Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
December 8, 2009
Latest Action
December 8, 2009
Primary Sponsor
David G. ReichertRepublican(WA)
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2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4154, FY10 Budget Resolution S. Con. Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. S.A. 873, To create a deficit-neutral reserve fund for estate tax relief. H.R. 1935, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R.3440, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow dealers in real estate to use the installment sales method. H.R.4109, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years, and for other purposes. H.R.3590, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes. H.R.3640, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the first-time homebuyers credit and to provide a loss deduction on the sale of a principal residence. H.R.3659, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid for energy efficient property placed in service in commercial buildings pursuant to an approved energy efficiency plan. H.R.3660 , To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote tax parity between the residential and business fuel cell tax credits. H.R.3670, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings, including owner-occupied residences. H.R.3761, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R.3773, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R.3812, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage businesses to purchase commercial and residential property in distressed communities by providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains. H.R.3901, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the administration of, and reduce fraud related to, the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R.3919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the designation of Clean Energy Business Zones and for tax incentives for the construction of, and employment at, energy-efficient buildings and clean energy facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.3921, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 90 days the first-time homebuyer credit for taxpayers who have entered into a binding contract before the termination of such credit. H.R.3929, To provide an extension of the low-income housing credit placed-in-service date requirement for certain disaster areas. H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009 H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 2899, Renewable Energy Incentive Act S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 -- Sections 412 and 413 H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 -- Section 2101
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act, Title II, Subtitle C S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010, Title II S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, all provisions S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010, all provisions H.R.5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, all provisions S.3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2336, GREEN Act of 2009, , all provisions H.R.4106, To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to owners of federally assisted housing projects for costs of making green retrofit improvements to such projects. H.R.1908, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the WaterSense program. S.1321, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property labeled under the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (S. 320) (S1637) (HR 4226) Expand Section 199 Tax Deduction Transit Oriented Development Tax Credit (HR 2016) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (S. 320) (S1637) (HR 4226) Expand Section 199 Tax Deduction Transit Oriented Development Tax Credit (HR 2016) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (S. 320) (S1637) (HR 4226) Expand Section 199 Tax Deduction Transit Oriented Development Tax Credit (HR 2016) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher Lee | Republican | NY |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Frederick Boucher | Democratic | VA |
| Geoff Davis | Republican | KY |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jim Gerlach | Republican | PA |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Leonard Lance | Republican | NJ |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Ron Paul | Republican | TX |
| Russ Carnahan | Democratic | MO |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Thomas Perriello | Democratic | VA |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Energy Efficiency Incentives - PACE, Loan Guarantees, Energy Star, Tax Incentive Building Codes and Climate Change. Bills include HR 2454, S 1733, S 1462, HR 4226, S 1637, HR 4256, S 3079, HR 3836, S 1639, S 3780, S 3813 Energy Consumption Data Issues
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
"HR 4226/S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Energy Efficiency Incentives - PACE, Loan Guarantees, Energy Star, Tax Incentive Building Codes and Climate Change. Bills include HR 2454, S 1733, S 1462, HR 4226, S 1637, HR 4256, S 3079, HR 3836, S 1639, S 3780, S 3813 Energy Consumption Data Issues
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
HR 1404, HR 3026, HR 3027, HR 4226, S1637, S1379, HR 2336, S3402, S1619, HR 4347
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 629, S598, HR 2454, HR 2998, S1462, HR 3585, HR 889, HR 3598, HR 4226, S1637
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (S. 320) (S1637) (HR 4226) Expand Section 199 Tax Deduction Transit Oriented Development Tax Credit (HR 2016) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
American Jobs & Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, H.R. 4213, provisions related to energy grants. Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, S. 1637, H.R. 4226, all provisions. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, Section 707 related to energy grants. S.3746, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of that Act, provisions related to loan guarantees for building renovation. Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009, H.R. 4256, S.3289, all provisions.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4539, The Real Estate Revitalization Act of 2010 H.R. 4256, Allow energy grants to real estate investment trusts H.R. 4599, Renewable Energy Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 4226/S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 H.R. 5901, The Real Estate Jobs & Investment Act S.3935, Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit for Service Members HR 2398- Service Members First-Time Homebuyer Relief Act of 2009 HR 2562- Service Members Home Ownership Act of 2009 Expanding and Extending Tax Credits for Home Purchases and Allowing their Application Beyond First-Time Buyers HR 2655- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit HR 3640- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the first-time homebuyers credit and to provide a loss deduction on the sale of a principal residence HR 3902- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit and to eliminate the first-time homebuyer requirement and increase the adjusted gross income limitations with respect to such credit, and for other purposes S 1230- Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 HR 1453- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the homebuyer tax credit Expansion of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 2606- Home Buying Credit Expansion Act HR 2619- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers to all homebuyers and to allow individuals a temporary refundable credit against income tax for the costs of refinancing acquisition indebtedness secured by their principal residence HR 2905- Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2009 Expansion of Small Business Health Coverage; Possible Limits on Itemized Deductions as Pay-Fors; Affordability Tax Credits HR 3200- America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 HR 3962- Affordable Health Care for America Act S 1679- Affordable Health Choices Act S 1796- America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 S 979- Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act HR 2360- Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act of 2009 Extension of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit HR 1993- First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 HR 3761- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes S 1678- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax c... HR 1344- Real Help for Homebuyers Act of 2009 HR 1767- Fair Housing Tax Credit Extension Act of 2009 HR 5168- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit through December 31, 2010, and for other purposes HR 5183- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit through December 31, 2010, and for other purposes HR 5188- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit through December 31, 2010, and for other purposes HR 525- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the recapture rule of the first-time homebuyer credit and to extend the application of the credit through 2009 Home Purchase Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers S 253- Fix Housing First Homebuyer Tax Credit Act S 312- First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act of 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit Administration HR 3901- Homebuyer Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2009 Modification of Homebuyer Tax Credits; Making Mortgage Interest Deduction Permanent HR 1805- American Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2009 Payroll Tax Treatment of Health Insurance Premiums Paid for Self-Employed Individuals HR 1470- Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009 S 725- Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009 Permission for Developers of Housing Financed through Disaster Relief Programs to Receive Tax Benefits as Grants Rather than Tax Credits HR 2995 - Disaster State Housing Recovery Act of 2009 Tax Credits for Certain Home Purchases HR 1119- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the application of the homebuyer credit, and for other purposes HR 3760- Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 HR 3825- Helping Homebuyers Act of 2009 HR 1245- Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 Tax Deductions for Start-Up Expenditures; Home Office Deductions HR 4637- Help Small Businesses Start and Grow Act of 2010 Tax Incentives for Historic Home Rehabilitation HR 3670- Historic Homeowners Revitalization Act of 2009 Tax Liability of Real Estate Partnerships/Treating Carried Interest as Ordinary Income Rather than Capital Gains HR 1935- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services HR 4213- American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 Relief for Victims of Gulf Cost Oil Spill HR 5598 - Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 Tax Credit for Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Expenditures HR 308 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2009 Tax Credits for Energy/Water Efficiency HR 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 HR 1908 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the WaterSense program S 1321 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property labeled under the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program Changes to Information Reporting Requirements Related to Health Laws S 3578 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Clarifications of Individuals' Employment Status S 3786 - Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 HR 6128Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Changes to Energy-Related Tax Provisions S 3935 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. Tax incentives for Commercial Real Estate Investment HR 6317 - A bill to amend federal law, including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to reform and encourage investment in commercial real estate, and for other purposes. Changes to Rates of Taxation, Preservation of Real Estate-Related Tax Provisions HR 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 Draft Deficit Commission Report
Client expense: $4,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund Program reauthorization HR 1262/S 1005; Water Infrastructure funding: grants and loans; HR 3202 Water Trust Fund, Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HR 537/S 3262, Removing cap on Private Activity Bond for water and sewage facilities; S 787/HR 5088, Clean Water Restoration Act, a bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; Reauthorization of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act; Lead paint abatement; Grants and tax provisions relating to retrofit of diesel-powered construction equipment; S 1637 and HR 4226, a bill to increase the amount of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings; Surface Transportation Authorization Act, provisions relating to transportation planning and environmental review; HR 4849, the Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010 - Sec 202 removing cap on Private Activity Bonds for Water & Sewage Facilities; S 3072, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; Federal regulation of U.S. greenhouse gas emmissions
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 275/S 292, a bill to repeal the imposition of three percent withholding on certain government contracts; Highway Trust Fund Solvency; Surface Transportation Authorization Act, provisions relating to continuation of and to increase the rate of Highway Trust Fund revenues; Tax provisions relating to retrofit of diesel-powered construction equipment; S 1637 and HR 4226, a bill to increase the amount of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial building; Estate tax permanency; Continuation of expiring 2001 and 2003 tax rates; Extension of 15-year depreciation of leasehold, retail, and restaurant improvements; Extension of Depreciation Bonus and Section 179 expensing; Build America Bonds HR 537/S 3262; Exempt construction from Private Activity Bond cap; HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act; S 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act; Extension of 5-year carryback of net operating losses; Payroll taxes paid by S corporations; Carried interest; HR 514/S 3578, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act; HR 6097, American Job Builders Tax Reform Act; HR 5901, Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act; HR 5943, Community Recovery and Enhancement Act; HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform report
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1935 - Lobbied against changing "carried interest" tax provisions for certain real estate ventures. H.R. 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2009. Lobbied to extend certain tax provisions for commercial real estate. Lobbied against changing "carried interest" tax provisions for certain real estate ventures. HR 4226 - Expanding Building Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. Lobbied to increase the incentive amounts for energy efficiency upgrades. HR 3260 - Brownfields Remediation Permanent Tax Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied to make environmental remediation expense permanent. S 1637 - Expanding Building Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. S 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. HR 5476 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. H.R. 4306 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. S. 3510 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
Client expense: $290,089 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
Fiscal year 2011 Energy and Water Development Appropriations related to the FY 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations provisions funding the US Army Corps of Engineers Skagit River General Investigation Study, Pacific Lutheran Universitys geo-thermal heat pump installation, Howard Hanson Dam repair, and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) I-5 Transportation Electrification project. Fiscal year 2011 Appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Waxman-Markey legislation provisions related to regulation of electric and natural gas utility greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity standard, transmission, energy efficiency, and workforce development. S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act comprehensive energy policy legislation including issues related to a renewable portfolio standard, transmission, energy efficiency and peak demand reduction requirements. General matters related to obtaining and implementing hydroelectric licenses for Puget Sound Energys Baker, Snoqualmie and White River generation projects. General matters related to legislation affecting the Bonneville Power Administration H.R. 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 related to the siting/permitting/funding of electric transmission projects. S. 2877 - Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act of 2009 (CLEAR Act) - bill on carbon limits and regulation. S. 3631 (Clean Energy Works Act) H.R. 4149 Legislation to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power and related Senate proposals. General information related to Companys FERC filing for tariff to recover costs of balancing and integrating renewable energy. H.R. 3534 The Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 provisions related to leasing of federal lands for renewable energy resource generation. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Kerry-Boxer climate legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. H.R. 2766 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act related to the natural gas extraction process. Draft proposal related to lost-margin recovery from energy efficiency investments. Proposal related to technical correction of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). H.R. 4599 The Renewable Energy Expansion Act related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Draft House Ways and Means Committee legislation - Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 - related to the related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4173 the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives. S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives. H.R. 4213 the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 provisions related to amendments offered in the Senate related to a technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Amendments to H.R. 4853 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 & the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 relating to technical correction and extension of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). H.R. 5026 - Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act and matters related to security and reliability of the electric grid. General matters related to federal pipeline safety reauthorization. S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538 National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act to establish new requirements for securing facilities. S. 2996 the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 to extend existing chemical facility anti-terrorism standards for five years. Draft Kerry-Lieberman-Graham climate legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase clean energy resource generation, transmission and delivery. General support for employer-provided pension system. H.R. 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 related to energy efficiency tax credits. H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 H.R. 211 and S. 211, Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2009. H.R.5692: Americans Making Power Act related to net-metering. H.R. 5883: Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act related to feed-in-tariff. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010 H.R. 915, H.R. 1586, and S. 1451 (FAA Re-Authorization Bills) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. H.R. 5136 (National Defense Authorization Act) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. General matters related to the supply of natural gas and delivery system. Bingaman draft legislation on climate policy affecting only the electric power sector. Graham draft clean energy standard legislation S. 3576 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act legislation related to a renewable energy standard and renewable energy integration credit. H.R. 4149 legislation related to a renewable energy integration credit S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency) S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2195 and S. 946 Critical Infrastructure Protection Act S. 3480 - "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010" S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act legislation related to natural gas fracking S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 HR 6295 legislation introduced to enhance pipeline safety FCC rulemaking related to utility pole attachment H.R.3081 -- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.J.Res.101 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.J.Res.105 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 3082 - Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011
Client expense: $355,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4149 Legislation to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power. Draft Senate proposal similar to H.R. 4149 for a renewable electricity integration credit, including a refundable tax payment. Draft proposal related to technical correction of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). Amendments to H.R. 4853 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 & the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 Relating to technical correction and extension of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). S. 3631 (Clean Energy Works Act) provision related to technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4599 The Renewable Energy Expansion Act related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Draft House Ways and Means Committee legislation - Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 - related to the related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4213 the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 provisions related to amendments offered in the Senate related to a technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. General support for employer-provided pension system. H.R. 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 related to energy efficiency tax credits. H.R. 5297 (Small Business Jobs & Credit Act of 2010) provision related to cell phone taxation originally in S. 144 and H.R. 690.
Client expense: $355,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1637/H.R. 4226, the Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act, provisions on commercial building tax reduction H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, provisions on corporate taxes and individual taxes S. 3125, the Superfund Polluter Pays Act S. 3816, the Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act, including provisions on corporate taxes and deferral Senate Amendment 4567 to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Act, including provisions relating to corporate taxes Senate Amendment 4753 to H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, including provisions relating to R&D tax credit and dividend tax rates
Client expense: $253,183 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1637/ H.R.4226 Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 (all sections); HR 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 building and energy provisions; S. 3935 Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010 (building provisions); H.R. 4853 Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; Issues related to energy title,;
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.4226/S.1637, the Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act, provisions on commercial building tax reduction; H.R.564 Superfund Reinvestment Act of 2009; S.3125 Superfund Polluter Pays Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act, Title II, Subtitle C S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010, Title II S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, all provisions S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2336, GREEN Act of 2009, , all provisions H.R.4106, To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to owners of federally assisted housing projects for costs of making green retrofit improvements to such projects. H.R.1908, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the WaterSense program. S.1321, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property labeled under the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program.
Client expense: $498,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1637, House Energy Bill H.R. 1935, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R.4109, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years, and for other purposes. S. 3578 / H.R. 5982 H.R.3659, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid for energy efficient property placed in service in commercial buildings pursuant to an approved energy efficiency plan. H.R.3660 , To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote tax parity between the residential and business fuel cell tax credits. H.R.3670, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings, including owner-occupied residences. H.R.3812, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage businesses to purchase commercial and residential property in distressed communities by providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains. H.R.3919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the designation of Clean Energy Business Zones and for tax incentives for the construction of, and employment at, energy-efficient buildings and clean energy facilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 2899, Renewable Energy Incentive Act H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009 H.R. 5901, Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5943, Community Recovery and Enhancement Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 5872, General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010, Section 101 H.R. 4853, 2001/2003 Tax Cuts and Estate Tax Relief
Client expense: $498,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1121, School Building Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3686, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title 2, Subtitle A, Sec. 202 "Building retrofit program" H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A, Sec. 204 "Building energy performance labeling program" S. 1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 Kerry-Lieberman "American Power Act" Discussion Draft H.R. 5019/S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; Issues related to new and efficient homes credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1121, School Building Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3686, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title 2, Subtitle A, Sec. 202 "Building retrofit program H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A, Sec. 204 "Building energy performance labeling program" S. 1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 Kerry-Liberman "American Power Act" Discussion Draft H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (S. 320) (S1637) (HR 4226) Expand Section 199 Tax Deduction Transit Oriented Development Tax Credit (HR 2016) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1637/ H.R.4226 Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 (all sections); H.R. 2847 JOBS FOR MAIN STREET ACT OF 2010 (school facility, energy loan guarantees, clean water loan funds, public housing and worker training provisions); H.R.4155 Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009 (all sections); H.R. 1908/S. 1321 the Water Accountaility Tax Efficiency Reinvestment (WATER) Act; H.R. 3836 An Act to Enhance Private Financing for Clean Energy Technology Deployment; H.R. 4256 Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009; S. 1574 Clean Energy for Homes and Buildings Act of 2009; HR 5617: Home Energy Conservation Act of 2010; HR 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 building and energy provisions; S. 3935: Advanced Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2010, building provisons.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Energy Efficiency Incentives - PACE, Loan Guarantees, Energy Star Building Codes and Climate Change. Bills include HR 2454, S 1733, S 1462, HR 4226, S 1637, HR 4256, S 3079, HR 3836, S 1639, S 3780, S 3813
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit for Service Members HR 2398- Service Members First-Time Homebuyer Relief Act of 2009 HR 2562- Service Members Home Ownership Act of 2009 Expanding and Extending Tax Credits for Home Purchases and Allowing their Application Beyond First-Time Buyers HR 2655- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit HR 3640- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the first-time homebuyers credit and to provide a loss deduction on the sale of a principal residence HR 3902- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit and to eliminate the first-time homebuyer requirement and increase the adjusted gross income limitations with respect to such credit, and for other purposes S 1230- Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 HR 1453- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the homebuyer tax credit Expansion of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 2606- Home Buying Credit Expansion Act HR 2619- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers to all homebuyers and to allow individuals a temporary refundable credit against income tax for the costs of refinancing acquisition indebtedness secured by their principal residence HR 2905- Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2009 Expansion of Small Business Health Coverage; Possible Limits on Itemized Deductions as Pay-Fors; Affordability Tax Credits HR 3200- America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 HR 3962- Affordable Health Care for America Act S 1679- Affordable Health Choices Act S 1796- America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 S 979- Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act HR 2360- Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act of 2009 Extension of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit HR 1993- First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 HR 3761- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes S 1678- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax c... HR 1344- Real Help for Homebuyers Act of 2009 HR 1767- Fair Housing Tax Credit Extension Act of 2009 HR 5168- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit through December 31, 2010, and for other purposes HR 5183- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit through December 31, 2010, and for other purposes HR 5188- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit through December 31, 2010, and for other purposes HR 525- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the recapture rule of the first-time homebuyer credit and to extend the application of the credit through 2009 Home Purchase Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers S 253- Fix Housing First Homebuyer Tax Credit Act S 312- First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act of 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit Administration HR 3901- Homebuyer Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2009 Modification of Homebuyer Tax Credits; Making Mortgage Interest Deduction Permanent HR 1805- American Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2009 Payroll Tax Treatment of Health Insurance Premiums Paid for Self-Employed Individuals HR 1470- Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009 S 725- Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009 Permission for Developers of Housing Financed through Disaster Relief Programs to Receive Tax Benefits as Grants Rather than Tax Credits HR 2995 - Disaster State Housing Recovery Act of 2009 Tax Credits for Certain Home Purchases HR 1119- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the application of the homebuyer credit, and for other purposes HR 3760- Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 HR 3825- Helping Homebuyers Act of 2009 HR 1245- Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 Tax Deductions for Start-Up Expenditures; Home Office Deductions HR 4637- Help Small Businesses Start and Grow Act of 2010 Tax Incentives for Historic Home Rehabilitation HR 3670- Historic Homeowners Revitalization Act of 2009 Tax Liability of Real Estate Partnerships/Treating Carried Interest as Ordinary Income Rather than Capital Gains HR 1935- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services HR 4213- American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 Relief for Victims of Gulf Cost Oil Spill HR 5598 - Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 Tax Credit for Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Expenditures HR 308 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2009 Tax Credits for Energy/Water Efficiency HR 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 HR 1908 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the WaterSense program S 1321 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property labeled under the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program Changes to Information Reporting Requirements Related to Health Laws S 3578 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Clarifications of Individuals' Employment Status S 3786 - Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 HR 6128Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Changes to Energy-Related Tax Provisions S 3935 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. Tax incentives for Commercial Real Estate Investment HR 6317 - A bill to amend federal law, including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to reform and encourage investment in commercial real estate, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $4,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 275/S 292, a bill to repeal the imposition of three percent withholding on certain government contracts; Highway Trust Fund Solvency; Surface Transportation Authorization Act, provisions relating to continuation of and to increase the rate of Highway Trust Fund revenues; Tax provisions relating to retrofit of diesel-powered construction equipment; S 1637 and HR 4226, a bill to increase the amount of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial building; Estate tax permanency; Continuation of expiring 2001 and 2003 tax rates; Extension of 15-year depreciation of leasehold, retail, and restaurant improvements; Extension of Depreciation Bonus and Section 179 expensing; Construction Contract Accounting; Build America Bonds HR 537/S 3262; Exempt construction from Private Activity Bond cap; HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act; HR 4068/S 2771, a bill to limit the penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions based on resulting tax benefits; S 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act; HR 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act; HR 4849 Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010 - Sec 202 removing cap on private activity bonds for water & sewage facilities; Extension of 5-year carryback of net operating losses; HR 5486, the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act; Payroll taxes paid by S corporations; Carried interest; HR 514/S 3578, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act; H R 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act; H R 6097, American Job Builders Tax Reform Act; S 3716, Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act; HR 5901, Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act HR 6317, a Bill to reform and encourage involvement in commercial real estate; HR 5943, Community Recovery and Enhancement Act
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund Program reauthorization HR 1262/S 1005; Water Infrastructure funding: grants and loans; HR 3202 Water Trust Fund, Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HR 537/S 3262, Removing cap on Private Activity Bond for water and sewage facilities; HR 3202, Water Protection and Reinvestment Act, a bill to establish a trust fund for invenstments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure; S 787/HR 5088, Clean Water Restoration Act, a bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, provisions relating to building and public works construction; S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act, provisions relating to building and public works construction; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, provisions relating to building and public works construction; The American Power Act, provisions relating to building and public works construction, and fee on transportation fuel; Reauthorization of the Diesel Emisions Reduction Act; Lead paint abatement; Grants and tax provisions relating to retrofit of diesel-powered construction equipment; S 1637 and HR 4226, a bill to increase the amount of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings; Surface Transportation Authorization Act, provisions relating to transportation planning and environmental review; S 3079/HR 5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act; SJ Res 26/HJ Res 77, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; HR 4849, the Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010 - Sec 202 removing cap on Private Activity Bonds for Water & Sewage Facilities; S 3072, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S 3716, the Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, S. 1637, H.R. 4226, all provisions. Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009, H.R. 4256, S.3289, all provisions. Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act, S. 3935, provisions related to tax incentives to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency. American Jobs & Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, H.R. 4213, provisions related to energy grants. Renewable Energy Expansion Act of 2010, H.R. 4599, all provisions. American Recovery & Reinvestment Tax Act (P.L. 111-5), provisions related to energy grants in lieu of tax credits for investments in renewable energy technology. American Clean Energy & Security Act, H.R. 2454, provisions related to tax incentives to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency. S.3746, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of that Act. Retrofit for Energy and Environment Performance Act, H.R. 1778, provisions related to tax incentives to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
H.R. 1935 - Lobbied against changing "carried interest" tax provisions for certain real estate ventures. H.R. 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2009. Lobbied to extend certain tax provisions for commercial real estate. Lobbied against changing "carried interest" tax provisions for certain real estate ventures. HR 4226 - Expanding Building Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. Lobbied to increase the incentive amounts for energy efficiency upgrades. HR 3260 - Brownfields Remediation Permanent Tax Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied to make environmental remediation expense permanent. S 1637 - Expanding Building Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. S 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. HR 5476 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. H.R. 4306 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. S. 3510 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.
Client expense: $139,998 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3382, the Home Improvement to Revitalize the Economy Act, tax credit provisions S. 1637/H.R. 4226, the Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act, provisions on commercial building tax reduction H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, provisions on corporate taxes and individual taxes H.R. 564, the Superfund Reinvestment Act S. 3125, the Superfund Polluter Pays Act S. 3816, the Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act, including provisions on corporate taxes and deferral Senate Amendment 4567 to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Act, including provisions relating to corporate taxes
Client expense: $248,339 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4539, The Real Estate Revitalization Act of 2010 H.R. 4256, Allow energy grants to real estate investment trusts H.R. 4599, Renewable Energy Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 4226/S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 H.R. 5901, The Real Estate Jobs & Investment Act H.Res. 1595, Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of REITs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4149 Legislation to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power. Draft Senate proposal similar to H.R. 4149 for a renewable electricity integration credit, including a refundable tax payment Draft proposal related to technical correction of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). S. 3631 (Clean Energy Works Act) provision related to technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4599 The Renewable Energy Expansion Act related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Draft House Ways and Means Committee legislation - Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 - related to the related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4213 the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 provisions related to amendments offered in the Senate related to a technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. General support for employer-provided pension system. H.R. 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 related to energy efficiency tax credits. H.R. 5297 (Small Business Jobs & Credit Act of 2010) provision related to cell phone taxation originally in S. 144 and H.R. 690.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Utilities
Fiscal year 2011 Energy and Water Development Appropriations related to the FY 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations provisions funding the US Army Corps of Engineers Skagit River General Investigation Study, Pacific Lutheran Universitys geo-thermal heat pump installation, Howard Hanson Dam repair, and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) I-5 Transportation Electrification project Fiscal year 2011 Appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Waxman-Markey legislation provisions related to regulation of electric and natural gas utility greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity standard, transmission, energy efficiency, and workforce development. S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act comprehensive energy policy legislation including issues related to a renewable portfolio standard, transmission, energy efficiency and peak demand reduction requirements. General matters related to obtaining and implementing hydroelectric licenses for Puget Sound Energys Baker, Snoqualmie and White River generation projects. General matters related to legislation affecting the Bonneville Power Administration H.R. 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 related to the siting/permitting/funding of electric transmission projects. S. 2877 - Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act of 2009 (CLEAR Act) - bill on carbon limits and regulation. S. 3631 (Clean Energy Works Act) H.R. 4149 Legislation to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power General information related to Companys FERC filing for tariff to recover costs of balancing and integrating renewable energy. H.R. 3534 The Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 provisions related to leasing of federal lands for renewable energy resource generation. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Kerry-Boxer climate legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. H.R. 2766 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act related to the natural gas extraction process. Draft proposal related to lost-margin recovery from energy efficiency investments. Draft proposal related to technical correction of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). H.R. 4599 The Renewable Energy Expansion Act related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Draft House Ways and Means Committee legislation - Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 - related to the related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4173 the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives. S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives H.R. 4213 the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 provisions related to amendments offered in the Senate related to a technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 5026 - Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act and matters related to security and reliability of the electric grid. General matters related to federal pipeline safety reauthorization. S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538 National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act to establish new requirements for securing facilities. S. 2996 the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 to extend existing chemical facility anti-terrorism standards for five years. Draft Kerry-Lieberman-Graham climate legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase clean energy resource generation, transmission and delivery. General support for employer-provided pension system. H.R. 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 related to energy efficiency tax credits. H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 H.R. 211 and S. 211, Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2009. H.R.5692: Americans Making Power Act related to net-metering. H.R. 5883: Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act related to feed-in-tariff. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010 H.R. 915, H.R. 1586, and S. 1451 (FAA Re-Authorization Bills) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. H.R. 5136 (National Defense Authorization Act) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. General matters related to the supply of natural gas and delivery system. Bingaman draft legislation on climate policy affecting only the electric power sector. Graham draft clean energy standard legislation S. 3576 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act legislation related to a renewable energy standard and renewable energy integration credit. H.R. 4149 legislation related to a renewable energy integration credit S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency) S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2195 and S. 946 Critical Infrastructure Protection Act S. 3480 - "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010" S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act legislation related to natural gas fracking S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 HR 6295 legislation introduced to enhance pipeline safety FCC rulemaking related to utility pole attachment
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act S 1637,Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act S 1639, Cleaner, Secure, Affordable Thermal Energy Act S 1643, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act HR 4226; H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act;S.3935-- Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010;S. 3793-- Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act
Client expense: $21,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act, Title II, Subtitle C S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010, Title II S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, all provisions S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 2336, GREEN Act of 2009, , all provisions H.R.4106, To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to owners of federally assisted housing projects for costs of making green retrofit improvements to such projects. H.R.1908, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the WaterSense program. S.1321, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property labeled under the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4154, FY10 Budget Resolution S. Con. Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. S.A. 873, To create a deficit-neutral reserve fund for estate tax relief. S. 1637, House Energy Bill H.R. 1935, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R.3440, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow dealers in real estate to use the installment sales method. H.R.4109, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years, and for other purposes. S. 3578 / H.R. 5982 H.R.3590, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes. H.R.3640, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the first-time homebuyers credit and to provide a loss deduction on the sale of a principal residence. H.R.3659, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid for energy efficient property placed in service in commercial buildings pursuant to an approved energy efficiency plan. H.R.3660 , To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote tax parity between the residential and business fuel cell tax credits. H.R.3670, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings, including owner-occupied residences. H.R.3761, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R.3773, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R.3812, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage businesses to purchase commercial and residential property in distressed communities by providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains. H.R.3901, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the administration of, and reduce fraud related to, the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R.3919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the designation of Clean Energy Business Zones and for tax incentives for the construction of, and employment at, energy-efficient buildings and clean energy facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.3921, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 90 days the first-time homebuyer credit for taxpayers who have entered into a binding contract before the termination of such credit. H.R.3929, To provide an extension of the low-income housing credit placed-in-service date requirement for certain disaster areas. H.R. 4213 -- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Exchange and Sections 412 and 413, and S. 3793 H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009 H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 2899, Renewable Energy Incentive Act S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 -- Sections 412 and 413 H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 -- IRC 469(i) and S. Amdt. 4411 (LIHTC carryback) to small business bill; S. Amdts. 4595 and 4596 H.R. 5901, Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5943, Community Recovery and Enhancement Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 5872, General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010, Section 101 2001/2003 Tax Cuts
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
HR 1404, HR 3026, HR 3027, HR 4226, S1637, S1379, HR 2336, S3402, S1619, HR 4347
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 629, S598, HR 2454, HR 2998, S1462, HR 3585, HR 889, HR 3598, HR 4226, S1637
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.4226/S.1637, the Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act, provisions on commercial building tax reduction; H.R.4213 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010, corporate tax provisions; H.R.564 Superfund Reinvestment Act of 2009; S.3125 Superfund Polluter Pays Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1121, School Building Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3686, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title 2, Subtitle A, Sec. 202 "Building retrofit program" H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A, Sec. 204 "Building energy performance labeling program" S. 1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 Kerry-Liberman "American Power Act" Discussion Draft H.R. 5019/S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1121, School Building Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3686, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title 2, Subtitle A, Sec. 202 "Building retrofit program H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title II, Subtitle A, Sec. 204 "Building energy performance labeling program" S. 1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 Kerry-Liberman "American Power Act" Discussion Draft
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1935 - Lobbied against changing "carried interest" tax provisions for certain real estate ventures. H.R. 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2009. Lobbied to extend certain tax provisions for commerical real estate. Lobbied against changing "carried interest" tax provisions for certain real estate ventures. HR 4226 - Expanding Building Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. Lobbied to increase the incentive amounts for energy efficiency upgrades. HR 3260 - Brownfields Remediation Permanent Tax iNcentive Act of 2009. Lobbied to make environmental remediation expense permanent. S 1637 - Expanding Building Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. S 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings. HR 5476 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Incentive Act of 2009. Lobbied for financial incentives to increase energy efficiency in buildings.
Client expense: $290,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1637/ H.R.4226 Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 (all sections); H.R. 2847 JOBS FOR MAIN STREET ACT OF 2010 (school facility, energy loan guarantees, clean water loan funds, public housing and worker training provisions); H.R.4155 Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009 (all sections); H.R. 1908/S. 1321 the Water Accountaility Tax Efficiency Reinvestment (WATER) Act; H.R. 3836 An Act to Enhance Private Financing for Clean Energy Technology Deployment; H.R. 4256 Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009; S. 1574 Clean Energy for Homes and Buildings Act of 2009; draft proposal for residential retrofit program; HR 5617: Home Energy Conservation Act of 2010; HR 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 building and energy provisions;
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
American Recovery & Reinvestment Tax Act (P.L. 111-5), provisions related to energy grants in lieu of tax credits for investments in renewable energy technology. Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, S. 1637, H.R. 4226, all provisions. Renewable Energy Expansion Act of 2010, H.R. 4599, all provisions. Retrofit for Energy and Environment Performance Act, H.R. 1778, provisions related to tax incentives to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency. Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009, H.R. 4256, S.3289, all provisions. American Jobs & Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, H.R. 4213, provisions related to energy grants. Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3079, to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (S. 320) (S1637) (HR 4226) Expand Section 199 Tax Deduction Transit Oriented Development Tax Credit (HR 2016) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)