Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011
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vs 6,662 other HR bills in the 112th — cohort avg 39d
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2013 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. H.R. 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 691, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2013 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act.H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act. S. 3443, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act. S. 3443, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or the CARE Act H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 H.R. 2779, To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 4348, "Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report" (pension smoothing provisions) H.R. 6213, "No More Solyndras Act" S. 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 (CARE Act) Financial regulatory reform issues generally
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act. S. 3443, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
S. 621 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act H.R. 1365 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
HR 1365/S. 621 CARE Act.
Client expense: $99,483 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1833 Fair Compliance Act S 1751/HR 2273 Coal Residuals Reuse & Management Act S 621/HR 1365 CARE Act S.J. Res 37 Congressiona Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of EPA MATS rule
Client expense: $99,483 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2007 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: $162,160 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2007 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2007 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
HR 1365/S. 621 CARE Act.
Client expense: $98,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1833 Fair Compliance Act S 1751/HR 2273 Coal Residuals Reuse & Management Act S 621/HR 1365 CARE Act S.J. Res 37 Congressiona Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of EPA MATS rule
Client expense: $98,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act. S. 3443, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
2012 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act. S. 3443, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012.
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
S. 621 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act H.R. 1365 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or the CARE Act H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 H.R. 2779, To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 4348, "Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report" (pension smoothing provisions) H.R. 6213, "No More Solyndras Act" S. 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 (CARE Act) Financial regulatory reform issues generally
Client expense: $310,798 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
HR 1365/S. 621 CARE Act.
Client expense: $127,952 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1833 Fair Compliance Act S 1751/HR 2273 Coal Residuals Reuse & Management Act S 621/HR 1365 CARE Act S.J. Res 37 Congressiona Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of EPA MATS rule
Client expense: $127,952 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: $111,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
2012 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522 , Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act.
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
HR 1365/S. 621 CARE Act.
Client expense: $171,540 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1833 Fair Compliance Act S 1751/HR 2273 Coal Residuals Reuse & Management Act S 621/HR 1365 CARE Act S.J. Res 37 Congressiona Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of EPA MATS rule
Client expense: $171,540 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: $109,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Retirement
HR 1365/S. 621 CARE Act.
Client expense: $115,014 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522 , Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act.
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
2012 · first_quarter · Retirement
S. 621 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act H.R. 1365 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $570,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Rein in Significantly Important Financial institution (SIFI) with focused regulation including higher capital and liquidity requirements Shield community banks from the Dodd-Frank required increase in the deposit insurance fund reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35% Consumer Financial Protection focus on too-big-to-fail banks and financial firms and shadow financial industry, high standards for consumer compliance required of community banks, accommodation of community banks in serving the needs of their customers, broad definition of covered person, consolidation of RESPA and TILA forms, regulatory compliance and increased regulatory burden, and regulatory relief Ensure the small debit card issuer exemption in the Dodd-Frank (Durbin Amendment) is working to protect community banks Downsizing too-big-to-fail banks over a five-years and the regulation of too-big-to-fail banks and financial firms and the shadow financial industry, separation of banking and commerce, expansion of the Volker Rule and restoration of Glass-Steagall Act Overzealous bank regulatory examinations regulator, senior management, and examiner attitudes and practices, treatment of Commercial Real Estate, excessive write-downs, arbitrary capital requirements, public enforcement actions, reform the appellate process, and community bank closures Tiered regulation and supervision for community banks Accounting changes FASB proposed fair value disclosures requiring parenthetical disclosures for all financial instruments carried at amortized cost, PCBOA proposal to expand the scope of the independent accountant during the audit and mandatory auditor rotation, amortizing commercial real estate losses over 10 years for regulatory capital purposes Secondary mortgage lending reforms curb imprudent lending practices without impacting responsible lenders and loan products designed to meet the diverse needs of community bank customers and their communities Reform of the housing GSEs - community bank access to a strong, impartial secondary market for residential loans that is financially strong and reliable, privately capitalized cooperative entities with limited mission Expansion of the Farm Credit System, Rural Community Investments proposal, focus on wholesale funding for community banks and providing correspondent services rather than direct retail competition with community banks Equitable capital rules which do not disadvantage community banks, higher capital and liquidity requirements for SIFIs, inclusion of accumulated and other comprehensive income in calculation of Tier 1 regulatory capital, and elimination of the 1.25% Allowance for Loan and Lease losses disallowance for regulatory capital purposes) Overdraft programs uncoordinated regulatory response, address proposed risks with specific banks in the context of the regulatory examination, defer to CFPB Maintain the Federal Home Loan Bank System and preserve their special functions and purposes Permanent closing of the ILC loophole Fairly compensate Fannie and Freddie preferred shareholders by restoring the share value and dividends H.R. 1697 (and S. 1600) - Communities First Act (Community bank regulatory and tax relief) (all sections) H.R. 1418 (and S. 509 renumbered in the Senate to S. 2231) - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 (Expansion of credit unions member business lending powers) (all sections) H.R. 3993 Capital Access for Small Business and Jobs Act (Credit union access to outside capital) (all sections) H.R. 3461 (and 2160) Financial institutions Examination Fairness Act (To improve the examination of depository institutions) (all sections) H.R. 1365 Capital Access for Main Street Act of 2011 (loan loss amortization) (all sections) Five-year extension of the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program Presidents FY2013 budget request - $61billion fee the largest banks will be assessed to pay for their role in the financial crisis Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the USDAs Rural Business-Cooperative Services interim final rule on Rural Business Investment Companies RIN: 0570-AA80 Comment Letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (RIN 2590-AA38) regarding the Agencys proposed rule to amend the community support regulation to require the Federal Home Loan Banks, as opposed to the FHFA, to monitor and assess the eligibility of each FHLBank member for access to long-term advances through compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 and first-time homebuyer standards Comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Docket No. 2011-1432 and RIN 7100-AD82), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Treasury/Office of Comptroller of the Currency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the implementation of Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act which contains certain prohibitions and restrictions on the ability of a banking entity and nonbank finance companies supervised by the board to engage in propriety trading and have certain interests in, and relationships with, hedge funds and private equity funds Comment letter to the Treasury/Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010 and RIN: 3170-AA20) proposed rule regarding the confidential treatment of privileged information obtained from persons in connection with its exercise of authority under Federal consumer financial law Increasing conforming loan limits in the sub-areas of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA) or in the MSA as a whole H.R. 3606 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (SEC thresholds for registration and deregistration (H.R. 2167 (H.R. 1965) and H.R. 4088) (also H.R. 1070, H.R. 2930 and H.R. 2940)
2012 · first_quarter · Banking
Rein in Significantly Important Financial institution (SIFI) with focused regulation including higher capital and liquidity requirements Shield community banks from the Dodd-Frank required increase in the deposit insurance fund reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35% Consumer Financial Protection focus on too-big-to-fail banks and financial firms and shadow financial industry, high standards for consumer compliance required of community banks, accommodation of community banks in serving the needs of their customers, broad definition of covered person, consolidation of RESPA and TILA forms, regulatory compliance and increased regulatory burden, and regulatory relief Ensure the small debit card issuer exemption in the Dodd-Frank (Durbin Amendment) is working to protect community banks Downsizing too-big-to-fail banks over a five-years and the regulation of too-big-to-fail banks and financial firms and the shadow financial industry, separation of banking and commerce, expansion of the Volker Rule and restoration of Glass-Steagall Act Overzealous bank regulatory examinations regulator, senior management, and examiner attitudes and practices, treatment of Commercial Real Estate, excessive write-downs, arbitrary capital requirements, public enforcement actions, reform the appellate process, and community bank closures Tiered regulation and supervision for community banks Accounting changes FASB proposed fair value disclosures requiring parenthetical disclosures for all financial instruments carried at amortized cost, PCBOA proposal to expand the scope of the independent accountant during the audit and mandatory auditor rotation, amortizing commercial real estate losses over 10 years for regulatory capital purposes Secondary mortgage lending reforms curb imprudent lending practices without impacting responsible lenders and loan products designed to meet the diverse needs of community bank customers and their communities Reform of the housing GSEs - community bank access to a strong, impartial secondary market for residential loans that is financially strong and reliable, privately capitalized cooperative entities with limited mission Expansion of the Farm Credit System, Rural Community Investments proposal, focus on wholesale funding for community banks and providing correspondent services rather than direct retail competition with community banks Equitable capital rules which do not disadvantage community banks, higher capital and liquidity requirements for SIFIs, inclusion of accumulated and other comprehensive income in calculation of Tier 1 regulatory capital, and elimination of the 1.25% Allowance for Loan and Lease losses disallowance for regulatory capital purposes) Overdraft programs uncoordinated regulatory response, address proposed risks with specific banks in the context of the regulatory examination, defer to CFPB Maintain the Federal Home Loan Bank System and preserve their special functions and purposes Permanent closing of the ILC loophole Fairly compensate Fannie and Freddie preferred shareholders by restoring the share value and dividends H.R. 1697 (and S. 1600) - Communities First Act (Community bank regulatory and tax relief) (all sections) H.R. 1418 (and S. 509 renumbered in the Senate to S. 2231) - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 (Expansion of credit unions member business lending powers) (all sections) H.R. 3993 Capital Access for Small Business and Jobs Act (Credit union access to outside capital) (all sections) H.R. 3461 (and 2160) Financial institutions Examination Fairness Act (To improve the examination of depository institutions) (all sections) H.R. 1365 Capital Access for Main Street Act of 2011 (loan loss amortization) (all sections) Five-year extension of the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program Presidents FY2013 budget request - $61billion fee the largest banks will be assessed to pay for their role in the financial crisis Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the USDAs Rural Business-Cooperative Services interim final rule on Rural Business Investment Companies RIN: 0570-AA80 Comment Letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (RIN 2590-AA38) regarding the Agencys proposed rule to amend the community support regulation to require the Federal Home Loan Banks, as opposed to the FHFA, to monitor and assess the eligibility of each FHLBank member for access to long-term advances through compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 and first-time homebuyer standards Comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Docket No. 2011-1432 and RIN 7100-AD82), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Treasury/Office of Comptroller of the Currency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the implementation of Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act which contains certain prohibitions and restrictions on the ability of a banking entity and nonbank finance companies supervised by the board to engage in propriety trading and have certain interests in, and relationships with, hedge funds and private equity funds Comment letter to the Treasury/Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010 and RIN: 3170-AA20) proposed rule regarding the confidential treatment of privileged information obtained from persons in connection with its exercise of authority under Federal consumer financial law Increasing conforming loan limits in the sub-areas of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA) or in the MSA as a whole H.R. 3606 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (SEC thresholds for registration and deregistration (H.R. 2167 (H.R. 1965) and H.R. 4088) (also H.R. 1070, H.R. 2930 and H.R. 2940)
2012 · first_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: $132,293 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide the PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S.231, EPA Stationary Source Reglations Suspension Act. HR 1365, the Coal Accoutability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act. S.153 Robert C. Byrd Mine Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. Monitor any proposed legislation to amend the Mine Safety and Health Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S.493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S.231, EPA Stationary Source Reglations Suspension Act. HR 1365, the Coal Accoutability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act. S.153 Robert C. Byrd Mine Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. Monitor any proposed legislation to amend the Mine Safety and Health Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · first_quarter · Retirement
S.493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S.231, EPA Stationary Source Reglations Suspension Act. HR 1365, the Coal Accoutability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act. S.153 Robert C. Byrd Mine Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. Monitor any proposed legislation to amend the Mine Safety and Health Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S. 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
2011 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S. 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. H.R. 3697, Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act.
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
S. 621 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act H.R. 1365 Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $570,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: $105,923 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Monitor proposed amendments to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and proposals to provide PBGC with a risk related premium; and H.R. 1365, the Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act of 2011 or CARE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2011 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. HR 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2011 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform. S.153, Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011. H.R. 1579, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2011. S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act. H.R. 960, Mining Jobs Protection Act. S. 621, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 1365, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2011. H.R. 522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2011. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE