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2015 · first_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improvement Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014
Client expense: $48,114 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improveent Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $54,165 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act
Client expense: $59,423 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improvement Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $41,986 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improveent Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $54,165 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.Res. 766, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5771, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. H.R. 5283, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.Res. 766, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5771, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. H.R. 5283, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.Res. 766, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5771, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. H.R. 5283, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.Res. 766, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5771, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. H.R. 5283, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.Res. 766, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5771, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. H.R. 5283, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improvement Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $54,165 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 4195, Federal Register Modernization Act S. 1947, Government Publishing Office Act of 2014 H.R. 1211, FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2013 S. 2520, FOIA Improvement Act H.R. 1380, Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act H.R. 1233, Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Making Every Representatives' Integrity Transparent Act (H.R. 5011) (Express support for provisions limiting personal benefit from campaign activities) FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2013, H.R. 1211 (Strengthen FOIA by increasing disclosures, improving reporting, and narrowing exemptions) FOIA Improvement Act of 2014, S. 2520 (Support legislation) Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, H.R. 1380 (Express support for public access to reports to Congress) USA Freedom Act, H.R. 3361; USA Freedom Act S. 1599 (express opposition to weakening transparency requirements; urge stronger limits in the FISC) Transparency in Government Act of 2014, H.R. 4245 (Support legislation) Unintroduced legislation to make federal court opinions and orders available to the public Unintroduced legislation to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to make the chamber more open and accountable and strengthen the office of congressional ethics Unintroduced legislation to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to improve congressional oversight of national security Unintroduced legislation to create greater public access to Office of Legal Counsel opinions Strengthen disclosure of teleworking information
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improveent Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $54,165 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. H.R. 5171, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. H.R. 5171, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. H.R. 5171, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. H.R. 5171, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. H.R. 5171, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Making Every Representatives' Integrity Transparent Act (H.R. 5011) (Express support for provisions limiting personal benefit from campaign activities) FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2013, H.R. 1211 (Strengthen FOIA by increasing disclosures, improving reporting, and narrowing exemptions) FOIA Improvement Act of 2014, S. 2520 (Support legislation) Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, H.R. 1380 (Express support for public access to reports to Congress) Request better publication of information in the Foreign Agent Registration Act Database USA Freedom Act, H.R. 3361; USA Freedom Act S. 1599 (express opposition to weakening transparency requirements; urge stronger limits in the FISC) Transparency in Government Act of 2014, H.R. 4245 (Support legislation) Unintroduced legislation to make federal court opinions and orders available to the public Unintroduced legislation to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to make the chamber more open and accountable and strengthen the office of congressional ethics
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Making Every Representatives' Integrity Transparent Act (H.R. 5011) (Express support for provisions limiting personal benefit from campaign activities) FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2013, H.R. 1211 (Strengthen FOIA by increasing disclosures, improving reporting, and narrowing exemptions) FOIA Improvement Act of 2014, S. 2520 (Support legislation) Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, H.R. 1380 (Express support for public access to reports to Congress) Request better publication of information in the Foreign Agent Registration Act Database USA Freedom Act, H.R. 3361 (express opposition to weakening transparency requirements; urge stronger limits in the FISC) Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Resolution of 2013, H. Res 110 (Express support for public access to widely-distributed CRS Reports) Public Online Information Act of 2014, H.R. 4312 and Public Online Information Act of 2013, S. 549 (Express support) Transparency in Government Act of 2014, H.R. 4245 (Support legislation)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR); H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improveent Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $39,824 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ITS MARKUP OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BILLS IN CONGRESS, IN PUBLIC LIKE ITS COUNTERPART IN THE HOUSE.H.R. 4435/S. 2410, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) FOR FY 2015, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO HOLD CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE, PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS IN THE MILITARY, KEEP THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION (DOT&E) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRONG, AND REDUCE WASTE AND INEFFECTIVE PROGRAMS IN PENTAGON BUDGET. [H.R. 4435 PASSED HOUSE ON MAY 22, 2014; S. 2410 PLACED ON SENATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON JUNE 2, 2014] URGED THE PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CAMP LEJEUNE AS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEKS TO UNDERMINE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VICTIMS IN SUPREME COURT CASE WALDBURGER V. CTS CORPORATION. SUPPORTED FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, A LAW THAT PROTECTS FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWERS FROM RETALIATION [PUBLIC LAW NO: 112-199]. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHISTLEBLOWER OMBUDSMEN PROGRAM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL. URGED FDA TO DO MORE TO ENSURE ALL AGENCY PERSONNEL AND FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS ARE BETTER TRAINED IN WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO MANDATE A GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY TO PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWER AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND PREVENT FUTURE EMPLOYEE SURVEILLANCE ABUSES. ASKED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL FUNDS RECIPIENTS USING CONFIDENTIALITY OR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS THAT INFRINGE ON CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAWS. URGED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO OVERTURN ITS DECISION TO VASTLY NARROW THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2409 IN THE INTEREST OF UPHOLDING THE INTENT OF CONGRESS IN ENACTING CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS TO RESPOND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL DECISION ON CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2409 BY TAKING STEPS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THOSE WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH ADEQUATE CHANNELS TO MAKE DISCLOSURES AND PROTECTIONS FOR THOSE DISCLOSURES. URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY SYSTEM. SUPPORTED REVISION OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 829 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 (PUB. L. 112-239), WHICH EXTENDS CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS TO CONTRACTORSA NECESSARY EXPANSION OF SAFEGUARDS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING. H.R. 882, CONTRACTING AND TAX ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013, PROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONGRESS ON WHAT THE BILL SHOULD INCLUDE [H.R.882 PASSED HOUSE ON APRIL 15, 2013].U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. S. 2127, INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2014, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM IN THE LAW THAT REQUIRES ALLEGATIONS OF ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AT DOJ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN AGENCY THAT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RATHER THAN THE AUTONOMOUS OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL [REFERRED TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON MARCH 13, 2014]. URGED DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO REFORM OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT TO RELEVANT STATE BAR AUTHORITIES, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, AND EMPOWER THE DOJ OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY LIKE OTHER INSPECTORS GENERAL. URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPELMENTATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ACROSS ALL AGENCIES H.R. 4372, TARGETED LETHAL FORCE TRANSPARENCY ACT, SUPPORTED TRANSPARENCY AROUND THE TARGETED KILLING PROGRAM AND RELATED CIVILIAN CASUALTIES [REFERRED TO HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON APRIL 2, 2014; AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED ON HOUSE VERSION OF THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT]. URGED DOJ TO DECLINE TO APPEAL COURT RULING TO ORDER THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO RELEASE A REDACTED VERSION OF THE OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL (OLC) MEMO TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXPLAINING THE JUSTIFICATION FOR DRONE STRIKES TARGETING U.S. CITIZENS, A RULING THAT PROMOTES OPENNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY. (NEW YORK TIMES CO. V. UNITED STATES) H.R. 4661, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY2015, SUPPORTED AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD INCREASE TRANSPARENCY ABOUT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED IN DRONE STRIKES[H.R. 4461 REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MAY 15, 2014]. H.R. 3361/S. 1599, USA FREEDOM ACT, SUPPORTED THE STRONGER HOUSE VERSION OF THE BILL, WHICH STIPULATES MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [H.R. 3361 REFERRED TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON JUNE 2, 2014; S. 1599 REFERRED TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICARY ON OCTOBER 29, 2013]. S. 1551, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED REQUIRE PUBLIC RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED VERSIONS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT SUBSTANTIVELY INTERPRET THE PATRIOT ACT AND THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA), INCLUDING FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT (FISC OR FISA COURT) DECISIONS [REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013].S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THIS CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013]. H.R. 4291, FISA TRANSPARENCY AND MODERNIZATION ACT, OPPOSED PROPOSED FISA REFORMS BECAUSE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD DO MUCH MORE THAN MERELY END ONE TYPE OF BULK COLLECTION [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MARCH 25, 2014] CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY. H.R.3278/S.1809: SUPPORTED THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. H.R.4197, ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW EXTENSION ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS [REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM, COMMERCIAL AND ANTITRUST LAW ON APRIL 16, 2014] H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT; URGED PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT DATA ACT AS PROPOSED BY CONGRESS, REJECTING THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT WEAKEN PROVISIONS IN THE BILL [S. 944 BECAME PUBLIC LAW NO: 113-101 ON MAY 9, 2014]. H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [PASSED HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014]. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE ON KEY REFORMS TO INCLUDE IN FOIA LEGISLATION. H.R. 4157, FARMER IDENTITY PROTECTION ACT, OPPOSED UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES THAT UNDERMINE FOIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH [REFERRE D TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK, RURAL DEVLEOPMENT, AND CREDIT ON APRIL 1, 2014]. URGED RESPONSE SYSTEMS TO ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES PANEL (RSP) TO OPEN ITS HEARINGS TO THE PUBLIC TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS DEALING WITH THE EPIDEMIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY. H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013].H.R. 3316, GRANT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON OCTOBER 29, 2013] H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON JANUARY 9, 2014]. H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013]. URGED THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO RECLASSIFY BROADBAND ACCESS SERVICES AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BLOCKING ONLINE FOLLOWING A RELATED COURT DECISION. URGED PRESIDENT TO EXPEDITE THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE REPORT BY THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (SSCI) ON THE INTERROGATION AND DETENTION PRACTICES OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) [SSCI WILL VOTE ON RELEASING THE REPORT]. URGED CONGRESS TO RESTORE FUNDING TO THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (OTA), AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE FOR CONGRESS. URGED CONGRESS TO MAKE CONGRESSIONAL DATA MORE ACCESSIBLE BY ENSURING THAT TIMELY BILL STATUS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN XML FORMAT AND THAT CONGRESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BULK DATA TASK FORCE. OPPOSED THE POTENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF COLONEL STEVE ASHER AS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY/CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NNSA) OVER CONCERNS ABOUT HIS LACKING LEADERSHIP SKILLS [ASHER IS CURRENTLY ACTING CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NNSA]. URGED OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY BY ISSUING A FINAL RULE THAT REQUIRES THAT STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PROPOSED RULES AND IN FINAL RULES BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. H.R. 1133, THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED INCREASED TRANSPARENCY FOR FUNDRAISING FOR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [H.R. 1133 WAS REPORTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON JUNE 20, 2013]. H.R. 4245, TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO FOIA, POSTING OF CRS REPORTS ONLINE, REQUIRING GREATER ETHICS DISCLOSURES, REQUIRING REPORTS ON FOREIGN LOBBYISTS, IMPROVING USASPENDING.GOV, REQUIRING MORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TRANSPARENCY, AND OTHER GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 13, 2014].H.R. 1380, ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED REPORTS ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS THAT STATE THAT ANY REPORT REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS THAT IS RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT MUST BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE MANAGED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE [H.R. 1380 REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 22, 2013]. URGED CONGRESS TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF NNSA PROGRAMS. H.R. 4164, SMALL COMPANY DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT, OPPOSED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD NEEDLESSLY EXEMPT 60% OF PUBLIC COMPANIES FROM THE OBLIGATION TO FILE OPEN DATA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [ORDERED TO BE REPORTED ON MARCH 14, 2014]. S. 2286, CUTTING CONTRACTOR USE AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS ACT OF 2014, SUPORTED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE DATA ABOUT SERVICE CONTRACTS. SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO MAKE DOD REVOLVING DOOR AND IG REPORTS PUBLIC. H.R. 1942, CONTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT OF 2013, OFFERED ADVICE FOR HOLDING PRIME CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS.
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR);H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act; HR 1211 FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; S 2520 FOIA Improveent Act of 2014; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014.
Client expense: $59,424 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act H.R. 1380, Lobbying Disclosure Enhancement Act, IRS Disclosure, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act S. 375, Real Time Transparency Act HR 4397, S. 2207,
Client expense: $32,833 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Proposed amendments to S. 398, the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Womens History Museum Act of 2013. Support enactment of HR 1233, "Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments." Support enactment of HR1234, "Electronic Message Preservation Act." Support enactment of S 2520, the "FOIA Improvement Act." Support enactment of HR 1380, the "Access to Congressionally-Mandated Reports Act." Support enactment of HR 1211, "FOIA Oversight & Implementation Act."Worked with the office of Congressman John Larson to promote the Congressional History Caucus by disseminating a "Dear Colleague" letter to our organizations to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · second_quarter · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 4195, Federal Register Modernization Act S. 1947, Government Publishing Office Act of 2014 S. 2206, Let Me Google That For You Act H.R.4186, Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act of 2014H.R. 1211, FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2013 H.R. 4245, Transparency in Government Act of 2014 H.R. 1380, Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act S. 2520, FOIA Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Government Issues
URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ITS MARKUP OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BILLS IN CONGRESS, IN PUBLIC LIKE ITS COUNTERPART IN THE HOUSE.ASKED SOLICITOR GENERAL TO NOT SUBMIT AN AMICUS BRIEF TO COURT CASE WALDBURGER V. CTS CORPORATION IN SUPPORT OF A KNOWN POLLUTER, A CASE THAT WOULD AFFECT CAMP LEJEUNE WATER CONTAMINATION VICTIMS, AND URGED THE PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CAMP LEJEUNE AS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEKS TO UNDERMINE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VICTIMS. SUPPORTED FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, A LAW THAT PROTECTS FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWERS FROM RETALIATION [PUBLIC LAW NO: 112-199]. H.R. 3381/S.1681, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY2014, SUPPORTED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN THE SENATE VERSION OF THE BILL [H.R. 3381 PLACED ON THE HOUSE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON NOVEMBER 25, 2013; S. 1681 PLACED ON THE SENATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON NOVEMBER 13, 2013]. URGED FDA TO DO MORE TO ENSURE ALL AGENCY PERSONNEL AND FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS ARE BETTER TRAINED IN WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO MANDATE A GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY TO PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWER AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND PREVENT FUTURE EMPLOYEE SURVEILLANCE ABUSES. URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY SYSTEM. URGED HOUSE TO IMPROVE COMMERCIAL ITEM DEFINITION TO PREVENT NONCOMMERCIAL BUYING WITHOUT COST OR PRICING DATA. URGED NARA TO FINALIZE THE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION RULES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING. U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. S. 2127, INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2014, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM IN THE LAW THAT REQUIRES ALLEGATIONS OF ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AT DOJ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN AGENCY THAT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RATHER THAN THE AUTONOMOUS OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL [REFERRED TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON MARCH 13, 2014]. URGED DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO REFORM OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT TO RELEVANT STATE BAR AUTHORITIES, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, AND EMPOWER THE DOJ OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY LIKE OTHER INSPECTORS GENERAL. URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE. H.R.3361/S.1599, USA FREEDOM ACT: SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEES]. S.1551, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED REQUIRE PUBLIC RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED VERSIONS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT SUBSTANTIVELY INTERPRET THE PATRIOT ACT AND THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA), INCLUDING FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT (FISC OR FISA COURT) DECISIONS [REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013]. S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THIS CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013]. H.R. 4291, FISA TRANSPARENCY AND MODERNIZATION ACT, OPPOSED PROPOSED FISA REFORMS BECAUSE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD DO MUCH MORE THAN MERELY END ONE TYPE OF BULK COLLECTION [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MARCH 25, 2014] CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY. H.R.3278/S.1809: SUPPORTED THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. H.R.4197, ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW EXTENSION ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS [REPORTED OUT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 12, 2014] H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT; URGED PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT DATA ACT AS PROPOSED BY CONGRESS, REJECTING THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT WEAKEN PROVISIONS IN THE BILL [H.R. 2061 PASSED HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013; S. 994 REPORTED BY THE SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON MARCH 27, 2014]. H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [PASSED HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014]. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE ON KEY REFORMS TO INCLUDE IN FOIA LEGISLATION.S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642, FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2013: OPPOSED PROVISIONS IN THE FARM BILL THAT WOULD CREATE UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES AND UNDERMINE FOIA [H.R. 2642, Pub.L. 11379, WAS SIGNED INTO LAW ON FEBRUARY 7, 2014 WITHOUT THE HARMFUL PROVISIONS]. H.R. 4157, FARMER IDENTITY PROTECTION ACT, OPPOSED UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES THAT UNDERMINE FOIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH [REFERRE D TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT ON MARCH 11, 2014]. URGED RESPONSE SYSTEMS TO ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES PANEL (RSP) TO OPEN ITS HEARINGS TO THE PUBLIC TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS DEALING WITH THE EPIDEMIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY. H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013]. H.R. 3316, GRANT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON OCTOBER 29, 2013] H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON JANUARY 9, 2014]. H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013]. URGED THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO RECLASSIFY BROADBAND ACCESS SERVICES AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BLOCKING ONLINE FOLLOWING A RELATED COURT DECISION. URGED PRESIDENT TO EXPEDITE THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE REPORT BY THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (SSCI) ON THE INTERROGATION AND DETENTION PRACTICES OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) [SSCI WILL VOTE ON RELEASING THE REPORT]. URGED CONGRESS TO RESTORE FUNDING TO THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (OTA), AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE FOR CONGRESS. URGED CONGRESS TO MAKE CONGRESSIONAL DATA MORE ACCESSIBLE BY ENSURING THAT TIMELY BILL STATUS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN XML FORMAT AND THAT CONGRESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BULK DATA TASK FORCE. URGED THE REPLACEMENT OF STEVE ASHER AS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY/CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NNSA) OVER CONCERNS ABOUT HIS LACKING LEADERSHIP SKILLS [ASHER IS CURRENTLY ACTING CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NNSA].URGED OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY BY ISSUING A FINAL RULE THAT REQUIRES THAT STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PROPOSED RULES AND IN FINAL RULES BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. H.R. 1133, THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED INCREASED TRANSPARENCY FOR FUNDRAISING FOR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [H.R. 1133 WAS REPORTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON JUNE 20, 2013]. H.R. 4245, TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO FOIA, POSTING OF CRS REPORTS ONLINE, REQUIRING GREATER ETHICS DISCLOSURES, REQUIRING REPORTS ON FOREIGN LOBBYISTS, IMPROVING USASPENDING.GOV, REQUIRING MORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TRANSPARENCY, AND OTHER GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 13, 2014]. H.R. 1380, ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED REPORTS ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS THAT STATE THAT ANY REPORT REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS THAT IS RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT MUST BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE MANAGED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE [H.R. 1380 REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 22, 2013]. URGED CONGRESS TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF NNSA PROGRAMS. H.R. 4164, SMALL COMPANY DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT, OPPOSED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD NEEDLESSLY EXEMPT 60% OF PUBLIC COMPANIES FROM THE OBLIGATION TO FILE OPEN DATA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
2014 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · first_quarter · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). Monitor passage and implementation of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1616, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2226, Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013. H.R. 2279, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013. H.R. 2318, Federal Facility Accountability Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 1899, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a consumer renewable credit for a utility that sells renewable power, and for other purposes. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package.
2014 · first_quarter · Government Issues
HR1233 Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014, HR 1211 FOIA Act; HR1858 Congress Leads by Example Act of 2013; H.R. 1380-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act; HR 1233 the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013; HR4186 The Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act (FIRST); S350/HR708 The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR);H.Res.97 Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based products; H.Res.110 Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Act; HR917/S405 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act; HR 1234 Electronic Message Preservation Act; HR1962 /S987 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013; HR2061 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013; HR4245 Transparency in Government Act of 2014; S549 Public Online Information Act; S 1947 Government Publishing Office Act of 2014; S1464 Preserving American Access to Information Act; HR704 / S1081 Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; HR1648 / S665Protecting Americas Workers Act.
Client expense: $48,114 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 4195, Federal Register Modernization Act S. 1947, Government Publishing Office Act of 2014 H.R. 1233, Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2013 H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports ActH.R.4245, Transparency in Government Act of 2014 H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act S.1981, Open Internet Preservation Act H.R. 708, Fair Access to Science and Technology Act S.350, Fair Access to Science and Technology Act H.R.4186, Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act of 2014 H.R. 1211, FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014 H.R.2642, Agricultural Act of 2014, provisions related to disclosure
Client expense: $12,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Oppose enactment of HR 256, "Stop Wasting Archive Grants Act." Support enactment of HR 1133, "Presidential Library Donations Act." Support enactment of HR 1233, "Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments." Support enactment of HR 1234, "Electronic Message Preservation Act." Support enactment of HR 1380, "Access to Congressionally-Mandated Reports Act."Worked with the offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to effect the creation of a Congressional History Caucus to provide a forum for Members of Congress to share their interest in and promote awareness of history. Assist in recruiting members for the caucus by disseminating "Dear Colleague" letter to our organizations. Contacted the National Archives requesting extension of the date for submission of comments on proposed changes to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant making process. Support enactment of H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014, a bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to promote greater government transparency and accountability.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
FOIA POIA Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act HR 1380 Congressional Research Service Accountability Resolution H Res 110 DATA Act Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act S. 375 Lobbying Disclosure Enhancement Act HR 195 Public Online Information Act S 549 Bulk Access to THOMAS Data House Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill
Client expense: $19,564 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
FOIA POIA Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act HR 1380 Congressional Research Service Accountability Resolution H Res 110 DATA Act Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act S. 375 Lobbying Disclosure Enhancement Act HR 195 Public Online Information Act S 549 Bulk Access to THOMAS Data House Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill
Client expense: $19,564 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25) Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (P.L. 113-46). Monitor passage of The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-67). Draft, FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. H.R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
2013 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25) Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion.Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor passage of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (P.L. 113-46). Monitor passage of The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-67). Draft, FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill. Draft, House tax reform package. Draft, Senate tax reform package. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. H.R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-6). H.R. 1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. H.R. 1380, Access to Congressional Mandated Reports Act. H.R. 1486, No Carbon Tax Act of 2013. H.R. 1686, Trash Reduction Act of 2013. H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013. S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States government for Fiscal Year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2015-2023. H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2539, Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013. H.R. 2891, Medical Waste Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2987, PTC Certainty and Phaseout Act of 2013. H.R. 3017, Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3140, Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013. S. 332, Climate Protection Act of 2013. S. 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. S. 1595, Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013. S. 1627, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. E.O. 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.
| Democratic |
| DC |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| John A. Yarmuth | Democratic | KY |
| Justin Amash | Libertarian | MI |
| Kerry L. Bentivolio | Republican | MI |
| Kevin Yoder | Republican | KS |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE