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Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (12)
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Matters related to communications spectrum needs for implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). Legislation dealing with spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band, which includes S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, and H.R. 821.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Matters related to communications spectrum needs for implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). Legislation dealing with spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band, which includes S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, and H.R. 821.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Matters related to communications spectrum needs for implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). Legislation dealing with spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band, which includes S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, and H.R. 821.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Matters related to communications spectrum needs for implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). Legislation dealing with spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band, which includes S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, and H.R. 821.
Client expense: $525,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Federal minimum wage, incl. H.R. 2 & H.R. 976, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 1591 & H.R. 2206
H.Con.Res. 99 & S.Con.Res. 21 FY08 budget resolution
Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 3 & S. 5
Family planning (Title X and Title V) and sex education (incl. comprehensive and abstinence-only programs) funding, incl. budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 99 & S.Con.Res. 21) and Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (incl. S. 1710)
Federal Refusal Clause in Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (incl. S. 1710), as well as related conscience protections
Funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), incl. H.R. 821
Continuing resolutions for FY07 appropriations, incl. H.J.Res. 20
District of Columbias voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and amendment to H.R. 2829 (FY08 DC appropriations)
Implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. H.R. 2829 (FY08 HAVA appropriations)
NEA/NEH funding, incl. budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 99 & S.Con.Res. 21) and Interior-Environment appropriations (H.R. 2643 & S. 1696)
Federally-funded school voucher and tuition tax credit programs, incl. amendments to H.R. 2 & S.Con.Res. 21
H.R. 2928 & S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (Funding of private entities)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Arts education, incl. applicable provisions in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and its reauthorization
DREAM/American Dream Act, incl. H.R. 1275 & S. 774, as well as applicable provisions in S. 1348 & S. 1639
Federally-funded school voucher and tuition tax credit programs, incl. amendments to H.R. 2 & S.Con.Res. 21
Reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), incl. H.R. 821
District of Columbias voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and amendment to H.R. 2829 (FY08 DC appropriations)
S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments Act of 2007 (Accreditation standards)
Aid elimination penalty, incl. the Removing Impediments to Students' Education (RISE) Act and its possible inclusion in the Higher Education Act reauthorization
H.R. 2928 & S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (Funding of private entities)
Bullying and harassment prevention programs, incl. the Safe Schools Improvement Act and its possible inclusion in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) reauthorization
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education.
H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Federal minimum wage, incl. H.R. 2 & H.R. 976, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 1591 & H.R. 2206
H.Con.Res. 99 & S.Con.Res. 21 – FY08 budget resolution
Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 3 & S. 5
Family planning (Title X and Title V) and sex education (incl. comprehensive and abstinence-only programs) funding, incl. budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 99 & S.Con.Res. 21) and Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (incl. S. 1710)
Federal Refusal Clause in Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (incl. S. 1710), as well as related conscience protections
Funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), incl. H.R. 821
Continuing resolutions for FY07 appropriations, incl. H.J.Res. 20
District of Columbia’s voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and amendment to H.R. 2829 (FY08 DC appropriations)
Implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. H.R. 2829 (FY08 HAVA appropriations)
NEA/NEH funding, incl. budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 99 & S.Con.Res. 21) and Interior-Environment appropriations (H.R. 2643 & S. 1696)
Federally-funded school voucher and tuition tax credit programs, incl. amendments to H.R. 2 & S.Con.Res. 21
H.R. 2928 & S. 1185 – Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (Funding of private entities)
Client expense: $181,933 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), incl. H.R. 821
District of Columbia’s voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and amendment to H.R. 2829 (FY08 DC appropriations)
S. 1642 – Higher Education Amendments Act of 2007 (Accreditation standards)
Aid elimination penalty, incl. the Removing Impediments to Students' Education (RISE) Act and its possible inclusion in the Higher Education Act reauthorization
H.R. 2928 & S. 1185 – Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (Funding of private entities)
Bullying and harassment prevention programs, incl. the Safe Schools Improvement Act and its possible inclusion in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) reauthorization
Arts education, incl. applicable provisions in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and its reauthorization
DREAM/American Dream Act, incl. H.R. 1275 & S. 774, as well as applicable provisions in S. 1348 & S. 1639
Federally-funded school voucher and tuition tax credit programs, incl. amendments to H.R. 2 & S.Con.Res. 21
Client expense: $181,933 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.J. Res. 20, the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007.
Letter regarding increased funding for Function 500 of the FY08 budget, to allocate adequate support for child abuse and neglect prevention and child protection services.
S Con Res 21 and H. Con. Res. 99 with regard to overall discretionary funding levels and discretionary funding for function 500.
HR 3043/ S 1710 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations FY2008, with regard to education funding in general, Arts in Education programs, Parent Information and Resource Centers, the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, CAPTA basic state grants, CAPTA Title II community-based prevention grants, and CAPTA discretionary research and demonstration grants.
H.R. 821 - The Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act
S. 1159 - The IDEA Full Funding Act.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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Comments filed at the Federal Trade Commission by the Institute for Public Representation at Georgetown University Law School on behalf of members of the Children’s Media Policy Coalition in regard to food industry marketing activities and expenditures targeted to children and adolescents.
Meetings with Senators, Members of Congress, FCC Commissioners, and their staff, with regard to participation in the Joint Task Force on Media and Obesity, and the seeking of regulation or legislation with regard to food marketing and advertising practices to children.
Comments on Institute of Medicine’s Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools.
H.J. Res. 20, the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007.
S Con Res 21 and H. Con. Res. 99 with regard to overall discretionary funding levels and discretionary funding for function 500.
HR 3043/ S 1710 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations FY2008, with regard to education funding in general, Arts in Education programs, Parent Information and Resource Centers, the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
H.R. 821 - The Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act
S. 1159 - The IDEA Full Funding Act.
S 771/HR 1363 Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007.
2007 Farm Bill Reauthorization (not yet introduced).
H.R. 1344 - To improve Federal nutrition programs.
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 - generally and with regard to sections 1110 through 1118 and Title V, Part D.
HR 354 - Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act.
HR 1429 - Improving Head Start Act of 2007 and S 556 - Head Start for School Readiness Act - letter to bill sponsors and committee expressing concerns regarding Policy Councils. Met with House and Senate regarding the same.
S. 1302 - Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act – regarding parent engagement
H.R. 2323 – Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2007 – regarding parent engagement
S. 578/H.R. 1017 - Protecting Children’s Health in Schools Act of 2007.
S. 774 - The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act - as part of the United We Dream Coalition.
HR. 1275 - American Dream Act - as part of the United We Dream Coalition
HR. 1346 - Student Privacy Protection Act.
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights