To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes.
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2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 5767, to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes. (Internet Gambling Act regulations). H.R. 6870, the Payments System Protection Act of 2008 (all provisions) Proposal to Amend Section 10b of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with Respect to Aiding and Abetting Liability
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Representing the public policy interests of adult poker players in the United States. H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; lobby to support regulated Internet poker in the U.S.. H.R. 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act; lobby to exempt poker and other games of skill from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. H.R. 5767, H.R. 6870; lobby to clarify the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Lobbythe U.S. Dept of Treasury regarding the finalization of regulations persuant to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. S. 3616, Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act; lobby to support licesning and regulation of Internet games of skill, including poker. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act; lobby for a federal study of Internet Gaming. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; lobby to support taxation of regulated Internet gaming industry.
Client expense: $293,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Representing the public policy interests of adult poker players in the United States. H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; lobby to support regulated Internet poker in the U.S.. H.R. 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act; lobby to exempt poker and other games of skill from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. H.R. 5767, H.R. 6870; lobby to clarify the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. S. 3616, Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act (PPA lobbied for introduction of legislation in Q3) H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act; lobby for a federal study of Internet Gaming. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; lobby to support taxation of regulated Internet gaming industry.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185); Arbitration Clause Restrictions (H.R.3010; H.R.5312); Money Services Business Regulation (H.R.4049); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R.1424). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; FDIC ILC Applications; OTS gift card guidance; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Payday Lending Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FTC Privacy Rules; OTS Unfair & Deceptive Rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, FBI Subpoenas Addendum, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring, SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules; Guidance on HELOC reductions; Best Practices for Residential Covered Bonds; FRB Reg. S (privacy); HUD RESPA Regulations; Money Market Fund Guaranties; Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship; SEC Short-Selling Rules; FASB Fair Value Accounting Regs; Auction-Rate Securities Rules; Timing of FASB/SEC Rules; FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Regulations. #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to deposit/checking/savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, student loans (public and private), bankruptcy reform, arbitration provisions in consumer contracts, and other issues which includes the following legislation: S. 1299 Borrowers Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 3012 Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007; H.R. 3081 Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007; H.R. 3296 Mortgage Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007; H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S. 2133 Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act of 2007; H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007; S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007; S. 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 4044 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 3010 Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008; S. 2838 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act; H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act of 2007; S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act; H.R. 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act; H.R. 5715 Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008; S. 2815 Strengthening Student Aid for All Act; and H.R. 5767 (no title bill to prohibit regulatory agencies from issuing rules on UIGEA); H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Issues related to credit card use including interchange which includes the following legislation: S. 1395 Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; S. 1925 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; S. 3252 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act; H.R. 3347 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008; H.R. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 6248 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008; and S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 Issues related to consumer information, privacy, data security, restrictions on the use of data and privacy including the following legislation: H.R. 948 Social Security Number Protection At of 2007; S. 238 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007; S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act; S. 2915 Safeguarding Social Security Numbers Act of 2008; H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identify Theft Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 3316 Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5324 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; and S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008.
| Democratic |
| NY |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Joe Baca | Democratic | CA |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Ron Paul | Republican | TX |
| Russ Carnahan | Democratic | MO |
| Shelley Berkley | Democratic | NV |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (HR. 1537); Credit Unions Small Business Lending Act (HR. 1849); Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (HR. 3121); National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR. 2895); Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 (HR. 2761);Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (HR. 698); Expanding Homeownership Act of 2007 (HR. 1852);Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 (HR. 1427); The Housing Assistance Authorization Act of 2007 (HR. 1923); The Private Student Loan Transparency Act of 2007; The Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 (S. 349); The Small Business Lending and Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 1256); The Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2007 (S. 1671); Small Business Venture Capital Act of 2007 (S. 1662); The Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 (HR. 976); Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007 (HR. 3046); FY 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Bill (HR. 2829); Financial Consumer Hotline Act of 2007 (HR. 4332); Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 (HR. 3915); Escrow, Appraisal and Mortgage Servicing Improvements Act fo 2007 (HR. 3837); Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (HR. 3355); HOPE VI Improvement and Re-Authorization Act of 2007 (HR. 3524); National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007(HR. 2895); Consumer Overdraft Protection Act of 2007 (HR. 946); Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007 (HR. 3316);Credit Card Interchange Fees(HR. 5546; The Credit Unions Regulatory Relief Act (HR. 5519); The Foreclosure Prevention and Sound Mortgage Servicing Act of 2008 (HR. 5679); The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008 (HR. 5579); The Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation Act of 07 (HR. 2634);The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR. 5244); The Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments of 2007 (HR. 3678); The College Student Relief Act of 2007 (S. 282); The Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (S. 2136); The Economic Stimulus and Recovery Act of 2008; Department of Defense Reauthorization; CDFI Appropriations; CLF Appropriations; Regulatory Relief for financial institutions; Financial literacy; Financial modernization; The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (HR. 3221); The Credit Union, Bank, Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (H.R. 6312); The Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (S. 2957); The Credit Card Interchange Fee Act of 2008 (HR. 6248); The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR. 5546); The Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 (HR. 5523); The FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeowner Retention Act of 2008 (HR. 5830); The Payment System Protection Act of 2008 (HR. 5767);The Payment Systems Protection Act of 2008, (HR. 6870); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008;Central Liquidity Fund Cap (CLF); Real Estate Settlement Practices Act of 1974 (RESPA).
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (HR. 1537); Credit Unions Small Business Lending Act (HR. 1849); Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (HR. 3121); National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR. 2895); Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 (HR. 2761);Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 (HR. 698); Expanding Homeownership Act of 2007 (HR. 1852);Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 (HR. 1427); The Housing Assistance Authorization Act of 2007 (HR. 1923); The Private Student Loan Transparency Act of 2007; The Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 (S. 349); The Small Business Lending and Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 1256); The Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2007 (S. 1671); Small Business Venture Capital Act of 2007 (S. 1662); The Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 (HR. 976); Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007 (HR. 3046); FY 2008 Financial Services Appropriations Bill (HR. 2829); Financial Consumer Hotline Act of 2007 (HR. 4332); Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 (HR. 3915); Escrow, Appraisal and Mortgage Servicing Improvements Act fo 2007 (HR. 3837); Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (HR. 3355); HOPE VI Improvement and Re-Authorization Act of 2007 (HR. 3524); National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007(HR. 2895); Consumer Overdraft Protection Act of 2007 (HR. 946); Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007 (HR. 3316);Credit Card Interchange Fees;The Credit Unions Regulatory Relief Act (HR. 5519); The Foreclosure Prevention and Sound Mortgage Servicing Act of 2008 (HR. 5679); The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008 (HR. 5579); The Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation Act of 07 (HR. 2634);The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (HR. 5244); The Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments of 2007 (HR. 3678); The College Student Relief Act of 2007 (S. 282); The Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (S. 2136); The Economic Stimulus and Recovery Act of 2008; Department of Defense Reauthorization;Appropriations; Regulatory Relief for financial institutions; Financial literacy; Financial modernization; The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (HR. 3221); The Credit Union, Bank, Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (H.R. 6312); The Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (S. 2957); The Credit Card Interchange Fee Act of 2008 (HR. 6248); The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR. 5546); The Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 (HR. 5523); The FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeowner Retention Act of 2008 (HR. 5830); The Payment System Protection Act of 2008 (HR. 5767); The Payment Systems Protection Act of 2008, (HR. 6870); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; Central Liquidity Fund Cap (CLF); Real Estate Settlement Practices Act of 1974 (RESPA).
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Representing the public policy interests of adult poker players in the United States. H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; lobby to support regulated Internet poker in the U.S.. H.R. 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act; lobby to exempt poker and other games of skill from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. H.R. 5767, H.R. 6870; lobby to clarify the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
Client expense: $293,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Data Breach / ID Teeth / Spyware, H.R. 1525, the Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 948, the Social Security Number Protection At of 2007 H.R. 984, the Executive Branch Reform Act of 2007 H.R., 2607 Internet Gambling & Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes Patent Reform, H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2365, tax practitioners for infringement of a patent for tax bill S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3046, the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices S. 1395, the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007 GSE Reform H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 Govt Purchase Card, S.680, Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights H.R.5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 323 the Seasoned Customer Exemption Act S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act H.R 5767, Payment System Protection Act of 2008 S. 3252, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2008 S. 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007 S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007 H.R. 5280, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2008 H.R. 7334, TARP Accountability Act of 2008 S. 3683, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stablization Act (EESA) S. 3731, Special Inspector General for the TARP Act 0f 2008;
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 5767, to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes. (Internet Gambling Act regulations) H.R. 6870, the Payments System Protection Act of 2008 (all provisions) Proposal to Amend Section 10b of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with Respect to Aiding and Abetting Liability
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Regulations implementing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA); H.R. 5767 to bar implementation of UIGEA regulations; Welfare of thoroughbred horses; Federal review of gaming applications; H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R.2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R.2140, Internet Gambling Study Act; H.R.2610, Skill Game Protection Act; and H.R.5767, Payment Systems Projection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Monitor the implementation of the Internet gaming provisions within the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act from the 109th Congress (P.L. 109-347). H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2610, Skill Game Protection Act. H.R. 5767, To Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from Proposing, Prescribing, or Implementing any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of 53 of Title 31, United States Code, and for Other Purposes. H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6663, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008. H.R. 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008. S. 3616, Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008. Regulation GG; Docket No. R-1298, Prohibition on Funding of Unlawful Internet Gambling. Monitor all legislative and administrative action related to Internet gaming.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Monitor the implementation of the Internet gaming provisions within the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act from the 109th Congress (P.L. 109-347). H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 5767, To Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from Proposing, Prescribing, or Implementing any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6663, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008. Regulation GG; Docket No. R-1298, Prohibition on Funding of Unlawful Internet Gambing. Monitor all legislative and administrative action related to gaming and the pari-mutuel industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Monitor the implementation of the Internet gaming provisions within the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act from the 109th Congress (P.L. 109-347). H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 5767, To Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from Proposing, Prescribing, or Implementing any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6663, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008. Regulation GG; Docket No. R-1298, Prohibition on Funding of Unlawful Internet Gambing. Monitor all legislative and administrative action related to gaming and the pari-mutuel industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185); Arbitration Clause Restrictions (H.R.3010; H.R.5312); Money Services Business Regulation (H.R.4049); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R.1424); Military Bankruptcy (S.3197); Pension Fund Reform (H.R.7327). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring; SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules; Guidance on HELOC reductions; Best Practices for Residential Covered Bonds; FRB Reg. S (privacy); HUD RESPA Regulations; Money Market Fund Guaranties; Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship; SEC Short-Selling Rules; FASB Fair Value Accounting Regs; Auction-Rate Securities Rules; Timing of FASB/SEC Rules; FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Regulations; Truth-in-Savings Regulations; Risk Weighting of capital standards; Interest on Reserve Requirements; FDIC Restoration Plan; Deposit and Debt Guarantee Program; Guaranty Program for Troubled Assets; Capital Purchase Program; Hope for Homeowners Program; Overdraft Regulations; Currency Transaction Report Exemptions. #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 5767 - Payments System Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Congressional oversight and legislation regarding Internet gaming, including H.R. 2046, the "Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007;" H.R. 2140, "To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the United States to growth of Internet gambling;" H.R. 2610, the "Skill Game Protection Act;" H.R. 5767, the "Payments Systems Protection Act;" and oversight and legislation regarding the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (Title VIII of P.L. 109-347), and possible amendments thereto
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum H.R. 1537, Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act, all provisions H.R. 890, Student Loan Sunshine Act, all provisions H.R. 41, The Business Checking Fairness Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 1869 and S. 1405, Communities First Act, all provisions H.R. 958, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions S. 1178, Identity Theft Protection Act, all provisions S. 1260, Data Security Act, all provisions H.R. 111 and S. 4131, The Community Choice in Real Estate Act, all provisions H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Practices Act, all provisions H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act, all provisions S. 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act, all provisions H.R. 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act, all provisions S. 2338, Federal Housing Administration Modernization Act, all provisions Financial Services Regulatory Relief Issues H.R. 1289, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 323, Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act, all provisions H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 5519, Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 5767, Payment Systems Protection Act, all provisions Nomination of Steven Preston to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development H.R. 5841, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act, Title I, Title II (Sections 202,204) Title III, Title IV (section 405) H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, Title II H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 3221, Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act, all provisions H.R. 6312, Credit Union, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act, Title I, Title II (sections 202, 204), Title III, Title IV (section 405), all provisions S. 2957, Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act, all provisions S. 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions Nomination of Michael Fryzel to be a member of the NCUA Board H.R. 6870, The Payment System Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stablization Act, House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment, Title I, Sections 101-135, related to the Troubled Asset Recovery Program. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Senate Amendment 5685, Title I, Sections 101-135, related to the Troubled Asset Recovery Program and Section 136, related to the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. S. 2284, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, all provisions S. 3787, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2008, all provisions S. 3632, Fostering American Independence from Regressive and Abusive Credit Transactions Act of 2008, section 2
Client expense: $746,324 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
General issues involving interchange fees, including H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008), and H.R. 6620 (the Gas Pump Fair Payment Act), S. 3629 (the Consumer Credit Safety Commission Act) and H.R. 7258 (companion legislation to S. 3629); issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act), S. 2411 (the Credit Card Safety Star Act), and S. 3252 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act); issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 239 (the Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act); issues involving the use of payment cards in connection with Internet gambling, including H.R. 5767 (the Payment Systems Protection Act) and H.R. 6870 (the Payments System Protection Act); issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 980 (the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 6353 (companion legislation to S. 980), and S. 1082 (the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act); issues relating to the use of payment systems in connection with transactions infringing on intellectual property rights, including S. 3325 (the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act) and H.R. 4279 (companion legislation to S. 3325); and issues related to retail theft, including H.R. 6491 (the Organized Retail Crime Act), and S. 3434 (companion legislation to H.R. 6491).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Licensing and regulation of internet gambling HR 2607 - Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 2046 - Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 5523 - Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 HR 5767 - Prohibits US Treasury and Federal Reserve from writing or implementing regulations as prescribed by UIGEA - Unlawful Internet Gaming and Enforcement Act. HR 2140 - Internet Gambling Study Act - calls for twelve month study to review internet gambling. HR 2610 - calls for certain games, poker included, to be legally defined as games of skill. HR 6870 - Payment System Protection Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 HR. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 HR. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Indian/Native American Affairs
H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 HR. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
HR 5767, to prohibit the Secretary of Treasury from proposing regulations related to Internet gaming HR 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act HR 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 HR 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement of Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R.2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R.2610, Skill Game Protection Act; S.3616, Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008; H.R.2140, Internet Gambling Study Act; H.R.2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R.5767, To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes; H.R.6501, To amend the Social Security Act to establish a trust fund with proceeds from the taxing of internet gambling to provide opportunities to individuals who are, or were, in foster care and individuals in declining sectors of the economy; H.R.6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008; Issues related to online poker.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2008 H.R. 5767, To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 3997/H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced)
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
HR 2610 Skill Game Protection Act HR 2140 Internet Gambling Study Act HR 2607 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007, HR 6870 Payment Systems Proection Act HR 65/ S. 333 Lumbee Recognition Act HR 5523 Internet Gamblling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 HR 5767 Prohibits Regulation Implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 5767 Prohibit Implementation of any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of Chapter 53 of Title 31 U.S. Code; HR 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; HR 2607 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; HR 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008; HR 6870 Payment System Protection Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 5767 Prohibit Implementation of any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of Chapter 53 of Title 31 U.S. Code; HR 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; HR 2607 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; HR 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
HR 5767 Prohibit Implementation of any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of Chapter 53 of Title 31 U.S. Code; HR 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; HR 2607 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; HR 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008; HR 6870 Payment System Protection Act of 2008; S. 3616 Skill Game Licensing and Control Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H. R. 2562 Limitation of Tribal Gambling to existing Tribal Lands Act of 2007 - all provisions. H. R. 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 - all provisions. H. R. 5767, The Payment Systems Protection Act - all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Issues related to deposit/checking/savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, student loans (public and private), bankruptcy reform, arbitration provisions in consumer contracts, and other issues which includes the following legislation: S. 1299 Borrowers Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 3012 Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007; H.R. 3081 Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007; H.R. 3296 Mortgage Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007; H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S. 2133 Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act of 2007; H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007; S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007; S. 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 4044 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 3010 Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008; S. 2838 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act; H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act of 2007; S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act; H.R. 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act; H.R. 5715 Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008; S. 2815 Strengthening Student Aid for All Act; and H.R. 5767 (no title bill to prohibit regulatory agencies from issuing rules on UIGEA); H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Issues related to credit card use including interchange which includes the following legislation: S. 1395 Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; S. 1925 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; S. 3252 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act; H.R. 3347 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008; H.R. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 6248 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008; and S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 Issues related to consumer information, privacy, data security, restrictions on the use of data and privacy including the following legislation: H.R. 948 Social Security Number Protection At of 2007; S. 238 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007; S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act; S. 2915 Safeguarding Social Security Numbers Act of 2008; H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identify Theft Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 3316 Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5324 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; and S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Representing the public policy interests of adult poker players in the United States. H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; lobby to support regulated Internet poker in the U.S.. H.R. 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act; lobby to exempt poker and other games of skill from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. H.R. 5767, H.R. 6870; lobby to clarify the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, regarding impact on banking and Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP); HR 6694 FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform and Risk-Based Pricing Authorization Act of 2008, regarding mortgage and credit card practices; HR 6871 Expedited Funds Availability Dollar Limits Adjustment Act of 2008, regarding future adjustments of amounts and next business day availability for cash withdrawal; HR 5767 Payment Systems Protection Act of 2008, regarding Treasury involvement in regulation of money and finance; HR 5244 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, regarding legislative prohibition of credit card practices; HR 5546/S 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, regarding legislative price fixing bureaucracy; HR 3010/S 1782 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, regarding impact of anti-arbitration clauses in credit card agreements; issues involving FTC examination of debt collection practices.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
S 1356, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 S 1405, Communities First Act HR 3012, Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007 HR 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 HR 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 HR 1869, Communities First Act HR 1537, Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 HR 5519 Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act HR 1849, Credit Union Small Business Lending Act HR 2727, Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act HR 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 HR 873, Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 HR 946, The Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act of 2007 HR 323, Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 HR 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 HR 3778 Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act HR 1550, Regulatory Relief and Fairness Act HR 2895, National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 HR 1967, Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 HR 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act HR 3506 Foreclosure Tax Relief Act S 1222, Stopping Mortgage Transactions which Operate to Promote Fraud, Risk, Abuse And Underdevelopment Act S 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007 S 947, 21st Century Housing Act S 1299, Borrowers Protection Act of 2007 S 2452, Homeownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 S 2338, FHA Modernization Act of 2007 S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act S. 2133, Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 S 413, Community Choice in Real Estate Act HR 5244, Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 HR 5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 HR 3221, American Housing and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 HR 5841, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 HR 6312, Credit Union, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 HR 5767, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 (Internet Gambling) S Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act S 2753 Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 HR 6248, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 Credit Card Protections and Disclosures Credit Card/Debit Card Interchange Fees Appraisal Policy for Housing GSEs Deposit Concentration Cap Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues ILC Applications by Commercial Companies Overdraft Protection Programs Predatory Lending Issues Regulation of Industrial Loan Corporation Holding companies Regulatory Relief Relief from Securities Law Requirements for Small Companies Sarbanes-Oxley Act Relief for Community Banks Separation of Banking and Commerce Subprime Lending Housing GSEs HR 6871, Expedited Funds Availability Dollar Limits Adjustment Act of 2008 Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection Payments Systems Expedited Funds Availability Act Amendments Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regulations Fair Value Accounting (Mark to Market Accounting) SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 Flood Insurance Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 Deposit Insurance Premiums Bank Examinations Financial Services Regulatory Structure Implementation of Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Hope for Homeowners Program) Conservatorship of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Bank Capital rules Money market mutual fund Temporary Guaranty Program
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 5767 Prohibits implementation of any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31 U.S. Code; H.R. 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2607; Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; H.R. 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 5767 Prohibit implementation of any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31 U.S. Code; H.R. 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2607; Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; H.R. 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008; H.R. 6870 Payment System Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R. 5767 Prohibit implementation of any regulation under subchapter IV of Chapter 53 of Title 31 US Code; H.R. 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2607; Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act; H.R. 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008; H.R. 6870 Payments System Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
H.R. 2610 Skill Game Protection Act. H.R. 2140 Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 2607 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007, H.R. 6870 Payment Systems Protection Act. H.R. 65 / S. 333 Lumbee Recognition Act H.R. 5523 Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 5767 Prohibits Regulation Implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
HR 5767, regarding internet gambling; HR 6871 Payments System Protection Act of 2008, regarding wagering on professional and amateur sporting events.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ)
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Regulations implementing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA); H.R. 5767 to bar implementation of UIGEA regulations; Welfare of thoroughbred horses; Federal review of gaming applications; H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulations and Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 2140, To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the U.S. to the growth of Internet gambling; H.R. 5767, to Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes; H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008; H.R. 6501, Investing in Our Human Resources Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Congressional oversight and legislation regarding Internet gaming, including H.R. 2046, the "Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007;" H.R. 2140, "To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the United States to growth of Internet gambling;" H.R. 2610, the "Skill Game Protection Act;" H.R. 5767, the "Payments Systems Protection Act;" and oversight and legislation regarding the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (Title VIII of P.L. 109-347), and possible amendments thereto
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3997, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008 / S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, the Payment Systems Protection Act Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and the Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced) H.R. 1424, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"
Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
Monitor the implementation of the Internet gaming provisions within the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act from the 109th Congress (P.L. 109-347). H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 5767, To Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from Proposing, Prescribing, or Implementing any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6663, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008. Monitor all legislative and administrative action related to gaming and the pari-mutuel industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Monitor the implementation of the Internet gaming provisions within the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act from the 109th Congress (P.L. 109-347). H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 5767, To Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from Proposing, Prescribing, or Implementing any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6663, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008. Monitor all legislative and administrative action related to gaming and the pari-mutuel industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Monitor the implementation of the Internet gaming provisions within the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act from the 109th Congress (P.L. 109-347). H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act. H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 2610, Skill Game Protection Act. H.R. 5767, To Prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from Proposing, Prescribing, or Implementing any Regulation Under Subchapter IV of 53 of Title 31, United States Code, and for Other Purposes. H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008. H.R. 6663, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008. H.R. 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008. S. 3616, Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008. Monitor all legislative and administrative action related to Internet gaming.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
HR 2046, HR 2175, HR 5523, HR 5767
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
HR 5767, to prohibit the Secretary of Treasury from proposing regulations related to Internet gaming HR 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 2140, Internet Gambling Study Act HR 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 HR 2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 5523, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement of Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of