New American Innovators Act

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

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

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

Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards (H.R.5642, H.R.5630, H.R.5515, H.R.1930, S.1083, S.3257, H.R.5634, H.R.5642); Optional Practical Training rule at Department of Homeland Security, DHS No. ICEB-2008-0002; ILE No. 2124-08; H.R.6039, H.R.5882, H.R.5921, S.2839; supplemental appropriations (H.R.2642, S.1645, S.2363), and Senate Murray Amendment to recapture visas for highly skilled foreign nationals; Department of Labor audit of permanent labor certifications. Electronic Employment Verification Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S.3093) ; (H.R.3882, S.5921) High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act; (H.R.4088, S.2366) SAVE Act of 2007; (H.R.6039) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens with Master's/higher degrees from U.S. institutions in field of science, technology, engineering or math to be admitted for permanent residence. (H.R.5642) SUSTAIN Act.

Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

-New American Innovators Act H.R. 5634: Exempts US Ph.D.s from permanent resident cap. -Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5630: Raises H-1B cap and exempts US advanced degrees -Sustain Act H.R. 5642: Raises H-1B cap -Department of Homeland Security - Regulation No. ICEB-2008-0002: Extension of optional practical training (OPT) status for graduates of US universities - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field - H.R. 6039 and S. 3084. Exempts foreign-born students earning an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a U.S. university from the annual EB (employment based) green card limit. - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories H.R. 5921. eliminates per country limits on EB green cards - To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H.R. 5882 recaptures EB green cards from prior years that went unused due to government processing delays. -Supplemental Appropriations - SA 4803 Murray-Gregg Amendment to recapture EB green cards

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

High-skilled immigration Senate Budget Bill, Gregg amendment on H-1B visas H.R. 5630, Gifford high-skilled immigration bill H.R.5634, Kennedy-McCaul STEM immigration bill H.R.5642, Smith H-1B bill S.2839, Cornyn high-skilled immigration bill H.R. 5882, Lofgren EB recapture bill H.R.5921, Lofgren "per country limits" bill H.R.6039, Lofgren STEM bill Supplemental Appropriations: Murray-Gregg amendment on EB green cards Defense Authorization Bill - Menendez Recapture Amendment

Client expense: $401,265 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1348, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5630, H.R. 5642, H.R. 6039, H.R. 5921, H.R. 5882, S. 3084, S. 2839 Immigration of highly skilled workers for all bills.

Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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

S. Con. Res. 70 Concurrent Resolution for Congressional Budget FY09, Amendement for highly skilled immigration. H.R. 6039/S. 3084 Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for US-based Masters/PhDs, entire bill. H.R. 5882 Recapture of Immigrant Visas Lost to Bureacratic Delay, entire bill. H.R. 5921 High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, entire bill. S. 3514 Renuiting Families Act, Section 2 Recapture Provisions. H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act, entire bill. H.R. 4088 Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act ("SAFE" Act) of 2007, Title II sections regarding employment verification. H.R. 5642 Strengthening United States Technology And Innovation Now Act, entire bill. H.R. 5634 New American Innovators Act, entire bill. H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008, Amendment for highly skilled immigration. S. 2839 Global Competitiveness Act of 2008, entire bill.

Client expense: $1,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Immigration reform provisions related to highly skilled workers; H-1B program and greens cards: H.R.5642, To increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 H.R.5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R.5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 H.R.1930 and S.1083, SKIL Act of 2007 S.3257, Legal Immigration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.5634, New Americans Investor Act H.R.5642, To increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009

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

Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards (H.R.5642, H.R.5630, H.R.5515, H.R.1930, S.1083, S.3257, H.R.5634, H.R.5642); Optional Practical Training rule at Department of Homeland Security, DHS No. ICEB-2008-0002; ILE No. 2124-08; H.R.6039, H.R.5882, H.R.5921, S.2839; supplemental appropriations (H.R.2642, S.1645, S.2363), and Senate Murray Amendment to recapture visas for highly skilled foreign nationals; Department of Labor audit of permanent labor certifications. Electronic Employment Verification Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S.3093) ; (H.R.3882, S.5921) High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act; (H.R.4088, S.2366) SAVE Act of 2007; (H.R.6039) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens with Master's/higher degrees from U.S. institutions in field of science, technology, engineering or math to be admitted for permanent residence. (H.R.5642) SUSTAIN Act.

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act H.R. 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence. H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H. R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083 and HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act of 2007 H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 S. 988 and H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 Gregg Amendment to S.Con.Res 70: creating a deficit neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security regarding proposals to improve the visa process and overall travel experience. Immigration reform proposals including H-1B visa and employment-based visa reform, H-2B visa reform, employment verification and H-2Aprogram changes E-Verify Rule, FAR Case 2007013: Rule to mandate use of E-Verify by government contractors Proposed rule DHS-2008-0052: Electronic System for Travel Authorization Proposed rule Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1205AB54: H-2B temporary worker DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056: DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years DHS Docket No. 2008-0039: US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 : Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements Supplemental proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 American Wages and Benefits Act Senate FY 08 Supplemental Appropriations Bill; including all immigration provisions

S. Con. Res. 70, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. Amendment for highly skilled immigration. Specific Lobbying Issues Continued: HR 4088 Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act ("SAFE" Act) of 2007, title II sections regarding employee verification. H.R. 5642, A bill to increase the numerical limitation with respect to H1-B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the whole bill. H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act, the whole bill. H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act, the whole bill. S. 2839, Global Competitiveness Act of 2008, the whole bill. H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 amendment for highly skilled immigration. H.R. 6039/ S. 3084, A bill to Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence, the whole bill. H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, the whole bill. H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment- based immigrant visas in the future, whole bill.

Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

-New American Innovators Act H.R. 5634: Exempts US Ph.D.s from permanent resident cap. -Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5630: Raises H-1B cap and exempts US advanced degrees -Sustain Act H.R. 5642: Raises H-1B cap -Department of Homeland Security - Regulation No. ICEB-2008-0002: Extension of optional practical training (OPT) status for graduates of US universities - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field - H.R. 6039 and S. 3084. Exempts foreign-born students earning an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a U.S. university from the annual EB (employment based) green card limit. - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories H.R. 5921. eliminates per country limits on EB green cards - To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H.R. 5882 recaptures EB green cards from prior years that went unused due to government processing delays. -Supplemental Appropriations - SA 4803 Murray-Gregg Amendment to recapture EB green cards

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1348, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5630, H.R. 5642, H.R. 6039, H.R. 5921, H.R. 5882, S. 3084, S. 2839 Immigration of highly skilled workers for all bills.

Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act H.R. 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence. H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H. R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083 and HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act of 2007 H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 S. 988 and H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 Gregg Amendment to S.Con.Res 70: creating a deficit neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security regarding proposals to improve the visa process and overall travel experience. Immigration reform proposals including H-1B visa and employment-based visa reform, H-2B visa reform, employment verification and H-2Aprogram changes E-Verify Rule, FAR Case 2007013: Rule to mandate use of E-Verify by government contractors Proposed rule DHS-2008-0052: Electronic System for Travel Authorization Proposed rule Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1205AB54: H-2B temporary worker DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056: DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years DHS Docket No. 2008-0039: US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 : Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements Supplemental proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 American Wages and Benefits Act Senate FY 08 Supplemental Appropriations Bill; including all immigration provisions

High-skilled immigration Senate Budget Bill, Gregg amendment on H-1B visas H.R. 5630, Gifford high-skilled immigration bill H.R.5634, Kennedy-McCaul STEM immigration bill H.R.5642, Smith H-1B bill S.2839, Cornyn high-skilled immigration bill H.R. 5882, Lofgren EB recapture bill H.R.5921, Lofgren "per country limits" bill H.R.6039, Lofgren STEM bill Murray-Gregg amendment on EB green cards

Client expense: $358,630 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards (H.R.5642, H.R.5630, H.R.5515, H.R.1930, S.1083, S.3257, H.R.5634, H.R.5642); Optional Practical Training rule at Department of Homeland Security, DHS No. ICEB-2008-0002; ILE No. 2124-08; H.R.6039, H.R.5882, H.R.5921, S.2839; supplemental appropriations (H.R.2642, S.1645, S.2363), and Senate Murray Amendment to recapture visas for highly skilled foreign nationals; Department of Labor audit of permanent labor certifications.

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

High-skilled immigration; Senate Budget Bill, Sen. Gregg amendment on H-1bs; H.R. 5630: Rep. Giffords high-skilled immigration bill; H.R. 5634: Kennedy-McCaul STEM immigration bill;H.R. 5642: Smith H-1b bill; S. 2839: Cornyn high-skilled immigration bill

Client expense: $397,238 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Rule Possible future inclusion of Korea in U.S. Visa Waiver ProgramH.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008; S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act; H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007; S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act; H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act; S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act; H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act; S.Con.Res 70, amendment to create a deficit neutral reserve fund for border security through on H-1B/EB recapture visas plus adjustment of status; H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act Regulation from the Department of Homeland Security on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter;" Expected regulation from the Department of Homeland Security on requiring government contractors to use E-Verify Expected regulation from the Department of Homeland Security relating to Optional Practical Training (OPT) for student visa holders Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security to improve the visa process and overall travel experience. Draft legislation on comprehensive immigration reform, H-1B visa and employment-based visa reform, H-2B visa reform, employment verification, H-2A reform, and "AgJobs." Covered Official Positions Continued: John Gonzales; Deputy State Director - Senator Gramm, Deputy Director - Sen. Hutchison

Client expense: $9,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.Con.Res. 70, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013- amendment for highly skilled immigration. Specific Lobbying Issues Continued: HR. 4088, Secure American through Verification and Enforcement Act ("SAVE" Act),- Title II sections regarding employee verification HR. 5642 To Increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrant's for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.- whole bill HR 5630 Innovation Employment Act- while bill HR 5634 New American Innovators Act- whole bill

Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

-SKIL Act H.R. 1930, S. 1083: Reforms to immigration law to increase access to highly-skilled professionals -New American Innovators Act H.R. 5634: Exempts US Ph.D.s from permanent resident cap. -Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5630: Raises H-1B cap and exempts US advanced degrees -Sustain Act H.R. 5642: Raises H-1B cap -Department of Homeland Security - Regulation No. ICEB-2008-0002: Extension of optional practical training (OPT) status for graduates of US universities

Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1348, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5630, H.R. 5642 - Immigration of highly skilled workers for all bills.

Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.2419 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.427 : A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for a Federal renewable portfolio standard. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Energy Policy Act of 2005 [H.R.6.IH ] Advanced Energy Initiative Act of 2006 [H.R.5634.IH ] Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005 )[H.R.610.RH ]Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. Impact on Electric Utilities. [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R. 4614 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005. -Impact on electric utilities S. 14 Energy Policy Act of A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States and other purposes.-Impact on electric utilities S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities S. 2095 Energy Policy Act of 2003 - Impact on electric utilities