental Funding Bill HR 7159 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act S. 3638 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $229,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
See addendum. S. 354 Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007 S. RES 105 A resolution designating September 2007 as "Campus Fire Safety Month" HR 592 Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007 HR 642 College Fire Prevention Act HR 1409 College Life Safety and Fire Prevention Act H. RES 95 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Campus Fire Safety Month" S. 1615 Nursing Home Fire Safety Act of 2007 S. 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 1742 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007 S. 582 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007 HR 2521 Nursing Facility Fire Safety Act of 2007 HR 2882 Long-term Care Life Safety Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S. 2458 The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 5522 Regarding OSHA Standards on Exposure to Combustible Dust HR 4137 The Higher Education Act (Campus Fire Safety) S 3574 Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program at DOE S 3660 CPSC-Residential CO2 Detectors
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
See addendum HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Introduction of Community Building Code Administration Grant Program HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes. HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 3921 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities HR 4847 To reauthorize the US Fire Administration S 2606 To reauthorize the US Fire Administration HR 2638 DHS Appropriations S Res 670 "National First Responder Appreciation Day"
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
See addendum HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2078 To require updating of state building, energy efficienty codes and standards S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 4461, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act: all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
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
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 330 - Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 91 - Homeowners' Insurance Protection Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1061 - Homeowners' Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 957 - To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanctions may be imposed - All provisions H.R. 1682 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 2549 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreement Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3926 - Safe Building Codes Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3959 - A bill 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. - 4050 - Levee-Like structure Consideration Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4299 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4721 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 920 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 921 - Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 922 - National Flood Insurance Program Participation Evaluation Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 1049 - Amend Misinterpreted Excessive Regulation in Corporate America Act - All provisions H.R. 1065 - Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 2761 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4461 - A bill to promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive federal matching grant program - All provisions H.R. 5611 - A bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes - All provisions H.R. 5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 5792 - A bill to amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to increase insurance competition and available coverage for consumers - All provisions H.R. 5840 - A bill to establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury H.R. 5961 - Medicaid and SCHIP Abuse Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6062 - Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6213 - Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6424 - Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 - All provisions S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1890 - Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1938 - National Flood Mapping Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2029 - Physicial Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2151 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to authorize notations on flood insurance rate maps for areas protected against 100-year and 500-year floods by certified flood control structures- All provisions S. 2251 - Homeowners' Flood Protection Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2285 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2458 - Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2499 - Meidcare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension act of 2007- All provisions S. 2621 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - All provisions FTC - Study on Credit-Based Insurance Scores: Impact on Homeowners Insurance - All provisions S. 3483 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (Introduced in Senate) - All provision H.R. 6308 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act (Introduced in House) - All provisions H.R. 6078 - Green Act of 2008 - Provision affecting homeowner insurance
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
HR4461/S2458: THE COMMUNITY BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION GRANT ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR493/S358: GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3926: SAFE BUILDING CODE INCENTIVES ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR1776: CALL CENTER CONSUMER;S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR3200/S40: NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS S2284: FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR1424: EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR5633: NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR6062: PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS SAFE TEEN AND NOVICE DRIVER UNIFORM PROTECTION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING/SALVAGE; DRAFT BILL (NO NUMBER ASSIGNED) FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: HOMEOWNERS CREDIT-SCORING; COMPULSORY PROCESS DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002 - CONTROLLING INFLUENCE SUBMISSION; BLUEPRINT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY REFORM - DISCUSSION ON SECTIONS REGARDING INSURANCE REGULATION HR5611: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR5840: INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF BILL HR5792: INCREASING INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR3121/S2284: FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR3355: HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS S2390: FIRE SAFE COMMUNITIES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS HR2638: 2009 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT; PROVISIONS REGARDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION HR6965: EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS HR5633: NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR6062: PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
HR 3200/S 40 - "National Insurance Act of 2007" - Creates a federal insurance regulator HR 1065/S 929 - "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007" - Changes to the regulation of surplus lines and reinsurance markets HR 5611 - "National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008" - Multi-state licensing of insurance agents HR 1081/S 618 - "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007" - Amends McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 and expands Federal Trade Commission (FTC)/Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of insurers S 2621 - "Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2008" - Provides for a reset mechanism of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 HR 3355/S 2310 - "Homeowners Defense Act of 2007" - Establishes a state bond selling consortium, Treasury loan program, and reinsurance sale HR 537/S 292 - "Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007" - Creates a bipartisAn commission to study natural disaster proposals HR 3121/S 2284 - "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007" - Reauthorizes and reforms the National Flood Insurance Program S 1693/HR 6357 - "Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2007" - Proposed amendment to inhibit life insurers use of data HR 5633 - "Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008" - Prohibits use of credit scores with personal lines of insurance HR 3926 - "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007" - Provides incentives for states to adopt and enforce building codes through grants HR 4461/S 2458 - "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007" - Provides grants for increased staffing of building codes administrations HR 5840 - "Insurance Information Act of 2008" - creates a federal oversight office to provide advice and expertise on insurance regulation to the Administration and Congress HR 6062 - "Personal Lines fo Insurance Fairness Act of 2008" - Prohibits use of credit scores with personal lines of insurance Enhanced Homeowners Insurance Policy (EHIP), proposal would add flood coverage to a standard homeowner's insurance policy HR 2638 - "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009" - Continuing Resolution which includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
S 40 and HR 3200 - The National Insurance Act; all aspects of these bills including potential problems created by a federal regulator and a preference for state-based reforms; HR 1065 and S 929 - Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform; support for these bills as a more efficient regulatory structure; S 1061 Homeowners Non-Coverage Disclosure Act; costs and problems; HR 5633 and HR 6062 (restrictions on insurers use of credit scoring) oppose these bills which would remove an accurate predictor of insurance claims. HR 3121, S 2284, HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act; HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; HR 921 Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program; HR 922 NFIP Participation Evaluation Act; S 1890 Flood Insurance Choice Act, S 1938 National Flood Mapping Act; S 2151 Community Protection Act, S 2251 Homeowners Flood Protection Act, HR 3959 Phase-in of Actuarial rates for certain properties. HR 2638 and HR 6965 - short term extensions of the NFIP. Our interest in all these bills is to seek meaningful reform of the NFIP including updating flood maps, better enforcement, movement toward actuarially sound rates, and mitigation incentives. We oppose efforts to add a wind peril to the NFIP. HR 5611 National Association of Registered Agent and Brokers Reform Act of 2008; support for the concept of reducing costs and administrative difficulties associated with reciprocal licensing of multi-state insurance agents. HR 5840 Establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury; concerns about protection of proprietary data, preemption of state laws, and the appropriate role of the federal government in regulating insurers. HR 4461 and S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007; expressed support for these bills which seek to provide funding and incentives for state and local governments to increase their building code enforcement efforts. HR 6078 The Green Act of 2008; questions about impact on the underwriting of homeowners insurance
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1081; S. 618 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 330 Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1065; S. 929 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3121; S. 2284 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (all provisions) H.R. 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3200; S. 40 National Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3355; S. 2310 Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 (all provisions) Insurance Regulatory Reform H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5633 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 91; S. 928 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 537; S. 292 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1061 Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act (all provisions) H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6213 Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act (all provisions) H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act (all provisions) H.R. 6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 (all provisions) S. 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (all provisions) H.R. 3959 to amend National Flood Insurance Act to provide phase-in of actuarial rates (all provisions) H.R. 2638 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (flood insurance provisions) Equity Indexed Annuity 401(k) Rule - SEC Proposed Rule 151A Insurance Literacy
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Housing
H.R. 4461 - Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
Affordable Housing Investment Act of 2008, S. 2666 (Low Income Tax Recapture Bonds) America's Climate Change Security Act of 2007, S. 2191 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, H.R. 3010; S. 1782 Asbestos Related Legislation Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Coastal Wind Zone Proposal Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007, S. 2286 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007, H.R. 4461 Homeowners Defense Act of 2007, H.R. 3355 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007, H.R. 91; S. 928 House Assistance Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5720 (Low Income Tax Recapture Bonds) False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007, S. 2041 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, H.R. 3121; S. 2284 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (McCarran Ferguson Act), H.R. 1081; S. 618 Insurance Information Act of 2008, H.R. 5840 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007, H.R. 2549 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (Taylor Wind Bill), H.R. 920 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, H.R. 5611 National Insurance Act of 2007 (Optional Federal Charter), H.R. 3200; S. 40 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008, H.R. 5633 Patent Reform Act of 2007, S.1145; H.R. 1908 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 (Credit Scoring), H.R. 6062 Related Party Reinsurance (Domestic Tax Issue) Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007, S. 2449 The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (Surplus Lines Reform), S. 929 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 2761 Continue to monitor legislation passed December, 2007
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Examining ways to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 3926, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007; H.R. 4461 and S. 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Examining ways to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 3926, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007; H.R. 4461 and S. 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act (S. 3375), Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S.3181), Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act (H.R. 2160/S. 1840), Federal Fire Fighters Fairness Act (H.R. 1442/S. 1924), Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (H.R. 4461/S. 2458), US Fire Administration Reauthorization (H.R. 4847/S.2606), Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (S. 582/H.R. 1742)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act (S. 3375), Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S.3181), Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act (H.R. 2160/S. 1840), Federal Fire Fighters Fairness Act (H.R. 1442/S. 1924), Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (H.R. 4461/S. 2458), US Fire Administration Reauthorization (H.R. 4847/S.2606), Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (S. 582/H.R. 1742)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act (S. 3375), Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S.3181), Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act (H.R. 2160/S. 1840), Federal Fire Fighters Fairness Act (H.R. 1442/S. 1924), Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (H.R. 4461/S. 2458), US Fire Administration Reauthorization (H.R. 4847/S.2606), Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (S. 582/H.R. 1742)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported