Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
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2012 · third_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act. Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act. Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) H.R. 3603, Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2012 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act. Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) H.R. 3603, Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
| Democratic |
| MA |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| Joe Sestak | Democratic | PA |
| John Sullivan | Republican | OK |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Kurt Schrader | Democratic | OR |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Ralph M. Hall | Republican | TX |
| Todd Russell Platts | Republican | PA |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Monitor issues related to the International tax and Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee proposals. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) Draft Legislation, Small Company Job Growth and Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 by Rep. Fincher
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Monitor issues related to the International tax and Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee proposals. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) Draft Legislation, Small Company Job Growth and Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 by Rep. Fincher
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Monitor issues related to the International tax and Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee proposals. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) Draft Legislation, Small Company Job Growth and Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 by Rep. Fincher
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Monitor issues related to the International tax and Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee proposals. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 11-203) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Banking
Monitor issues related to Interchange and electronic payments networks, establishing a national usury rate, establishing a Consumer Credit Safety Commission, and financial services regulatory reform proposals and pending derivatives legislation. Monitor issues related to HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Monitor issues related too the International tax and Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee proposals. S.575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011. H.R. 1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act H.R. 4173/S.3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions) Issues relating to the Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
Public Law 111-24, the Credit CARD Act of 2009, provisions relating to credit card practices HR 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, provisions relating to consumer protection regulation Issues relating to merchant interchange fees Issues relating to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards HR 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees S 1212, Credit Card Fair fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2009, provisions related to data security and consumer privacy HR 3639, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 HR 3601, Credit CARD Effective Date Change Act, provisions accelerating the effective date of the Credit CARD Act HR 3457, Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009, issues relating to small business credit card practices HR 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, issues relating to financial regulatory reform Senate version of financial regulatory reform, issues relating to systemic risk regulation and broader reform measures S 1927, the Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009, provisions accelerating the effective date of the Credit CARD Act HR 4300, the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009, issues relating to interest rate caps
Client expense: $850,000 · 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), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
Public Law 111-24, the Credit CARD Act of 2009, provisions relating to credit card practices Issues relating to merchant interchange fees Issues relating to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards HR 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees S 1212, Credit Card Fair fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 3457, Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009, issues relating to small business credit card practices HR 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, issues relating to financial regulatory reform S 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, provisions relating to financial regulatory reform HR 4300, the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009, issues relating to interest rate caps HR 5502, to amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S 3549, to amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
Public Law 111-24, the Credit CARD Act of 2009, provisions relating to credit card practices Issues relating to merchant interchange fees Issues relating to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards HR 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees S 1212, Credit Card Fair fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 3457, Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009, issues relating to small business credit card practices HR 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, issues relating to financial regulatory reform HR 4300, the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009, issues relating to interest rate caps HR 5502, to amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S 3549, to amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Public Law 111-24, the Credit CARD Act of 2009, provisions relating to credit card practices Issues relating to merchant interchange fees Issues relating to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards HR 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees S 1212, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 3457, Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009, issues relating to small business credit card practices Public Law 111-203, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues relating to financial regulatory reform
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
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: $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
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
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
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
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 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to credit card practices, financial services regulatory reform and the creation of a consumer financial protection agency, including the following legislation: H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; and S.414 - Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; S.1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R. 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R.3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009; H.R.2382 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009; S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
Client expense: $475,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to credit card practices, financial services regulatory reform and the creation of a consumer financial protection agency, including the following legislation: H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; and S.414 - Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; S.1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R. 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R.3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009; H.R.2382 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009; S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to credit card practices, financial services regulatory reform and the creation of a consumer financial protection agency, including the following legislation: H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; and S.414 - Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; S.1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R. 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R.3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009; H.R.2382 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009; S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 5932, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R 3817, Investors Protection Act; H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; SEC proposed rule of "Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations" (File No. S7-10-09); issues related to consumer credit; Regulation Z H.R. 2695 and S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Free Act; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; Issues related to the Credit CARD Act, H.R. 6247, including regulation Z changes; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; SEC IFRS Convergence; H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empcurerment Act of 2009; H.R. 3272, Corporate Convernance Reform Act of 2009; H.R. 3351, Proxy Voting Transparency Act of 2009; FinCEn proposed regulation regarding prepaid access; HR 5502, transition relief to Credit CARD Act; SEC proposed rules impementing Dodd-Frank corporate government changes (including CEO-median pay ratio disclosure, shareholder approval of executive compensation, whistleblower award program).
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2695 and S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Free Act of 2009; issues related to H.R. 627, Credit CARD Act; Issues regarding federal government assistance to financial institutions to stabilize the credit markets; issues related to Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act; issues related to deferred interest; issues related to Regulation Z "no interest, no payment' promotions; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173, Wall Street Reform & Consumer Financial Protection Act; HR 5502, to deal credit card act effective date; Federal Reserve Implementation of Dodd-Frank interchange limitations.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to credit cards: H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumer Act; S 1833 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumer Act; S 1927 - Retroactive Rate Increase Moratorium Issues related to Small Business - H.R. 5297 - Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 H.R. 2919 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 S 3765 - Small Business Job Preservation Act of 2010 Issues related to Student Lending - S 1541 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 H.R. 5043 - Private Student Loan Bankrupcy Fairness Act of 2010 H.R. 3996 - Christopher Brysk: Student Loan Protection Act Issues related to Regulatory Reform - H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Issues related to Mortgage Lending - H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to Interchange - H.R. 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 S 1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to Data Security - S 3579 - Data Security Act of 2010 S 3840 - Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010 Issues related to Telecommunication - H.R. 1526 - Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet, including S. 3804 (the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act). Market access issues in global markets; and issues related to the White Houses Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement, including the development of policy positions on enforcement of intellectual property rights. Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), and S. 4041 (the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act). Issues pertaining to data security and cyber security.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R.2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 S.1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 H.R.2382 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R.4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act S.1799 - Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act H.R.3904 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2009 S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 S.3804 - Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 2695, S 3217 - discuss legislation to regulate the market for payment card transaction fees; HR 4953 - discuss home mortgage loan modifications, foreclosures, and servicing; S 4041 - discuss proposals to amend regulation of prepaid cards; HR 5114, S 3994 - discuss proposals for reform of federal flood insurance programs.
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Public Law 111-24, the Credit CARD Act of 2009, provisions relating to credit card practices Issues relating to merchant interchange fees Issues relating to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards HR 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees S 1212, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, provisions related to merchant interchange fees HR 3457, Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009, issues relating to small business credit card practices Public Law 111-203, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues relating to financial regulatory reform
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
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 · Banking
H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act, as it relates to hidden fees on consumers & merchants established by big credit card companies. Issues related to federal reserve regulation of debit card interchange fees. H.R. 2695 / S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, to provide for negotiation between merchants at large credit card companies to assure that the fees exerted by the credit card companies are the result of negotiations, rather than price fixing.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 2695 / S. 1212, Credit Card Fair Fee Act, to provide for negotiation between merchants at large credit card companies to assure that the fees established by big credit card companies are the result of negotiations, rather than price fixing.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 HR 2695, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 S. 1212, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 Pre-paid debit benefit cards. Data breach legislation. H.R.5199 -- Electronic Check Parity Act of 2010 H.R 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Section 1075 on Debit Card Reforms. S. 3549, HR 5502, Extension of Gift Card Regulations. To amend the effective date of gift card provisions of the Credit Card Act of 2009.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S. 1212, HR 2695, HR 2382, Amendment #3989 to S. 3217, part of conference report of HR 4173: "Credit Card Fairness Act" (all provisions). S. 3217 and HR 4173: "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (all provisions).
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), and S. 4041 (the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act); issues pertaining to data security and cyber security; issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet, including S. 3804 (the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act); market access issues in global markets; and issues related to the White Houses Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement, including the development of policy positions on enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Credit card interchange fee, monitor legislation as it relates to the client; H.R. 2695/S.1212, Credit Card Fair Free Act of 2009; S.414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, H.R.2382.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
1)Reform Financial Services Regulation. Provided comments to hill and administrative agencies -- signed letters, testified, lobbied on all aspects of legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which had become law 21 July 2010. 2) Support efforts against unfair bank fees, including support for HR 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (had testified in House in March 2009). 3) Support reinstatement of federal usury ceilings on financial transactions (S. 500/HR 1608). 4) Support efforts to implement strong consumer and transparency protections in various regulations including gift cards, credit cards, overdraft fees, before Federal Reserve and other financial agencies. 5) Testify (6/16/2010) before Senate Appropriations in support of Durbin interchange fee amendment to S 3217/HR 4173 and 4/28 before House Judiciary re support for antitrust interchange legislation, HR 2695. 6) Support efforts (Sec. 4901, HR 4173) to grant greater authority to FTC to better protect consumers against financial fraud and impose greater sanctions against wrongdoers. 8) Urged administration/DOJ to support state causes of actions/state attorneys general enforcement authority in various state and federal cases including Cuomo vs. Clearinghouse and OCC. 9) In various fora, urged administration, State and USTR to support international financial rules as floor not ceiling of consumer protection; 10) Support S 1595, Deceptive Loan Check Elimination Act. Lobbied for an extension of the American Opportunity Tax Credit in a final tax deal.
Client expense: $88,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 5932, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009- H.R. 2382 The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009- H.R. 2695, S. 1212 Monitor legislation and federal issues related to PCI Compliance. The Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act (From 2008, S. 2978) The Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights- H.R. 627, S. 235 (P.L. 111-24) -Welch, Shuster, Dahlkemper Amendment (to H.R. 627) -Dodd, Shelby Substitute Amendment (to S. 235) -Durbin, Bond Consumers Discount Fee and Transparency Amendment (to S. 235) The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act- H.R. 4173 (P.L. 111-203) Debit Card Interchange Fees- Proposed Rulemaking
Client expense: $832,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Credit card practices, financial services regulatory reform and the creation of a consumer financial protection agency, including the following legislation: H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; and S.414 - Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; S.1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R. 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009; H.R.3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009; H.R.2382 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009; S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (proposals regarding the applicability of Truth in Lending Act provisions to small-business credit cards). S. 2919, the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 (all provisions regarding credit union business lending limits). H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to Americas Small Businesses Act of 2009 (provisions to increase credit union business lending limits) H.R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 4884, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5823, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5872, General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5981, to increase the flexibility of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the amount of premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance H.R. 6219, To amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to enhance the provisions of the Small Business Lending Fund Program, to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to create a Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program, and to create the Small Business Borrower Assistance Program Extension of Veterans Administration Loan Guaranty Program Proposals to Impose a Moratorium on Foreclosures
Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Bills addressing interchange fees paid by retailers and customers including - S.1212, H.R. 2695 and H.R. 2382, S. 3217 and H.R. 4173.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment system.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1408; S. 560- Employee Free Choice Act of 2007; H.R. 12/S. 182- Paycheck Fairness Act. Robinson-Patman Act. H.R. 2695, S. 1212. Credit Card Fair Fee Act- (Interchange Fees); H.R. 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act; H.r. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S 1212/HR 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act HR 2383 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE