Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 12, 2009
Latest Action
March 12, 2009
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Bernice JohnsonDemocratic(TX)
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2011 · third_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum H.R. 1456, Consumer Overdraft Protection Practices Act, all provisions H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, all provisions Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to corporate credit unions Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, all provisions Issues related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues related to proposed rules on home-equity lines of credit Issues related to the implementation of section 106 of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, all provisions H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act, section 4, related to enhanced compensation structure reporting to reduce perverse incentives." H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act, all provisions S. 1799, Fairness and Accountability in Reviewing Overdraft Coverage Act, all provisions H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009, all provisions S. 2919, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its Senate Companion, S. 3217, the Reforming American Financial Stability Act, and Senate and Conference amendments thereto related to the following provisions: [Section numbers refer to the Conference Report on H.R. 4173, as filed in the House of Representatives on June 29, 2010] Title I, Subtitle A, Section 111. Financial Stability Oversight Council established, provision designating the Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration as a member of the Council. Title I, Subtitle B, Section 165. Enhanced supervision and prudential standards for nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board of Governors and certain bank holding companies, provision exempting the Federal Home Loan Banks. Title III, Subtitle C, Section 335. Permanent increase in deposit and share insurance, provision making permanent the $250,000 limit on insurance coverage of share insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Title III, Subtitle D, Section 343. Insurance of transaction accounts, provision providing parallel insurance coverage for credit union business share accounts with bank business transaction accounts. Title IX, Subtitle D, Section 941. Regulation of credit risk retention, all provisions. Title IX, Subtitle E, Section 956. Enhanced compensation structure reporting, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1021. Purpose, objectives and functions, provisions related to the identification of outdated, unnecessary, and unduly burdensome regulations in order to reduce regulatory burden. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1022. Rulemaking Authority, provisions related to the standards of rulemaking and consideration given to the impact of Bureau rules on institutions identified in Section 1026 and to the impact of the Bureau rules on rural areas. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1025. Supervision of very large banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1026. Other banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provision. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1029. Exclusion for auto dealers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1073. Remittance transfers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1075. Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions, all provisions. Title XII. Improving Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions, all provisions. As well as the following provisions which were not included in the conference report: Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1071. Collection of Deposit Account Data. (as numbered in S. 3217, as introduced). Title XVI. Financial Crisis Assessment and Fund. All Provision. (as number in H.R. 4317, as approved by the Conference Committee on June 25, 2010). Senate Amendment 3812 to S. 3217, related to limits on ATM fees. H.R. 4376, the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, all provisions Issues related to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Issues related to the fiduciary duties at credit unions H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, Section 7, related to the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 4936, the Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act, all provisions H.R. 5569, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010, all provisions H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act, all provisions Senate Amendment 4443, Senate Amendment 4534, Senate Amendment 4609 to H.R. 5297, increasing the credit union member business lending cap, all provisions H.R. 5302, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act, all provisions H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2010, all provisions S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriation Act for FY 2011, provisions related to the interchange rule charged to federal agencies. Collins Amendment to S. 3677, related to Interchange H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act, all provisions H.R. 4790, the Shareholder Protection Act, all provisions Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements Issues related to NCUA's Corporate Stabilization Plan
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2011 · first_quarter · Housing
HR 1479 CRA Modernization Act of 2009 HR 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 HR 1182 GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum H.R. 1456, Consumer Overdraft Protection Practices Act, all provisions H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, all provisions Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to corporate credit unions Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, all provisions Issues related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues related to proposed rules on home-equity lines of credit Issues related to the implementation of section 106 of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, all provisions H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act, section 4, related to enhanced compensation structure reporting to reduce perverse incentives." H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act, all provisions S. 1799, Fairness and Accountability in Reviewing Overdraft Coverage Act, all provisions H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009, all provisions S. 2919, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its Senate Companion, S. 3217, the Reforming American Financial Stability Act, and Senate and Conference amendments thereto related to the following provisions: [Section numbers refer to the Conference Report on H.R. 4173, as filed in the House of Representatives on June 29, 2010] Title I, Subtitle A, Section 111. Financial Stability Oversight Council established, provision designating the Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration as a member of the Council. Title I, Subtitle B, Section 165. Enhanced supervision and prudential standards for nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board of Governors and certain bank holding companies, provision exempting the Federal Home Loan Banks. Title III, Subtitle C, Section 335. Permanent increase in deposit and share insurance, provision making permanent the $250,000 limit on insurance coverage of share insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Title III, Subtitle D, Section 343. Insurance of transaction accounts, provision providing parallel insurance coverage for credit union business share accounts with bank business transaction accounts. Title IX, Subtitle D, Section 941. Regulation of credit risk retention, all provisions. Title IX, Subtitle E, Section 956. Enhanced compensation structure reporting, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1021. Purpose, objectives and functions, provisions related to the identification of outdated, unnecessary, and unduly burdensome regulations in order to reduce regulatory burden. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1022. Rulemaking Authority, provisions related to the standards of rulemaking and consideration given to the impact of Bureau rules on institutions identified in Section 1026 and to the impact of the Bureau rules on rural areas. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1025. Supervision of very large banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1026. Other banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provision. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1029. Exclusion for auto dealers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1073. Remittance transfers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1075. Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions, all provisions. Title XII. Improving Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions, all provisions. As well as the following provisions which were not included in the conference report: Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1071. Collection of Deposit Account Data. (as numbered in S. 3217, as introduced). Title XVI. Financial Crisis Assessment and Fund. All Provision. (as number in H.R. 4317, as approved by the Conference Committee on June 25, 2010). Senate Amendment 3812 to S. 3217, related to limits on ATM fees. H.R. 4376, the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, all provisions Issues related to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Issues related to the fiduciary duties at credit unions H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, Section 7, related to the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 4936, the Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act, all provisions H.R. 5569, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010, all provisions H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act, all provisions Senate Amendment 4443, Senate Amendment 4534, Senate Amendment 4609 to H.R. 5297, increasing the credit union member business lending cap, all provisions H.R. 5302, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act, all provisions H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2010, all provisions S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriation Act for FY 2011, provisions related to the interchange rule charged to federal agencies. Collins Amendment to S. 3677, related to Interchange H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act, all provisions H.R. 4790, the Shareholder Protection Act, all provisions Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements Issues related to NCUA's Corporate Stabilization Plan
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum. H.R. 1456, Consumer Overdraft Protection Practices Act, all provisions H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, all provisions Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to corporate credit unions Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, all provisions Issues related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues related to proposed rules on home-equity lines of credit Issues related to the implementation of section 106 of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, all provisions H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act, section 4, related to enhanced compensation structure reporting to reduce perverse incentives." H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act, all provisions S. 1799, Fairness and Accountability in Reviewing Overdraft Coverage Act, all provisions H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009, all provisions S. 2919, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its Senate Companion, S. 3217, the Reforming American Financial Stability Act, and Senate and Conference amendments thereto related to the following provisions: [Section numbers refer to the Conference Report on H.R. 4173, as filed in the House of Representatives on June 29, 2010] Title I, Subtitle A, Section 111. Financial Stability Oversight Council established, provision designating the Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration as a member of the Council. Title I, Subtitle B, Section 165. Enhanced supervision and prudential standards for nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board of Governors and certain bank holding companies, provision exempting the Federal Home Loan Banks. Title III, Subtitle C, Section 335. Permanent increase in deposit and share insurance, provision making permanent the $250,000 limit on insurance coverage of share insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Title III, Subtitle D, Section 343. Insurance of transaction accounts, provision providing parallel insurance coverage for credit union business share accounts with bank business transaction accounts. Title IX, Subtitle D, Section 941. Regulation of credit risk retention, all provisions. Title IX, Subtitle E, Section 956. Enhanced compensation structure reporting, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1021. Purpose, objectives and functions, provisions related to the identification of outdated, unnecessary, and unduly burdensome regulations in order to reduce regulatory burden. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1022. Rulemaking Authority, provisions related to the standards of rulemaking and consideration given to the impact of Bureau rules on institutions identified in Section 1026 and to the impact of the Bureau rules on rural areas. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1025. Supervision of very large banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1026. Other banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provision. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1029. Exclusion for auto dealers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1073. Remittance transfers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1075. Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions, all provisions. Title XII. Improving Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions, all provisions. As well as the following provisions which were not included in the conference report: Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1071. Collection of Deposit Account Data. (as numbered in S. 3217, as introduced). Title XVI. Financial Crisis Assessment and Fund. All Provision. (as number in H.R. 4317, as approved by the Conference Committee on June 25, 2010). Senate Amendment 3812 to S. 3217, related to limits on ATM fees. H.R. 4376, the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, all provisions S. 2824, the Safe Affordable Loan Act, all provisions H.R. 4694, the Safe Affordable Small Dollar Loan Act, all provisions Issues related to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Issues related to the fiduciary duties at credit unions H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, Division III, provisions related to the Federal Family Education Loan Program H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, Section 7, related to the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 4936, the Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act, all provisions H.R. 5569, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010, all provisions H.R. 1257, a resolution recognizing Financial Literacy Month. H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act, all provisions Senate Amendment 4443 to H.R. 5297, increasing the credit union member business lending cap, all provisions H.R. 5302, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act, all provisions H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2010, all provisions
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum. H.R. 1456, Consumer Overdraft Protection Practices Act, all provisions H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, all provisions Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to corporate credit unions Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund H.R. 2211, the Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, all provisions Issues related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues related to proposed rules on home-equity lines of credit Issues related to the implementation of section 106 of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, all provisions S. 500, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, all provisions S. 566, the Financial Products Safety Commission Act, all provisions H.R. 3639, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act, all provisions H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act, section 4, related to enhanced compensation structure reporting to reduce perverse incentives." H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act, all provisions H.R. 4300, Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act, all provisions S. 1799, Fairness and Accountability in Reviewing Overdraft Coverage Act, all provisions H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009, all provisions S. 2919, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform with Consumer Protection Act, Title I, Subtitle G, related to Enhanced dissolution authority, Title II, section 2004, Title IV, related to the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, all provisions Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (bill number not yet assigned) (Senate Banking Committee Print of March 15, 2010),--Title I, Subtitle A, related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council --Title II, Section 210(o), related to Assessments to capitalize the orderly Liquidation Fund --Title IX, Subtitle E, related to Accountability and Executive Compensation, all provisions --Title X, related to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, including: Subtitle B, Section 1021, related to regulatory burden; Section 1023, related to review of Bureau Regulation; Section 1025, related to review of Bureau Regulation; Section 1025, related to the Supervision of Very Large Credit Unions, Subtitle D, Preservation of State Law, all provisions, Subtitle G; Section 1071 related to the Collection of Deposit Account Data Manager's Amendment to the Committee Print of March 15, 2010, including Section 1076, related to Remittance transfers and Title XII, related to Improving Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions, all provisions. H.R. 4376, the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, all provisions S. 2824, the Safe Affordable Loan Act, all provisions H.R. 4694, the Safe Affordable Small Dollar Loan Act, all provisions Issues related to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Issues related to the fiduciary duties at credit unions H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, Division III, provisions related to the Federal Family Education Loan Program H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, Section 7, related to the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 4936, the Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act, all provisions
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| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Bob Filner | Democratic | CA |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Bruce L. Braley | Democratic | IA |
| Carolyn Kilpatrick | Democratic | MI |
| Chaka Fattah | Democratic | PA |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Corrine Brown | Democratic | FL |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | Democratic | OH |
| Diane Watson | Democratic | CA |
| Donald Payne | Democratic | NJ |
| Donna F. Edwards | Democratic | MD |
| Donna M. Christensen | Democratic | VI |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Eric Massa | Democratic | NY |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| José E. Serrano | Democratic | NY |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Kendrick Meek | Democratic | FL |
| Laura Richardson | Democratic | CA |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic | OH |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Niki Tsongas | Democratic | MA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Russ Carnahan | Democratic | MO |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Driehaus | Democratic | OH |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1728 - To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 1479 - To enhance the availability of capital, credit, and other banking and financial services for all citizens and communities, to ensure that community reinvestment requirements are updated to account for changes in the financial industry and that reinvestment requirements keep pace as banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers become affiliates as a result of the enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2483 - Increasing Homeownership Opportunities Act - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act and the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to increase limitations on the maximum original principal obligation of mortgages that may purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Association (Freddie Mac). H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Establishes the Consumer Financial Protection Agency as an independent executive agency to regulate the provision of consumer financial products or services (products or services). H.R. 3288 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Includes language to expand current GSE & FHA Loan Limits through Fiscal Year 2010. H.R. 3380 - Promoting Lending to America's Small Businesses Act of 2009 - To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Creates a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) to monitor any consumer financial products, creates the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) to advise Treasury on major domestic and international insurance policy issues, requires new appraisal rules no later than 60 days after the bill is enacted and would sunset the HVCC, creates a council of federal regulators to oversee the financial system for companies that pose a systemic risk, attempts to make some regulatory simplification, but does not eliminate all the different regulatory bodies. H.R. 5072 - FHA Reform Act of 2010 - To improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. H.R. 6256 - Strengthening FHA through Shared Equity Homeownership Act - Would crete a shared equity homeownership program under FHA. H.R. 6260 - Homeowners Equity Protection Act - Would prohibit private transfer fees on real properties, except for certain exclusions. S. 365 - Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Department of Justice (DOJ) a Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force to: (1) establish branches in the 10 states with the highest concentration of mortgage fraud; (2) establish coordinating entities, and solicit the voluntary participation of federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, to organize initiatives to address mortgage fraud; (3) train such agencies; (4) collect and disseminate mortgage fraud data; and (5) perform other related functions. C.A.R. lobbied concerning the future of the GSE's (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and their future regulatory structure. C.A.R. monitored and discussed with members of Congress the potential impact on the availability of capital in the housing market when the Federal Reserve ended its $1.25 trillion purchase of mortgage-backed-securities at the end of the 1stQ 2010. C.A.R. submitted a comment letter to HUD on their proposed rule implementing the SAFE Act and its application to real estate transactions that involve seller financing. C.A.R. commented to the Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding their implementation of the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program and how language in their proposed form will impact real estate agents involved in a HAFA short sale and how to improve the HAFA process. C.A.R. commented to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHFA regarding "Private Transfer Fees." C.A.R. asked them to issue guidelines opposing these fees and refuse to purchase, guarantee or insure mortgages taht have these fees on title. C.A.R. commented to the Federal Housing Finance Agency on their proposed guidelines regarding Private Transfer Fee Covenants. C.A.R. commented to the U.S. Treasury Department on their Request for Public Input on Reform of the Housing Finance System.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Various legislative Proposals regarding financial regulatory reform- relating to consumer loans, derivatives market proposals, regulatory oversight and consumer products (H.R. 4173 and related conference report, H.R. 4516, S.1074, H.R. 885, S. 1354, S. 1691, S. 2756, S. 3149, S.664, S.400, S. 566, S 608) The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and implementation; Financial Literacy & Education Efforts. Community Reinvestment Modernization Act (H.R. 1479, H.R. 6334); Small Business Jobs & Credit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297); Working Small Business Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 535)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Various legislative Proposals regarding financial regulatory reform- relating to consumer loans, derivatives market proposals, regulatory oversight and consumer products (H.R. 4173 and related conference report, H.R 4516, S.1074, H.R. 885, S. 1354, S. 1691, S. 2756, S. 3149, S.664, S.400, S. 566, S 608); Financial Literacy & Education Efforts; Community Reinvestment Modernization Act (HR 1479)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Various Senate Proposals regarding financial regulatory reform- relating to consumer loans, derivatives market proposals and regulatory oversight. (S. 3052, S.1074, S. 2183, S. 1691, S. 344 and draft legislative proposals "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010") Consumer products (S. 566, S. 608); Financial Literacy & Education Efforts Community Reinvestment Modernization Act (HR 1479) Ongoing Restructuring of GMAC pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum. H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to corporate credit unions Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, all provisions Issues related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues related to proposed rules on home-equity lines of credit Issues related to the implementation of section 106 of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act, all provisions S. 2919, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4376, the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, all provisions H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, Section 7, related to the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 4936, the Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act, all provisions H.R. 5569, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010, all provisions H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act, all provisions Senate Amendment 4443, Senate Amendment 4534, Senate Amendment 4609 to H.R. 5297, increasing the credit union member business lending cap, all provisions H.R. 5302, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act, all provisions H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2010, all provisions S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriation Act for FY 2011, provisions related to the interchange rule charged to federal agencies. Collins Amendment to S. 3677, related to Interchange H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act, all provisions H.R. 4790, the Shareholder Protection Act, all provisions Issues related to the fidiciary duties at credit unions Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements Issues related to NCUA's Corporate Stabilization Plan Issues related to the Community Depository Institution Advisory Council Issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act (PL 111-517) S. 4036, a bill to clarify the National Credit Union Administration authority to make stabilization fund expenditures without borrowing from the Treasury, all provisions. H.R. 6398, to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts, all provisions. Issues related to the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Coverage of Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Issues related to the establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Client expense: $1,064,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
Issues related to HR 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
Promote Urban Development. Promote the fair and equitable re-building of New Orleans. Support municipalities most hurt by foreclosures. Support an increase in Community Development Block Grants. Support full funding for National Trust Fund. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support H.R. 2269, the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act. Support HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, ensure that companies owned by or employing high numbers of racial and ethnic minorities are hired under ARRA contracts. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Support H.R. 2847 as it passed the House on 12/16/2009. Support for comprehensive jobs legislation to address not only the unemployment crisis facing our nation, but also the challenges being faced by states and local municipalities in meeting the basic education, public safety, health care, child care, and public transportation needs of our communities. H.R. 4812, the Local Jobs for America Act. Ensure that funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is spent in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support the BART Oakland Airport Connector project. Support H.R. 4899, the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010. Develop a comprehensive surface transportation plan which creates affordable and flexible transportation options for everyone, regardless of income, race, age, disability, or background; creates, protects, and ensures fair access to quality jobs, training, and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry; promotes healthy, safe, and inclusive communities with housing opportunities for families of all incomes; and encourages fair and transparent investment of public dollars invested in transportation.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Continued and strengthened enforcement of Fair Housing Laws; equal access to adequate and affordable housing for all Americans. End homelessness. Support full funding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund . Ensure adequate housing for low-income people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. End the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Ensure adequate housing for low-income veterans. Support H.R. 476 and H.R. 403. Support Shaun Donovan as Secretary of HUD. Support comprehensive relief for homelessness. Increase funding for additional testing and testers to uncover housing discrimination. Support the establishment of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (working to improve H.R. 3126), and the inclusion of all real estate professionals in CFPA oversight. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Oppose allowing guns in public housing. Support HR 3068. Ensure that the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) works well and results in affordable, sustainable loan modifications. Support proposals that would require that a portion of TARP funds to be directed towards assisting those targeted by predatory lenders, including racial and ethnic minorities. Supported legislation to make it easier for homeowners to modify their loans through the Hope for Homeowners program (supported S. 896). Opposed requiring residents of public housing to perform community service each month. Support funding for the Hope VI program. Support funding ($1 billion) for the National Housing Trust Fund. Support for HR 4810, increasing the annual authorization for programs to help homeless veterans. Support improving the HAMP program. Support tenent mobility in HR 5814. Support increase in funding for the FHIP (Fair Housing Initiatives Program) and FHAP (the Fair Housing Assistance Program) programs; support H.R. 476. Support the President's veto of H. R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 due to concerns that it would make it easier for large, interstate financial services companies to erroneously foreclose on homes.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Eliminate predatory lending; ensure equal access to financial services to all Americans. Eliminate disparities in credit reporting. Ease home mortgage foreclosure crisis. Eliminate pay day lending (concerns about H.R. 1214). Support capping all interest rates at 36% APR (support H.R. 1608 / S. 500). Support a foreclosure moratorium (H.R. 527 / S. 241). Oppose "vulture funds". Support debt relief for poor nations, a.k.a. the Jubilee Act. Reform the mortgage servicers industry so that more loans are modified and fewer homes are foreclosed upon. Try to ensure that homeowner facing foreclosure are not forgotten in the Wall Street bailout. Try to stop abusive credit card practices (support H.R. 627 / S. 414). Support H.R. 200 / H.R. 1106 / S. 61, which allows bankruptcy judges to require loan modifications on primary residence mortgages. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support efforts to eliminate predatory loans; support 1728. Oppose payday loans; working to improve H.R. 1214. Support 36% interest rate cap; support H.R. 1608 / S. 500. Support legislation to toughen financial fraud investigations and sentences; support S. 386. Support legislation to make it easier for homeowners to modify their mortgages through federal programs; support S. 896. Support the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) with strong civil rights mandates. Support financial literacy programs. Support an increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry. Support H.R. 4173. Oppose exempting auto dealers from newly created CFPA. Oppose exempting college loans from CFPA. Oppose allowing CFPA, and all federal lending laws, to preempt stronger state laws. Support regulations to shut down yield spread premiums to mortgage brokers. Support financial counseling. oppose exempting Rent-to-Own operations from CFPA oversight. Support for the Benefit Card Fairness Act, H.R. 4552. Support creation of a strong CFPA, without exempting car dealers or student lenders, rent-to-own stores or payday lenders from its purview. Oppose federal preemption of state consumer financial protection laws. Ensure that rogue auto dealers are not exempted from the authority of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while at the same time ensuring that small, minority owned auto dealers who are fair to consumers are not run out of business. Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 3245, the Payday Limitation Act of 2010. This legislation takes an aggressive approach to eliminating the worst of the payday debt trap problems. Support final passage of the conference report for H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. Support S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support H.R. 3149, the Equal Employment for All Act, which would outlaw the use of credit scores by potential employers when making hiring decisions. Support Creation of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion Under the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support FDIC guidence issued on limiting abusive overdract practices. Support Elizabeth Warren to be the first head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Support allowing consumers to close a bank account without incurring onerous fees. Support consumer-friendly, civil rights based changes to GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Eliminate predatory lending; ensure equal access to financial services to all Americans. Eliminate disparities in credit reporting. Ease home mortgage foreclosure crisis. Eliminate pay day lending (concerns about H.R. 1214). Support capping all interest rates at 36% APR (support H.R. 1608 / S. 500). Support a foreclosure moratorium (H.R. 527 / S. 241). Reform the mortgage servicers industry so that more loans are modified and fewer homes are foreclosed upon. Try to ensure that homeowners facing foreclosure are not forgotten in the Wall Street bailout. Try to stop abusive credit card practices (support H.R. 627 / S. 414). Support H.R. 200 / H.R. 1106 / S. 61, which allows bankruptcy judges to require loan modifications on primary residence mortgages. Oppose payday lending, working to help improve H.R. 1214. Support efforts to eliminate predatory lending. Support H.R. 1728. Support the establishment of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (working to improve H.R. 3126). Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support 36% interest rate cap; support H.R. 1608 / S. 500. Work to eliminate the debt trap caused by payday lenders. Support financial literacy programs. Support H.R. 4173. Oppose exempting auto dealers from newly created CFPA. Oppose exempting college loans from CFPA. Oppose allowing CFPA, and all federal lending laws, to preempt stronger state laws. Support regulations to shut down yield spread premiums to mortgage brokers. Oppose the proposed Adverse Market Delivery Charge (AMDC) as well as the series of Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) under consideration by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Ensure that rogue auto dealers are not exempted from the authority of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while at the same time ensuring that small, minority owned auto dealers who are fair to consumers are not run out of business. Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 3245, the Payday Limitation Act of 2010. This legislation takes an aggressive approach to eliminating the worst of the payday debt trap problems. Support final passage of the conference report for H.R. 4173, the Restoring American financial Stability Act. Support S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support H.R. 3421, the The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009. Support the creation of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion Under the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support a ban on the use of credit reports by potential employers. Support H.R. 3149. Support FDIC guidence issued on limiting abusive overdract practices. Support Elizabeth Warren to be the first head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Support allowing consumers to close a bank account without incurring onerous fees. Support pro-consumer changes to the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). Support the President's veto of H. R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 due to concerns that it would make it easier for large, interstate financial services companies to erroneously foreclose on homes.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Equal access to wealth for all Americans; fair and equal economic development for the areas and people most in need. Rebuilding of Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Support H.R. 2269, the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act. Work to ensure that funds allocated under H.R. , the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 are evenly distributed to businesses owned by racial and ethnic minorities. Supported putting conditions on the second half of the TARP funds to ensure more foreclosure mitigation. Supported full funding for the Housing Trust Fund; supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1). Support Tim Geithner as Secretary of the Treasury. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Support H.R. 2847 as it passed the House on 12/16/2009. Support for H. Res. 1024, supporting Poverty in America awareness month. Ensure that funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is spent in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support tax breaks for small businesses, support H.R. 5297. Support continuation of unemployment benefits through 2011; support extension of tax breaks that help low- and middle-income Americans, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and tax breaks for tuition expenses.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act (entire bill) S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act (entire bill) S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (entire bill) S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act (entire bill) S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act (entire bill) S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps (entire bill) S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 1490. Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (entire bill) H.R. 4173/ S. 3217. Restoring America Financial Stability Act (entire bill) Issues related to credit based insurance scores. H.R. 1479. CRA Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 6334. To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes (entire bill)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions. H.R. 2554, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, all provisions. H.R. 3996, The Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, all provisions S. 3217 An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3890, Accountability and Transparency in Credit Rating Agencies Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3795, Over The Counter Derivatives Market Act, all provisions H.R. 3763, A Bill to Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to Provide for an Exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for Certain Businesses, all provisions H.R. 4173, Financial Regulatory Reform, all provisions/ The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4868, Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5072, The FHA Reform Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1479, H.R. 2896 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010, all provisions [No Bill Number], Securitization Reform, all provisions [No Bill Number], Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 [No Bill Number], Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee [No Bill Number], Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Government Sponsored Enterprise Reform
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions. H.R. 2554, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, all provisions. H.R. 3996, The Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, all provisions S. 3217 An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3890, Accountability and Transparency in Credit Rating Agencies Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3795, Over The Counter Derivatives Market Act, all provisions H.R. 3763, A Bill to Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to Provide for an Exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for Certain Businesses, all provisions H.R. 4173, Financial Regulatory Reform, all provisions/ The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4868, Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5072, The FHA Reform Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1479, H.R. 2896 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5943, Community Recovery Enhancement Act, all provisions H.R. 5823, U.S. Covered Bond Act of 2010 [No Bill Number], Securitization Reform, all provisions [No Bill Number], Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 [No Bill Number], Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee [No Bill Number], Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Housing Reform
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions. H.R. 2554, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, all provisions. H.R. 3996, The Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, all provisions S. 3217 An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3890, Accountability and Transparency in Credit Rating Agencies Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3795, Over The Counter Derivatives Market Act, all provisions H.R. 3763, A Bill to Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to Provide for an Exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for Certain Businesses, all provisions H.R. 4173, Financial Regulatory Reform, all provisions/ The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4868, Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5072, The FHA Reform Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1479, H.R. 2896 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5943, Community Recovery Enhancement Act, all provisions H.R. 5823, U.S. Covered Bond Act of 2010 [No Bill Number], Securitization Reform, all provisions [No Bill Number], Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 [No Bill Number], Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee [No Bill Number], Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Housing Reform
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act. Proposal regarding GSE low income housing tax credit portfolios.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S.1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.6398, To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts S.3888, End Debt Collector Abuse Act of 2010 S.116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009 H.R.1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.5387, Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 S.3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S.139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R.3808, Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 H.R.3421, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010 Issues related to debit cards, mortgage simplifications, payday lending, and debt settlement Issues related to credit card interchange fees and implementation of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues related to implementation of Pub. L. 111-203, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
HR 111, HR 1479
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulatory Reform HR 1880 - "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act" - Creates a federal insurance regulator HR 4173 - "Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act" - overhauls regulation of federal markets S.3994 - "Flood Insurance Affordability and Risk Notification Act" delays mandatory purchase of flood insurance for new flood zone HR 1479 - "Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009" - Modifies and expands CRA to include non-bank institutions such as insurers HR 6334 - To amend the "Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes" - Modifies and expands CRA to include non-bank institutions such as insurers HR 83 - "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act" - Creates a national catastrophic insurance fund to sell low-cost reinsurance contracts to state catastrophe funds, as well as set up a natural catastrophe commission HR 998 - "Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009" - Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events HR 1264 - "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009" - Expands National Flood Insurance Program to include wind coverage HR 3059/S1368 - "Access to Repair Parts Act of 2009" - Amends patent law to allow for the use of after-market replacement auto crash parts HR 2554 - "National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009" - Creates national standards for insurance agents and brokers HR 2592 - "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" - Provides for incentives to states for passing and enforcing strict building codes S 886 - "Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act" - Establishes bond guarantees for states involved in earthquakes and hurricanes HR 4173 - "The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - Financial Regulatory Reform S 3217 - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act" - Financial Regulatory Reform HR 4375/S 2886 - "The Banking Integrity Act of 2009" - Repeals Glass-Steagall Act HR 5569/S 3347 - "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act" - Re-authorizes federal flood insurance through September 30, 2010 HR 5114 - "Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act" - Long-term extension and reforms of federal flood insurance HR 2555 - "Homeowners Defense Act of 2009" - Establishes a national catastrophe risk consortium
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 - H.R. 1583, all provisions Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 - H.R. 1754/S. 664, all provisions National Insurance Consumer Protection Act - H.R. 1880, all provisions Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - H.R. 1479, all provisions Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009 - H.R. 2571/S. 1363, all provisions National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 - H.R. 2554, all provisions Insurance Information Act of 2009 - H.R. 2609, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act - H.R. 3596/ S. 1681, all provisions Americas Health Future Act Legislation to reform the healthcare system - H.R. 3962/ H.R. 3590, all provisions Drywall Victims Insurance Protection Act of 2009 - H.R. 4094, all provisions Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010 - H.R. 4796, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - H.R. 4626, all provisions
Client expense: $204,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues regarding commercial credit providers, including: S. 585, S. 582, S. 566, S. 500, S. 414, S. 399, S. 392, S. 257, S. 255, S. 235, S. 165, S. 131, H.R. 1882, H.R. 1846, H.R. 1705, H.R. 1640, H.R. 1637, H.R. 1608, H.R. 1479, H.R. 1456, H.R. 1365, H.R. 1325, H.R. 1214, H.R. 627. Issues related to proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Start up of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to commercial credit providers, including: S. 585, S. 582, S. 566, S. 500, S. 414, S. 399, S. 392, S. 257, S. 255, S. 235, S. 165, S. 131, H.R. 1882, H.R. 1846, H.R. 1705, H.R. 1640, H.R. 1637, H.R. 1608, H.R. 1479, H.R. 1456, H.R. 1365, H.R. 1325, H.R. 1214, H.R. 627. Issues related to proposed new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Start-up operations of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. NEED TO ADD CFPB TO LIST OF AGENCIES BELOW TO SELECT FROM
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1705 Financial Product Safety Commission (insurance provisions) Consumer Financial Products Agency (proposals generally) H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protections Agency Act of 2009 (insurance provision) H.R. 4173- Wall Street Reform Act of 2009 (insurance provisions) Committee Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (insurance provisions) S. 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (insurance provisions)
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
HR 1479 CRA Modernization Act of 2009 HR 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
HR 1479 CRA Modernization Act of 2009 HR 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency HR 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum. H.R. 1456, Consumer Overdraft Protection Practices Act, all provisions H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, all provisions Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to corporate credit unions Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, all provisions Issues related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues related to proposed rules on home-equity lines of credit Issues related to the implementation of section 106 of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, all provisions H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, all provisions H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act, section 4, related to enhanced compensation structure reporting to reduce perverse incentives." H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act, all provisions S. 1799, Fairness and Accountability in Reviewing Overdraft Coverage Act, all provisions H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009, all provisions S. 2919, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its Senate Companion, S. 3217, the Reforming American Financial Stability Act, and Senate and Conference amendments thereto related to the following provisions: [Section numbers refer to the Conference Report on H.R. 4173, as filed in the House of Representatives on June 29, 2010] Title I, Subtitle A, Section 111. Financial Stability Oversight Council established, provision designating the Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration as a member of the Council. Title I, Subtitle B, Section 165. Enhanced supervision and prudential standards for nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board of Governors and certain bank holding companies, provision exempting the Federal Home Loan Banks. Title III, Subtitle C, Section 335. Permanent increase in deposit and share insurance, provision making permanent the $250,000 limit on insurance coverage of share insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Title III, Subtitle D, Section 343. Insurance of transaction accounts, provision providing parallel insurance coverage for credit union business share accounts with bank business transaction accounts. Title IX, Subtitle D, Section 941. Regulation of credit risk retention, all provisions. Title IX, Subtitle E, Section 956. Enhanced compensation structure reporting, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1021. Purpose, objectives and functions, provisions related to the identification of outdated, unnecessary, and unduly burdensome regulations in order to reduce regulatory burden. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1022. Rulemaking Authority, provisions related to the standards of rulemaking and consideration given to the impact of Bureau rules on institutions identified in Section 1026 and to the impact of the Bureau rules on rural areas. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1025. Supervision of very large banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1026. Other banks, savings associations, and credit unions, all provision. Title X, Subtitle B, Section 1029. Exclusion for auto dealers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1073. Remittance transfers, all provisions. Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1075. Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions, all provisions. Title XII. Improving Access to Mainstream Financial Institutions, all provisions. As well as the following provisions which were not included in the conference report: Title X, Subtitle G, Section 1071. Collection of Deposit Account Data. (as numbered in S. 3217, as introduced). Title XVI. Financial Crisis Assessment and Fund. All Provision. (as number in H.R. 4317, as approved by the Conference Committee on June 25, 2010). Senate Amendment 3812 to S. 3217, related to limits on ATM fees. H.R. 4376, the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, all provisions Issues related to the Troubled Asset Relief Program Issues related to the fiduciary duties at credit unions H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, Section 7, related to the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 4936, the Faster Access and Shorter Transaction Time for Checks Act, all provisions H.R. 5569, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010, all provisions H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act, all provisions Senate Amendment 4443, Senate Amendment 4534, Senate Amendment 4609 to H.R. 5297, increasing the credit union member business lending cap, all provisions H.R. 5302, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act, all provisions H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2010, all provisions S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriation Act for FY 2011, provisions related to the interchange rule charged to federal agencies. Collins Amendment to S. 3677, related to Interchange H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act, all provisions H.R. 4790, the Shareholder Protection Act, all provisions Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements Issues related to NCUA's Corporate Stabilization Plan
Client expense: $815,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to financial services regulatory reform, specifically as it applies to insurance regulation. Issues related to financial crisis responsibility fee. H.R.1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 111-203).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions. H.R. 2554, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, all provisions. H.R. 3996, The Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, all provisions S. 3217 An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3890, Accountability and Transparency in Credit Rating Agencies Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3795, Over The Counter Derivatives Market Act, all provisions H.R. 3763, A Bill to Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to Provide for an Exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for Certain Businesses, all provisions H.R. 4173, Financial Regulatory Reform, all provisions/ The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4868, Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5072, The FHA Reform Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1479, H.R. 2896 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010, all provisions [No Bill Number], Securitization Reform, all provisions [No Bill Number], Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 [No Bill Number], Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee [No Bill Number], Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [No Bill Number], Government Sponsored Enterprise Reform
Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Various legislative Proposals regarding financial regulatory reform- relating to consumer loans, derivatives market proposals, regulatory oversight and consumer products (H.R. 4173 and related conference report, H.R. 4516, S.1074, H.R. 885, S. 1354, S. 1691, S. 2756, S. 3149, S.664, S.400, S. 566, S 608) The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and implementation; Financial Literacy & Education Efforts. Community Reinvestment Modernization Act (H.R. 1479, H.R. 6334); Small Business Jobs & Credit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297); Working Small Business Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 535)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
HR 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
HR 111, HR 1479
Client expense: $1,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1728 - To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 1479 - To enhance the availability of capital, credit, and other banking and financial services for all citizens and communities, to ensure that community reinvestment requirements are updated to account for changes in the financial industry and that reinvestment requirements keep pace as banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers become affiliates as a result of the enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2483 - Increasing Homeownership Opportunities Act - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act and the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to increase limitations on the maximum original principal obligation of mortgages that may purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Association (Freddie Mac). H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Establishes the Consumer Financial Protection Agency as an independent executive agency to regulate the provision of consumer financial products or services (products or services). H.R. 3288 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Includes language to expand current GSE & FHA Loan Limits through Fiscal Year 2010. H.R. 3380 - Promoting Lending to America's Small Businesses Act of 2009 - To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Creates a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) to monitor any consumer financial products, creates the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) to advise Treasury on major domestic and international insurance policy issues, requires new appraisal rules no later than 60 days after the bill is enacted and would sunset the HVCC, creates a council of federal regulators to oversee the financial system for companies that pose a systemic risk, attempts to make some regulatory simplification, but does not eliminate all the different regulatory bodies. H.R. 5072 - FHA Reform Act of 2010 - To improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. H.R. 6256 - Strengthening FHA through Shared Equity Homeownership Act - Would crete a shared equity homeownership program under FHA. H.R. 6260 - Homeowners Equity Protection Act - Would prohibit private transfer fees on real properties, except for certain exclusions. S. 365 - Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Department of Justice (DOJ) a Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force to: (1) establish branches in the 10 states with the highest concentration of mortgage fraud; (2) establish coordinating entities, and solicit the voluntary participation of federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, to organize initiatives to address mortgage fraud; (3) train such agencies; (4) collect and disseminate mortgage fraud data; and (5) perform other related functions. C.A.R. lobbied concerning the future of the GSE's (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and their future regulatory structure. C.A.R. monitored and discussed with members of Congress the potential impact on the availability of capital in the housing market when the Federal Reserve ended its $1.25 trillion purchase of mortgage-backed-securities at the end of the 1stQ 2010. C.A.R. submitted a comment letter to HUD on their proposed rule implementing the SAFE Act and its application to real estate transactions that involve seller financing. C.A.R. commented to the Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding their implementation of the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program and how language in their proposed form will impact real estate agents involved in a HAFA short sale. C.A.R. commented to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHFA regarding "Private Transfer Fees." C.A.R. asked them to issue guidelines opposing these fees and refuse to purchase, guarantee or insure mortgages taht have these fees on title. C.A.R. commented to the Federal Housing Finance Agency on their proposed guidelines regarding Private Transfer Fee Covenants. C.A.R. commented to the U.S. Treasury Department on their Request for Public Input on Reform of the Housing Finance System.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
Continued and strengthened enforcement of Fair Housing Laws; equal access to adequate and affordable housing for all Americans. End homelessness. Support full funding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund . Ensure adequate housing for low-income people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. End the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Ensure adequate housing for low-income veterans. Support H.R. 476 and H.R. 403. Support Shaun Donovan as Secretary of HUD. Support comprehensive relief for homelessness. Increase funding for additional testing and testers to uncover housing discrimination. Support the establishment of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (working to improve H.R. 3126), and the inclusion of all real estate professionals in CFPA oversight. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Oppose allowing guns in public housing. Support HR 3068. Ensure that the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) works well and results in affordable, sustainable loan modifications. Support proposals that would require that a portion of TARP funds to be directed towards assisting those targeted by predatory lenders, including racial and ethnic minorities. Supported legislation to make it easier for homeowners to modify their loans through the Hope for Homeowners program (supported S. 896). Opposed requiring residents of public housing to perform community service each month. Support funding for the Hope VI program. Support funding ($1 billion) for the National Housing Trust Fund. Support for HR 4810, increasing the annual authorization for programs to help homeless veterans. support improving the HAMP program. Support tenent mobility in HR 5814.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
Promote Urban Development. Promote the fair and equitable re-building of New Orleans. Support municipalities most hurt by foreclosures. Support an increase in Community Development Block Grants. Support full funding for National Trust Fund. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support H.R. 2269, the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act. Support HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, ensure that companies owned by or employing high numbers of racial and ethnic minorities are hired under ARRA contracts. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Support H.R. 2847 as it passed the House on 12/16/2009. Support for comprehensive jobs legislation to address not only the unemployment crisis facing our nation, but also the challenges being faced by states and local municipalities in meeting the basic education, public safety, health care, child care, and public transportation needs of our communities. H.R. 4812, the Local Jobs for America Act. Ensure that funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is spent in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support the BART Oakland Airport Connector project. Support H.R. 4899, the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Eliminate predatory lending; ensure equal access to financial services to all Americans. Eliminate disparities in credit reporting. Ease home mortgage foreclosure crisis. Eliminate pay day lending (concerns about H.R. 1214). Support capping all interest rates at 36% APR (support H.R. 1608 / S. 500). Support a foreclosure moratorium (H.R. 527 / S. 241). Oppose "vulture funds". Support debt relief for poor nations, a.k.a. the Jubilee Act. Reform the mortgage servicers industry so that more loans are modified and fewer homes are foreclosed upon. Try to ensure that homeowner facing foreclosure are not forgotten in the Wall Street bailout. Try to stop abusive credit card practices (support H.R. 627 / S. 414). Support H.R. 200 / H.R. 1106 / S. 61, which allows bankruptcy judges to require loan modifications on primary residence mortgages. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support efforts to eliminate predatory loans; support 1728. Oppose payday loans; working to improve H.R. 1214. Support 36% interest rate cap; support H.R. 1608 / S. 500. Support legislation to toughen financial fraud investigations and sentences; support S. 386. Support legislation to make it easier for homeowners to modify their mortgages through federal programs; support S. 896. Support the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) with strong civil rights mandates. Support financial literacy programs. Support an increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry. Support H.R. 4173. Oppose exempting auto dealers from newly created CFPA. Oppose exempting college loans from CFPA. Oppose allowing CFPA, and all federal lending laws, to preempt stronger state laws. Support regulations to shut down yield spread premiums to mortgage brokers. Support financial counseling. oppose exempting Rent-to-Own operations from CFPA oversight. Support for the Benefit Card Fairness Act, H.R. 4552. Support creation of a strong CFPA, without exempting car dealers or student lenders, rent-to-own stores or payday lenders from its purview. Oppose federal preemption of state consumer financial protection laws. Ensure that rogue auto dealers are not exempted from the authority of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while at the same time ensuring that small, minority owned auto dealers who are fair to consumers are not run out of business. Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 3245, the Payday Limitation Act of 2010. This legislation takes an aggressive approach to eliminating the worst of the payday debt trap problems. Support final passage of the conference report for H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. Support S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support H.R. 3149, the Equal Employment for All Act, which would outlaw the use of credit scores by potential employers when making hiring decisions. Support Creation of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion Under the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support FDIC guidence issued on limiting abusive overdract practices. Support Elizabeth Warren to be the first head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Support allowing consumers to close a bank account without incurring onerous fees.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Equal access to wealth for all Americans; fair and equal economic development for the areas and people most in need. Rebuilding of Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Support H.R. 2269, the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act. Work to ensure that funds allocated under H.R. , the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 are evenly distributed to businesses owned by racial and ethnic minorities. Supported putting conditions on the second half of the TARP funds to ensure more foreclosure mitigation. Supported full funding for the Housing Trust Fund; supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1). Support Tim Geithner as Secretary of the Treasury. Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Support H.R. 2847 as it passed the House on 12/16/2009. Support for H. Res. 1024, supporting Poverty in America awareness month. Ensure that funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is spent in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
Eliminate predatory lending; ensure equal access to financial services to all Americans. Eliminate disparities in credit reporting. Ease home mortgage foreclosure crisis. Eliminate pay day lending (concerns about H.R. 1214). Support capping all interest rates at 36% APR (support H.R. 1608 / S. 500). Support a foreclosure moratorium (H.R. 527 / S. 241). Reform the mortgage servicers industry so that more loans are modified and fewer homes are foreclosed upon. Try to ensure that homeowners facing foreclosure are not forgotten in the Wall Street bailout. Try to stop abusive credit card practices (support H.R. 627 / S. 414). Support H.R. 200 / H.R. 1106 / S. 61, which allows bankruptcy judges to require loan modifications on primary residence mortgages. Oppose payday lending, working to help improve H.R. 1214. Support efforts to eliminate predatory lending. Support H.R. 1728. Support the establishment of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (working to improve H.R. 3126). Support reauthorization, modernization and expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), support H.R. 1479. Support 36% interest rate cap; support H.R. 1608 / S. 500. Work to eliminate the debt trap caused by payday lenders. Support financial literacy programs. Support H.R. 4173. Oppose exempting auto dealers from newly created CFPA. Oppose exempting college loans from CFPA. Oppose allowing CFPA, and all federal lending laws, to preempt stronger state laws. Support regulations to shut down yield spread premiums to mortgage brokers. Oppose the proposed Adverse Market Delivery Charge (AMDC) as well as the series of Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) under consideration by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Ensure that rogue auto dealers are not exempted from the authority of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while at the same time ensuring that small, minority owned auto dealers who are fair to consumers are not run out of business. Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 3245, the Payday Limitation Act of 2010. This legislation takes an aggressive approach to eliminating the worst of the payday debt trap problems. Support final passage of the conference report for H.R. 4173, the Restoring American financial Stability Act. Support S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support H.R. 3421, the The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009. Support the creation of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion Under the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Support a ban on the use of credit reports by potential employers. Support H.R. 3149. Support FDIC guidence issued on limiting abusive overdract practices. Support Elizabeth Warren to be the first head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Support allowing consumers to close a bank account without incurring onerous fees.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulatory Reform HR 1880 - "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act" - Creates a federal insurance regulator HR 4173 - "Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act" - overhauls regulation of federal markets HR 1479 - "Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009" - Modifies and expands CRA to include non-bank institutions such as insurers HR 6334 - To amend the "Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes" - Modifies and expands CRA to include non-bank institutions such as insurers HR 83 - "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act" - Creates a national catastrophic insurance fund to sell low-cost reinsurance contracts to state catastrophe funds, as well as set up a natural catastrophe commission HR 998 - "Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009" - Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events HR 1264 - "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009" - Expands National Flood Insurance Program to include wind coverage HR 3059/S1368 - "Access to Repair Parts Act of 2009" - Amends patent law to allow for the use of after-market replacement auto crash parts HR 2554 - "National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009" - Creates national standards for insurance agents and brokers HR 2592 - "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" - Provides for incentives to states for passing and enforcing strict building codes S 886 - "Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act" - Establishes bond guarantees for states involved in earthquakes and hurricanes HR 4173 - "The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - Financial Regulatory Reform S 3217 - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act" - Financial Regulatory Reform HR 4375/S 2886 - "The Banking Integrity Act of 2009" - Repeals Glass-Steagall Act HR 5569/S 3347 - "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act" - Re-authorizes federal flood insurance through September 30, 2010 HR 5114 - "Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act" - Long-term extension and reforms of federal flood insurance HR 2555 - "Homeowners Defense Act of 2009" - Establishes a national catastrophe risk consortium
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1705 Financial Product Safety Commission (insurance provisions) Consumer Financial Products Agency (proposals generally) H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protections Agency Act of 2009 (insurance provision) H.R. 4173- Wall Street Reform Act of 2009 (insurance provisions) Committee Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (insurance provisions) S. 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (insurance provisions)
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
H.R. 1479, Community Reinvestment Modernization Act. Proposal regarding GSE low income housing tax credit portfolios.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection (Entire Bill); S. 1799, the Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3904, the Overdraft Protection Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4300, the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); S. 3677, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011 (Section 745); H.R. 5504, the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act (Section 352); H.R. 3421, the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (Title II); H.R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4694, the Safe Affordable Small Dollar Loan Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5072, the FHA Reform Act (Entire Bill); H.R. 5017, the Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2555, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1264, the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 476, the Housing Fairness Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); S. 2919, the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3723, the Small Business Credit Expansion and Loan Markets Stabilization Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3614, S. 1513, and S. 1929, to provide a temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3044, to delay the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (Entire Bill); H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Businesses Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Title II); H.R. 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2336, the GREEN Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4778, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); Job-Creation legislation; Regulatory Compliance with Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations; Reform of Government Sponsored Enterprises; Reform of Credit Rating Agencies; Financial Literacy; Overdraft Fees; Credit Card Interchange Fees; Financial Regulatory Reform; CDFI Appropriations; CLF Appropriations; Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions; Financial Modernization; Real Estate Settlement Practices Act (RESPA); FY 2010 Budget Resolution; Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); Military New Housing Assistance Program; Pension Relief; Community Reinvestment Act (CRA); Credit Union Member Business Lending (MBL); Corporate Credit Union issues; Mortgage Bankruptcy Cramdown; First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit; SBA Loan Guarantee; Mark to Market Accounting Rules; National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF); Remittances; Refund Anticipation Loans; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extension; Credit Risk Retention; Asset-Backed Securities; Housing Finance Reform; Real Estate Appraiser Independence; Executive Compensation; Electronic Financial Statement Disclosure Requirements under the E-SIGN Act; Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI); Federal Trade Commission Pre-Merger Notification Requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976; Community Charter Conversions; Credit Union Governance; Credit Union Broker-Dealer Registration under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999; Risk-Based Capital; Loan Originator Registration under the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; Creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection (Entire Bill); S. 1799, the Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3904, the Overdraft Protection Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4300, the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); S. 3677, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011 (Section 745); H.R. 5504, the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act (Section 352); H.R. 3421, the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 6334, American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (Title II); H.R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4694, the Safe Affordable Small Dollar Loan Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5072, the FHA Reform Act (Entire Bill); H.R. 5017, the Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2555, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1264, the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 476, the Housing Fairness Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); S. 2919, the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3723, the Small Business Credit Expansion and Loan Markets Stabilization Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3614, S. 1513, and S. 1929, to provide a temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3044, to delay the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (Entire Bill); H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to America's Small Businesses Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Title II); H.R. 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 2336, the GREEN Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4778, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); Job-Creation legislation; Regulatory Compliance with Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations; Reform of Government Sponsored Enterprises; Reform of Credit Rating Agencies; Financial Literacy; Overdraft Fees; Credit Card Interchange Fees; Financial Regulatory Reform; CDFI Appropriations; CLF Appropriations; Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions; Financial Modernization; Real Estate Settlement Practices Act (RESPA); FY 2010 Budget Resolution; Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); Military New Housing Assistance Program; Pension Relief; Community Reinvestment Act (CRA); Credit Union Member Business Lending (MBL); Corporate Credit Union issues; Mortgage Bankruptcy Cramdown; First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit; SBA Loan Guarantee; Mark to Market Accounting Rules; National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF); Remittances; Refund Anticipation Loans; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extension; Credit Risk Retention; Asset-Backed Securities; Housing Finance Reform; Real Estate Appraiser Independence; Executive Compensation; Electronic Financial Statement Disclosure Requirements under the E-SIGN Act; Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI); Federal Trade Commission Pre-Merger Notification Requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976; Community Charter Conversions; Credit Union Governance; Credit Union Broker-Dealer Registration under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999; Risk-Based Capital; Loan Originator Registration under the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; Creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act (entire bill) S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act (entire bill) S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (entire bill) S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act (entire bill) S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act (entire bill) S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps (entire bill) S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 1490. Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (entire bill) H.R. 4173/ S. 3217. Restoring America Financial Stability Act (entire bill) Issues related to credit based insurance scores. H.R. 1479. CRA Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 6334. To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes (entire bill)
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 - H.R. 1583, all provisions Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 - H.R. 1754/S. 664, all provisions National Insurance Consumer Protection Act - H.R. 1880, all provisions Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - H.R. 1479, all provisions Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009 - H.R. 2571/S. 1363, all provisions National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 - H.R. 2554, all provisions Insurance Information Act of 2009 - H.R. 2609, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act - H.R. 3596/ S. 1681, all provisions Americas Health Future Act Legislation to reform the healthcare system - H.R. 3962/ H.R. 3590, all provisions Drywall Victims Insurance Protection Act of 2009 - H.R. 4094, all provisions Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010 - H.R. 4796, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - H.R. 4626, all provisions
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues regarding commercial credit providers, including: S. 585, S. 582, S. 566, S. 500, S. 414, S. 399, S. 392, S. 257, S. 255, S. 235, S. 165, S. 131, H.R. 1882, H.R. 1846, H.R. 1705, H.R. 1640, H.R. 1637, H.R. 1608, H.R. 1479, H.R. 1456, H.R. 1365, H.R. 1325, H.R. 1214, H.R. 627. Issues related to proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE