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Berry Amendment Extension Act
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2008 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
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S.1 Ethics REform bill (identified by CRS) S.4 Improving America's Secuity by Implementing Unfinished REcommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93911 Modernization Act S.119War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act' S.337White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S.422Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445Trade Prosecutor Act S.460Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495Data Breach - Judiciary S.563Real ID Deadline Extension S.567National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008'. S.581Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717Repeal Real ID S.717Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.777A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.803Child Support Protection Act of 2007 S.869Compete Act of 2007 S.965U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007. S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1723 Improving Government Accountability Act S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.2866 Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act S.2904 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S.2905 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act S.2916 Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act S.2996 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3077 To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending S.3123 Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act S.3139 Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax ActManufacturing, Assembling, Development, and Export in the USA Tax S.3181 Homeland Security Appropriations S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act' or the `CLASS Act' H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 20079/11 Commission International Implementation Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Partnerships Act of 2007Nuclear Black Market Counter-Terrorism Act of 2007POWER ActPrivacy Officer With Enhanced Rights Act of 2007Protection of Civil Liberties Act H.R.2Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 .S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007 H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 H.R.3222 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2007 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5602 Fair Share Act of 2008 H.R.5658 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5712 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes. H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 H.R.5983 Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6081 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.R.6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R.6388 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6411 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
Client expense: $267,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
S.1Ethics Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.4Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1723 Improving Government Accountability Act S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act S.1789 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2321 E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.2866 Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act S.2904 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S.2905 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act S.2916 Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act S.2996 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3077 To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending S.3123 Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act S.3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S.3139 Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax Act S.3181 Homeland Security Appropriations S.3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009 S.3384 Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008 S.3474 FISMA Act of 2008 S.3626 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2008 and 2009 H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.928 Improving Government Accountability Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act Spy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Continuing Resolution H.R.2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007 H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008. H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5602 Fair Share Act of 2008 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5712 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 H.R.5983 Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R.6081 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.R.6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R.6388 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6411 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 H.R.6576 Reducing Information Control Designations Act H.R.6633 Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 H.R.7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R.7259 Security Clearance Oversight and Accountability Act Work, pre-introduction of specific bills, on provisions in stimulous bills pertaining to R&D, repatriation and related tax issues, broadband deployment and postponement of 3% withholding tax on contractors; later embodied in bills introduced in 111th Congress and covered in subsequent reports.
Client expense: $173,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
S.1Ethics Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.4Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1723 Improving Government Accountability Act S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act S.1789 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2321 E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.2866 Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act S.2904 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S.2905 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act S.2916 Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act S.2996 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3077 To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending S.3123 Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act S.3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S.3139 Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax Act S.3181 Homeland Security Appropriations S.3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009 S.3384 Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008 S.3474 FISMA Act of 2008 S.3626 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2008 and 2009 H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.928 Improving Government Accountability Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act Spy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Continuing Resolution H.R.2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007 H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008. H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5602 Fair Share Act of 2008 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5712 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 H.R.5983 Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R.6081 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.R.6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R.6388 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6411 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 H.R.6576 Reducing Information Control Designations Act H.R.6633 Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 H.R.7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R.7259 Security Clearance Oversight and Accountability Act Work, pre-introduction of specific bills, on provisions in stimulous bills pertaining to R&D, repatriation and related tax issues, broadband deployment and postponement of 3% withholding tax on contractors; later embodied in bills introduced in 111th Congress and covered in subsequent reports.
Client expense: $173,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $14,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand th Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
Client expense: $14,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached For the Period October 1 to December 31, 2008 Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R. 5658/S. 3001) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3182/No House number) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (S.3181/No house number) Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (HR 2638) related to funding for DoD and DHS for FY 2009 Miscellaneous Trade Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (S. 2372/HR 3934) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) Pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and the operation of the bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and related initiatives. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J. Res 93/S.J. Res 41) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (H.R.4731)/(HR 4732) To Clarify the Rules of Origin for Certain Textile and Apparel Products (HR. 857) To Suspend Temporarily the Duty on Certain Travel Bags with Removable Backpack or Daypack (H.R. 5399) Various Legislation Pertaining to Acrylic Fibers) (H.R. 2456), (H.R. 4433), (H.R. 4434), (H.R. 4435), (H.R. 4439), (H.R. 4464), (H.R. 4469), (H.R. 4470), (H.R. 4471), (H.R. 4472), (H.R. 4473), (H.R. 4570), (H.R. 4578), (H.R. 4579), (H.R. 4983), (H.R. 4984), (H.R. 5092), (H.R. 5093), (H.R. 5094), (H.R. 5190) Comments on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags (H.R. 5553) Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R.6124) including First Sale, Haiti, CBI provisions, and Lacey Act provisions. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.5724) A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (S. 3036) New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 (H.R.3905) To amend the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) with respect to lesser developed countries. H.R. 5059 "Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3182/No House number) Miscellaneous Trade (cont'd) To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes (HR 6560) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (HR 7222) Other Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) (HR 4008) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 (H.R.2831) To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy (HR 1424) Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (HR 2638) Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 917 Berry Amendment, S. 1145 Patent Bill, H.R. 2942 China Currency, H.R. 260 Border Tax Equity
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, Military Apparel Procurement - HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1686, DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 5658, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S 3001, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S 3182, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009; S 3181, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; Proposed legislation re these issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2008 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand th Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
2008 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $10,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
S.1Ethics Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.4Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1723 Improving Government Accountability Act S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act S.1789 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2321 E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.2866 Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act S.2904 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S.2905 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act S.2916 Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act S.2996 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3077 To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending S.3123 Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act S.3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S.3139 Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax Act S.3181 Homeland Security Appropriations S.3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009 S.3384 Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008 S.3474 FISMA Act of 2008 S.3626 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2008 and 2009 H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.928 Improving Government Accountability Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act Spy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Continuing Resolution H.R.2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007 H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008. H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5602 Fair Share Act of 2008 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5712 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 H.R.5983 Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R.6081 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.R.6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R.6388 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6411 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 H.R.6576 Reducing Information Control Designations Act H.R.6633 Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 H.R.7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R.7259 Security Clearance Oversight and Accountability Act
2008 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached For the Period July 1 to September 30, 2008 Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R. 5658/S. 3001) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3182/No House number) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (S.3181/No house number) Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (HR 2638) related to funding for DoD and DHS for FY 2009 Miscellaneous Trade Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (S. 2372/HR 3934) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) Pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and the operation of the bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and related initiatives. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J. Res 93/S.J. Res 41) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (H.R.4731)/(HR 4732) To Clarify the Rules of Origin for Certain Textile and Apparel Products (HR. 857) To Suspend Temporarily the Duty on Certain Travel Bags with Removable Backpack or Daypack (H.R. 5399) Various Legislation Pertaining to Acrylic Fibers) (H.R. 2456), (H.R. 4433), (H.R. 4434), (H.R. 4435), (H.R. 4439), (H.R. 4464), (H.R. 4469), (H.R. 4470), (H.R. 4471), (H.R. 4472), (H.R. 4473), (H.R. 4570), (H.R. 4578), (H.R. 4579), (H.R. 4983), (H.R. 4984), (H.R. 5092), (H.R. 5093), (H.R. 5094), (H.R. 5190) Comments on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags (H.R. 5553) Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R.6124) including First Sale, Haiti, CBI provisions, and Lacey Act provisions. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.5724) A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (S. 3036) New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 (H.R.3905) To amend the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) with respect to lesser developed countries. H.R. 5059 Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3182/No House number) cont'd Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (HR 2638) related to funding for DHS trade functions for FY 2009 To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes (HR 6560) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (HR 7222) Other Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) (HR 4008) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 (H.R.2831) To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy (HR 1424) Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (HR 2638)
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, Military Apparel Procurement - HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1686, DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 5658, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S 3001, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S 3182, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009; S 3181, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; Proposed legislation re these issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 917 Berry Amendment, H.R. 2942 China Currency, H.R. 2600 Border Tax Equity, S. 1145 Patent Bill, H.R. 5889 and S 2913 Orphan Works Bill
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 917 Berry Amendment; S- 1145 Patent Bill; H.R 2942 Currency Manipulation; HR 2600 Border Tax Equity
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
S.1 Ethics Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93911 Modernization Act S.119War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act' S.337White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S.422Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445Trade Prosecutor Act S.460Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495Data Breach - Judiciary S.563Real ID Deadline Extension S.567National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008'. S.581Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717Repeal Real ID S.717Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.777A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.803Child Support Protection Act of 2007 S.869Compete Act of 2007 S.965U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007. S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1723 Improving Government Accountability Act S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.2866 Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act S.2904 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S.2905 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act S.2916 Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act S.2996 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3077 To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending S.3123 Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act S.3139 Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax ActManufacturing, Assembling, Development, and Export in the USA Tax S.3181 Homeland Security Appropriations S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act' or the `CLASS Act' H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 20079/11 Commission International Implementation Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Partnerships Act of 2007Nuclear Black Market Counter-Terrorism Act of 2007POWER ActPrivacy Officer With Enhanced Rights Act of 2007Protection of Civil Liberties Act H.R.2Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 .S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007 H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 H.R.3222 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2007 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5602 Fair Share Act of 2008 H.R.5658 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5712 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes. H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 H.R.5983 Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6081 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.R.6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R.6388 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6411 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board ActFaster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005HERO ActHomeland Emergency Response Operations ActOmnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2007 S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Authorization bill FY2007 Intelligence Agencies (identified by CRS)Intelligence Agencies FY2007 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 Authorization bill FY2008, Defense (identified by CRS)Defense Dept FY2008 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007Competitive & Open Markets That Protect and Enhance the Treatment of Entrepreneurs Act of 2007 S.965 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Depts of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction & family housing projects for the Dept of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, & for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Dept of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 To reauthorize the programs & activities of the Small Business Admin. relating to procurement, & for other purposes. H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt. H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Dept of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007' H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Making appropriations for the Depts of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Making appropriations for the Dept of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes. H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
2008 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $32,553 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $32,553 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand th Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
2008 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
S.1 Ethics Reform bill (identified by CRS) S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93911 Modernization Act S.119War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act' S.337White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S.422Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445Trade Prosecutor Act S.460Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495Data Breach - Judiciary S.563Real ID Deadline Extension S.567National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008'. S.581Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717Repeal Real ID S.717Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.777A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.803Child Support Protection Act of 2007 S.869Compete Act of 2007 S.965U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007. S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1723 Improving Government Accountability Act S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.2866 Corporate Executive Compensation Accountability and Transparency Act S.2904 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S.2905 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act S.2916 Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act S.2996 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3077 To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending S.3123 Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act S.3139 Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 S.3162 MADE in the USA Tax ActManufacturing, Assembling, Development, and Export in the USA Tax S.3181 Homeland Security Appropriations S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act' or the `CLASS Act' H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 20079/11 Commission International Implementation Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Partnerships Act of 2007Nuclear Black Market Counter-Terrorism Act of 2007POWER ActPrivacy Officer With Enhanced Rights Act of 2007Protection of Civil Liberties Act H.R.2Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 .S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007 H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 H.R.3222 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2007 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5602 Fair Share Act of 2008 H.R.5658 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5712 Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes. H.R.5819 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.5973 Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2008 H.R.5983 Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6081 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.R.6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R.6388 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6411 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
2008 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
see attached Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R. 5658/S. 3001) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3182/No House number) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (S.3181/No house number) Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. Miscellaneous Trade Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (S. 2372/HR 3934) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) Pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and the operation of the bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and related initiatives. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J. Res 93/S.J. Res 41) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (H.R.4731)/(HR 4732) To Clarify the Rules of Origin for Certain Textile and Apparel Products (HR. 857) To Suspend Temporarily the Duty on Certain Travel Bags with Removable Backpack or Daypack (H.R. 5399) Various Legislation Pertaining to Acrylic Fibers) (H.R. 2456), (H.R. 4433), (H.R. 4434), (H.R. 4435), (H.R. 4439), (H.R. 4464), (H.R. 4469), (H.R. 4470), (H.R. 4471), (H.R. 4472), (H.R. 4473), (H.R. 4570), (H.R. 4578), (H.R. 4579), (H.R. 4983), (H.R. 4984), (H.R. 5092), (H.R. 5093), (H.R. 5094), (H.R. 5190) Comments on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags (H.R. 5553) Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R.6124) including First Sale, Haiti, and CBI provisions United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.5724) A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (S. 3036) New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 (H.R.3905) To amend the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) with respect to lesser developed countries. H.R. 5059 Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3182/No House number) cont'd Other Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) (HR 4008) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 (H.R.2831)
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, Military Apparel Procurement - HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1686, DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 5658, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S 3001, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S 3182, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009; S 4181, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009; proposed legislation re these issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR917 - Berry Amendment; H.R. 2942 - China Currency; H.R. 2600 Border Tax Equity; S. 1145 Patent Bill; HR 3905 - Omnibus Trade Bill
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR917 Berry Amendment; HR 2942 China Currency; HR2600 Border Tax Equity; S.1145 Patent Bill; HR 3905 - Omnibus Trade Bill
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board ActFaster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005HERO ActHomeland Emergency Response Operations ActOmnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2007 S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Authorization bill FY2007 Intelligence Agencies (identified by CRS)Intelligence Agencies FY2007 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 Authorization bill FY2008, Defense (identified by CRS)Defense Dept FY2008 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007Competitive & Open Markets That Protect and Enhance the Treatment of Entrepreneurs Act of 2007 S.965 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Depts of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction & family housing projects for the Dept of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, & for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Dept of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 To reauthorize the programs & activities of the Small Business Admin. relating to procurement, & for other purposes. H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt. H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Dept of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007' H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Making appropriations for the Depts of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Making appropriations for the Dept of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes. H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached For the Period January 31 to March 31, 2008 Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1585./ S.1548) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.3093/S.1745) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.2638/S.1644) Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (HRES 878) Miscellaneous Trade Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (S. 2372/HR 3934) Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1/S. 4) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009. (H.R.1830) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 (HR 5264) United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3688) Pending FTAs with Korea, Peru, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, the Free Trade Area of the Americas, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea and the operation of new bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.44) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (H.R.4731)/(HR 4732) To Clarify the Rules of Origin for Certain Textile and Apparel Products (HR. 857) To Suspend Temporarily the Duty on Certain Travel Bags with Removable Backpack or Daypack (H.R. 5339) Various Legislation Pertaining to Acrylic Fibers) (H.R. 2456), (H.R. 4433), (H.R. 4434), (H.R. 4435), (H.R. 4439), (H.R. 4464), (H.R. 4469), (H.R. 4470), (H.R. 4471), (H.R. 4472), (H.R. 4473), (H.R. 4570), (H.R. 4578), (H.R. 4579), (H.R. 4983), (H.R. 4984), (H.R. 5092), (H.R. 5093), (H.R. 5094), (H.R. 5190). Other Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. "Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) "CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) "Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Other (cont'd) Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) (HR 4008) Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (HR 5140)
2008 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board ActFaster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005HERO ActHomeland Emergency Response Operations ActOmnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2007 S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Authorization bill FY2007 Intelligence Agencies (identified by CRS)Intelligence Agencies FY2007 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 Authorization bill FY2008, Defense (identified by CRS)Defense Dept FY2008 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007Competitive & Open Markets That Protect and Enhance the Treatment of Entrepreneurs Act of 2007 S.965 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Depts of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction & family housing projects for the Dept of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, & for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Dept of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 To reauthorize the programs & activities of the Small Business Admin. relating to procurement, & for other purposes. H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt. H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Dept of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007' H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Making appropriations for the Depts of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Making appropriations for the Dept of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes. H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R.5752 To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 917 - Berry Amendment; H.R. 2942 - China Currency; H.R. 2600 - Border Tax Equity S. 1145 - Patent Bill; H.R. 3905 - Omnibus Trade Bill
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 917 Berry Amendment; S-1145 Patent Bill H.R. 3905 Omnibus Trade Bill H.R. 2942 Currency Manipulation H.R. 2600 Border Tax Equity
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S. 652/ H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in textiles and apparel. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufacturerd in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would recieve preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31 2008. H.R.4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/ 5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to ensure submission of a request to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008.
2008 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Appropriations -- worked with Congress to ensure submission of a request to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $12,136 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the U.S. H.R. 1684 -- FY2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the U.S.
Client expense: $12,136 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Federal Prison industries - HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 3093, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1745, Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1686, Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2007 · year_end · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Work with Congress and Executive Branch on effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. H.R. 504/S. 318 -- Legislation to redesignate the Special Textile Negotiator of the U.S. Trade Representative as the Chief Textile Negotiator and confer the rank of Ambassador upon that position. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S. 652/ H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3093/S. 1745/ H.R. 2764 -- FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill. Title I -- Import Administration -- Report Language on proactive trade enforcement activities including textile safeguard actions. Title I -- Trade Promotion and U.S. Commercial Service -- Report language designating funding for two textile-related trade promotion programs intended to broaden and deepen U.S. textile exports. Title IV -- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative -- Report language directing USTR to report within 60 days of enactment regarding its adherence to the textile negotiating objectives of the Trade Act of 2002. H.R. 2638/ H.R. 2764 -- FY2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- In-bond Cargo and Container Security -- Report language requiring CBP to report no later than January 31, 2008, on its FY2007 tests of COTS technology to address the use of in-bond diversion to conceal textile transshipment. Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities and requires that those activities are maintained at FY 2006 levels. Title II -- ICE Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities. S. 1644/H.R. 2764 -- FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities as authorized by Section 352 of the Trade Act of 2002. Title II -- ICE Textile Enforcement Activities -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities as authorized by the Trade Act of 2002. H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in textiles and apparel. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufacturerd in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would recieve preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton.
2007 · year_end · Homeland Security
H.R. 2638/ H.R. 2764 -- FY2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- In-bond Cargo and Container Security -- Report language requiring CBP to report no later than January 31, 2008, on its FY2007 tests of COTS technology to address the use of in-bond diversion to conceal textile transshipment. Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities and requires that those activities are maintained at FY 2006 levels. Title II -- ICE Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities. S. 1644/H.R. 2764 -- FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities as authorized by Section 352 of the Trade Act of 2002. Title II -- ICE Textile Enforcement Activities -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities as authorized by the Trade Act of 2002. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $49,360 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · year_end · Manufacturing
H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States.
Client expense: $49,360 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Government Issues
Federal Prison Industry Amendment - HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 1686, DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 3093, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S 1745, Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2007 · year_end · Government Issues
Federal Prison Industry Amendment - HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 1686, DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 3093, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S 1745, Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2007 · year_end · Computer Industry
S.1 Ethics Reform bill S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board ActFaster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005HERO ActHomeland Emergency Response Operations ActOmnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2007 S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Authorization bill FY2007 Intelligence Agencies (identified by CRS)Intelligence Agencies FY2007 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 Authorization bill FY2008, Defense (identified by CRS)Defense Dept FY2008 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.803 Child Support Protetion Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007Competitive & Open Markets That Protect and Enhance the Treatment of Entrepreneurs Act of 2007 S.965 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Depts of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction & family housing projects for the Dept of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, & for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Dept of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 To reauthorize the programs & activities of the Small Business Admin. relating to procurement, & for other purposes. H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt. H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Dept of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007' H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Making appropriations for the Depts of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Making appropriations for the Dept of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes. H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007
2007 · year_end · Computer Industry
H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2007' H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R.3074 Making appropriations for the Depts of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3222 Making appropriations for the Dept of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3866 Small Business Programs Act of 2007 H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act H.R.3871 e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R.3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R.3928 Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes H.R.4102 Stop Outsourcing Security Act H.R.4175Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.4236 Mail Network Protection Act of 2007 H.R.4779 To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". H.R.4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act H.R.4806 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes. H.R.4881 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007 H.R.1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, & for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Dept of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007STRIVE Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 To reauthorize the programs & activities of the Small Business Admin. relating to procurement, & for other purposes. H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt. H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies. H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Dept of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill (identified by CRS) H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill (identified by CRS) H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.958 Identity Theft bill (identified by CRS) H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ActSpy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement ActSecure and Safe Detention and Asylum ActS.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1703 Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act of 2007 S.1710 Depts of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.2213 Cyber-Crime Act of 2007 S.2300 A bill to improve the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 S.2394 Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 S.2519 Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007 S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill (identified by CRS) H.R.6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction & family housing projects for the Dept of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board ActFaster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005HERO ActHomeland Emergency Response Operations ActOmnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2007 S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.372 Authorization bill FY2007 Intelligence Agencies (identified by CRS)Intelligence Agencies FY2007 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.422 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.445 Trade Prosecutor Act S.460 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.495 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 Authorization bill FY2008, Defense (identified by CRS)Defense Dept FY2008 Authorization bill (identified by CRS) S.581 Buy American Improvement Act of 2007 S.606 Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.803 Child Support Protetion Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007Competitive & Open Markets That Protect and Enhance the Treatment of Entrepreneurs Act of 2007 S.965 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 Restoring Integrity in Contracting Act of 2007 S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007 S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S.1 Ethics Reform bill S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007
2007 · year_end · Government Issues
Federal Prison Industry Amendment - HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 1686, DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 917 - Berry Amendment HR 2942 - China Currency HR 2600 - Border Tax Equity HR 1980 - Patent Reform - S1145
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Berry Amendment - H.R. 917 HR 2942 - China Currency HR 2600 - Border Tax Equity HR 1980 - Patent Reform - S1145
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
For the Period July 1 to December 31, 2007 Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1585./ S.1548) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.3093/S.1745) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.2638/S.1644) Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (HRES 878) Miscellaneous Trade Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (S. 2372/HR 3934) Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1/S. 4) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009. (H.R.1830) United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3688) Pending FTAs with Korea, Peru, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, the Free Trade Area of the Americas, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea and the operation of new bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.44) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (H.R.4731)/(HR 4732) Other "Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) "A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) "Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. "Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. "Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) "CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) "Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. "Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) "Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) "Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) "Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) See attached page
2007 · mid_year · Computer Industry
H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.2290 Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 H.R.2317 Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 H.R.2336 To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. H.R.2359 SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. H.R.2638 Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.2641 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2740 MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R.2759 To prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their United States workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.2764 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2829 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2942 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3033 To improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and to strengthen accountability of the Government-wide suspension and debarment system. H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3056 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, to revise the tax rules on expatriation, and for other purposes. H.R.3074 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3221New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection ActAdvanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007Biofuels Research and Development H.R.3222 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R.3383 Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 H.R.3405 To require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes. H.RES.382 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes H.R.1117 Repeal Real ID H.R.1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 H.R.1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 H.R.1278 Trade Prosecutor Act H.R.1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326 OPEN Government Act of 2007Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 H.R.1362 To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. H.R.1375 Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act H.R.1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R.1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.1639 To provide that no entity performing lead system integrator functions in the acquisition of a major system by the Department of Homeland Security may have any direct financial interest in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems, and for other purposes. H.R.1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007STRIVE Act of 2007AgJOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Major Disaster and Emergency Victims Immigration Benefits Preservation Act Return of Talent Act Strengthening American Citizenship Act of 2007 H.R.1684 Homeland Security Authorization H.R.1712 Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 H.R.1729 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act H.R.1758 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide status in each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 65,000 H-1B nonimmigrants who have a master's or Ph.D. degree and meet the requirements for such status and whose employers make scholarship payments to institutions of higher education for undergraduate and postgraduate education. H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act H.R.1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R.1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R.1865 To amend title 31, United States Code, to allow certain local tax debt to be collected through the reduction of Federal tax refunds. H.R.1870 Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R.1873 To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1930 Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007SKIL Act of 2007 H.R.1986 To require potential Federal contractors to certify they owe no Federal tax debt. H.R.2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R.2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2082 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. H.R.2124 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act H.R.2129 To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977. H.R.2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 H.R.2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R.2198 To require an annual report on contract oversight by Federal departments and agencies H.R.22 To make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. H.R.37 National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007 H.R.46 Small Business Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 H.R.97 Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act H.R.98 Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 H.R.99 Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2007 H.R.130 Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act H.R.170 Sunlight Act of 2007 H.R.263 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007 H.R.321 Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 H.R.338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.369 Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007 H.R.400 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 H.R.571 To require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any non-market economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. H.R.599 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. H.R.633 To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 H.R.708 Trade Law Reform Act of 2007Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement Act H.R.743 Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill H.R.750 Immigration Reform bill H.R.782 Fair Currency Act of 2007 H.R.803 Department of Homeland Security Procurement Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.804 Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R.836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R.837 Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth Act (SAFETY) of 2007 H.R.842 CLEAR Act of 2007Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 H.R.849 Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 H.R.852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R.863 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act H.R.888 Business Travel Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R.910 American Competitiveness and Adjustment Act H.R.917 Berry Amendment Extension Act H.R.964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act Spy Act H.R.984 To provide for reform in the operations of the executive branch. H.R.985 To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes. H.R.1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R.1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R.1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007 H.R.1077 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 S.1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S.1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of S.1350 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree. S.1351 H-1B Visa Program Modernization Act of 2007 S.1397 Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act S.1455 National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1538 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S.1547 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1558 Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act S.1607 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S.1625 Counter Spy Act S.1639 Ag JOBS Act of 2007Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007DREAM Act of 2007Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act S.I. Hayakawa National Language Amendment Act of 2007Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007Wartime Treatment Study Act S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1645 An original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S.1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007 S.1696 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1745 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2008Science Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1789 Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2008Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2008Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1825 Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1984 Immigration & Border Security Act S.CON.RES.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. S.1758 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes. H.CON.RES.99 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. H.R.1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 20079/11 Commission International Implementation Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement Act of 2007Homeland Security Information Sharing Partnerships Act of 2007Nuclear Black Market Counter-Terrorism Act of 2007POWER Act Privacy Officer With Enhanced Rights Act of 2007Protection of Civil Liberties Act H.R.2 Minimum Wage bill H.R.6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 S.32 A bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S.34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S.49 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S.92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S.93 911 Modernization Act S.119 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2007 S.122 Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007Trade Adjustment Assistance Accountability Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.129 A bill to study and promote the use of energy-efficient computer servers in the United States. S.156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S.291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S.315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S.328 Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board Act Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005HERO Act Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act Omnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2007 S.337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S.364 Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act S.37 Authorization bill FY2007 Intelligence Agencies Intelligence Agencies FY2007 Authorization bill S.42 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 S.44 Trade Prosecutor Act S.46 Trade CLAIM ActTrade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act S.49 Data Breach - Judiciary S.563 Real ID Deadline Extension S.567 Authorization bill FY2008, Defense Defense Department FY2008 Authorization bill S.581 A bill to amend the Buy American Act to increase the requirement for American-made content, to tighten the waiver provisions, and for other purposes. S.606 A bill to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improving competition in contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel, and for other purposes. S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 S.680 A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. S.711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S.717 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S.717 Repeal Real ID S.777 A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S.796 Fair Currency Act of 2007 S.869 Compete Act of 2007Competitive and Open Markets That Protect and Enhance the Treatment of Entrepreneurs Act of 2007 S.965 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.974 Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act S.1004 A bill to make ineligible for Federal contract awards any expatriated corporations and any companies that do business with, or won foreign subsidiaries that do business with, state sponsors of terrorism or foreign terrorist organizations. S.1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S.1035 H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 S.1092 High-Tech Worker Relief Act of 2007 S.1114 A bill to reiterate the exclusivity of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 as the sole authority to permit the conduct of electronic surveillance, to modernize surveillance authorities, and for other purposes. S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S.1178 Data Breach - Commerce S.1 Ethics Reform bill S.4 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S.9 Immigration Reform bill S.31 H-1B Visa Fraud Prevention Act of 2007
2007 · mid_year · Homeland Security
H.R. 2638 -- FY2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- In-bond Cargo and Container Security -- Report language requiring CBP to report no later than January 31, 2008, on its FY2007 tests of COTS technology to address the use of in-bond diversion to conceal textile transshipment. Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities and requires that those activities are maintained at FY 2006 levels. Title II -- ICE Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S. 1644 -- FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities as authorized by Section 352 of the Trade Act of 2002. Title II -- ICE Textile Enforcement Activities -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities as authorized by the Trade Act of 2002.
Client expense: $43,624 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
textiles and apparel. Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan and Afghanistan -- Proposal to allow duty-free entry for certain textile and apparel articles from Pakistan and Afghanistan. All provisions relating to duty-treatment, customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- Monitoring of U.S. Department of Commerce monitoring program on apparel imports from Vietnam to determine whether dumping is occuring in the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 -- The Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Section 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. H.R. 504/S. 318 -- Legislation to redesignate the Special Textile Negotiator of the U.S. Trade Representative as the Chief Textile Negotiator and confer the rank of Ambassador upon that position. H.R. 1001/S. 222 -- Haiti Trade Preference Certification -- Legislation to extend the date for the President to certify that Haiti has met the necessary requirements under the legislation for trade preferences under the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act. S. 367 -- The Decent Working Conditions and Fair Compensation Act -- Legislation to ban the sale in the U.S. of products made in factories found to violate core labor rights. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand the Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S. 652 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3093 -- FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill. Title I -- Import Administration -- Report Language on proactive trade enforcement activities including textile safeguard actions. Title I -- Trade Promotion and U.S. Commercial Service -- Report language designating funding for two textile-related trade promotion programs intended to broaden and deepen U.S. textile exports. Title IV -- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative -- Report language directing USTR to report within 60 days of enactment regarding its adherence to the textile negotiating objectives of the Trade Act of 2002. H.R. 2638 -- FY2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- In-bond Cargo and Container Security -- Report language requiring CBP to report no later than January 31, 2008, on its FY2007 tests of COTS technology to address the use of in-bond diversion to conceal textile transshipment. Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities and requires that those activities are maintained at FY 2006 levels. Title II -- ICE Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities. S. 1644 -- FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill -- Title II -- CBP Textile Transshipment Enforcement -- Report language designating $4.75 million for CBP textile enforcement activities as authorized by Section 352 of the Trade Act of 2002. Title II -- ICE Textile Enforcement Activities -- Report language designating $4.75 million for ICE textile enforcement activities as authorized by the Trade Act of 2002. H.R. 1830 -- Andean Trade Preference Act Extension -- legislation to extend trade preferences to the Andean nations until February 29, 2008. U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in textiles and apparel. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- Implementing rules and regulations for P.L. 109-142 that was enacted during the 109th Congress. All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Work with members of Congress and Executive Branch on effective implementation of DR-CAFTA agreement, specifically an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change.
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Berry Amendment - HR 917 HR 2942 - China Currency HR 2600 - Value-Added Tax Patent Bill
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
For the Period January 1 to June 30, 2007 Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement • Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) • Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) • Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1585./ S.1548) • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.3093/S.1745) • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.2638/S.1644) • Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs Miscellaneous Trade • Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1/S. 4) • Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) • Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) • Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) • To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009. (H.R.1830) • Pending FTAs with Korea, Peru, and Colombia. • Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. • Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, the Free Trade Area of the Americas, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea and the operation of new bilateral agreement with respect to China. • Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. • Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.44) Other • Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033) • A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) • Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. • Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. • Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) • Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) • Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) See attached.
| Republican |
| IL |
| Duncan Hunter | Republican | CA |
| Geoff Davis | Republican | KY |
| Harold Rogers | Republican | KY |
| Heath Shuler | Democratic | NC |
| Henry Brown | Republican | SC |
| Howard Coble | Republican | NC |
| James Barrett | Republican | SC |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Jeff Miller | Republican | FL |
| Jerry F. Costello | Democratic | IL |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| John Spratt | Democratic | SC |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican | FL |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Phil Gingrey | Republican | GA |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | Democratic | SD |
| Sue Wilkins Myrick | Republican | NC |
| Thaddeus McCotter | Republican | MI |
| Todd Russell Platts | Republican | PA |
| Tom Latham | Republican | IA |
| Virgil Goode | Republican | VA |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
| Zach Wamp | Republican | TN |
Client expense: $235,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $10,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $190,725 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $235,835 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $267,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $292,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $32,553 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $246,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $235,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $292,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $231,908 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $292,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $12,136 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $49,360 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $435,749 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $43,624 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $432,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of