Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013

URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ITS MARKUP OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BILLS IN CONGRESS, IN PUBLIC LIKE ITS COUNTERPART IN THE HOUSE.H.R. 4435/S. 2410, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) FOR FY 2015, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO HOLD CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE, PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS IN THE MILITARY, KEEP THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION (DOT&E) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRONG, AND REDUCE WASTE AND INEFFECTIVE PROGRAMS IN PENTAGON BUDGET. [H.R. 4435 PASSED HOUSE ON MAY 22, 2014; S. 2410 PLACED ON SENATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON JUNE 2, 2014] URGED THE PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CAMP LEJEUNE AS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEKS TO UNDERMINE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VICTIMS IN SUPREME COURT CASE WALDBURGER V. CTS CORPORATION. SUPPORTED FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, A LAW THAT PROTECTS FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWERS FROM RETALIATION [PUBLIC LAW NO: 112-199]. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHISTLEBLOWER OMBUDSMEN PROGRAM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL. URGED FDA TO DO MORE TO ENSURE ALL AGENCY PERSONNEL AND FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS ARE BETTER TRAINED IN WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO MANDATE A GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY TO PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWER AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND PREVENT FUTURE EMPLOYEE SURVEILLANCE ABUSES. ASKED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL FUNDS RECIPIENTS USING CONFIDENTIALITY OR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS THAT INFRINGE ON CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAWS. URGED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO OVERTURN ITS DECISION TO VASTLY NARROW THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2409 IN THE INTEREST OF UPHOLDING THE INTENT OF CONGRESS IN ENACTING CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS TO RESPOND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL DECISION ON CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2409 BY TAKING STEPS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THOSE WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH ADEQUATE CHANNELS TO MAKE DISCLOSURES AND PROTECTIONS FOR THOSE DISCLOSURES. URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY SYSTEM. SUPPORTED REVISION OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 829 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 (PUB. L. 112-239), WHICH EXTENDS CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS TO CONTRACTORSA NECESSARY EXPANSION OF SAFEGUARDS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING. H.R. 882, CONTRACTING AND TAX ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013, PROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONGRESS ON WHAT THE BILL SHOULD INCLUDE [H.R.882 PASSED HOUSE ON APRIL 15, 2013].U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. S. 2127, INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2014, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM IN THE LAW THAT REQUIRES ALLEGATIONS OF ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AT DOJ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN AGENCY THAT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RATHER THAN THE AUTONOMOUS OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL [REFERRED TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON MARCH 13, 2014]. URGED DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO REFORM OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT TO RELEVANT STATE BAR AUTHORITIES, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, AND EMPOWER THE DOJ OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY LIKE OTHER INSPECTORS GENERAL. URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPELMENTATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ACROSS ALL AGENCIES H.R. 4372, TARGETED LETHAL FORCE TRANSPARENCY ACT, SUPPORTED TRANSPARENCY AROUND THE TARGETED KILLING PROGRAM AND RELATED CIVILIAN CASUALTIES [REFERRED TO HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON APRIL 2, 2014; AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED ON HOUSE VERSION OF THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT]. URGED DOJ TO DECLINE TO APPEAL COURT RULING TO ORDER THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO RELEASE A REDACTED VERSION OF THE OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL (OLC) MEMO TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXPLAINING THE JUSTIFICATION FOR DRONE STRIKES TARGETING U.S. CITIZENS, A RULING THAT PROMOTES OPENNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY. (NEW YORK TIMES CO. V. UNITED STATES) H.R. 4661, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY2015, SUPPORTED AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD INCREASE TRANSPARENCY ABOUT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED IN DRONE STRIKES[H.R. 4461 REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MAY 15, 2014]. H.R. 3361/S. 1599, USA FREEDOM ACT, SUPPORTED THE STRONGER HOUSE VERSION OF THE BILL, WHICH STIPULATES MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [H.R. 3361 REFERRED TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON JUNE 2, 2014; S. 1599 REFERRED TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICARY ON OCTOBER 29, 2013]. S. 1551, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED REQUIRE PUBLIC RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED VERSIONS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT SUBSTANTIVELY INTERPRET THE PATRIOT ACT AND THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA), INCLUDING FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT (FISC OR FISA COURT) DECISIONS [REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013].S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THIS CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013]. H.R. 4291, FISA TRANSPARENCY AND MODERNIZATION ACT, OPPOSED PROPOSED FISA REFORMS BECAUSE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD DO MUCH MORE THAN MERELY END ONE TYPE OF BULK COLLECTION [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MARCH 25, 2014] CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY. H.R.3278/S.1809: SUPPORTED THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. H.R.4197, ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW EXTENSION ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS [REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM, COMMERCIAL AND ANTITRUST LAW ON APRIL 16, 2014] H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT; URGED PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT DATA ACT AS PROPOSED BY CONGRESS, REJECTING THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT WEAKEN PROVISIONS IN THE BILL [S. 944 BECAME PUBLIC LAW NO: 113-101 ON MAY 9, 2014]. H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [PASSED HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014]. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE ON KEY REFORMS TO INCLUDE IN FOIA LEGISLATION. H.R. 4157, FARMER IDENTITY PROTECTION ACT, OPPOSED UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES THAT UNDERMINE FOIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH [REFERRE D TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK, RURAL DEVLEOPMENT, AND CREDIT ON APRIL 1, 2014]. URGED RESPONSE SYSTEMS TO ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES PANEL (RSP) TO OPEN ITS HEARINGS TO THE PUBLIC TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS DEALING WITH THE EPIDEMIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY. H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013].H.R. 3316, GRANT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON OCTOBER 29, 2013] H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON JANUARY 9, 2014]. H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013]. URGED THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO RECLASSIFY BROADBAND ACCESS SERVICES AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BLOCKING ONLINE FOLLOWING A RELATED COURT DECISION. URGED PRESIDENT TO EXPEDITE THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE REPORT BY THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (SSCI) ON THE INTERROGATION AND DETENTION PRACTICES OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) [SSCI WILL VOTE ON RELEASING THE REPORT]. URGED CONGRESS TO RESTORE FUNDING TO THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (OTA), AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE FOR CONGRESS. URGED CONGRESS TO MAKE CONGRESSIONAL DATA MORE ACCESSIBLE BY ENSURING THAT TIMELY BILL STATUS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN XML FORMAT AND THAT CONGRESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BULK DATA TASK FORCE. OPPOSED THE POTENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF COLONEL STEVE ASHER AS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY/CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NNSA) OVER CONCERNS ABOUT HIS LACKING LEADERSHIP SKILLS [ASHER IS CURRENTLY ACTING CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NNSA]. URGED OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY BY ISSUING A FINAL RULE THAT REQUIRES THAT STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PROPOSED RULES AND IN FINAL RULES BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. H.R. 1133, THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED INCREASED TRANSPARENCY FOR FUNDRAISING FOR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [H.R. 1133 WAS REPORTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON JUNE 20, 2013]. H.R. 4245, TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO FOIA, POSTING OF CRS REPORTS ONLINE, REQUIRING GREATER ETHICS DISCLOSURES, REQUIRING REPORTS ON FOREIGN LOBBYISTS, IMPROVING USASPENDING.GOV, REQUIRING MORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TRANSPARENCY, AND OTHER GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 13, 2014].H.R. 1380, ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED REPORTS ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS THAT STATE THAT ANY REPORT REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS THAT IS RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT MUST BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE MANAGED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE [H.R. 1380 REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 22, 2013]. URGED CONGRESS TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF NNSA PROGRAMS. H.R. 4164, SMALL COMPANY DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT, OPPOSED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD NEEDLESSLY EXEMPT 60% OF PUBLIC COMPANIES FROM THE OBLIGATION TO FILE OPEN DATA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [ORDERED TO BE REPORTED ON MARCH 14, 2014]. S. 2286, CUTTING CONTRACTOR USE AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS ACT OF 2014, SUPORTED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE DATA ABOUT SERVICE CONTRACTS. SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO MAKE DOD REVOLVING DOOR AND IG REPORTS PUBLIC. H.R. 1942, CONTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT OF 2013, OFFERED ADVICE FOR HOLDING PRIME CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Use of US engineering firms in aid programs administered by US AID and the Millennium Challenge Corportation; raising the importance of infrastructure investment in US foreign aid programs, more emphasis on cross planning in implementing aid programs, use of qualified design professionals and use of US engineering firms; oversight of multilateral development banks and projects using US funds; Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 2638/S 1271), related to infrastructure project oversight;HR 1793, Global Partnerships Act, reforms to foreign aid programs; support for reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.

Client expense: $837,951 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1034, S. 1353, H.R. 1960, H.R. 3696, H.R. 845, H.R. 2638, H.R. 2766, H.R. 3309: issues related to cybersecurity and private sector preparedness. S. 2437: issues related to cybersecurity standards for top level domains.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $240,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. Education and outreach on foreign assistance reform issues and the Foreign Assistance and Transparency Accountability Act (S. 1271, HR 2638) 2. Education and outreach on international affairs budget regarding FY2015 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations; 2014 Omnibus appropriations bill, House 2015 Budget Resolution

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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; H.R. 1874 Pro-Growth Budgeting Act; H.R. 2543 End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act; H.R. 2638 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 2223 The Minimum Wage Fairness Act; S. 2432 Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

H.R. 2638 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Aid reform - including Food Aid Reform, HR 2638 and S 1271 - the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act Global nutrition issues, including S 2421 Energy Poverty alleviation - H.R. 2548, the Electrify Africa Act, S 2508, the Energize Africa Act Water for the World, HR 2901

Client expense: $668,460 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ITS MARKUP OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BILLS IN CONGRESS, IN PUBLIC LIKE ITS COUNTERPART IN THE HOUSE.ASKED SOLICITOR GENERAL TO NOT SUBMIT AN AMICUS BRIEF TO COURT CASE WALDBURGER V. CTS CORPORATION IN SUPPORT OF A KNOWN POLLUTER, A CASE THAT WOULD AFFECT CAMP LEJEUNE WATER CONTAMINATION VICTIMS, AND URGED THE PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CAMP LEJEUNE AS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEKS TO UNDERMINE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VICTIMS. SUPPORTED FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, A LAW THAT PROTECTS FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWERS FROM RETALIATION [PUBLIC LAW NO: 112-199]. H.R. 3381/S.1681, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY2014, SUPPORTED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN THE SENATE VERSION OF THE BILL [H.R. 3381 PLACED ON THE HOUSE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON NOVEMBER 25, 2013; S. 1681 PLACED ON THE SENATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON NOVEMBER 13, 2013]. URGED FDA TO DO MORE TO ENSURE ALL AGENCY PERSONNEL AND FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS ARE BETTER TRAINED IN WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO MANDATE A GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY TO PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWER AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND PREVENT FUTURE EMPLOYEE SURVEILLANCE ABUSES. URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY SYSTEM. URGED HOUSE TO IMPROVE COMMERCIAL ITEM DEFINITION TO PREVENT NONCOMMERCIAL BUYING WITHOUT COST OR PRICING DATA. URGED NARA TO FINALIZE THE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION RULES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING. U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. S. 2127, INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2014, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM IN THE LAW THAT REQUIRES ALLEGATIONS OF ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AT DOJ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN AGENCY THAT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RATHER THAN THE AUTONOMOUS OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL [REFERRED TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON MARCH 13, 2014]. URGED DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO REFORM OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT TO RELEVANT STATE BAR AUTHORITIES, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, AND EMPOWER THE DOJ OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY LIKE OTHER INSPECTORS GENERAL. URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE. H.R.3361/S.1599, USA FREEDOM ACT: SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEES]. S.1551, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED REQUIRE PUBLIC RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED VERSIONS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT SUBSTANTIVELY INTERPRET THE PATRIOT ACT AND THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA), INCLUDING FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT (FISC OR FISA COURT) DECISIONS [REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013]. S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THIS CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013]. H.R. 4291, FISA TRANSPARENCY AND MODERNIZATION ACT, OPPOSED PROPOSED FISA REFORMS BECAUSE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD DO MUCH MORE THAN MERELY END ONE TYPE OF BULK COLLECTION [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MARCH 25, 2014] CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY. H.R.3278/S.1809: SUPPORTED THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. H.R.4197, ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW EXTENSION ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS [REPORTED OUT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 12, 2014] H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT; URGED PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT DATA ACT AS PROPOSED BY CONGRESS, REJECTING THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT WEAKEN PROVISIONS IN THE BILL [H.R. 2061 PASSED HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013; S. 994 REPORTED BY THE SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON MARCH 27, 2014]. H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [PASSED HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014]. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE ON KEY REFORMS TO INCLUDE IN FOIA LEGISLATION.S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642, FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2013: OPPOSED PROVISIONS IN THE FARM BILL THAT WOULD CREATE UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES AND UNDERMINE FOIA [H.R. 2642, Pub.L. 11379, WAS SIGNED INTO LAW ON FEBRUARY 7, 2014 WITHOUT THE HARMFUL PROVISIONS]. H.R. 4157, FARMER IDENTITY PROTECTION ACT, OPPOSED UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES THAT UNDERMINE FOIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH [REFERRE D TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT ON MARCH 11, 2014]. URGED RESPONSE SYSTEMS TO ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES PANEL (RSP) TO OPEN ITS HEARINGS TO THE PUBLIC TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS DEALING WITH THE EPIDEMIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY. H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013]. H.R. 3316, GRANT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON OCTOBER 29, 2013] H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON JANUARY 9, 2014]. H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013]. URGED THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO RECLASSIFY BROADBAND ACCESS SERVICES AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BLOCKING ONLINE FOLLOWING A RELATED COURT DECISION. URGED PRESIDENT TO EXPEDITE THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE REPORT BY THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (SSCI) ON THE INTERROGATION AND DETENTION PRACTICES OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) [SSCI WILL VOTE ON RELEASING THE REPORT]. URGED CONGRESS TO RESTORE FUNDING TO THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (OTA), AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE FOR CONGRESS. URGED CONGRESS TO MAKE CONGRESSIONAL DATA MORE ACCESSIBLE BY ENSURING THAT TIMELY BILL STATUS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN XML FORMAT AND THAT CONGRESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BULK DATA TASK FORCE. URGED THE REPLACEMENT OF STEVE ASHER AS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY/CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NNSA) OVER CONCERNS ABOUT HIS LACKING LEADERSHIP SKILLS [ASHER IS CURRENTLY ACTING CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NNSA].URGED OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY BY ISSUING A FINAL RULE THAT REQUIRES THAT STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PROPOSED RULES AND IN FINAL RULES BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. H.R. 1133, THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED INCREASED TRANSPARENCY FOR FUNDRAISING FOR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [H.R. 1133 WAS REPORTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON JUNE 20, 2013]. H.R. 4245, TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO FOIA, POSTING OF CRS REPORTS ONLINE, REQUIRING GREATER ETHICS DISCLOSURES, REQUIRING REPORTS ON FOREIGN LOBBYISTS, IMPROVING USASPENDING.GOV, REQUIRING MORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TRANSPARENCY, AND OTHER GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 13, 2014]. H.R. 1380, ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED REPORTS ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS THAT STATE THAT ANY REPORT REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS THAT IS RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT MUST BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE MANAGED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE [H.R. 1380 REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 22, 2013]. URGED CONGRESS TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF NNSA PROGRAMS. H.R. 4164, SMALL COMPANY DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT, OPPOSED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD NEEDLESSLY EXEMPT 60% OF PUBLIC COMPANIES FROM THE OBLIGATION TO FILE OPEN DATA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Treaty Doc 112-7 The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: entire treaty HR 75American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013: entire billHR 652 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational or freedom of movement practices: entire bill HR 898Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 151521st Century Global Health Technology Act: entire bill HR 1793Global Partnerships Act of 2013: entire bill HR 2099A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill HR 2283Human Trafficking Prioritization Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2638 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013: entire bill S. 1271 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013: entire bill HR 2738Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill S. 119 Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill HR 2888 Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3117 Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3155 A bill to promote transparency, accountability and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes: entire bill HR 3206 Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act: entire bill S. 121 A bill to establish the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking to review federal government policy on human trafficking: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 3277 To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency: entire bill S. 978 A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill S. 988 A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill S. 1313 United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2013: entire bill S. 813 Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3398 Girls Count Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3571 International Violence Against Women Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 3344 Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health S.RES.314 World AIDS Day Resolution: entire resolution HR 4362To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund: entire bill

Client expense: $61,957 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

1) Education and outreach on international affairs budget regarding FY2015 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations; 2014 Omnibus appropriations bill, and House 2015 Budget Resolution 2) Education and outreach on foreign assistance reform issues and the Foreign Assistance and Transparency Accountability Act (S. 1271, HR 2638)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Use of US engineering firms in aid programs administered by US AID and the Millennium Challenge Corportation; raising the importance of infrastructure investment in US foreign aid programs, more emphasis on cross planning in implementing aid programs, use of qualified design professionals and use of US engineering firms; oversight of multilateral development banks and projects using US funds; Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 2638/S 1271), related to infrastructure project oversight;HR 1793, Global Partnerships Act, reforms to foreign aid programs; the Economic Growth and Development Act (no bill number yet), reforms to foreign aid programs and agency administration.

Client expense: $765,169 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1034, S. 1353, H.R. 1960, H.R. 3696, H.R. 845, H.R. 2638, H.R. 2766, H.R. 3309: issues related to cybersecurity and private sector preparedness.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4152/S. 2124 - Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 H.R. 2548 - Electrify Africa Act of 2013 S. 1271/H.R. 2638 - Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 4152/S. 2124 - Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 H.R. 2548 - Electrify Africa Act of 2013 S. 1271/H.R. 2638 - Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Aid reform - including Food Aid Reform, HR 2638 and S 1271 - the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act Global nutrition issues Energy Poverty alleviation - H.R. 2548, the Electrify Africa Act Water for the World, HR 2901

Client expense: $694,623 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

Use of US engineering firms in aid programs administered by US AID and the Millennium Challenge Corportation; raising the importance of infrastructure investment in US foreign aid programs, more emphasis on cross planning in implementing aid programs, use of qualified design professionals and use of US engineering firms; oversight of multilateral development banks and projects using US funds; Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 2638/S 1271, related to infrastructure project oversight;HR 1793, Global Partnerships Act, reforms to foreign aid programs; the Economic Growth and Development Act (no bill number yet), reforms to foreign aid programs and agency administration.

Client expense: $657,106 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1081, MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2013 AND H.R. 3304 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY14: SUPPORTED ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR MILITARY WHITLEBLOWERS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RETALIATION [INCLUDED IN H.R. 3304 WHICH BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-66 ON DECEMBER 26].H.R. 2444/S. 1192, COMMONSENSE CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION ACT OF 2013, AND H.J.RES.59, BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED LOWERING THE CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS SPENT ON COMPENSATION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS [INCLUDED IN H.J.RES.59 WHICH BECAME PUBLIC LAW 113-67 ON DECEMBER 26, 2013]. CALLED FOR THE REMOVAL OF MAJOR GENERAL GARY PATTON, THE DIRECTOR OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM (SAPRO) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OVER CONCERNS REGARDING MISTREATMENT OF WHISTLEBLOWERS IN A PREVIOUS POSITION [PATTON ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT IN NOVEMBER 2013]. U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, POTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. [THE SECOND U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN RELEASED ON DECEMBER 2013 INCLUDED SEVERAL OF OUR RECOMMENDATIONS] URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY [KEY PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS WERE SUBSEQUENTLY MADE]. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE. H.R.3316/S.1599, USA FREEDOM ACT: SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEES]. S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THE CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013]. CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY. H.R.3278/S.1809: URGED FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUTNABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT [H.R. 2061 REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013; S. 994 REPORTED BY THE SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2013].H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [H.R. 1211 REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON MARCH 20, 2013]. H.R. 2016/S. 967, MILITARY JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS TO THE MILITARY THAT WOULD REMOVE DECISIONS TO PROSECUTE SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OTHER CRIMES FROM THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO INDEPENDENT MILITARY PROSECUTORS [H.R. 2016 REFERRED TO HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 16, 2013; S. 967 REFERRED TO SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 16, 2013]. S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642, FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2013: OPPOSED PROVISIONS IN THE FARM BILL THAT WOULD CREATE UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES AND UNDERMINE FOIA [S. 954 PASSED SENATE ON JUNE 10, 2013; H.R. 1947 FAILED HOUSE ON JUNE 20, 2013; DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF H.R. 2642 ARE BEING CONFERENCED]. CALLED FOR INVOKING CLOTURE TO CONFIRM PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD MEMBER JUDGE PATRICIA WALD BEFORE ADJOURNING FOR THE DECEMBER RECESS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING. H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013]. SUPPORTED BUY AMERICAN CONTRACTING PROVISIONS, INCLUDING S. 1197, AN AUDIT OF DOD BUY AMERICAN COMPLINACE, AND REFORMS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM [DOD EXPANDED AUDIT TO INCLUDE BERRY AND BUY AMERICAN COMPLAINCE ON OCTOBER 17, 2013]. GRANT ACT, H.R. 3316: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING [REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON OCTOBER 29, 2013] H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND HOUSE JUDICIARY CMTES ON OCTOBER 23, 2013]. H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013]. URGED FOR TRANSPARENCY OF THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP NEGOTIATIONS. URGED TREASURY TO ADOPT NEW TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDELINES FOR THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC) LICENSING PROCEDURES. URGED NARA TO FINALIZE THE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION RULES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Treaty Doc 112-7 The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 13, 2006, and signed by the United States of America on June 30, 2009 (the "Convention"): entire treaty HR 75American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013: entire billHR 652 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational or freedom of movement practices: entire bill HR 898Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 151521st Century Global Health Technology Act: entire bill HR 1793Global Partnerships Act of 2013: entire bill HR 2099A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill HR 2283Human Trafficking Prioritization Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2638 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013: entire bill S 1271 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013: entire bill HR 2738Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill S 119 Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill HR 2888 Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3117 Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3155 A bill to promote transparency, accountability and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes: entire bill HR 3206 Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act: entire bill S 121 A bill to establish the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking to review federal government policy on human trafficking: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 3277 To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency: entire bill S 978 A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill S 988 A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill S 1313 A bill to promote transparency, accountability and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes: entire bill S 1545 PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3177 PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013: entire bill S 813 Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3398 Girls Count Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3571 International Violence Against Women Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 3344 Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health S.RES.314 World AIDS Day Resolution: entire resolution

Client expense: $130,648 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Education and advocacy on foreign aid reform issues. S. 1271 and H.R. 2638 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638), Energy and Water (S. 3258), Homeland Security (H.R. 2638/S. 3181), Labor/HHS (S.3230), Higher Education Act Reauthorization Conference agreement (H.R. 4137/S. 1642)

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

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

Aid reform - including Food Aid Reform, HR 2638 and S 1271 - the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act Global nutrition issues Energy Poverty alleviation - H.R. 2548, the Electrify Africa Act

Client expense: $462,857 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

H.R. 2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 H.J.Res. 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 H.R. 2848 - Dept. of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act, FY2014 S. 1271/H.R. 2638 - Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013S. 1545/H.R. 3177 - PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 H.J.Res. 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 H.R. 2848 - Dept. of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act, FY2014 S. 1271/H.R. 2638 - Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013S. 1545/H.R. 3177 - PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

S. 1551, H.R. 3101, S. 1130/H.R. 2475, H.R. 2440, S. 1215, S. 1452, H.R. 3035, S. 1467, SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER NSA ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW, SPECIFICALLY REFORMING THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND THE FISA AMENDMENTS ACT.S. 1551, H.R. 3101, S. 1130/H.R. 2475, H.R. 2440, S. 1215, S. 1452, H.R. 3035, S. 1467, SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER NSA ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW, SPECIFICALLY REFORMING THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND THE FISA AMENDMENTS ACT. S. 1465, INCORPORATION TRANSPARENCY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT, SUPPORTED TO PREVENT SHELL COMPANIES [S. 1465 REFERRED TO SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON AUGUST 1, 2013]. H.R. 2638, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013]. S. 664, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED HOLDING AGENCIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING INSPECTOR GENERAL CONTRACTING RECOMMENDATIONS [S. 664 REFERRED TO SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON MARCH 22, 2013]. H.R. 2444/S. 1192, COMMONSENSE CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION ACT OF 2013 - SUPPORTED LOWERING THE CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS SPENT ON COMPENSATION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS [H.R. 2444 REFERRED TO HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE AND HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON JUNE 19, 2013; S. 1192 REFERRED TO SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JUNE 19, 2013]. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF CONTRACTING. SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS/SUSPEND ACT. SUPPORTED AUDIT OF DOMESTIC PREFERENCE CONTRACTING LAWS. URGED CONGRESS TO CONDUCT VIGOROUS OVERSIGHT AND SAFEGUARD CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITIONS. SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO MAKE FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES MORE TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE TO REDUCE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND INCREASE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, ANDPROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. S. 1081, MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR MILITARY WHITLEBLOWERS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RETRIBUTION [S. 1081 REFERRED TO SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 23, 2013]. H.R. 2016/S. 967, MILITARY JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS TO THE MILITARY THAT WOULD REMOVE DECISIONS TO PROSECUTE SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OTHER CRIMES FROM THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO INDEPENDENT MILITARY PROSECUTORS [H.R. 2016 REFERRED TO HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 16, 2013; S. 967 REFERRED TO SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON MAY 16, 2013].S.744, BORDER SECURITY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND IMMIGRATION MODERNIZATION ACT, SUPPORTED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR GUEST WORKERS IN SENATOR BLUMENTHALS AMENDMENT [S. 744 PASSED SENATE ON JUNE 27, 2013]. OPPOSED LOOPHOLES TO FOIA, INCLUDING AN OVERLY BROAD EXEMPTION PROPOSED BY THE COUNCIL OF INSPECTORS GENERAL. H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [H.R. 1211 REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON MARCH 20, 2013]. S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2642, FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2013, OPPOSED AMENDMENTS (970, 1011, AND 1907 ON S.954; 57 ON H.R. 1947) TO FARM BILL THAT WOULD CREATE UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES AND UNDERMINE FOIA [S. 954 PASSED SENATE ON JUNE 10, 2013; H.R. 1947 FAILED HOUSE ON JUNE 20, 2013; DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF H.R. 2642 ARE BEING CONFERENCED]. H.R. 624, CYBER INTELLIGENCE SHARING AND PROTECTION ACT (CISPA), OPPOSED LIMITING ACESS TO INFORMATION AND OVERLY BROAD EXEMPTIONS TO FOIA [H.R. 624 PASSED HOUSE ON APRIL 18, 2013]. OPEN GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE AND OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, POTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT, SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT [H.R. 2061 REPORTED BY HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE ON MAY 22, 2013; S. 994 REFERRED TO SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON MAY 21, 2013]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW LAWS CURTAILING HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS. URGED CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE EMBASSY SECURITY AND RECOMMENDED REFORMS TO PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING SYSTEM. URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. PROPOSED REFORMS TO LIMIT THE COZINESS BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND REGULATED ENTITIES, INCLUDING MORE TRANSPARENCY AROUND THE REVOLVING DOOR. SUPPORTED MORE TRANSPARENCY IN GRANT MAKING AND CONTRACTING.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Special Counsel, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Education and advocacy on foreign assistance reform on behalf of the modernizing foreign assistance network. H. R. 2638 and S. 1271

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 75American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013: entire bill HR 652 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to countries that engage in certain discriminatory religious, educational or freedom of movement practices: entire billHR 898Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 151521st Century Global Health Technology Act: entire bill HR 1793Global Partnerships Act of 2013: entire bill HR 2099A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill HR 2283Human Trafficking Prioritization Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2638 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013: entire bill HR 2738Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill HR 2888 Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3117 Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3155 A bill to promote transparency, accountability and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes: entire bill HR 3206 Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act: entire bill S 119 Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill S 121 A bill to establish the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking to review federal government policy on human trafficking: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health S 978 A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill S 988 A bill to provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill S 1271 Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013: entire bill S 1313 A bill to promote transparency, accountability and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes: entire bill S 1545 PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013: entire bill HR 3177 PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013: entire bill S 813 Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013: entire bill

Client expense: $93,128 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Maritime Security Program, Food for Peace Program (P.L. 480); cargo preference laws, and other related issues. National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1960); FARM Bill (H.R. 1947/HR 2642/S. 954); Food Aid Reform Act (H.R. 1983); FY 14 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2410/S. 2375); Foreign Assistant Transparency & Accountability Act (H.R. 2638)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1372, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2014 S.1429, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 S.1271, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013 H.R.2638, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013H.R.2855, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes Issues related to the legislative language on Export Control Reform Issues related to the confirmation hearings of Robert Blake, Philip Goldberg, Tom Malinowski, Martin Dempsey, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Client expense: $3,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Use of US engineering firms in aid programs administered by US AID and the Millennium Challenge Corportation; raising the importance of infrastructure investment in US foreign aid programs, more emphasis on cross planning in implementing aid programs, use of qualified design professionals and use of US engineering firms; oversight of multilateral development banks and projects using US funds; Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (HR 2638/S 1271, related to infrastructure project oversight;HR 1793, Global Partnerships Act, reforms to foreign aid programs; the Economic Growth and Development Act (no bill number yet), reforms to foreign aid programs and agency administration.

Client expense: $682,445 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Aid reform - including Food Aid Reform, HR 2638 and S 1271 - the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act Clean Water authorization (Water for the World Act) Global nutrition issues Energy Poverty alleviation - H.R. 2548, the Electrify Africa Act

Client expense: $429,861 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638), Energy and Water (S. 3258), Homeland Security (H.R. 2638/S. 3181), Labor/HHS (S.3230), Higher Education Act Reauthorization Conference agreement (H.R. 4137/S. 1642)

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

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

H.R. 2548 - Electrify Africa Act of 2013 H.R. 2638/S. 1271 - Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 2848 - FY14 Department of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act H.R. 2822 - Global Food Security ActH.R. 2855/S. 1372 - FY14 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Act S. 1243 - FY14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act (Paul Amendment)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 2548 - Electrify Africa Act of 2013 H.R. 2638/S. 1271 - Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 2848 - FY14 Department of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act H.R. 2822 - Global Food Security ActH.R. 2855/S. 1372 - FY14 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Act S. 1243 - FY14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act (Paul Amendment)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638), Energy and Water (S. 3258), Homeland Security (S. 3181/H.R. 6947), Labor/HHS (S. 3230), HEA reauthorization (H.R. 4137/S. 1642)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638), Energy and Water (S. 3258), Homeland Security (H.R. 2638/S. 3181), Labor/HHS (S.3230), Higher Education Act Reauthorization Conference agreement (H.R. 4137/S. 1642)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638), Energy and Water (S. 3258), Homeland Security (H.R. 2638/S. 3181), Labor/HHS (S.3230), Higher Education Act Reauthorization Conference agreement (H.R. 4137/S. 1642)

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

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

Federal appropriations relating to Defense (H.R. 2638), Energy and Water (S. 3258), Homeland Security (S. 3181/H.R. 6947), Labor/HHS (S. 3230), HEA reauthorization (H.R. 4137/S. 1642)

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

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