American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012
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2012 · first_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
H.R. 3864 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012, H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Amendment Number 1542 to S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), companionship exemption under Fair Labor Standards Act, H.R. 3425/S. 1861 Pathways Back to Work Act of 2011, H.R. 929 Transportation Job Corps Act of 2011, H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 2812: Heat is Power Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 3638: Act for the 99%; provisions related to taxes HR 3864: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012; provisions related to energy HR 4628: Interest Rate Reduction Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 5187: Investing to Modernize the Production of American Clean Energy and Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 5727: Rebuild America Act; provisions related to taxes HR 5974: Invest in America Now Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 6169: Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 6579: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any deduction for compensatory payments made to any person or governmental entity on account of the April 20, 2010, explosion on and sinking of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon; provisions related to compensation Discussions related to President Obamas Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2013, General Tax Reform and the Fiscal Cliff; provisions related to energy Discussions related to general tax reform; provisions related to taxes
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, including provisions relating to surface transportation/Buy America policy H.R. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 104, RAMP Act H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service H.R. 1802 / S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011 H.R. 2971 / S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3096 / S. 1400, Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 H.R. 3145, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3259 / S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 H.R. 3632, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act H.R. 3864 / S. 1913, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4350 / S. 3263, Safe Skies Act of 2012 H.R. 5325 / S. 2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, including issues related to water infrastructure H.R. 5855 / S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, including issues related to agreements for reimbursements to the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner H.R. 5972 / S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6051, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012 S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 2132, Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (P.L. 112-175) European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-200), including Senate Amendment #2859 to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay taxes and penalties imposed on United States air carriers pursuant to the European Union emissions trading scheme and Senate Amendment #2860 to provide for the reassessment by the Secretary of Transportation of a determination that it is in the public interest to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme Various issues relating to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141), including provisions relating to surface transportation/Buy America policy; highway and transit reauthorization, financing, and funding; movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; commuter parking and transit benefits; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank, public/private partnerships, and bonding programs such as Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects (TRIP); U.S. Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; the Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013; the Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing; expanding Buy America requirements; Public Private Partnerships; National Freight Program; the potential labor strike in East and Gulf Coast ports; the potential labor strike in West Coast ports
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits. H.R. 8 - the bill providing for various extensions of tax provisions, including the extension of parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits, the extension of credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, the xxtension of alternative fuels excise tax credits, and the postponement of the sequestration provisions of the Budget Control Act Sequester for Fiscal Year 2013 from January 2, 2013 to March 1, 2013.
2012 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 3638: Act for the 99%; provisions related to taxes HR 3864: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012; provisions related to energy HR 4628: Interest Rate Reduction Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 5187: Investing to Modernize the Production of American Clean Energy and Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 5727: Rebuild America Act; provisions related to taxes HR 5974: Invest in America Now Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 6169: Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes S 2204: Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; all provisions of the bill President Obamas Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2013; provisions related to energy Discussions related to general tax reform; provisions related to taxes, access, and energy
Client expense: $2,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, provisions relating to surface transportation/Buy American policy H.R. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 104, RAMP Act H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service H.R. 1802 / S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011 H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, including S.AMDT.2859 to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay taxes and penalties imposed on United States air carriers pursuant to the European Union emissions trading scheme and S.AMDT.2860 to provide for the reassessment by the Secretary of Transportation of a determination that it is in the public interest to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme H.R. 2971 / S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3145, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3259 / S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 H.R. 3096 / S. 1400, Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 H.R. 3632, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act H.R. 3864 / S. 1913, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) H.R. 4350 / S. 3263, Safe Skies Act of 2012 H.R. 5325 / S. 2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 including issues related to water infrastructure H.R. 5855 / S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, including issues related to agreements for reimbursements to the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner H.R. 5972 / S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6051, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012 S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development S. 1813, MAP-21, provisions relating to surface transportation/Buy America policy S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 2132, Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012 H.RES. 697, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes H.J. RES. 117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 Various issues relating to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141); highway and transit reauthorization, financing, and funding; commuter parking and transit benefits; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank, public/private partnerships, and bonding programs such as Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects (TRIP); Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal 2012 and 2013; Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing; expanding Buy America requirements; Public Private Partnerships; National Freight Program; potential labor strike in East and Gulf Coast ports
Client expense: $31,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 4281 - Extension of Surface Transportation Bill S 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century HR 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act S 223, HR 658 - FAA Reauthorization HR 3200 - Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act HR 7, HR 658, HR 2887, HR 3408, HR 3813, HR 3864, HR 4239, HR 4281, S 1813 - Transportation Authorization
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 3638: Act for the 99%; provisions related to taxes HR 3864: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012; provisions related to energy HR 4628: Interest Rate Reduction Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 5187: Investing to Modernize the Production of American Clean Energy and Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 5727: Rebuild America Act; provisions related to taxes HR 5906: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices; provisions related to energy HR 5974: Invest in America Now Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes S 2091: United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012; all provisions of the bill S 2204: Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; all provisions of the bill President Obamas Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2013; provisions related to energy Discussions related to Corporate Tax Reform Proposals; provisions related to taxes Discussions related to general tax reform; provisions related to taxes, access and energy Committee on Ways and Means Discussion Draft; provisions related to territorial system
Client expense: $2,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3864 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend authorities relating to the Highway Trust Fund, to provide revenues for highway programs, and for other purposes
Client expense: $465,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation (ARRA and the American Jobs Act) and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act, legislative proposals to extend or reauthorize SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Public Law 109-59), including surface transportation authorization proposals under development by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Senate Environment and Public Works and the Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees. Also, legislation related to transit safety, including proposals similar to the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles, and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents, legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. S. 1813 and H.R. 7, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), respective multi-year authorization bills for the Senate and House of Representatives, replacing SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) regarding authorizing of appropriations for public transportation projects, including commuter, high speed rail, intercity passenger rail, bus and bus facilities accounts, as well as Positive Train Control deadlines, Buy America provisions, and commuter tax benefits. H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Authorization Bill Initially a 90-day extension of highway and transit programs named the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II)(ultimately, a 27 month extension of surface transportation law named MAP-21) and Divisions A through E of the accompanying conference report (H.Rpt. 112-557). H.R. 3533/S. 2028, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure. H.R. 3864, the Committee on Ways and Means title to H.R.7, related to proposed structural and funding changes to the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account from SAFETEA-LU to HR.7. H.R. 4281, a ninety-day extension of SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users). H.R. 3200, Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act, addressing operating assistance for transit agencies, and H.R. 3545, the Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2011, addressing the operating needs of small bus system operators. Also, proposals to increase insurance requirements and require licensing of commuter rail operations by the Surface Transportation Board. H.R. 5972 and S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6064, the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, funded surface transportation programs from July 1 July 6.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
Re-Authorization of the Highway Bill; S. 2132, S.1813, HR 3864, et al.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 104, RAMP Act H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service H.R. 1802 / S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011 H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2971 / S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3096 / S. 1400, Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 H.R. 3145, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3259 / S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 H.R. 3864, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4239, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 4276, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II, including issues related to motions to instruct conferees and the final conference report H.R. 5325 / S. 2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 including issues related to water infrastructure H.R. 5972 / S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R.6057, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 6058, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 6064, To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs H. Res. 619, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes H.RES.697, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development S. 1449, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 (Mariah's Act) S. 1525, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) S. 1913, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 1950, Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1952, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1953, Research and Innovative Technology Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 2132, Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012 Various issues relating to highway and transit reauthorization, financing, and funding; commuter parking and transit benefits; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank, public/private partnerships, and bonding programs such as Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects (TRIP); Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal 2012 and 2013; Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing; expanding Buy America requirements; Public Private Partnerships; National Freight Program
Client expense: $22,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 7 -American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act HR 4281 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 HR 3864 - American Energy & Infrastrature Jobs Financing Act of 2012 S 1813 - MAP-21 (Federal Surface Transportation Authorization Bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 4248 - Surface Transportation Conference Report HR 5972 - Transportation/Housing Appropriations HR 4281 - Extension of Surface Transportation bill S 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century HR 3200 - Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act S 223, HR 658 - FAA Reauthorization HR 7, HR 658, HR 2887, HR 3408, HR 3813, HR 3864, HR 4239, HR 4281, S 1813 - Transportation Authorization
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 104, RAMP Act H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service H.R. 658 / S, 233, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1802 / S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011 H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, including issues related to water infrastructure H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2971 / S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3145, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3259 / S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 H.R. 3800, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 3864, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4239, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 4276, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development S. 1449, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 (Mariah's Act) S. 1525, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 S. 1660, American Jobs Act of 2011, including provisions related to Buy America S. 1769, Rebuild America Jobs Act S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) S. 1913, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 1950, Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1952, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1953, Research and Innovative Technology Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011 H. RES. 547, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes Various issues relating to highway and transit reauthorization, financing, and funding; commuter parking and transit benefits; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank and public/private partnerships; Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program; Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal 2012 and 2013; Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing; expanding Buy America requirements; Public Private Partnerships
Client expense: $20,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Act H.R. 763 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 H.R. 2414 Farmers' Freedom Act of 2011 H.R. 2429 To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel. H.R. 3265 To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to provide clarification regarding the applicability of exemptions relating to the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies, and for other purposes. H.R. 3864 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4281 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 1653 International Tourism Facilitation Act S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) S.A. 1617 To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to provide clarification regarding the applicability of exemptions relating to the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies, and for other purposes. S.A. 1653 To exempt certain farm vehicles from certain federal requirements governing the operation of motor vehicles S.A. 1660 To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators. S.A. 1782 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain tax credits relating to energy, and for other purposes. S.A. 1812 To prevent a tax increase on American businesses and to provide certainty to job creators by extending certain expiring tax credits relating to energy. S.A. 1814 To provide exemptions from requirements for certain farm vehicles.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 3308: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; provisions related to taxes HR 3400: Jobs Through Growth Act; provisions related to taxes HR 3630: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 3784: Gas Price Spike Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 3832: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes HR 3864: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012; provisions related to energy and taxes HR 4185: Small Business Clean Energy Financing Act of 2012; provisions related to taxes S 2132: Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012; provisions related to Snowe Amendment #2 S 2204: Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; all provisions of the bill Discussions related to Corporate Tax Reform Proposals; provisions related to taxes Discussions related to general tax reform; provisions related to taxes, access and energy Discussions related to international taxation
Client expense: $4,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Roads/Highway
S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act, II H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 3864, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Finanacing Act of 2012
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 4281 - Extension of Surface Transportation Bill S 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century HR 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act S 223, HR 658 - FAA Reauthorization HR 3200 - Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act HR 7, HR 658, HR 2887, HR 3408, HR 3813, HR 3864, HR 4239, HR 4281, S 1813 - Transportation Authorization
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
H.R. 3864, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012, H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Amendment Number 1542 to S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), companionship exemption under Fair Labor Standards Act, H.R. 3425/S. 1861, Pathways Back to Work Act of 2011, H.R. 929, Transportation Job Corps Act of 2011, H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 104, RAMP Act H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service H.R. 658 / S, 233, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1802 / S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011 H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, including issues related to water infrastructure H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2971 / S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3145, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3259 / S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 H.R. 3800, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 3864, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4239, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 4276, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development S. 1449, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 (Mariah's Act) S. 1525, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 S. 1660, American Jobs Act of 2011, including provisions related to Buy America S. 1769, Rebuild America Jobs Act S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) S. 1913, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 1950, Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1952, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1953, Research and Innovative Technology Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011 H. RES. 547, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes Various issues relating to highway and transit reauthorization, financing, and funding; commuter parking and transit benefits; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank and public/private partnerships; Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program; Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal 2012 and 2013; Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing; expanding Buy America requirements; Public Private Partnerships
Client expense: $20,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation (ARRA and the American Jobs Act) and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act, legislative proposals to extend or reauthorize SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Public Law 109-59), including surface transportation authorization proposals under development by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Senate Environment and Public Works and the Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees. Also, legislation related to transit safety, including proposals similar to the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles, and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents, legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. S. 1813 and H.R. 7, respective multi-year authorization bills for the Senate and House of Representatives, replacing SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) regarding authorizing of appropriations for public transportation projects, including commuter, high speed rail, intercity passenger rail, bus and bus facilities accounts, as well as Positive Train Control deadlines, Buy America provisions, and commuter tax benefits. H.R. 3533/S. 2028, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure. H.R. 3864, the Committee on Ways and Means title to H.R.7, related to proposed structural and funding changes to the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account from SAFETEA-LU to HR.7. H.R 4281, a ninety-day extension of SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users). H.R. 3200, the Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act, addressing operating assistance for transit agencies, and H.R. 3545, the Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2011, addressing the operating needs of small bus system operators. Also, proposals to increase insurance requirements and require licensing of commuter rail operations by the Surface Transportation Board.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Keystone XL Pipeline - Various Unumbered Bills H.R 3864 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 3548 - North American Energy Access Act H.R. 3408 - PIONEERS Act
Client expense: $88,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 7 -American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act HR 4281 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 HR 3864 - American Energy & Infrastrature Jobs Financing Act of 2012 S 1813 - MAP-21 (Federal Surface Transportation Authorization Bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Act H.R. 763 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 H.R. 2414 Farmers' Freedom Act of 2011 H.R. 2429 To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel. H.R. 3265 To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to provide clarification regarding the applicability of exemptions relating to the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies, and for other purposes. H.R. 3864 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4281 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 1653 International Tourism Facilitation Act S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) S.A. 1617 To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to provide clarification regarding the applicability of exemptions relating to the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies, and for other purposes. S.A. 1653 To exempt certain farm vehicles from certain federal requirements governing the operation of motor vehicles S.A. 1660 To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators. S.A. 1782 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain tax credits relating to energy, and for other purposes. S.A. 1812 To prevent a tax increase on American businesses and to provide certainty to job creators by extending certain expiring tax credits relating to energy. S.A. 1814 To provide exemptions from requirements for certain farm vehicles.
Client expense: $5,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3864 Payroll tax extension H.R. 3060 Middle class tax relief H.R. 1259 Estate Tax Repeal
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE