Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress). Potential legislation to clarify mens rea standards for federal criminal offenses.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| OK |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Jack Kingston | Republican | GA |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| Jean Schmidt | Republican | OH |
| Jeff Duncan | Republican | SC |
| Joseph R. Pitts | Republican | PA |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Lynn A. Westmoreland | Republican | GA |
| Michele Bachmann | Republican | MN |
| Phil Gingrey | Republican | GA |
| Rob Bishop | Republican | UT |
| Ron Paul | Republican | TX |
| Stevan Pearce | Republican | NM |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
| Tom Price | Republican | GA |
2015 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress). Potential legislation to clarify mens rea standards for federal criminal offenses.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 2278, Security and Fairness Enhancement for America (SAFE) Act of 2015 H.R. 2578, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, including provisions relating to House Amendment 319 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation to clarify mens rea standards for federal criminal offences Various issues relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213), including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $5,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2015 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1, et seq.). Over-criminalization of federal law. Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Overcriminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress). Potential legislation to clarify mens rea standards for federal criminal offenses.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 532, and Senate Amendment 533 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation to clarify mens rea standards for federal criminal offences Various issues relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213), including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $5,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2015 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 532 and Senate Amendment 533 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Various issues relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213), including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $5,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Potential legislation related to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation related to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation related to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Various issues relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213), including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $10,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2014 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Various issues relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213), including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); the Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $9,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2014 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $7,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $6,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2013 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Various issues relating to the Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including general background and agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $5,810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Various issues relating to the Department of Justice policies on declined and non-prosecuted cases; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including general background and agency guidance on enforcement; Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $3,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including general background and agency guidance on enforcement; the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses
Client expense: $4,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Over-criminalization of Conduct and Over-federalization of Criminal law; forensic science reform; H.R. 4171 and S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (FOCUS Act); H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 607, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - all provisions; H.R. 11 and S. 47, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA); S. 1923, Internet Abuse, Stalking, and Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 2011; criminal discovery reform; FY 2013 budget for Federal Defender Services; Gideon's Promise Act (S. 597) - all provisions; Justice Safety Valve Act (S. 619) - all provisions; Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
2013 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Potential legislation similar to S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4171, the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including potential legislation and potential agency guidance on enforcement; enforcement of the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law; Federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses
Client expense: $6,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 50 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support reauthorization of African and Asian Elephant Conservation Funds and Rhino/Tiger Conservation Fund; advocate amending bill to include reauthorizations of the Great Ape and Marine Turtle Conservation Funds H.R. 1760 - Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - supportH.R. 1761 Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 support H.R. 2250 EPA Relief Act of 2011 oppose H.R. 2594 / S. 1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 oppose, and advocate in support of a U.S. position in support of a global mechanism to regulate GHG emissions from international shipping and aviation H.R. 2681 - Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 oppose H.R. 3210 Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act oppose H.R. 3510 / S. 3208 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act support H.R. 4089 Sportsmens Heritage Act of 2012 oppose opening public lands to unregulated hunting and fishing, allowing importation of polar bear trophies, and reversing regulations to limit use of lead ammunition on public lands H.R. 4100 Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2011 support H.R. 4122 Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act / Senate Companion support ban on private ownership of big cats as pets H.R. 4171 Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 oppose S. 50 / House Companion Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act support S. 52 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act support S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 support S. 1881 Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act support S. 1916 Fishery Science Improvement Act oppose S. 1980 / House Companion Pirate Fishing Elimination Act support S. 3240 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 support Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance with Crop Insurance Subsidies; oppose amendments to limit ESA Bills (House and Senate) to reduce import and export of unsustainably harvested coral and coral dependent species (not yet introduced) support Feed the Future support; advocating for more robust integration of natural resource management and climate change
Client expense: $62,465 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2250- EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, S. 1392- EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, H.R. 3210- RELIEF Act, H.R. 4171- Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Bills relating to the Lacey Act (S. 2062), (HR 3210), (HR 4171)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
US Brazil CEO Forum H.R.3210-Lacey Act-Maintaining healthy forests in the United States and abroad and stemming the influx of under-priced, illegally harvested wood and wood products into U.S. markets. H.R.4171-Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act H.R.6156-Authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products of the Russian Federation-Repeal Jackson Vanick to allow Congressional action on Russia WTO accession S.3285-Authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products of the Russian Federation-Repeal Jackson Vanick to allow Congressional action on Russia WTO accession
Client expense: $1,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act H.R. 4171 / S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including potential legislation and potential agency guidance on enforcement; enforcement of the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses
Client expense: $10,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Over-criminalization of Conduct and Over-federalization of Criminal law; Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act (S. 132) - all provisions; H.R. 4171 and S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (FOCUS Act); 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310); Video Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2471); FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 (H.R. 5949) Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 (S. 2003); Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - all provisions; H.R. 4271 and S. 1925, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (VAWA); S. 1923, Internet Abuse, Stalking, and Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 2011; 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310, S. 2467) - detention provisions; Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act (S. 2197) - all provisions; Forensic Science and Standards Act (S. 3378) - all provisions; The Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012 (S. 1223)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R.3210-Relief Act H.R.4171-Freedom From Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 3210, RELIEF Act Lacey Act amendments (general) HR 6156, Russia PNTR and Jackson-Vanik waiver legislation HR 4171, S 2062, Focus Act
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2250- EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, S. 1392- EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, H.R. 3210- RELIEF Act, H.R. 4171- Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
US Brazil CEO Forum H.R. 3210-Lacey Act-Maintaining healthy forests in the United States and abroad and stemming the influx of under-priced, illegally harvested wood and wood products into U.S. markets. H.R. 4171-Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act H.R. 6156-Authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products of the Russian Federation-Repeal Jackson Vanick to allow Congressional action on Russia WTO accession S.3285-Authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products of the Russian Federation-Repeal Jackson Vanick to allow Congressional action on Russia WTO accession
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R.3210-Relief Act H.R.4171-Freedom From Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Bills relating to the Lacey Act (S. 2062), (HR 3210), (HR 4171)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 4171 - FOCUS Act S 2062 - FOCUS Act HR 3210 - RELIEF Act Endangered Species Act refrom Mens Rea reform Nomination iof Robert Bacharach to US Circuit Judge for 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act H.R. 4171/S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, including potential legislation and potential agency guidance on enforcement; enforcement of the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378); over-criminalization of federal law; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses
Client expense: $8,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Over-criminalization of Conduct and Over-federalization of Criminal law; Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act (S. 132) - all provisions; H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA); H.R. 4171 and S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (FOCUS Act); Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 (S. 2003); Public Officials Accountability Act (S. 995) - all provisions; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - all provisions; H.R. 4223 and S. 1002, Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety Act of 2011 (SAFE Doses Act); H.R. 4271 and S. 1925, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (VAWA); S. 1923, Internet Abuse, Stalking, and Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 2011; Cyber Security bills (H.R. 3523, H.R. 3674, S. 2105, S. 2111, S. 2151); Synthetic Drug Control Act (H.R. 1254 and S. 605) - all provisions; 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310, S. 2467) - detention provisions; Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act (S. 2197) - all provisions; Forensic Science and Standards Act (S. 3378) - all provisions; Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2870) - all provisions; FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act; Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 1483).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 3210, RELIEF Act Lacey Act Amendments (general) Russia PNTR and Jackson-Vanik waiver legislation HR 4171, S 2062, FOCUS Act
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 4171 & S. 2062, the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 H.R. 306 & S.3448, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act S. 861, the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 S. 1265, the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership; S. 496 and H.R. 4296, bills that would amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act to repeal a duplicative program relating to inspection and grading of catfish; H.R. 4171, a bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to repeal certain provisions relating to criminal penalties and violations of foreign law; S. 50, a bill that directs the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate with the Federal Trade Commission regarding seafood marketing; and shrimp bonding requirements.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Over-criminalization of Conduct and Over-federalization of Criminal law; Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act (S. 132) - all provisions; H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA); H.R. 4171 and S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (FOCUS Act); Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 (S. 2003); Public Officials Accountability Act (S. 995) - all provisions; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - all provisions; H.R. 4223 and S. 1002, Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety Act of 2011 (SAFE Doses Act); H.R. 4271 and S. 1925, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (VAWA); S. 1923, Internet Abuse, Stalking, and Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 2011; Cyber Security bills (H.R. 3523, H.R. 3674, S. 2105, S. 2111, S. 2151); Synthetic Drug Control Act (H.R. 1254 and S. 605) - all provisions; 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310, S. 2467) - detention provsisions; Solitary Confinement; H.R. 3361, Utilizing DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases Act.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Bills relating to the Lacey Act (S. 2062), (HR 3210), (HR 4171)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act H.R. 4171/ S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Potential legislation dealing with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Various issues relating to the over-criminalization of federal law; federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses; potential agency guidance on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; proposed legislation to amend the Lacey Act, 16 U.S.C. 3371-3378
Client expense: $6,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 H.R.735, Government Neutrality in Contracting Act H.R. 2008 / S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 / S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3634, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4004, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2012 H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 H.R. 4369, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 H.R. 4377, Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2012 H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act H.R. 4607 / S. 2368, Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, including amendments related to the American Community Survey S. 119, Government Neutrality in Contracting Act S. 370, A bill to require contractors to notify small business concerns that have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies, and for other purposes S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1736, Acquisition Savings Reform Act of 2011 S. 2169, Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2012 S. 2219, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2012 S. 3079, A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes S. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act Fiscal Year 2013 Interior Appropriations, Buy America policy Potential legislation related to citizen suits Various issues relating to Congressional oversight of the NLRB and DOL (no specific legislation); EPAs study on hydraulic fracturing and drinking water; statistical programs; OMB draft report to Congress regarding costs and benefits of federal regulations; Executive Order 12688
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 · Natural Resources
H.R.3210-Relief Act H.R.4171-Freedom From Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 50 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support reauthorization of African and Asian Elephant Conservation Funds and Rhino/Tiger Conservation Fund; advocate amending bill to include reauthorizations of the Great Ape and Marine Turtle Conservation Funds H.R. 1760 - Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support H.R. 1761 Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support H.R. 2250 EPA Relief Act of 2011 oppose H.R. 2594 / S. 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 oppose, and advocate in support of a U.S. position in support of a global mechanism to regulate GHG emissions from international shipping and aviation H.R. 2681 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - oppose H.R. 3210 - Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act oppose H.R. 3510 / S.3208 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act support H.R. 4089 Sportmens Heritage Act of 2012 oppose opening public lands to unregulated hunting and fishing, allowing importation of polar bear trophies, and reversing regulations to limit use of lead ammunition on public lands H.R. 4100 Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2011 support H.R. 4122 - Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act / Senate Companion support ban on private ownership of big cats as pets H.R. 4171 - Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 - oppose S. 50 / House Companion Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act - support S. 52 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act support S. 1000 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 - support S.1881 Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act - support S. 1916 Fishery Science Improvement Act oppose S. 1980 / House Companion Pirate Fishing Elimination Act support S. 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 support Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance with Crop Insurance Subsidies; oppose amendments to limit ESA Bills (House and Senate) to reduce import and export of unsustainably harvested coral and coral dependent species (not yet introduced) support Feed the Future support; advocating for more robust integration of natural resource management and climate change
Client expense: $62,465 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 3210, RELIEF Act HR 4171, S 2062, Focus Act Lacey Act amendments (general)
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 3210, RELIEF Act Lacey Act Amendments (general) HR 4171, S 2062, Focus Act Russia PNTR and Jackson-Vanik waiver legislation HR 5908, Purchasing American Generates Employment Act
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2250- EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, S. 1392- EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, H.R. 3210- RELIEF Act, H.R. 4171- Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012, Utility MACT
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 4970 - To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of1994 S 1925 - Violence Against Women Act of 2011 Nomination of Andrew Hurwitz, of Arizona, to be a US Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit HR 4171 - FOCUS Act S 2062 - FOCUS Act HR 3210 - RELIEF Act Endangered Species Act Reform Mens Rea Reform
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 639; S. 328 (Currency Reform For Fair Trade Act) statements in opposition to China currency legislation on behalf of U.S. retailers; H.R. 2071; S. 704 (OUTDOOR Act) provide for duty-free treatment of certain performance outerwear) communication of support on behalf of U.S. retail industry; H.R. 2387; S. 1244 (Save our Industries [SAVE] Act) communication of U.S. retail industry support regarding duty-free treatment of apparel from the Philippines; S. 1069 (Affordable Footwear Act to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear) communication of support on behalf of U.S. footwear retailers; Andean Trade Preference and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) communication of U.S. retail industry support; Conflict Minerals Provision in Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act statements of U.S. retail industry views regarding SEC implementation; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization communication of U.S. retail industry support; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations communication of U.S. retail industry views regarding proposed rules governing trade in textiles and apparel and rules to enhance supply chain management and efficiency; S. 1443 (extending certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific) communications in support; S. 1619 (providing for identification of misaligned currency and other purposes) communications in opposition; H.R. 2697 (suspending temporarily the duty on certain footwear) communications in support; H.R. 2832 (extending the Generalized System of Preferences) communications in support; S. 1683 & H.R. 2754, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, (providing authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relating to textile and apparel articles) communication in opposition; S. 2007 & H.R. 2493 (amending the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric rule) communication in support; H.R. 2008; H.R. 4171; S. 2062 (amending the Lacey Act Amendments with respect to imports containing wood and plant products) communication of retail industry views; H.R. 4071; H.R. 4105; S. 1636 (amending Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that provisions relating to countervailing Duties apply to non-market economy countries) communication of retail industry views; Reorganization of trade agencies communication of retail industry views; Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) communication of retail industry views; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations communication of retail industry support for Canada, Japan and Mexico participation
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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 Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 4171 / S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Potential legislation dealing with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Various issues relating to general background on federal civil and criminal enforcement activities against businesses, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and over-criminalization of federal law
Client expense: $5,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2012 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Over-criminalization of Conduct and Over-federalization of Criminal law; Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act (S. 132) - all provisions; H.R. 347 and S. 1794, Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011; H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA); H.R. 4171 and S. 2062, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 (FOCUS Act); S. 1228, Military Counterfeits Act of 2011; S. 2197, Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012; Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 (S. 2003); FY2013 Commerce - Justice - Science Appropriations - funding for Bueau of Prisons and John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act; Honest Services Restoration Act (S. 3854) - all provisions; Second Chance Reauthorization Act (S. 1231) - provisions re: Good Time Credits; Public Officials Accountability Act (S. 995) - all provisions; Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act (S. 401) - all provisions; Clean Up Government Act of 2011 (H.R. 1793) - all provisions; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - all provisions; Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act (S. 2197); H.R. 4223 and S. 1002, Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety Act of 2011 (SAFE Doses Act); H.R. 4271 and S. 1925, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (VAWA); S. 1923, Internet Abuse, Stalking, and Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 2011; S. 2038, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 (STOCK Act); Cyber Security bills and proposals (H.R. 3523, H.R. 3674, H.R. 4263, S. 1151, S. 1408, S. 1535, S. 2102, S. 2105, S. 2111, S. 2151); Save Native Woman Act (S. 1763) - all provisions; Synthetic Drug Control Act (H.R. 1254 and S. 605) - all provisions; Combatting Money Laundering Act (S. 1731) - all provisions; Safe Harbor Act (H.R. 313 and S. 1672) - all provisions.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office