Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014

S. 2757 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 4159 America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill NASA Research at UC Campuses S.1347, Conference Accountability Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5120 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 4012 Secret Science Reform Act; entire bill S. 2613 Secret Science Reform Act; entire bill Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation H.R. 4923 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Title III; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations S. 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5171 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 646, National Endowment for the Oceans Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H. Con. Res. 96 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2413 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2219 To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3988 Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4239 To provide drought assistance to the State of California and other affected western States.; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4039 California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management S. 2198 Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 3964 Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act; climate research, drought and water management S. 1254 Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research H.R. 4186 Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act of 2014; entire bill; climate research, earth observing H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (P.L. 113-164); climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 83, Consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (P.L. 113-235); climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President's FY16 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

All weather satalite capabilites, HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

(1) NOAA, NWS/ORF/ Central Forecast Guidance,Severe Storm Hurricane Prediction and impact of an advanced sounder on weather forcasts; All weather satallite capabilites; HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

H.R. 4660 - FY2015 CJS Appropriations Act w/H. Rept. 113-448 S. 2437 - FY2015 CJS Appropriations Act w/ S. Rept. 113-181 H.R. 2413 - Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014 w/H. Rept. 113-383

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2413 and S.(Draft): Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013; provisions related to weather satellites. H.R. 4412 and S. 1317: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 2013; provisions related to weather satellties and NASA science and NASA space technology programs.

Client expense: $149,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4660 - FY15 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act - sections related to NOAA, National Weather Service and National Science Foundation research programs. HR 2413 - Weather Forecast Improvement Act of 2015 - all sections of bill.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

HR 4186, FIRST Act of 2015 - sections related to NSF funding and program authorizations S 2757 - COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 - sections related to National Science Foundation funding and program authorizations, sections related to OSTP. HR 2413 - Weather Forecast Improvement Act of 2015 - all sections

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

HR 2413 - Weather Forecast Improvement Act -- all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

HR 2413 - Weather Forecast Improvement Act - all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

All weather satalite capabilites, HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

(1) NOAA, NWS/ORF/ Central Forecast Guidance,Severe Storm Hurricane Prediction and impact of an advanced sounder on weather forcasts; All weather satallite capabilites; HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

H.R. 5120, Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2014; Sec. 204 H.R. 4159, S. 2757, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5031, The STEM Education Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5035, National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2014, and for other purposes; entire bill H.R. 5056, Research and Development Efficiency Act; entire bill H.R. 5029, International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2014; entire bill S. 1347, Conference Accountability Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 2495, American Super Computing Leadership Act; entire bill H.R. 4012, S. 2613, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; entire bill National Science Foundation funding decisions Technology Transfer/Commercialization issues H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; Title III, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 4660, S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 646, National Endowment for the Oceans Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H. Con. Res. 96, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2413, Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2219, To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President Obamas FY 2015 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3988, Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act; drought and water management H.R. 4239, To provide drought assistance to the State of California and other affected western States; climate research, drought and water management S. 2198, Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4039, California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 3964, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act; climate research, drought and water management S. 1254, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research H.R. 4186, Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act of 2014; climate research, earth observing H.J.Res.124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

DFARS Case 2012-D055 - Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts - Supply of IT products to the Department of Defense DFARS Case 2012-D050 - Requirements Relating to Supply Chain Risk - Supply of IT products to the Department of Defense H.R.2413 - Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014 - U.S. Government purchase of weather data from private companies

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Senate Higher Education Affordability Act and Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) ActS 406: Students First Act of 2013, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for new program review requirements. (ALL) S257 and HR 357: GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate(ALL). S.262 and HR 595: Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 Official Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes(ALL) HR3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 Official Title: To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes(ALL) HR.2413 Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 Official Title: A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes(In state tuition for Post 9/11 GI Benefits). S 915 and HR 1937: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act 2013: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data to student retention, graduation and earnings outcomes at all levels of postsecondary education(ALL). HR 1991: To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965(ALL). H.R.1529 Student Aid Expansion Act of 2013 Official Title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exempt certain State-provided loan programs from being subject to preferred lender arrangement requirements. H.R.1928 Proprietary Institution of Higher Education Accountability Act Official Title: To clarify the calculation of cohort default rates for proprietary institutions of higher education under the Higher Education Act of 1965. HR. 2903: National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act: A bill to amend section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide increased accountability of nonprofit athletic associations, and for other purposes(ALL)HR 4983: Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act Official Title: To simplify and streamline the information regarding institutions of higher education made publicly available by the Secretary of Education, and for other purposes. HR 3136 Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2013 Official Title: To establish a demonstration program for competency-based education. HR4984: Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act Official Title: To amend the loan counseling requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S2432: Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Official Title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes Pending Legislation regarding campus sexual assault

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2413, Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013, all provisions relating to commercial sources of weather data.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act - all sections HR 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 -- road weather research and intelligent transportation systems

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

HR 4186, the FIRST Act -- all sections; HR 2413, the Weather Forecast Improvement Act -- all sections

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)

(1) NOAA, NWS/ORF/ Central Forecast Guidance,Severe Storm Hurricane Prediction and impact of an advanced sounder on weather forcasts; All weather satallite capabilites; HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All weather satalite capabilites, HR 2413 Weather Forecast Improvement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bills; funding for NOAA's National Weather Service; funding for National Science Foundation geosciences; FY 15 Energy and Water Appropriations bills; funding for renewable energy programs FY 15 DOD Appropriations bills: funding for Air Force Weather Agency and other DOD weather programs HR 2413, Weather Forecast Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

FY15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bills; funding for NOAA's National Weather Service; funding for National Science Foundation geosciences; FY 15 Energy and Water Appropriations bills; funding for renewable energy programs FY 15 DOD Appropriations bills: funding for Air Force Weather Agency and other DOD weather programs HR 2413, Weather Forecast Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

FY15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bills; funding for NOAA's National Weather Service; funding for National Science Foundation geosciences; FY 15 Energy and Water Appropriations bills; funding for renewable energy programs FY 15 DOD Appropriations bills: funding for Air Force Weather Agency and other DOD weather programs HR 2413, Weather Forecast Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

FY15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bills; funding for NOAA's National Weather Service; funding for National Science Foundation geosciences; FY 15 Energy and Water Appropriations bills; funding for renewable energy programs FY 15 DOD Appropriations bills: funding for Air Force Weather Agency and other DOD weather programs HR 2413, Weather Forecast Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

-Advocated with the congressional delegation behalf on campus efforts around Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) -Expressed support for the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (H.R. 2996/S. 1468) -Expressed concerns with the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413) -Expressed concerns with the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act (H.R. 4186)

Client expense: $146,707 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See addendum-Advocated with the congressional delegation behalf on campus efforts around Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) -Expressed support for the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (H.R. 2996/S. 1468) -Expressed concerns with the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413) -Expressed concerns with the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act (H.R. 4186)

Client expense: $146,708 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Economic Development Administration, Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

DFARS Case 2012-D055 - Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts - Supply of IT products to the Department of Defense DFARS Case 2012-D050 - Requirements Relating to Supply Chain Risk - Supply of IT products to the Department of DefenseGSA-2014-0002 - Request for Information, Joint Working Group on Improving Cybersecurity and Resilience through Acquisition - Supply of IT products to the U.S. Government H.R. 2413 - Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014 - U.S. Government purchase of weather data from private companies

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.2413: Weather Forecasting and Improvement Act of 2013; provisions related to weather satellites.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2413, Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013, all provisions relating to commercial sources of weather data.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 2413, Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013, all provisions relating to commercial sources of weather data.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

see addendum page-Discussed support for the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R.2413) -Discussed the draft language of the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act -Discussed the draft language of the Enabling Innovation for Science, Technology, and Energy (EINSTEIN) Act -Discussed the draft language of the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act -Discussed the draft language of the Science (COMPETES) Act -Discussed campus priorities with NOAA Earth Systems Research Laboratory (ESRL) Global Monitoring Division (Through NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research) -Discussed research and resource development for the hemp and medical Cannabis industries as it relates to federal legislation

Client expense: $170,526 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Issues pertaining to the FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill (HR 2787), and HR 2413, the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE

H.R.2413: Weather Forecasting and Improvement Act of 2013; provisions related to weather satellites.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 1329, HR 2787, HR 2609, S 1245, HR 2413, general science and technology issues

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S1329, HR2787, HR2609, S1245, HR2413 General science and technology issues

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2413 Weather Forcasting Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to the FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill and HR 2413, the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE

H.R.2413: Weather Forecasting and Improvement Act of 2013; provisions related to weather satellites.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Engineering research and development issues Technology transfer issues Energy efficiency and buildings technology H.R.2413, To prioritize and redirect NOAA resources to a focused program of investment on near-term, affordable, and attainable advances in observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to deliver substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, and for other purposes, Issues regarding weather technologies

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2413: Weather Forecasting and Improvement Act of 2013; provisions related to weather satellites.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE