Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act

H.R. 4733 Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act Legislation, HR 1326, Great Ape Protection Act; H.R. 503, S. 727, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act; Truth in Fur Labeling, HR 2480, S. 1076; Chimpanzees in Research, HR 1326; Python Restriction Legislation, HR 2811, S. 373; Primates as Pets, HR. 80, S. 462; Wild Horses, HR 1018, S. 1579; Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance, H.R. 844, S.859; Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 80/S.462; Shark Conservation Act, H.R. 81/S.850; Crane Conservation Act, H.R. 388/S.197; Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act, H.R. 509; Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, H.R. 556/S.1748; Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties, H.R. 2062/S.2811; Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization, H.R. 2213/S.690, H.R. 5566; Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010, Great Cats and Canids Act - H.R. 411/S.529; Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) H.R. 1018/S.1579

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 556/S. 1748 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act H.R. 411/S. 529 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 3381/S. 1535 - Protect America's Wildlife Act S. 3825 - State Wolf Management Act -S. 3864 - Restoring State Wildlife Management Act of 2010 -S. 3919 - A bill to remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened species or the list of endangered species published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes -H.R. 6025 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit treatment of the Gray Wolf as an endangered species or threatened species. -S. Res. 644 - A resolution designating the week beginning October 10, 2010 as "National Wildlife Refuge Week" -S. 850 - Shark Conservation Act -H.R. 4416 - Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Act -H.R. 2213/S. 690 - A bill to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize the Act -H.R. 5643 - Compound 1080 and Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act -Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act of 2009 (draft legislation) -draft wolf management legislation

Client expense: $210,256 · Firm income: Not reported

Lobbied for a wildlife conservation package in the Senate including the following bills: H.R. 1018 / S. 1579, Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act H.R. 1454 / S. 1567, Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act S. 373 / H.R. 2811, Large Constrictor Snakes H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act H.R. 411 / S. 529, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 388 / S. 197, Crane Conservation Act H.R. 509, Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act H.R. 844 / S. 859, Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance H.R. 556 / S. 1748, Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act H.R. 2062 / S. 2811, Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties H.R. 2213 / S. 690, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1326, The Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 2480 / S. 1076, Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 H.R.4733, Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 3907 / S. 1834, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 (a.k.a. Class B Dealers) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R. 1549 / S. 619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 5566, Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010 (Related Bills: H.R.5092, H.R.5337) H.R. 5434 / S 3424, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 4733, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act H.R. 5643, Compound 1080 and Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act Lobbied for a wildlife package in the Senate including the following bills: H.R. 1018 / S. 1579, Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act H.R. 1454 / S. 1567, Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act S. 373 / H.R. 2811, Large Constrictor Snakes H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act H.R. 411 / S. 529, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 388 / S. 197, Crane Conservation Act H.R. 509, Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act H.R. 844 / S. 859, Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance H.R. 556 / S. 1748, Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act H.R. 2062 / S. 2811, Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties H.R. 2213 / S. 690, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

H.R. 4733 Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act Legislation, HR 1326, Great Ape Protection Act; H.R. 503, S. 727, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act; Truth in Fur Labeling, HR 2480, S. 1076; Chimpanzees in Research, HR 1326; Python Restriction Legislation, HR 2811, S. 373; Primates as Pets, HR. 80, S. 462; Wild Horses, HR 1018, S. 1579; Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance, H.R. 844, S.859; Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 80/S.462; Shark Conservation Act, H.R. 81/S.850; Crane Conservation Act, H.R. 388/S.197; Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act, H.R. 509; Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, H.R. 556/S.1748; Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties, H.R. 2062/S.2811; Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization, H.R. 2213/S.690

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act. HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 2351 To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to increase the borrowing authority of the National Credit Union Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation. H.R. 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009. S. 414/S 3252 Credit CARD Act - A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill) - Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program and other enhancements HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage and for other purposes. HR 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 - The Fiscal Year 2009 omnibus totals $410 billion spending bill and includes nine appropriation bills that were not passed by Congress last year (Agriculture, Commerce/State/Justice, Energy and Water, Financial Services, Department of Interior, Labor/HHS, Legislative Branch, Department of State/Foreign Ops, Transportation/HUD). Funding for these government agencies and programs would increase by $32 billion, or 8.3%, over Fiscal Year 2008 (not including the funds appropriated by the recent "stimulus"). These agencies are currently funded at Fiscal Year 2008 levels through March 6, 2009, by a continuing resolution. HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability HR 1214 - Payday Loan reform Act of 2009 - would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation S 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - will allow Bankruptcy Judges to modify the mortgages on residential real estate, a practice which the current Bankruptcy Code prohibits

Implementation of the Endangered Species Act relating to sea otter conservation including related legislation (H.R.556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act and S.1748 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. 411/S. 529 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 3381/S. 1535 - Protect America's Wildlife Act H.R. 556/S. 1748 - Southern Sea Otter Research and Recovery Act H.R. 3086 - Global Wildlife Conservation, Coordination, and Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act H.R. 2811/S. 373 - A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal H.R. 2188 - Joint Venture for Bird Habitat Conservation Act S. 850 - Shark Conservation Act of 2009 Multinational Species Conservation Fund Endangered Species Act

Client expense: $91,567 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act. HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 2351 To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to increase the borrowing authority of the National Credit Union Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation. H.R. 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009. S. 414/S 3252 Credit CARD Act - A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program and other enhancements HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage and for other purposes. HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability HR 1214 - Payday Loan reform Act of 2009 - would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 2351 To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to increase the borrowing authority of the National Credit Union Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation H.R. 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 S 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - will allow Bankruptcy Judges to modify the mortgages on residential real estate, a practice which the current Bankruptcy Code prohibits. S. 896 A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. S. 414/S 3252 Credit CARD Act - A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers, and for other purposes. S.1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 A bill to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems.

H.R. 556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act H.R. 411/S. 529 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 3381/S. 1535 - Protect America's Wildlife Act H.R. 669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act -H.R. 3086 - Global Wildlife Conservation, Coordination, and Enhancement Act -S. 690 - Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act -Multinational Species Conservation Fund -Implementing Endangered Species Act regulations

Client expense: $35,744 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R. 556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act H.R. 411/S. 529 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 3381/S. 1535 - Protect America's Wildlife Act H.R. 669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act -H.R. 3086 - Global Wildlife Conservation, Coordination, and Enhancement Act -S. 690 - Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act -Multinational Species Conservation Fund -Implementing Endangered Species Act regulations

Client expense: $112,230 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Fishery management, Aquaculture, Marine spatial planning efforts, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 (H.R. 81 / S. 850), Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1080), Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2009 (H.R. 860), Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2009 (S. 952), Southern Sea Otter Recovery & Research Act (H.R. 556), addressing the effects of climate change Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 509), to study the population of the South Atlantic Red Snapper fishery (H.R. 3307)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill) - Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program and other enhancements HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage and for other purposes. HR 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 - The Fiscal Year 2009 omnibus totals $410 billion spending bill and includes nine appropriation bills that were not passed by Congress last year (Agriculture, Commerce/State/Justice, Energy and Water, Financial Services, Department of Interior, Labor/HHS, Legislative Branch, Department of State/Foreign Ops, Transportation/HUD). Funding for these government agencies and programs would increase by $32 billion, or 8.3%, over Fiscal Year 2008 (not including the funds appropriated by the recent "stimulus"). These agencies are currently funded at Fiscal Year 2008 levels through March 6, 2009, by a continuing resolution. HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability HR 1214 - Payday Loan reform Act of 2009 - would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation S 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - will allow Bankruptcy Judges to modify the mortgages on residential real estate, a practice which the current Bankruptcy Code prohibits

HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill) - Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program and other enhancements HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage and for other purposes. HR 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 - The Fiscal Year 2009 omnibus totals $410 billion spending bill and includes nine appropriation bills that were not passed by Congress last year (Agriculture, Commerce/State/Justice, Energy and Water, Financial Services, Department of Interior, Labor/HHS, Legislative Branch, Department of State/Foreign Ops, Transportation/HUD). Funding for these government agencies and programs would increase by $32 billion, or 8.3%, over Fiscal Year 2008 (not including the funds appropriated by the recent "stimulus"). These agencies are currently funded at Fiscal Year 2008 levels through March 6, 2009, by a continuing resolution. HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability HR 1214 - Payday Loan reform Act of 2009 - would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation S 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - will allow Bankruptcy Judges to modify the mortgages on residential real estate, a practice which the current Bankruptcy Code prohibits

Protect America's Wildlife Act (House - no bill number yet) Protect America's Wildlife Act (Senate - no bill number yet) HR 2807 - America's Wildlife Heritage Act HR 556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery Act HR 669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act HR 411 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act S.529 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act multinational species conservation fund (no bill) white-nose syndrome in bats ( no bill) international whaling prevention ( no bill) S. 690 - Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act

Client expense: $51,208 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Protect America's Wildlife Act (House - no bill number yet) Protect America's Wildlife Act (Senate - no bill number yet) HR 2807 - America's Wildlife Heritage Act HR 556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery Act HR 669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act HR 411 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act S.529 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act Multinational species conservation fund (no bill) white-nose syndrome in bats (no bill) international whaling prevention (no bill) S. 690 - Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act

Client expense: $119,719 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill) - Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program and other enhancements HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage and for other purposes. HR 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 - The Fiscal Year 2009 omnibus totals $410 billion spending bill and includes nine appropriation bills that were not passed by Congress last year (Agriculture, Commerce/State/Justice, Energy and Water, Financial Services, Department of Interior, Labor/HHS, Legislative Branch, Department of State/Foreign Ops, Transportation/HUD). Funding for these government agencies and programs would increase by $32 billion, or 8.3%, over Fiscal Year 2008 (not including the funds appropriated by the recent "stimulus"). These agencies are currently funded at Fiscal Year 2008 levels through March 6, 2009, by a continuing resolution. HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability HR 1214 - Payday Loan reform Act of 2009 - would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation S 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - will allow Bankruptcy Judges to modify the mortgages on residential real estate, a practice which the current Bankruptcy Code prohibits

Reauthorization of the Coral Reef Conservation Act (H.R. 860) Gulf of Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act (S. 212) Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act (HR 556) Ascension to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) by the US Senate Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) and Senate energy companion bill, but no specified bill has been introduced.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

H.R. 3663 - Protect America's Wildlife Act H.R. 7151 - America's Wildlife Heritage Act Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Bill United States leadership at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) HR 669 - Non-Native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Multinational Species Conservation Fund Great Cats and Rare Canids Act HR 556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act Gray Wolf Livestock Loss Mitigation Act of 2008

Client expense: $96,387 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office