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Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 - Makes permanent the reduction in capital gains tax rates (from 20 to 15%) enacted by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003. H.R. 436 - Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 - Restores the tax on estates and generation-skipping transfers and the step-up in basis provisions for property acquired from a decedent, previously repealed by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA). Declares that the sunset provision (general terminating date of December 10, 2010) of EGTRRA shall not apply to title V of such Act ( Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Provisions). H.R. 755 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer an exclusion from gross income of the gain from the sale or exchange of up to two residences (other than a principal residence) acquired after December 31, 2008, and before January 1, 2012. Limits the amount of such exclusion to $250,000 ($500,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint return). Allows a $500,000 exclusion amount for a surviving spouse who sells a residence within two years of the death of a spouse. H.R. 1245 - Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace the current tax credit for first-time homebuyers with a one-time credit for 10% of the purchase price of a principal residence, up to $15,000. Requires repayment of credit amounts if the taxpayer sells or fails to occupy the residence within 24 months after the date of purchase. H.R. 3548 - Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 - Included an extension of the current Homebuyer Tax Credit through April 30, 2010 (plus 60 days to close escrow), increased the income limitation, and expanded the credit to "step-up" buyers. Additionally, special provisions were added to allow greater and longer access to the tax credit for military personnel serving overseas. H.R.4154 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief For Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 - Would permanently extend the 2009 exemption and tax rate. H.R.4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - One year extension of tax deductions that includes: the standard deduction for state and local property taxes, 15-year leasehold improvements, contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes, Brownfield Deduction, and Low-Income Housing Credit. Part of the offset for these tax extensions would be a change to the taxation of carried interest at regular income rates instead of at capital gain rates. H.R. 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act - Will prevent a tax increase of the income tax brackets, capital gains, extend energy efficiency credits and the estate tax. H.R. 5623 Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act - Would extend the closing deadline for the homebuyer tax credit of up to $8,000 for the purchase of a principal residence to October 1, 2010. S. 2 - Middle Class Opportunity Act of 2009 - Declares that Congress should enact, and the President should sign, legislation to improve the lives of middle class families and provide them with greater opportunity to achieve the American dream by: providing middle class tax relief while making the tax laws simpler and more reliable. S. 1678 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to the first-time homebuyer tax credit to: (1) extend such tax credit through May 31, 2010; (2) extend through December 31, 2009, the date until which purchases of a principal residence may be treated as made on December 31, 2008, for tax purposes; and (3) extend through May 31, 2010, the waiver of recapture requirements for residences purchased after December 31, 2008. C.A.R. is following and opposing a CBO report discussing the possibility of reducing the mortgage interest deduction (MID) from the present $1.1 million cap to $500,000, replacing the MID with a flat tax credit that is 15% of mortgage interest paid, and/or eliminating the deduction for all state and local taxes, including property taxes. C.A.R. expressed their concern and opposition to members of Congress regarding the President's proposed budget for FY 2011 and its proposed limitation on itemized deductions. C.A.R. commented on the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reforms' proposal to reduce and/or eliminate real estate tax provisions.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Implementation of the Housing Economic Recovery Act (P.L. 110-140); Safe Lending Practices; Products and Procedures of Government Sponsored Enterprises and Federal Housing Administration, Reform of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Appraisal Reform (H.R. 5072; H.R. 4811; H.R. 3706; H.R. 3146; H.R. 2588; H.R. 2467; H.R. 1116; H.R. 587; H.R. 200);.Homebuyer Tax Credit (H.R. 5623).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Reauthorization of HR 5569 The National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 Extension of HR 5623 The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 HR 4213 American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2011 Department of State Appropriations; Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; H.R. 5623, Travel Promotion Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Foreign Relations Authorization Act; H.R. 5623, Travel Promotion Act; TSA Airport Operations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
| Democratic |
| GA |
| Sander M. Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Shelley Berkley | Democratic | NV |
| Travis Childers | Democratic | MS |
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2011 Department of State Appropriations; Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; H.R. 5623, Travel Promotion Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2011 Department of State Appropriations; Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Foreign Relations Authorization Act; H.R. 5623, Travel Promotion Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; H.R. 5623, Travel Promotion Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R. 4229, Borrower's Right to Inspect Closing Documents Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to revise procedures governing the furnishing of closing documents to borrowers. H.R. 5028, Right to Rent Act of 2010. All Provisions. Allows homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters. H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes.. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. S. 1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing, commercial structures, and other buildings, and to create sustainable communities. S.3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010. All Provisions. A bill to ensure that the creation of jobs by small businesses is considered during the Federal legislative and rulemaking process, and for other purposes. H.R.3146, 21 Century FHA Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Makes improvements to the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009. All Provisions. Increases the maximum mortgage amount limitations under the FHA mortgage insurance programs for multifamily housing projects with elevators and for extremely high-cost areas. H.R. 3706, FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make downpayments of at least 5 percent and to prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages. H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010. All Provisions. Ensures the availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners. H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act of 2010. All Provisions. Improves the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. H.R. 5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010. All Provisions. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 extending the national flood insurance program to March 31, 2010. It repeals the extermination date for the authority of FEMA to provide assistance to any state or community. It also extends the eligibility for flood insurance to any community that had made adequate progress on reconstruction, construction, or improvement on a flood protection system. H.R.5623, Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010. All provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding contract entered into with respect to such principal residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes.(BILL IS NOW LAW)
Client expense: $556,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R.915, S. 1451, H.R.1586, FAA reauthorization, airline fees H.R.846; H.R.1095; S. 133; S. 463; regulation of travel and entertainment H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Travel Promotion Act; Corporation for Travel Promotion H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Travel Promotion Act, Corporation for Travel Promotion; H.R. 847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S.3480
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; FY2011 Department of State Appropriations; H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act; US-VISIT; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion; H.R.847 S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; FY2011 Department of State appropriations; H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; US-VISIT; H.R.2200, TSA Authorization Act; Travel procurement; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion; H.R.847, S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
FY 2011 DHS appropriations; FY2011 Department of State Appropriations; H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act; US-VISIT; agency policies on travel; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion; H.R.847 S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; FY2011 Department of State Appropriations; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; US-VISIT; procurement and agency policies on travel; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion; H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; US-VISIT; H.R.915, H.R.1586, Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; Aviation Infrastructure; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion H.R.3082, Continuing Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (proposals regarding the applicability of Truth in Lending Act provisions to small-business credit cards). S. 2919, the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 (all provisions regarding credit union business lending limits). H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to Americas Small Businesses Act of 2009 (provisions to increase credit union business lending limits) H.R. 3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 4884, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5823, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5872, General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5981, to increase the flexibility of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the amount of premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance H.R. 6219, To amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to enhance the provisions of the Small Business Lending Fund Program, to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to create a Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program, and to create the Small Business Borrower Assistance Program Extension of Veterans Administration Loan Guaranty Program Proposals to Impose a Moratorium on Foreclosures
Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 45 tax credit, timber tax/TREE Act, housing credits) HR 594: Save Our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 622 / S 870: Removing third party sale requirement of the Section 45 tax credit (entire bill) HR 1245 / HR 3760 / S 1230: Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1903: Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1993 / HR 2606 / HR 2655: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2543 / S 316: Timber Revitilization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2619: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 2626 / S1090: Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act (entire bill) HR 3302 / S 1501: Community Forest Conservation Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (homebuyer tax credit) HR 3590: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (employer and cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 3761 / HR 3773 / S 1678: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act (employer and cellulosic biofuel tax credit) HR 3985: Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4066: Making permanent the alternative fuels tax credit (entire bill) HR 4213: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (timber, alternative fuels, cellulosic fuels and Section 45 tax provisions) HR 4374: Renewable Biomass Fairness Act (entire bill) HR 4853 / Senate Amendment 4753: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (timber REIT and renewable energy tax provisions) HR 4849: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (cellulosic fuel tax provision) HR 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (employer tax provisions, cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 5297: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (tall crude oil provision) HR 5372: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat any business credit attributable to wind, solar, or biomass electricity production and investment in solar energy property as refundable to the extent the taxpayer makes new wind, solar, and other renewable energy investments (biomass provisions) HR 5623 / PL 111-98: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (entire bill) S 1030: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the reduction in the credit rate for certain facilities producing electricity from renewable resources S 1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (employer tax provisions) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) S 3793: Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 (timber tax provisions) Issues: Timber Tax/TREE Act, Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, Carbon Tax, Housing Tax Credits, Section 1402(a) of Title XIV of Water Resources Development Act (Harbor Maintenance Tax), Cellulosic Biofuels Tax Credit, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction Tax Credit, Federal Investment in Real Property Tax Act Reform
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
HR 1106: Help Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1245 / HR 3760 / S 1230: Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1903: Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2619 Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 1993 / HR 2606 / HR 2655: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 3761 / HR 3773 / S 1678: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 5623 / PL 111-98: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (entire bill) Issues: Housing market impacts, home mortgage interest deduction tax credit
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 11 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 11 Department of State Appropriations; travel documents; border enforcement; CBP and TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization; the Transportation Security Administration reauthorization; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623; and the Visa Waiver Program. The Model Ports of Entry Program.
Client expense: $368,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
FY 11 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 11 Department of State Appropriations; travel documents; border enforcement; CBP and TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization; the Transportation Security Administration reauthorization; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623; and the Visa Waiver Program.
Client expense: $368,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY11 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY11 Department of State Appropriations; travel documents;CBP & TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; visa policy; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization;Visa Videoconferencing, procurement and agency policies on travel; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623.
Client expense: $368,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations; travel documents; CBP & TSA airport operations; H.R. 915, H.R. 1586 & S. 1451 FAA reauthorization; international registered traveler programs; visa policy; S. 203; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The Transportation Security Administration reauthorization; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623.
Client expense: $368,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 5136, S. 3454, H.R. 5623 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011; Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2011. Issues relating to specialty metals. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) implementation of Sec. 804 and 884 H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Defense Department Field Activities, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY11 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY11 Department of State Appropriations; travel documents;CBP & TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; visa policy; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization;Visa Videoconferencing, procurement and agency policies on travel; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623.
Client expense: $410,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 11 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 11 Department of State Appropriations; travel documents; border enforcement; CBP and TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization; the Transportation Security Administration reauthorization; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623; and the Visa Waiver Program. The Model Ports of Entry Program.
Client expense: $410,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
FY 11 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 11 Department of State Appropriations; travel documents; border enforcement; CBP and TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization; the Transportation Security Administration reauthorization; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623; and the Visa Waiver Program.
Client expense: $410,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations; travel documents; CBP & TSA airport operations; H.R. 915, H.R. 1586 & S. 1451 FAA reauthorization; international registered traveler programs; visa policy; S. 203; travel faciliation programs including, U.S VISIT and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The Transportation Security Administration reauthorization; H.R. 4213, H.R. 5297, H.R. 5623.
Client expense: $410,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; US-VISIT; H.R.915, H.R.1586, Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; Aviation Infrastructure; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; FY2011 Department of State appropriations; H.R.2935; H.R.1299, H.R.1035; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; US-VISIT; H.R.2200, TSA Authorization Act; Travel procurement; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion; S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
FY 2011 DHS appropriations; FY2011 Department of State Appropriations; H.R.2935; H.R.1299, H.R.1035; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act; US-VISIT; procurement and agency policies on travel; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; FY2011 Department of State Appropriations; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; US-VISIT; procurement and agency policies on travel; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion; S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
FY 2011 Department of Homeland Security appropriations; FY2011 Department of State Appropriations; H.R.2935; H.R.1299, H.R.1035; Travel documents; border enforcement; CBP airport operations; TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; S.203, Visa policy, consular operations, Visa Waiver Program, and Electronic System for Travel Authorization; S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act; US-VISIT; H.R.4213, H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Corporation for Travel Promotion S.3721, H.R.5875 and H.R.6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 45 tax credit, timber tax/TREE Act, housing credits) HR 594: Save Our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 622 / S 870: Removing third party sale requirement of the Section 45 tax credit (entire bill) HR 1245 / HR 3760 / S 1230: Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1903: Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1993 / HR 2606 / HR 2655: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2543 / S 316: Timber Revitilization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2619: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 2626 / S1090: Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act (entire bill) HR 3302 / S 1501: Community Forest Conservation Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (homebuyer tax credit) HR 3590: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (employer and cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 3761 / HR 3773 / S 1678: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act (employer and cellulosic biofuel tax credit) HR 3985: Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4066: Making permanent the alternative fuels tax credit (entire bill) HR 4213: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (timber, alternative fuels, cellulosic fuels and Section 45 tax provisions) HR 4374: Renewable Biomass Fairness Act (entire bill) HR 4849: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (cellulosic fuel tax provision) HR 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (employer tax provisions, cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 5297: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (tall crude oil provision) HR 5372: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat any business credit attributable to wind, solar, or biomass electricity production and investment in solar energy property as refundable to the extent the taxpayer makes new wind, solar, and other renewable energy investments (biomass provisions) HR 5623 / PL 111-98: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (entire bill) S 1030: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the reduction in the credit rate for certain facilities producing electricity from renewable resources S 1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (employer tax provisions) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) S 3793: Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 (timber tax provisions) Issues: Timber Tax/TREE Act, Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, Carbon Tax, Housing Tax Credits, Section 1402(a) of Title XIV of Water Resources Development Act (Harbor Maintenance Tax), Cellulosic Biofuels Tax Credit.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (housing tax credit) HR 1106: Help Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1245 / HR 3760 / S 1230: Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1903: Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2619 Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 1993 / HR 2606 / HR 2655: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 3761 / HR 3773 / S 1678: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 5623 / PL 111-98: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (entire bill) P.L. No: 111-92: Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (homebuyer tax credit) Issues: Housing market impacts
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Reauthorization of HR 5569 The National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 Extension of HR 5623 The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 HR 4213 American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.Con.Res. 130, Expressing support for the current standards of the Federal mortgage interest tax deduction. All Provisions. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Provides for cramdowns of (continued) (continued) mortgage principal balance. Amends Title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 18, United States Code, to enhance the investigation and prosecution of mortgage fraud and financial institution fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (BILL IS NOW LAW) H.R. 3706, FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make downpayments of at least 5 percent and to prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages. H.R.5623, Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010. All provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding contract entered into with respect to such principal residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes.(BILL IS NOW LAW) H.R. 6322, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. All Provisions.
Client expense: $605,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. S. 1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing, commercial structures, and other buildings, and to create sustainable communities. S.3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010. All Provisions. A bill to ensure that the creation of jobs by small businesses is considered during the Federal legislative and rulemaking process, and for other purposes. H.R.3146, 21 Century FHA Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Makes improvements to the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009. All Provisions. Increases the maximum mortgage amount limitations under the FHA mortgage insurance programs for multifamily housing projects with elevators and for extremely high-cost areas. H.R. 3706, FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make downpayments of at least 5 percent and to prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages. H.R. 4229, Borrower's Right to Inspect Closing Documents Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to revise procedures governing the furnishing of closing documents to borrowers. H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010. All Provisions. Ensures the availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners. H.R. 5028, Right to Rent Act of 2010. All Provisions. Allows homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters. H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act of 2010. All Provisions. Improves the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. H.R. 5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010. All Provisions. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 extending the national flood insurance program to March 31, 2010. It repeals the extermination date for the authority of FEMA to provide assistance to any state or community. It also extends the eligibility for flood insurance to any community that had made adequate progress on reconstruction, construction, or improvement on a flood protection system. H.R.5623, Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010. All provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding contract entered into with respect to such principal residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes.(BILL IS NOW LAW)
Client expense: $605,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Travel Promotion Act, Corporation for Travel Promotion The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S.3480
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R.915, S. 1451, H.R.1586, FAA reauthorization, airline fees H.R.846; H.R.1095; S. 133; S. 463; regulation of travel and entertainment H.R.5297, H.R.5623, Travel Promotion Act; Corporation for Travel Promotion
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 - Makes permanent the reduction in capital gains tax rates (from 20 to 15%) enacted by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003. H.R. 436 - Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 - Restores the tax on estates and generation-skipping transfers and the step-up in basis provisions for property acquired from a decedent, previously repealed by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA). Declares that the sunset provision (general terminating date of December 10, 2010) of EGTRRA shall not apply to title V of such Act ( Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Provisions). H.R. 755 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer an exclusion from gross income of the gain from the sale or exchange of up to two residences (other than a principal residence) acquired after December 31, 2008, and before January 1, 2012. Limits the amount of such exclusion to $250,000 ($500,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint return). Allows a $500,000 exclusion amount for a surviving spouse who sells a residence within two years of the death of a spouse. H.R. 1245 - Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace the current tax credit for first-time homebuyers with a one-time credit for 10% of the purchase price of a principal residence, up to $15,000. Requires repayment of credit amounts if the taxpayer sells or fails to occupy the residence within 24 months after the date of purchase. H.R. 3548 - Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 - Included an extension of the current Homebuyer Tax Credit through April 30, 2010 (plus 60 days to close escrow), increased the income limitation, and expanded the credit to "step-up" buyers. Additionally, special provisions were added to allow greater and longer access to the tax credit for military personnel serving overseas. H.R.4154 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief For Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 - Would permanently extend the 2009 exemption and tax rate. H.R.4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - One year extension of tax deductions that includes: the standard deduction for state and local property taxes, 15-year leasehold improvements, contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes, Brownfield Deduction, and Low-Income Housing Credit. Part of the offset for these tax extensions would be a change to the taxation of carried interest at regular income rates instead of at capital gain rates. H.R. 5623 Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act - Would extend the closing deadline for the homebuyer tax credit of up to $8,000 for the purchase of a principal residence to October 1, 2010. S. 2 - Middle Class Opportunity Act of 2009 - Declares that Congress should enact, and the President should sign, legislation to improve the lives of middle class families and provide them with greater opportunity to achieve the American dream by: providing middle class tax relief while making the tax laws simpler and more reliable. S. 1678 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to the first-time homebuyer tax credit to: (1) extend such tax credit through May 31, 2010; (2) extend through December 31, 2009, the date until which purchases of a principal residence may be treated as made on December 31, 2008, for tax purposes; and (3) extend through May 31, 2010, the waiver of recapture requirements for residences purchased after December 31, 2008. C.A.R. is following and opposing a CBO report discussing the possibility of reducing the mortgage interest deduction (MID) from the present $1.1 million cap to $500,000, replacing the MID with a flat tax credit that is 15% of mortgage interest paid, and/or eliminating the deduction for all state and local taxes, including property taxes. C.A.R. Expressed their concern and opposition to members of Congress regarding the President's proposed budget for FY 2011 and its proposed limitation on itemized deductions.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
Implementation of the Housing Economic Recovery Act (P.L. 110-140); Safe Lending Practices; Products and Procedures of Government Sponsored Enterprises and Federal Housing Administration, Reform of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Appraisal Reform (H.R. 5072; H.R. 4811; H.R. 3706; H.R. 3146; H.R. 2588; H.R. 2467; H.R. 1116; H.R. 587; H.R. 200);.Homebuyer Tax Credit (H.R. 5623).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (proposals regarding the applicability of Truth in Lending Act provisions to small-business credit cards). S. 2919, the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 (all provisions regarding credit union business lending limits). H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates) H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to Americas Small Businesses Act of 2009 (provisions to increase credit union business lending limits) H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 4884, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5816, the Commercial Real Estate Stabilization Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5823, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5872, General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010 (all provisions) H.R. 5981, to increase the flexibility of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the amount of premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance. H.R. 6219, to amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to enhance the provisions of the Small Business Lending Fund Program, to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to create a Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program, and to create the Small Business Borrower Assistance Program. Extension of the Veterans Administration Loan Guaranty Program.
Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1637 - New Homes Tax Credit Extension-Extends certain tax provisions set to expire in 2009. H.R. 4213 Extends the energy efficiency home tax credit for Energy Star manufactured homes H.R. 3996/2834/3970/S. 1624 - Carried Interest Legislation-Legislation would tax carried interest as ordinary income. S. 3935 - To advance Energy Tax Incentives - Energy Efficient Manufacted Homes HR 5623 Extension of the homebuyer tax credit which expires on June 30, 2010 To qualify for the tax credit -- $8,000 for some first-time buyers and $6,500 for certain current homeowners buyers must have signed a contract by April 30th and closed on their transaction by September 30th.
Client expense: $95,626 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 H.J. RES. 77 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 3157 Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 Amdt. 4369 Baucus substitute amendment to S. 3157 n/a American Power Act HR 5019 the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3512 Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S. 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 S. 3489 A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior HR 5525 To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 5486 Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 H.R. 5623 Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act H.R. 5618 Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act H.R.4943 Informed Taxpayers' Federal Government Annual Reporting Act S.3335 Earmark Transparency Act of 2010 H.Con.Res.281 RSC Budget for FY2011 H.R.4175 End Discriminatory State Taxes on Automobile Renters Act H.R.915 FAA Reauthorization
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Housing
H.R. 2555 Homeowners Defense Act H.R. 5623 Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R.5582 Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act H.R. 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 5486 Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 H.R. 5623 Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act H.R. 5618 Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act H.R. 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R.4943 Informed Taxpayers' Federal Government Annual Reporting Act S.3335 Earmark Transparency Act of 2010 H.R.4899 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R.5136 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011 H.Con.Res.281 RSC Budget for FY2011 H.R.5348 Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2010
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 422: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; all provisions of the bill. HR 1265/S 506: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act; provisions relating to revenue raisers. HR 3439/S 1341: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain proceeds received on SILO and LILO transactions; all provisions of the bill. HR 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loophole Act of 2010; provisions relating to revenue raisers and deductablilty of punitive damages awards. HR 4994: Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010; provisions relating to revenue raisers. HR 5623: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act; provisions relating to revenue raisers. HR 5297: Small Business Lending Fund Act 2010; provisions relating to revenue raisers.
Client expense: $2,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Housing
Implementation of the Housing Economic Recovery Act (P.L. 110-140); Safe Lending Practices; Products and Procedures of Government Sponsored Enterprises and Federal Housing Administration, Reform of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Appraisal Reform (H.R. 5072; H.R. 4811; H.R. 3706; H.R. 3146; H.R. 2588; H.R. 2467; H.R. 1116; H.R. 587; H.R. 200);.Homebuyer Tax Credit (H.R. 5623).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Consulting services related to various general corporate tax issues and more specifically compliance tax issues impacting tax payers and tax return preparers, and also tax issues impacting low and middle individual income taxpayers which were debated during the 111th session of Congress on the following bills: - S. 722, the Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 - S. 1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act - H.R. 3548, the "Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act - H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act - H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - S. 2822, the Small Business Expensing Permanency Act - H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010 - H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - S. 3018 Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 - H.R. 4994, the Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010 - H.R. 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 - H.R. 5618, a bill to extend first-time homebuyer tax credit through Dec. 31, 2010 - H.R. 5486, the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE