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2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Equity for servicemembers, veterans, and widows. H.R. 2288, H.R. 4559, S. 2260.
Client expense: $523,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2014 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013 H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 H.R. 3413, S.1891 - TRUE Safety Act S. 2051 - Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014 Transit Tax Benefit Parity S. 2203 - Bolstering Our Nation's Deficient Structures Act of 2014 Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit Workforce Development Surveying and Mapping Services Transit Privatization Paratransit Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization Transit Agency Spending Flexibility OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Safety Management Plans Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Engineering Services Worker Training Human Trafficking School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workforce Transit Security Grant Program
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013, S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act), HR 5771 (Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014). Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288, S. 2260, and HR 5771. House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act HR 83 "Cromnibus": support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline for PTC. No bill number: Support for agency flexibility in prior FTA/CIG grant expenditures. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR2288/S1116/HR5771- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including FCC radio spectrum; No bill number: Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR2288/S1116/HR5771- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including FCC radio spectrum; No bill number: Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Democratic |
| PA |
| André Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic | CA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Beto O’Rourke | Democratic | TX |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Carolyn McCarthy | Democratic | NY |
| Charles B. Rangel | Democratic | NY |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic | IL |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Donna F. Edwards | Democratic | MD |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elizabeth H. Esty | Democratic | CT |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Gloria Negrete McLeod | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| James A. Himes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| John F. Tierney | Democratic | MA |
| Jon Runyan | Republican | NJ |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Katherine M. Clark | Democratic | MA |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Leonard Lance | Republican | NJ |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Niki Tsongas | Democratic | MA |
| Nita M. Lowey | Democratic | NY |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Transit and Over-the-Road Security Issues Section 13 (C) of the Federal Transit Act - Transit Issues HR 2288 - Commuter Parity Act; HR 3636 - Update, Promote and Develop Americas Transportation Essentials Act; HR 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 2322 - MAP-21 Reauthorization Act HR 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 HR 5857 - Infrastructure and Global Tax Competitiveness Act of 2014 HR 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 S 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act HR 5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 Length of bill and devolution issues HR 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 S 2891 - Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 S 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013 HR 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 -To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits HR 3751, S 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits HR 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 HR 3 - Northern Route Approval Act S 1716 - BRIDGE Act S 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 HR 3413, S 1891 - TRUE Safety Act S 2051 - Transit Tax Benefit Parity S 2203 - Bolstering Our Nation's Deficient Structures Act of 2014 HR 4985 - Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America's Infrastructure Act of 2014 S 2275 - Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act HR 4926, S 2522 - To designate the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway" and the "James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway" S 2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 HR 4834 - To authorize surface transportation programs HR 5621 - Transit Accessibility Innovation Act of 2014 HR 5624 - Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act HR 5101 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 GROW America Act Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Issues and Standards Workforce Development Surveying and Mapping Services Transit Privatization Paratransit Public Private Partnerships Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Safety Management Plans Background and Security Clearances for Transportation Workers Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Engineering Services Human Trafficking HR 4595 - School Bus Safety Act School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workers Transit Security Grant Program
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services. H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S.1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R.208-Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R. 2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636-Update, Promote, and Develop American's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R. 3751, S. 1882-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,H.R.-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S. 1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013, S. 1716-BRIDGE Act, S. 1057-Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S. 2051 Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014, Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transportation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development, Innovative Financing for Transportation, Funding Highway Trust Fund, H.R. 5857-Infrastructure and Global Tax Competitiveness Act of 2014
Client expense: $109,734 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R.208-Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R. 2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636-Update, Promote, and Develop American's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R. 3751, S. 1882-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,H.R.-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S. 1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013, S. 1716-BRIDGE Act, S. 1057-Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S. 2051 Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014, Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transportation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development, Innovative Financing for Transportation, Funding Highway Trust Fund, H.R. 5857-Infrastructure and Global Tax Competitiveness Act of 2014
Client expense: $109,734 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRSS. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers H.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3519, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB House draft "Tax Reform Act of 2014" S. 2260, "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" H.R. 3474, "Hire More Heroes Act of 2014" S. 2109, "Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014" H.R. 4435, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2410, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2282, to prohibit performance awards to employees of the IRS who owe back taxes S. 2215, to protect taxpayers from improper audits by the IRS S. 2315, improving the Nation's Visitors' International Travel Experience Act of 2014 S. 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 517, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2013 H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act S. 2117, Smart Savings Act H.R. 3278, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1809, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1678, Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act H.R. 3220, to deny retirement benefit to individuals convicted of certain offenses S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 869, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 1795, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 5174, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 1486, Postal Reform Act of 2014H.R. 5299, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act H.R. 5169, Senior Executive Service Accountability Act H.R. 5170, Federal Records Accountability Acct of 2014 H.R. 4197, All Circuit Review Extension Act S. 1618, Enhanced Security Clearance Act of 2013 H.R 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 5418, to prohibit officers and employees of the IRS from using personal email accounts to conduct official business H.R. 899, Unfunded mandates information and transparency act of 2013 H.R. 3865, Stop targeting of political beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 H.R. 1423, Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act H.R. 3308, Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2013 S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" H.R. 5338, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 5771, the "Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014" H.R. 1, "Tax Reform Act of 2014" H.R. 5697, a Bill to Amend TItle II of the Social Security Act to Repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Protect the Retirement of Public Servants
Client expense: $209,628 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/H.R. 2288)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.2288 Commuter Parity Act. S.1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act. Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exclusion for transportation benefits. H.R. 4595 - A Bill to encourage School Bus Safety. H.R. 2537 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes. (Davis Bacon) S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act.
Client expense: $186,052 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services. H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services. H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2288 Commuter Parity Act S. 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor passage of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013. H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. S. 1846, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. H.R. 3511, Keeping Flood Insurance Affordable Act of 2013. H.R. 3693, Flood Insurance Relief and Transparency Act of 2013. H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor passage of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013. H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. S. 1846, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. H.R. 3511, Keeping Flood Insurance Affordable Act of 2013. H.R. 3693, Flood Insurance Relief and Transparency Act of 2013. H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor passage of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013. H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. S. 1846, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. H.R. 3511, Keeping Flood Insurance Affordable Act of 2013. H.R. 3693, Flood Insurance Relief and Transparency Act of 2013. H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 112-141, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, 2012. Monitor federal action by the Internal Revenue Service regarding ferry commuter benefits, and congressional outreach regarding same. Monitor federal action and Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed rule on Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. (Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2012-0103). Congressional outreach regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects affecting Bald Head Island. Monitor passage of FY 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (P.L. 113-76). Monitor the process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at Bald Head Island, NC (Federal Register Docket #COE-2012-0017). H.R. 2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013. H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013. H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. S. 1846, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013. H.R. 3511, Keeping Flood Insurance Affordable Act of 2013. H.R. 3693, Flood Insurance Relief and Transparency Act of 2013. H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Draft, Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/H.R. 2288)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R. 208-Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R.2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R.2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636-Update, Promote, and Develop American's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R.3751, S. 1882-To ammend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,HR 3739-To ammend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S.1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013,S.1716-BRIDGE Act, S. 1957-Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S.2051 Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014, Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transporation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development, Innovative Financing for Transportation, Funding Highway Trust Fund
Client expense: $44,140 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transit and Over-the-Road Security Issues Section 13 (C) of the Federal Transit Act - Transit Issues HR 2288 - Commuter Parity Act; HR 3636 - Update, Promote and Develop Americas Transportation Essentials Act; HR 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRSS. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers H.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3519, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB House draft "Tax Reform Act of 2014" S. 2260, "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" H.R. 3474, "Hire More Heroes Act of 2014" S. 2109, "Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014" H.R. 4435, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2410, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2282, to prohibit performance awards to employees of the IRS who owe back taxes S. 2215, to protect taxpayers from improper audits by the IRS S. 2315, improving the Nation's Visitors' International Travel Experience Act of 2014 S. 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 517, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2013 H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act S. 2117, Smart Savings Act H.R. 3278, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1809, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1678, Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act H.R. 3220, to deny retirement benefit to individuals convicted of certain offenses S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 869, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 1795, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 5174, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014H.R. 5299, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act H.R. 5169, Senior Executive Service Accountability Act H.R. 5170, Federal Records Accountability Acct of 2014 H.R. 4197, All Circuit Review Extension Act S. 1618, Enhanced Security Clearance Act of 2013 H.R 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 5418, to prohibit officers and employees of the IRS from using personal email accounts to conduct official business H.R. 899, Unfunded mandates information and transparency act of 2013 H.R. 3865, Stop targeting of political beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 H.R. 1423, Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act H.R. 3308, Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2013 S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" H.R. 5338, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act
Client expense: $195,530 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exclusion for transportation benefits H.R. 4595 - A Bill to encourage School Bus Safety H.R. 2537 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes - (Davis Bacon) S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H2610/S. 1243 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - (FRA Funding); (Amtrak Funding); (High Speed Rail); (FTA New Starts and Bus Grants) H.R. 4745/HR 4660 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - (Truck size and weight limits); (PTC Implementation); (Amtrak funding); (Amtrak food and beverage); (Amtrak residency); (TIGER grant funding); (California High Speed Rail); (Funding for Houston rail projects); (GAO study of CDL testing); (Buy America)
Client expense: $262,676 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 2322 - MAP-21 Reauthorization Act H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R. 5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014Amendments on length of bill; devolution of federal responsibility H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013 H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 H.R. 3413, S.1891 - TRUE Safety Act S. 2051 - Transit Tax Benefit Parity S. 2203 - Bolstering Our Nation's Deficient Structures Act of 2014 H.R. 4985 - Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America's Infrastructure Act of 2014 S. 2275 - Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act H.R.4926, S.2522 - To designate the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway" and the "James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway" S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 - To authorize surface transportation programs H.R. 5621 - Transit Accessibility Innovation Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 - Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5101 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 GROW America Act Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Issues Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit Workforce Development Surveying and Mapping Services Transit Privatization Paratransit Public Private Partnerships Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization Transit Agency Spending Flexibility OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Safety Management Plans Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Engineering Services Worker Training Human Trafficking School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workforce Transit Security Grant Program
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including FCC radio spectrum; No bill number: Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 112-141 (Map-21): P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including radio spectrum; No bill number: Support for improving the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program for state passenger railroads.No Bill Number: Oppose extending certain railroad labor laws to commuter railroads under comparable labor laws. Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles, including the National Gas Act. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services.H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013 Printed
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,Highway Trust Fund Funding, HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013, S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act, S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S. 2051 - Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014 Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transportation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development,
Client expense: $41,673 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 112-141 (Map-21): P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including radio spectrum; No bill number: Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for favorable resolution of Federal Transit Administration procurement policies governing relocation of utility facilities during transit projects. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FRA: amendment of federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 236 as it relates light-density passenger routes. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 2322 - MAP-21 Reauthorization Act H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013 H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 H.R. 3413, S.1891 - TRUE Safety Act S. 2051 - Transit Tax Benefit Parity S. 2203 - Bolstering Our Nation's Deficient Structures Act of 2014 H.R. 4985 - Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America's Infrastructure Act of 2014 S. 2275 - Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act GROW America Act Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit Workforce Development Surveying and Mapping Services Transit Privatization Paratransit Public Private Partnerships Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization Transit Agency Spending Flexibility OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Safety Management Plans Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Engineering Services Worker Training Human Trafficking School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workforce Transit Security Grant Program
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 694, S 250, S 268, S 307 -Corporate tax reform, including tax rates, loopholes, profit repatriation, tax holiday, territorial system HR 4438, HR 4457, HR 4453, HR 3474, S 2260 -Tax extenders -offsets, active financing exception, CFC look-through rule HR 4438 -Research and Experimentation Tax Credit bill HR 4718 -Bonus DepreciationFederal income tax deduction for state and local government taxes; including state and local sales tax HR 2288 -Federal income tax exclusion for employer-sponsored mass transit commuter benefits; Commuter Parity Act of 2013 Limits on itemized deductions and selected exclusions Federal income tax exclusion for interest on state and local government public purpose bonds Federal tax reform impact on state and local government revenues Reduced tax rates on capital gains and dividends S 1533 -Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S 743, HR 684 -Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S 743 -Internet Sales Tax HR 1129 -Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act HR 3086, S 1431 -Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act HR 3724, S 1364 -Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2013 HR 2992 -Business Activity Tax Simplification Act Financial Transaction Tax Tax Reform issues HR 2084, S 1957 -Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 HR 2429, S 1183 -Death Tax Repeal Act
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2288 Commuter Parity Act S. 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/H.R. 2288)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Equity for servicemembers, veterans, and widows. H.R. 2288, H.R. 4559, S. 2260.
Client expense: $523,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exclusion for transportation benefits H.R. 4595 - A Bill to encourage School Bus SafetyH.R. 2537 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes. (Davis Bacon) S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act
Client expense: $204,411 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE