Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009
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2011 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181).
Client expense: $198,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: Legislation to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes (no current legislation); Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, automobile arbitration legislation or general arbitration issues as they relate to the auto industry; General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2057 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair legislation; S. 1368, Access to Repair Parts Act; H.R. 3059, Access to Repair Parts Act; Damaged Vehicle Information; Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure; H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment to CFPA; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010; H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010.
Client expense: $225,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181).
Client expense: $167,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181).
Client expense: $334,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Insurance
National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (HR 1880); Motor Vehicles Owners Right to Repair Act (HR 2057, H.R. 3059, S. 1368); Insurance industry regulatory reform (HR 1583); Cheaper Car Insurance Act of 2010 (S. 3546)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Insurance
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Barney Frank | Democratic | MA |
| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Bob Etheridge | Democratic | NC |
| Bob Filner | Democratic | CA |
| Brad Miller | Democratic | NC |
| Brian P. Bilbray | Republican | CA |
| Carol Shea-Porter | Democratic | NH |
| Chaka Fattah | Democratic | PA |
| Charles Wilson | Democratic | OH |
| Christopher Carney | Democratic | PA |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Corrine Brown | Democratic | FL |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| Donald Payne | Democratic | NJ |
| Donna M. Christensen | Democratic | VI |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| Frederick Boucher | Democratic | VA |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Heath Shuler | Democratic | NC |
| Howard L. Berman | Democratic | CA |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Jason Altmire | Democratic | PA |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| Jim Gerlach | Republican | PA |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| Joe Sestak | Democratic | PA |
| John B. Larson | Democratic | CT |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| John W. Olver | Democratic | MA |
| K. Michael Conaway | Republican | TX |
| Laura Richardson | Democratic | CA |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Loretta Sanchez | Democratic | CA |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic | OH |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael Arcuri | Democratic | NY |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Mike Rogers | Republican | AL |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Phil Hare | Democratic | IL |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Shelley Berkley | Democratic | NV |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Kagen | Democratic | WI |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
| Thomas Perriello | Democratic | VA |
| Todd Russell Platts | Republican | PA |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
National Insurance Consumer Protection Act (HR 1880); Motor Vehicles Right to Repair Act (HR 2057, S. 1368); Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2009 (S 164, 202); Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 (HR 1583); Insurance industry regulatory reform (HR 1583).
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 · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act-Support HR 2057 and S.3181 Support HR 3059 and S. 1368
Client expense: $76,368 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 2057, "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009" (all); S. 3181, "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2010" (all); HR 734, "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009" (all); S. 1536, "ALERT Drivers Act of 2009" (all); S. 1666, Mid Level Ethanol Blends (all); S. 1620, "Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009" (all); S. 1938, "Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009" (all); S. 3302/HR 5381, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act" (all); S. 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010" (all); HR 4678/S 1606, "Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act," (all).
Client expense: $77,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181).
Client expense: $1,281,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
1. Supported reintroduction of the Right to Repair Act, H.R. 2057 and S. 3181, to ensure motor vehicle owners have the opportunity to chose where to have their vehicles serviced/repaired. 2. Commented on House and Senate committee action on the "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010."
Client expense: $129,112 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5381, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010", Sec. 301, vehicle safety fee; S. 3302, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010", Sec. 310 and 312, repair duties and additional NHTSA recall authority; H.R. 2057/S. 3181, "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act", entire bill; S. 202, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2009", entire bill; H.R. 1257, "Damaged Vehicle Information Act" , entire bill; repeal of federal vicarious liability law, fuel economy labeling proposal
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R.1, S.1, S.336 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to auto suppliers; H.R.1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to auto industry; H.R.5381, S.3302 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, all provisions; H.R.2057, S.3181 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R. 6518 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2010, all provisions; NHTSA Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0036; Final Rule issued by NHTSA (implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007) that provides for national tire fuel efficiency testing, labeling and consumer education program; all provisions. Hearings, legislation and other congressional activity related to automobile safety recalls and automobile equipment safety recalls and standards; implementation of TREAD Act (Pub. L. No. 106-414 (2000)).
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: Legislation to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes (no current legislation); Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, automobile arbitration legislation or general arbitration issues as they relate to the auto industry; General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2057 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair legislation; S. 1368, Access to Repair Parts Act; H.R. 3059, Access to Repair Parts Act; Damaged Vehicle Information; Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure; H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment to CFPA; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010; H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010.
Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance regulation reform issues including optional federal charter, creation of a Federal Insurance Office, McCarran-Ferguson, retained assets accounts, long-term disability issues and underwriting issues. S.1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 - all provisions H.R.1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act - all provisions H.R.2609 Insurance Information Act of 2009 / Federal Insurance Office Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2554 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 - licensing issues H.R.2571 / S.1363 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009 surplus lines issues H.R.3059 / S.1386 - Access to Repair Parts all provisions H.R.2057 Motor Vehicles Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009 all provisions S.1681 / H.R.3596 - Health Insurance Industry Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 2009 definitions of insurance: liability and health H.R.4626 Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act Lines of insurance included and FTC study of insurance H.R.5993 / S.3718 Securing Americas Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals (SAVINGS) Act of 2010 all provisions S.3683 Insurance Competition and Transparency Act of 2010 FTC Oversight Provisions Natural catastrophe issues including proposals regarding government backstops for insurance losses from large-scale natural catastrophes. H.R.1264 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.83 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.998 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009 all provisions S.866 Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act all provisions H.R.2555 / S.505 Homeowners Defense Act all provisions S.1486 / H.R.998 Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009 all provisions S.1487 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2555 Homeowners Defense Act of 2009 all provisions S.3672 Coordination of Wind and Flood Perils Act of 2010 all provisions Flood insurance issues including reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to September 30, 2009 and privacy provisions H.R.3139 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009 Extend the NFIP program H.R.2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.2996 the Interior Environment Appropriations Act Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.3326 The Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.4691 Temporary Extension Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.2701 Intelligence Authorization Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP & COBRA Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Draft bill Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.5114 Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.5255 Stable Flood Insurance Authorization Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.4778 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 all provisions S.3347 - a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2010 all provisions H.R.5569 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 - Temporary extension of the NFIP S.3814 National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act of 2010 - all provisions Workers compensation issues including: H.R.635 National Commission on State Workers Compensation Laws Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2641 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2009 all provisions Clarification of Medicare Secondary Payer reporting requirements Health care reform issues, including revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation. H.R.3200 - Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 S.1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act including the CLASS Act and the Universal 24-Hour Coverage amendment S. 1796 - Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation) H.R.3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (House and Senate versions) - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.3962 the Affordable Health Care for America Act - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - revenue offsets
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. H.R. 1895 - Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009. H.R. 2057 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009. H.R. 3059 - Access to Repair Parts Act. H.R. 3246 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. H.R. 3535 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. H.R. 3829 - Fighting Occupied Cell Use So Everyone Drives More Safely Act of 2009. H.R. 3994 - Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009. H.R. 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009. H.R. 4678 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010. H.R. 4890 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. H.R. 5820 - Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010. H.R. 6518 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of more widespread use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving, to require a Federal motor vehicle safety standard related to rollover prevention and crash mitigation, and for other purposes. S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. S. 1368 - Access to Repair Parts Act. S. 1496 - To extend National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration authorizations funded by the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. S. 1536 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. S. 1938 - Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009. S. 2843 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. S. 3039 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. S. 3181 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2010. S. 3209 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2010. NHTSA Reauthorization
Client expense: $1,308,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. H.R. 1476 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. H.R. 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009. H.R. 2057 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009. H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 3059 - Access to Repair Parts Act. H.R. 3246 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. H.R. 3535 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. H.R. 3815 - Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010. H.R. 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009. H.R. 4572 - To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4678 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010. H.R. 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. H.R. 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. H.R. 4890 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. H.R. 6518 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of more widespread use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving, to require a Federal motor vehicle safety standard related to rollover prevention and crash mitigation, and for other purposes. H.J. Res 76 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.J. Res 77 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009. S. 835 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. S. 1368 - Access to Repair Parts Act. S. 1436 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. S. 1536 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. S. 1620 - Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009. S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S. 2843 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. S. 3039 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. S. 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S. 3181 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2010. S. 3464 - Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. S. 3495 - Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010. S. 3511 - Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010. S.J. Res 26 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Mid-level Ethanol Blends
Client expense: $1,308,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S. 3302/H.R. 5381); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057); Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 734 / S. 841); Distracted Driving Prevention Act (S. 1938); Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act (S. 1536/H.R. 3535); Promoting Electric Vehicles Act (S. 3495)
Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 1257, HR 2057, S641, S202
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 · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act-Support HR 2057 and S.3181 Support HR 3059 and S. 1368
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,310
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2057, The Right to Repair Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181). Supported extension of SBA loan program stimulus provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the end of 2010 (H.R. 5297).
Client expense: $243,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 3302 and H. R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010; S. 3181 and H. R. 2057, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby for favorable implementation of H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regarding insurers, including a resolution fund for failing firms, and the treatment of insurers under the "Volcker rule" ban on proprietary trading and investment in hedge and private equity funds. Also, followed inclusion of section to create a Federal Insurance Office at Treasury. Along with trade associations, commented on advanced notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the Financial Stability Oversight Council for systemic risk regulation of nonbank firms. Also, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. Also, with key trade associations, worked on regulatory strategy for the implementation of Dodd-Frank. Annuities/Suitability: Followed implementation of amendments to H.R. 4173 that helps confirm that fixed index annuities are insurance products to be regulated by states. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Lobbied against the possible reintroduction of legislation that would allow a cause of action against U.S. Insurance companies with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims in contravention of international agreements. Credit-based insurance scores: Monitored and lobbied possible reintroduction of legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to use credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Climate and energy legislation: Monitored the progress of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009/ Also through consultants, lobbied for passage of "home Star" legislation to provide incentives for residential energy efficiency retrofits. Also, lobbied for "Building Star" legislation, which would provide similar incentives for community building energy efficient retrofits. Municipal bond legislation: Monitor municipal bond legislation, specifically H.R. 2589, the Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009, HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act, Municipal Bond Liquidity Act: and Municipal Financial Advisors Regulation Act. Right to Repair Act, H.R. 2057: support for bill which would enhance consumers' ability to take automobiles to independent shops for repairs. Broker-dealer regulatory reform: Monitor financial regulatory reform as it relates to broker-dealer and their existing regulation under the financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Agents and Brokers: support NARABII: H.R. 2554, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009. Annuities: Support HR 2748, the Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Payment Act of 2009 and monitor through trade association.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
1. Supported reintroduction of the Right to Repair Act, H.R. 2057 and S. 3181, to ensure motor vehicle owners have the opportunity to chose where to have their vehicles serviced/repaired. 2. Commented on House and Senate committee action on the "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010."
Client expense: $142,075 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2057/S. 3181, "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act", entire bill; S. 202, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2009", entire bill; H.R. 1257, "Damaged Vehicle Information Act" , entire bill; H.R. 5381, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010", Sec. 301, and Scalise committee amendment, vehicle safety fee; S. 3302, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010", Sec. 310 and 312 and Thune Amendment, repair duties and additional NHTSA recall authority, repeal of federal vicarious liability law,
Client expense: $970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2057/S. 3181, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009, provisions regarding non-discriminatory access to automobile manufacturers' repair information.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Insurance
Insurance regulation reform issues including optional federal charter, creation of a Federal Insurance Office, McCarran-Ferguson, retained assets accounts, long-term disability issues and underwriting issues. S.1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 - all provisions H.R.1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act - all provisions H.R.2609 Insurance Information Act of 2009 / Federal Insurance Office Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2554 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 - licensing issues H.R.2571 / S.1363 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009 surplus lines issues H.R.3059 / S.1386 - Access to Repair Parts all provisions H.R.2057 Motor Vehicles Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009 all provisions S.1681 / H.R.3596 - Health Insurance Industry Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 2009 definitions of insurance: liability and health H.R.4626 Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act Lines of insurance included and FTC study of insurance H.R.5993 / S.3718 Securing Americas Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals (SAVINGS) Act of 2010 all provisions S.3683 Insurance Competition and Transparency Act of 2010 FTC Oversight Provisions Natural catastrophe issues including proposals regarding government backstops for insurance losses from large-scale natural catastrophes. H.R.1264 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.83 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.998 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009 all provisions S.866 Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act all provisions H.R.2555 / S.505 Homeowners Defense Act all provisions S.1486 / H.R.998 Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009 all provisions S.1487 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2555 Homeowners Defense Act of 2009 all provisions S.3672 Coordination of Wind and Flood Perils Act of 2010 all provisions Flood insurance issues Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to September 30, 2009 and privacy provisions H.R.3139 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009 Extend the NFIP program H.R.2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.2996 the Interior Environment Appropriations Act Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.3326 The Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.4691 Temporary Extension Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.2701 Intelligence Authorization Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP & COBRA Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Draft bill Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.5114 Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.5255 Stable Flood Insurance Authorization Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.4778 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 all provisions S.3347 - a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2010 all provisions H.R.5569 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 - Temporary extension of the NFIP S.3814 National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act of 2010 - all provisions Workers Compensation issues including: H.R.635 National Commission on State Workers Compensation Laws Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2641 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2009 all provisions Health care reform issues, including revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation. H.R.3200 - Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 S.1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act including the CLASS Act and the Universal 24-Hour Coverage amendment S. 1796 - Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (House and Senate versions) - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.3962 the Affordable Health Care for America Act - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - revenue offsets
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: Legislation to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes (no current legislation); Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, automobile arbitration legislation or general arbitration issues as they relate to the auto industry; General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2057 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair legislation; S. 1368, Access to Repair Parts Act; H.R. 3059, Access to Repair Parts Act; Damaged Vehicle Information; Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure; H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment to CFPA; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010; H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010.
Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 1257, HR2057, S 641, S 202
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 · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S. 3302/H.R. 5381); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057); Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 734 / S. 841); Distracted Driving Prevention Act (S. 1938); Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act (S. 1536/H.R. 3535); Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173); Promoting Electric Vehicles Act (S. 3495)
Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act-Support HR 2057 and S.3181 Support HR 3059 and S. 1368
Client expense: $176,190 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R.1, S.1, S.336 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to auto suppliers; H.R.1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to auto industry; H.R.5381, S.3302 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, all provisions; H.R.2057, S.3181 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009, all provisions; NHTSA Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0036; Final Rule issued by NHTSA (implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007) that provides for national tire fuel efficiency testing, labeling and consumer education program; all provisions. Hearings, legislation and other congressional activity related to automobile safety recalls and automobile equipment safety recalls and standards; implementation of TREAD Act (Pub. L. No. 106-414 (2000)).
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R.2057-Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181).
Client expense: $1,281,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 3302 and H. R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010; S. 3181 and H. R. 2057, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Small Business
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057/S. 3181). Supported extension of SBA loan program stimulus provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the end of 2010 (H.R. 5297).
Client expense: $401,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. H.R. 1895 - Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009. H.R. 2057 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009. H.R. 3059 - Access to Repair Parts Act. H.R. 3246 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. H.R. 3535 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. H.R. 3829 - Fighting Occupied Cell Use So Everyone Drives More Safely Act of 2009. H.R. 3994 - Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009. H.R. 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009. H.R. 4678 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010. H.R. 4890 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. H.R. 5820 - Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010. S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. S. 1368 - Access to Repair Parts Act. S. 1496 - To extend National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration authorizations funded by the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. S. 1536 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. S. 1938 - Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009. S. 2843 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. S. 3039 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. S. 3181 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2010. S. 3209 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2010. NHTSA Reauthorization
Client expense: $1,469,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. H.R. 1476 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. H.R. 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009. H.R. 2057 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009. H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 3059 - Access to Repair Parts Act. H.R. 3246 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. H.R. 3535 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. H.R. 3815 - Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010. H.R. 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009. H.R. 4572 - To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4678 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010. H.R. 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. H.R. 4890 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. H.J. Res 76 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.J. Res 77 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009. S. 835 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. S. 1368 - Access to Repair Parts Act. S. 1436 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. S. 1536 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009. S. 1620 - Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009. S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S. 2843 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. S. 3039 - Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010 or the ROADS SAFE Act of 2010. S. 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S. 3181 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2010. S. 3464 - Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. S. 3495 - Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010. S. 3511 - Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010. S.J. Res 26 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Mid-level Ethanol Blends
Client expense: $1,469,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2057, The Right to Repair Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 4678/S 1606, "Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act" (all); HR 2057/S 3181, "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act" (all); S 3302/HR 5381, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act" (all); S 3495, HR 734, "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009" (all); S 1536, "ALERT Drivers Act of 2009" (all); S 1666, Mid Level Ethanol Blends (all); S 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010" (all)
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 515, H.R. 1260 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2057, S. 3181 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 515, H.R. 1260 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2057, S. 3181 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act-Support HR 2057 and S.3181 Support HR 3059 and S. 1368
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,695
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 5381, S. 3302); Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 4678, S. 2181); Toxic Chemicals Safety Act (H.R. 5820); Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation (S. 3521); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057, S. 3181); Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R.2378, S. 1027); Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration (H.R. 445, S. 679); Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act (S. 3464); Advanced Vehicle Technology Act (H.R.3246, S. 2843); Promoting Electric Vehicles Act (H.R. 5442, S. 3495);
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Insurance
Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby for and against certain provisions in H.R. 4173, The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that would affect insurers, including a resolution fund for failing firms, and the treatment of insurers under the "Volcker Rule" ban on proprietary trading and investment in hedge and private equity funds. Also, followed inclusion of section to create a new Federal Insurance Office at Treasury. Also, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. The final legislation was signed into law on July 21, 2010. Also, with key trade associations, worked on regulatory strategy for the implementation of Dodd-Frank. Annuities/Suitability: Lobbied for an amendments to H.R. 4173 that helps confirm that fixed index annuities are insurance products. Advocated against rule 151A, adapted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lobbied both the Congress and the SEC, this rule would make certain fixed annuities subject to federal securities laws. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Lobbied against the possible reintroduction of legislation that would allow a cause of action against U.S. insurance companies with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims in contravention of international agreements. Credit-based insurance scores: Lobbied against the reintroduction of legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to used credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Flood and national catastrophe insurance: In participation with a coalition, lobbied House and Senate staff to oppose legislation that would expand the national Flood Insurance Program to include wind insurance, specifically H.R. 1264 the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009. Also lobbied against legislation to create a national back stop for natural catastrophe insurance. Lobbied for H.R. 3026, H.R. 203000007 and H.R. 3028 which funds insurance grants and loans for federal mitigation programs, as well as the American Power Act in the Senate. Climate and energy legislation: Monitored the progress of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Also through consultants, lobbied for passage of "Home Star" legislation to provide incentives for residential energy efficiency retrofits. Also, lobbied for"Building Star" legislation, which would provide similar incentives for community building energy efficient retrofits. Municipal bond legislation: Monitor municipal bond legislation, specifically HR 2589, the Municipal bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009, HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act, Municipal bond Liquidity Act: and Municipal Financial Advisors Regulation Act. Right to Repair Act, HR 2057: support for bill which would enhance consumers' ability to take automobiles to independent shops for repairs. Broker-dealer regulatory reform: Monitor financial regulatory reform as it relates to broker-dealer and their existing regulation under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Surplus insurance lines: Monitory progress and support HR 2571, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act and its inclusion in financial services reform legislation. State jurisdiction over annuity products: support the continuing to state jurisdictions over fixed index annuities: HR 2733, fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products classification Act of 2009, as well as an amendment to financial services reform based on this legislation. Agents and Brokers: support NARABII: HR 2554, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009. Annuities: Support HR 2748, the Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Payment Act of 2009 and monitor through trade association.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S. 3302/H.R. 5381); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057); Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 734 / S. 841); Distracted Driving Prevention Act (S. 1938); Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act (S. 1536/H.R. 3535); Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173); Promoting Electric Vehicles Act (S. 3495)
Client expense: $46,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act-Support HR 2057 and S.3181 Support HR 3059 and S. 1368
Client expense: $172,523 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2057/S. 3181, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009, provisions regarding non-discriminatory access to automobile manufacturers' repair information.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: Legislation to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes (no current legislation); Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, automobile arbitration legislation or general arbitration issues as they relate to the auto industry; General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2057 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair legislation; S. 1368, Access to Repair Parts Act; H.R. 3059, Access to Repair Parts Act; Damaged Vehicle Information; Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure; H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment to CFPA; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, specifically auto dealer amendment; S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010; H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010.
Client expense: $225,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Insurance
Insurance regulation reform issues including optional federal charter, creation of a Federal Insurance Office, McCarran-Ferguson and underwriting issues. S.1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 - all provisions H.R.1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act - all provisions H.R.2609 Insurance Information Act of 2009 / Federal Insurance Office Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2554 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 - licensing issues H.R.2571 / S.1363 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009 surplus lines issues H.R.3059 / S.1386 - Access to Repair Parts all provisions H.R.2057 Motor Vehicles Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009 all provisions S.1681 / H.R.3596 - Health Insurance Industry Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 2009 definitions of insurance: liability and health H.R.4626 Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act Lines of insurance included and FTC study of insurance Natural catastrophe issues including proposals regarding government backstops for insurance losses from large-scale natural catastrophes. H.R.1264 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.83 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.998 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009 all provisions S.866 Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act all provisions H.R.2555 / S.505 Homeowners Defense Act all provisions S.1486 / H.R.998 Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009 all provisions S.1487 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2555 Homeowners Defense Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.1264 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 all provisions Flood insurance issues Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to September 30, 2009 and privacy provisions H.R.3139 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009 Extend the NFIP program H.R.2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.2996 the Interior Environment Appropriations Act Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.3326 The Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.4691 Temporary Extension Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.2701 Intelligence Authorization Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP & COBRA Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Draft bill Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 Temporary extension of the NFIP H.R.5114 Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.5255 Stable Flood Insurance Authorization Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.5569 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 all provisions H.R.4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 - Temporary extension of the NFIP Workers compensation issues including: H.R.635 National Commission on State Workers Compensation Laws Act of 2009 all provisions H.R.2641 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2009 all provisions Health care reform issues, including revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation. H.R.3200 - Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 S.1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act including the CLASS Act and the Universal 24-Hour Coverage amendment S. 1796 - Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation) H.R.3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (House and Senate versions) - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.3962 the Affordable Health Care for America Act - revenue offsets, expansion of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, definition of health insurer, CLASS Act and workers compensation H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - revenue offsets
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of