21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

H.R. 6078, The 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act of 2010. H.R. 4709/S. 3043 - The Engineering Education for Innovation Act of 2010 S.3732, The Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act of 2010 S.182, Paycheck Fairness Act, FY 2011 Labor HHS & Education Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

Department of Education and NSF STEM Programs, FY2011 Labor HHS Education Appropriations, FY 2011 Commerce, Justice Science and Related Appropriations act S. 3043/H.R. 4709 Engineering Education for Innovation Act, S.3732, The Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program. H.R. 6078, The 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act of 2010

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

Issues related to reducing the energy use and environmental impacts of public and private residential and commercial buildings, and to providing annual appropriations as well as economic recovery funds for green building, green schools, and energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and activities. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, transportation and related structures, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization, energy efficiency initiatives in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for building-related projects. Issues related to promoting green affordable housing and financial mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the residential sector--HR 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, all sections. Markey-Waxman discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Issues related to incentivizing green projects, including a revolving loan fund and related incentives, such as potential new tax credits for the use of green strategies and environmentally preferable products. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act, all sections. Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.

Issues related to reducing the energy use and environmental impacts of public and private residential and commercial buildings, and to providing annual appropriations as well as economic recovery funds for green building, green schools, and energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and activities. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, transportation and related structures, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization, energy efficiency initiatives in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for building-related projects. Issues related to promoting green affordable housing and financial mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the residential sector--HR 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, all sections. Markey-Waxman discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Issues related to incentivizing green projects, including a revolving loan fund and related incentives, such as potential new tax credits for the use of green strategies and environmentally preferable products. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act, all sections. Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.

Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, transportation and related structures, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization, energy efficiency in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for building-related projects. Issues related to promoting green affordable housing and financial mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the residential sector--HR 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, all sections. Waxman-Markey discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Issues related to incentivizing green projects, including a revolving loan fund and related incentives, such as potential new tax credits for the use of green strategies and environmentally preferable products. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act of 2009, all sections. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations. Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.

H. R. 3221/S.2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act-Comprehensive FHA Title I and Title II Reform. Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback provisions, tax credit for homebuyers who purchase a home in foreclosure, provision allowing for an additional standard deduction for real property taxes for non-itemizers, and extension of Energy Star Tax credit for MH manufacturers. H.R. 384 Floor plan lending: legislation that guides the new Administrtion on spending future TARP funds, states that Treasury should take any action to support dealer floor plan lending through Federal Reserve Board or otherwise. Emergency Economic Stabiliazation Act of 2008: Provides authority to the Treasury Secretary to restore liquidity and stability to the U.S. financial system and to ensure the economic well-being of Americans. To include: Purchase of troubled assets and insurance of troubled assets, establishes a financial oversight board, enables forclosure mitigation efforts, and assistance to homeowners. H.R. 1 Stimulus package- Provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits FHA Permanent Foundation Requirements for Manufactured Homes - 24 CRF 203.47f - In lieu of installing HUD Code homes in accordance with the Guide to Permanent Foundations, FHA will be proposing to adopt the HUD Model Installation Standard (or state equivalent) as its permanent foundation requirement HUD Proposed Rule - GSE Affordable Housing Goals-24 CFR Part 81-Proposed rule will establish the housing goals (effective 2009) for the GSEs. HUD Proposed Rule - Reform of the Real Estate Procedures Act (RESPA)-24 CFR Parts 203 and 3500-Proposed rule would require lenders to itemize borrower costs on an enhanced Good Faith Estimate. Lenders to disclose Yield Spread Premiums paid to brokers. New penalties for RESPA violations. Federal Reserve Proposed Rule - Regulation Z Reform- 12CFR Part 226 Fed proposed defines "higher prices mortgage loans" (HPML as any loan with an APR 3pts above yield on t-bills with comparable terms. Rules provides that HPML lenders required to consider borrower's ability to repay, verify income, escrow taxes and insurance, and are not permitted to use prepayment penalties FHA Title II Morgagee Letter "Manufactured Housing Policy Guidance" - "Manufactured Housing Policy Guidance"-The letter covers a host of issues under the topic of property eligiblity and underwriting eligibility. The letter indicates FHA's desire to receive invoices and supporting documentation for all site-work from installers and subcontractors. This documentation is not required for site-built construction loans and is excessive considering all homes are appraised by FHA approved appraisers. H.R. 6078- The Green Act-Estabishes certain energy efficiency and green building criteria for housing programs funded by the federal government. Bill expected to be re-intoduced in 2009 H.R. 958-Data Accountablity and Trust Act-Protects consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and to provide for a nationwide notice in the event of a security breach. Bill expected to be re-introduced in 2009.