STOPP Act of 2007
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 8, 2007
Latest Action
June 5, 2007
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Herseth SandlinDemocratic(SD)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
88pct
117d open
vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
Private Property Rights: H.R. 3048 / S. 48 - Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3053 - A bill to Protect Private Property Rights Eminent Domain: H.R 926 - STOPP Act of 2007 Brownfields Cleanup: H.R. 644 - Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act of 2007 Location of Ukrainian Famine Victims Memorial -- ongoing discussions with NPS, House & Senate regarding siting of Ukrainian Famine Victims Memorial
Client expense: $6,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
H.R. 926 - Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2007 or STOPP Act of 2007 - Prohibits federal financial assistance under defined federal economic development programs to a state or local government entity that uses the power of eminent domain to take property from a private entity and transfer ownership to another private entity. H.R. 5887 - Soledad Canyon Mine Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to cancel Bureau of Land Management mineral contracts CA-20139 and CA-22901 and withdraw from further mineral entry the areas subject to them, which are located in Soledad Canyon adjacent to Santa Clarita, California. C.A.R. also wrote a letter of support on this bill which was sent to members of Congress. H.R. 6078 - Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008 or the GREEN Act of 2008 - Sets forth provisions concerning Housing of Urban Development (HUD) energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards for structures (conservation standards). Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to provide for credits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgage purchases that support housing that meets conservation standards. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act, and the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to include provisions concerning energy-efficient mortgages and location-efficient mortgages. S. 2223 - Habitat and Land Conservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax incentives for habitat conservation and restoration. Makes permanent the special rule allowing an enhanced tax deduction for individual and corporate charitable contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes. Allows certain landowners whose property contains the habitat of an endangered or threatened species and who enter into a habitat protection agreement a tax credit for costs and property losses relating to habitat protection easements and restoration. Places limits on the amount of such credit for each of calendar years 2008 through 2012. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report to Congress on the effectiveness of such credit. Allows a tax deduction for expenditures related to endangered species recovery plans approved under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Extends through 2010 the taxpayer election to expense (deduct in the current taxable year) expenditures made for environmental remediation (i.e., abatement or control of hazardous substances at contaminated sites).
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. S. 3671, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have limits on certain transactions and more. S.3709, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to expand Rural Energy for America. S. 3714, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure more market coverage by regulated exchanges. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 3052, Private Property Rights Protection Act, S. 48, Private Property Rights Protection Act, and H.R. 926, STOPP Act; impacts on municipality. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; Monitor economic development, brownfields, economic stimulus, infrastructure funding legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Denton Municipal Airport Local economic stimulus programs
| Democratic |
| OH |
| Donald Payne | Democratic | NJ |
| Frank D. Lucas | Republican | OK |
| Frederick Boucher | Democratic | VA |
| Gene Taylor | Democratic | MS |
| Heath Shuler | Democratic | NC |
| John Barrow | Democratic | GA |
| John Kline | Republican | MN |
| John Kuhl | Republican | NY |
| John Salazar | Democratic | CO |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Maxine Waters | Democratic | CA |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican | TX |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Nancy Boyda | Democratic | KS |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Randy Neugebauer | Republican | TX |
| Robert B. Aderholt | Republican | AL |
| Robert Berry | Democratic | AR |
| Steve King | Republican | IA |
| Thaddeus McCotter | Republican | MI |
| Thelma Drake | Republican | VA |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects S 3230, FY 2009 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Act, Local education programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Trinity River Corridor Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Transit access to Dallas Love Field Airport Support international trade expansion and the Dallas International Inland Port Implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and senior programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 2079, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act, Support HR 1331, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new qualified plug -in hybrid motor vehicles, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor/Energy tax provisions HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act Onion Creek Flood Control Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Metropolitan area commuter rail Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Johnson Creek Flood Control & Environmental Restoration Project Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Local transit programs & funding Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and education programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water resources projects No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 6599, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Pocotaligo River Environmental Restoration Project Central Carolina Technical College Allied Health Center Downtown Redevelopment Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant 2010 Census full count Shaw Air Force Base Realignment Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs S 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 6599, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local senior citizen programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure and energy efficiency projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 2999, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 1377, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 3213, Omnibus Public Land Management Act, Support Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor S 3603, Carson City Vital Community Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southern Nevada Public Lands Issues Downtown Redevelopment Affordable Housing Three Kids Mine Cleanup Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, Local homeland security programs S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Local housing programs S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Public safety in and near subsidized housing Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor Local economic development projects Local water resources projects Local economic stimulus programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
H.R. 926 - Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2007 or STOPP Act of 2007 - Prohibits federal financial assistance under defined federal economic development programs to a state or local government entity that uses the power of eminent domain to take property from a private entity and transfer ownership to another private entity. H.R. 5887 - Soledad Canyon Mine Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to cancel Bureau of Land Management mineral contracts CA-20139 and CA-22901 and withdraw from further mineral entry the areas subject to them, which are located in Soledad Canyon adjacent to Santa Clarita, California. C.A.R. also wrote a letter of support on this bill which was sent to members of Congress. H.R. 6078 - Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008 or the GREEN Act of 2008 - Sets forth provisions concerning Housing of Urban Development (HUD) energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards for structures (conservation standards). Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to provide for credits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgage purchases that support housing that meets conservation standards. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act, and the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to include provisions concerning energy-efficient mortgages and location-efficient mortgages. S. 2223 - Habitat and Land Conservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax incentives for habitat conservation and restoration. Makes permanent the special rule allowing an enhanced tax deduction for individual and corporate charitable contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes. Allows certain landowners whose property contains the habitat of an endangered or threatened species and who enter into a habitat protection agreement a tax credit for costs and property losses relating to habitat protection easements and restoration. Places limits on the amount of such credit for each of calendar years 2008 through 2012. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report to Congress on the effectiveness of such credit. Allows a tax deduction for expenditures related to endangered species recovery plans approved under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Extends through 2010 the taxpayer election to expense (deduct in the current taxable year) expenditures made for environmental remediation (i.e., abatement or control of hazardous substances at contaminated sites).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 3052, Private Property Rights Protection Act, S. 48, Private Property Rights Protection Act, and H.R. 926, STOPP Act; impacts on municipality. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; Monitor economic development, brownfields, economic stimulus, infrastructure funding legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
Private Property Rights: H.R. 3048 / S. 48 - Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3053 - A bill to Protect Private Property Rights Eminent Domain: H.R 926 - STOPP Act of 2007 Brownfields Cleanup: H.R. 644 - Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act of 2007 Location of Ukrainian Famine Victims Memorial -- ongoing discussions with NPS, House & Senate regarding siting of Ukrainian Famine Victims Memorial
Client expense: $3,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Denton Municipal Airport
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects S 3230, FY 2009 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Act, Local education programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Trinity River Corridor Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Transit access to Dallas Love Field Airport Support international trade expansion and the Dallas International Inland Port Implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and senior programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 2079, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act, Support HR 1331, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new qualified plug -in hybrid motor vehicles, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor/Energy tax provisions HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act Onion Creek Flood Control Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Metropolitan area commuter rail Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Johnson Creek Flood Control & Environmental Restoration Project Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Local transit programs & funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and education programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water resources projects No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 6599, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Pocotaligo River Environmental Restoration Project Central Carolina Technical College Allied Health Center Downtown Redevelopment Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant 2010 Census full count Shaw Air Force Base Realignment
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs S 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 6599, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local senior citizen programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure and energy efficiency projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 2999, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 1377, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 3213, Omnibus Public Land Management Act, Support Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor S 3603, Carson City Vital Community Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southern Nevada Public Lands Issues Downtown Redevelopment Affordable Housing Three Kids Mine Cleanup
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, Local homeland security programs S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Local housing programs S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Public safety in and near subsidized housing Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor Local economic development projects Local water resources projects
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
Private Property Rights: H.R. 3048 / S. 48 - Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3053 - A bill to Protect Private Property Rights Eminent Domain: H.R 926 - STOPP Act of 2007 Brownfields Cleanup: H.R. 644 - Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act of 2007
Client expense: $3,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 3052, Private Property Rights Protection Act, S. 48, Private Property Rights Protection Act, and H.R. 926, STOPP Act; impacts on municipality. Monitor economic development, brownfields, economic stimulus, infrastructure funding legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
H.R. 926 - Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2007 or STOPP Act of 2007 - Prohibits federal financial assistance under defined federal economic development programs to a state or local government entity that uses the power of eminent domain to take property from a private entity and transfer ownership to another private entity. S. 2223 - Habitat and Land Conservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax incentives for habitat conservation and restoration. Makes permanent the special rule allowing an enhanced tax deduction for individual and corporate charitable contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes. Allows certain landowners whose property contains the habitat of an endangered or threatened species and who enter into a habitat protection agreement a tax credit for costs and property losses relating to habitat protection easements and restoration. Places limits on the amount of such credit for each of calendar years 2008 through 2012. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report to Congress on the effectiveness of such credit. Allows a tax deduction for expenditures related to endangered species recovery plans approved under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Extends through 2010 the taxpayer election to expense (deduct in the current taxable year) expenditures made for environmental remediation (i.e., abatement or control of hazardous substances at contaminated sites).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Denton Municipal Airport
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects No bill number, FY 2009 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Act, Local education programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Trinity River Corridor Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Transit access to Dallas Love Field Airport Support international trade expansion and the Dallas International Inland Port
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and senior programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 2079, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act, Support HR 1331, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new qualified plug -in hybrid motor vehicles, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Onion Creek Flood Control Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Metropolitan area commuter rail Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Johnson Creek Flood Control & Environmental Restoration Project Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Local transit programs & funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and education programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water resources projects No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Pocotaligo River Environmental Restoration Project Central Carolina Technical College Allied Health Center Downtown Redevelopment Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant 2010 Census full count Shaw Air Force Base Realignment
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs No bill number, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local senior citizen programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure and energy efficiency projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 2999, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 1377, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 3213, Omnibus Public Land Management Act, Support Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southern Nevada Public Lands Issues Downtown Redevelopment Affordable Housing Three Kids Mine Cleanup
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 6003, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support Public safety in and near subsidized housing Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor Local economic development projects Local water resources projects
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
Private Property Rights: H.R. 3048 / S. 48 - Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3053 - A bill to Protect Private Property Rights Eminent Domain: H.R 926 - STOPP Act of 2007 Brownfields Cleanup: H.R. 644 - Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act of 2007 RESPA Reform: H.R. 3915 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 (Sections Pertaining to Real Estate Settlement) Consulation with HUD Regarding GFEs and HUD-1 Standards
Client expense: $3,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 3052, Private Property Rights Protection Act, S. 48, Private Property Rights Protection Act, and H.R. 926, STOPP Act; impacts on municipality. Monitor economic development, brownfields, economic stimulus, infrastructure funding legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Denton Municipal Airport Denton Downtown Intermodal Transit Facility
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects No bill number, FY 2009 Labot, HHS & Education Appropriations Act, Local education programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Intermodal airport access and passenger facility charges HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Trinity River Corridor Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Homeland security funding for high-threat urban areas Transit access to Dallas Love Field Airport
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and senior programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 2079, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act, Support HR 1331, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new qualified plug -in hybrid motor vehicles, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Onion Creek Flood Control Project South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor Metropolitan area commuter rail Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Johnson Creek Flood Control & Environmental Restoration Project Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Local transit programs & funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health and education programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Pocotaligo River Environmental Restoration Project Central Carolina Technical College Allied Health Center Downtown Redevelopment Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant 2010 Census full count
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local senior citizen programs No bill number, FY 2009 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure projects No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local water infrastructure and energy efficiency projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Oppose HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 3221, Foreclsoure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 2999, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support S 1377, Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, Support HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclsoure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southern Nevada Public Lands Issues Downtown Redevelopment Affordable Housing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, Support HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclsoure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Public safety in and near subsidized housing Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor Local economic development projects Local flood control and drainage projects
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
H.R. 926 - Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2007 or STOPP Act of 2007 - Prohibits federal financial assistance under defined federal economic development programs to a state or local government entity that uses the power of eminent domain to take property from a private entity and transfer ownership to another private entity. S. 2223 - Habitat and Land Conservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax incentives for habitat conservation and restoration. Makes permanent the special rule allowing an enhanced tax deduction for individual and corporate charitable contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes. Allows certain landowners whose property contains the habitat of an endangered or threatened species and who enter into a habitat protection agreement a tax credit for costs and property losses relating to habitat protection easements and restoration. Places limits on the amount of such credit for each of calendar years 2008 through 2012. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report to Congress on the effectiveness of such credit. Allows a tax deduction for expenditures related to endangered species recovery plans approved under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Extends through 2010 the taxpayer election to expense (deduct in the current taxable year) expenditures made for environmental remediation (i.e., abatement or control of hazardous substances at contaminated sites).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2007 · year_end · Natural Resources
* Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area Act, HR 2299; S 1377 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act. HR 2515; S 300 The STOPP ACT of 2007. HR 926 Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007. HR 3053; S 48 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act. HR 2515; S 300 The STOPP ACT of 2007. HR 926 Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007. HR 3053; S 48
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE