Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act
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2015 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
2015 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Banking
Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S.1465/H.R. 3331 in 113th Cong., not yet re-introduced), and beneficial ownership-related provisions in the White House's FY15 and FY16 budget proposals. Potential House and Senate bills to strengthen anti-money-laundering and Bank Secrecy Act enforcement, including the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act (H.R. 3317 in 113th Cong., not yet re-introduced).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2015 · first_quarter · Banking
Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S.1465/H.R. 3331 in 113th Cong., not yet re-introduced), and beneficial ownership-related provisions in the White House's FY15 and FY16 budget proposals. Potential House and Senate bills to strengthen anti-money-laundering and Bank Secrecy Act enforcement, including the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act (H.R. 3317 in 113th Cong., not yet re-introduced).
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2015 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3317 Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions. H.R. 2719 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, general issues regarding cybersecurity General issues regarding banking regulations General issues regarding government funding and the President's Budget;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 848 - PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013, issues regarding legislation to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public; Professional issues, including auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; and H.R. 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 848 - PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013, issues regarding legislation to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public; Professional issues, including auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; and H.R. 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 848 - PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013, issues regarding legislation to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public; Professional issues, including auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; and H.R. 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Torts
General issues related to liability reform; HR 3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act (issues related to third party liability).
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 1465, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 624, to improve cyber intelligence information-sharing between the private and public sectors H.R. 736, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (NCCIP) H.R. 3317, the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act H.R. 3331, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $2,418,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Common Sense Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 927; Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, H.R. 3317; Issues related to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 111-203)
Client expense: $1,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Banking issues related to H.R.927, Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013 and H.R.3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act. Issues related to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L.111-203).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum.Issues related to credit union operations Issues related to credit union field of membership Issues related to credit union service organizations Issues related to vacancies on the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule on credit union service organizations Issues related to NCUAs rule on net worth and bargain purchase agreements Issues related to NCUAs low income designation regulations Issues related to NCUA examination procedures Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule regarding loan participations Issues related to NCUAs regulation regarding its regulatory flexibility program Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule regarding emergency liquidity Issues related to material loss reports of the NCUA Office of Inspector General Issues related to the authority of the CFPB to exempt credit unions from its rulemaking Issues related to the CFPB proposal related to remittances and international wire transfers Issues related to the proposed CFPB form on RESPA/TILA Issues related to overdraft protection and check ordering practices Issues related to mortgage servicing Issues related to mortgage loan originator compensation and qualifications Issues related to high-cost mortgage loans (HOEPA) Issues related to the CFPBs proposed rule regarding qualified mortgage / ability to repay Issues related to reverse mortgages Issues related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Issues related to mark-to-market accounting Issues related to private equity standards Issues related to the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Prohibition Act Issues related to data and cyber security Issues related to mobile banking and mobile payments Issues related to the oversight of the Federal Housing Administration Issues related to USDA Rural Development Loan program Issues related to identity theft and fraud reduction Issues related to student lending Issues related to derivatives and NCUAs proposed rule related to credit union use of derivatives Issues related to the Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues related to short term lending products and advance deposit products Issues related to patent reform Issues related to Federal Credit Union bylaws Issues related to NCUAs Minority Depository Institution program Issues relating to home-based credit unions Issues related to NCUAs Appraisal Management Company proposal Issues related to NCUAs risk-based capital proposal Issues related to the Johnson-Crapo Housing Finance Reform proposal Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule on securitization Issues related to NCUAs regulatory review process Issues related to Ginnie Mae capital Issues related to the nomination of J. Mark McWatters to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration Board Issues related to a discussion draft of legislation entitled, The Bureau Guidance Transparency Act Issues related to a discussion draft of legislation entitled, Preventing Regulatory Abuse Act of 2014 Issues related to a discussion draft of legislation entitled, Bureau Examination Fairness Act Issues related to credit union service to marijuana businesses Issues related to financial literacy Issues related to the Department of Justices investigation entitled, Operation Choke Point Issues related to membership eligibility in the Federal Home Loan Bank System.Issues related to the Department of Defense proposal regarding Credit Extending to Service Members under MLA H.R. 450, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act, all provisions H.R. 688, Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 719, Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 736, Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 749, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 801, Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 839, Prompt Notification of Short Sale Act, all provisions H.R. 861, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 927, Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1077, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act H.R. 1255, Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1261, Overdraft Protection Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1538, a bill to provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers and employees, all provisions H.R. 1553, Financial Institution Examination Fairness and Reform Act, all provisions H.R. 1566, a bill to create a Federal Charter for Internet consumer credit corporations, all provisions H.R. 1603, a bill to support and promote community financial institutions in the mutual form, all provisions H.R. 1646, a bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide an exception from the member business loan cap for loans made to aid in the recovery from a disaster, all provisions H.R. 1694, a bill to allow the Secretary of Treasury to rely on State examinations for certain financial institutions, all provisions H.R. 1750, the CLEAR Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 1754, Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1779, Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1862, Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions, all provisions H.R. 2136, Small Business Credit Availability Act, all provisions H.R. 2295, Basel III CASE Act, all provisions H.R. 2379, Qualified Mortgage Loan Originator Transitional Authority Act, all provisions H.R. 2419, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide coverage under such Act for credit cards issued to small businesses, all provisions H.R. 2512, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, all provisions H.R. 2547, a bill to determine appropriate risk based capital requirements for community, mid-size, and regional institutions, all provisions H.R. 2561, a bill to provide for the removal of default information form a borrowers credit report with respect to certain rehabilitated education loans, all provisions H.R. 2571, a bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to notify and obtain permission from consumers before collecting nonpublic personal information about such consumers, all provisions H.R. 2572, a bill to improve the regulation of credit unions and depository institutions and to provide regulatory relief, all provisions H.R. 2580, a bill to allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters, all provisions H.R. 2652, Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013 H.R. 2672, CFPB Rural Designation Petition and Correction Act H.R. 2673, the Portfolio Lending Mortgage Access Act, all provisions H.R. 2733, Defending American Taxpayers From Abusive Government Takings Act of 2013 H.R. 2767, Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 H.R. 2816, To extend the pilot program under section 258 of the National Housing Act that establishes an automated process for providing alternative credit rating information for mortgagors and prospective mortgagors under certain mortgages. H.R. 2917, Financial Security Credit Act of 2013 H.R. 2961, To amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners with respect to student loans, and for other purposes.H.R. 3036, a bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes. H.R. 3137, Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act, all provisions H.R. 3310, Annuity Safety and Security under Reasonable Enforcement Act, all provisions H.R. 3312, Homeowners Flood Insurance Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 3317, Holding Individual Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, all provisions H.R. 3329, a bill to enhance the ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, all provisions. H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, all provisions H.R. 3374, the American Savings Promotion Act, all provisions H.R. 3468, the Credit Union Share Insurance Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 3584, a bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize privately insured credit unions to become members of a Federal home loan bank, all provisions H.R. 3770, Inspector General Act H.R. 4042, Community Bank Mortgage Servicing Asset Capital Requirements Study Act, all provisions H.R. 4167, the Restoring Proven Financing for American Employers Act H.R. 4226, Credit Union Residential Loan Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 4466, the Financial Regulatory Clarity Act of 2014 H.R. 4521, the Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 4626, the SAFE Act Confidentiality and Privilege Enhancement Act, all provisions H.R. 4804, the Bureau Examination Fairness Act, all provisions H.R. 4986, End Operation Choke Point Act, all provisions H.R. 5148, Access to Affordable Mortgages Act, all provisions H.R. 5403, Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act, all provisions H.R. 5461, the Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014 H.R. 5758, Financial Institutions Customer Protection Act of 2014 Kildee Amendment to H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act, related to disclosures required under the Military Lending Act S. 113, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, all provisions S. 114, Fairness for Struggling Student Act, all provisions S. 172, Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act of 2013, all provisions S. 187, Deceptive Loan Check Elimination Act, all provisions S. 205, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2013, all provisions S. 249, Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013, all provisions S. 361, Prompt Notification of Short Sale Act of 2013, all provisions S. 450, Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, all provisions S. 451, a bill to make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions S. 563, Jumpstart GSE Reform Act, all provisions S. 635, Privacy Notice Modernization Act of 2013, all provisions S. 673, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, all provisions S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013, all provisions S. 727, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, all provisions S. 731, Basel III CASE Act, all provisions S. 733, Basel III Impact Study Act, all provisions S. 798, Terminating Bailouts for Taxpayer Fairness Act, all provisions S. 872, Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act, all provisions S. 947, SAFE Act Confidentiality and Privilege Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 968, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 985, a bill to repeal certain provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and revive the separation between commercial banking and the securities business, in the manner provided in the Banking Act of 1933, the so-called "Glass-Steagall Act," all provisionsS. 996, a bill to improve the National Flood Insurance Program, all provisions S. 1002, Home Building Lending Improvement Act, all provisions S. 1048, the Mortgage Finance Act, all provisions S. 1098, a bill to reform the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to responsibly protect homeownership, all provisions S. 1176, a bill to impose a fine with respect to international remittance transfers if the sender is unable to verify legal status in the United States, all provisions S. 1217, Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions S. 1229, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to empower the States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions, all provisions S. 1282, 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act of 2013 S. 1349, a bill to enhance the ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes. S. 1511, the Mortgage Choice Act, all provisions S. 1534, Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act, all provisions S. 1538, FIX Credit Reporting Errors Act, all provisions S. 1577, Mortgage Choice Act, all provisions S. 1597, the American Savings Promotion Act, all provisions S. 1610, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, all provisions S. 1806, a bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act with respect to membership eligibility of certain institutions, all provisions S. 1867, Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act of 2013, all provisions S. 1916, the HELP Rural Communities Act, all provisions S. 2641, the Portfolio Lending Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 2698, the Regulatory Easement for Lending Institutions Act, Title II and Title III. S. 2699, a Bill to require the National Credit Union Administration to provide pass-through share insurance for the deposits or shares of any interest on lawyers trust accounts, and for other purposes. S. Res. 105, a resolution designating April 2013 as Financial Literacy Month Johnson / Crapo amendment to S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions Moran / Manchin amendment to S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions Toomey / Coburn amendment to S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Government Ethics (OGE), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 1261 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2013 - Provisions related to caps & limitations on overdraft charges S 710 - Bill to provide commercial banks & S&Ls an exemption from Dodd-Frank Act provisions requiring the regulation of municipal advisors - provisions to exempt certain bank employees from being considered municipal advisors for purposes of Dodd-Frank.HR 1750 - Regulatory Relief Act - Provisions related to exemptions from the qualified mortgage requirements and privacy notice requirements. HR 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable & Deterring Money Laundering Act - Provisions to strengthen the Federal statutes designed to deter money laundering and terrorism financing. HR 3770 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act - Provisions addressing issues with the affordability of the National Flood Insurance program and mapping issues. S 1720 - Patent reform legislation that addresses nuisance litigation of patent trolls - Provisions addressing patent reform. S 1926 - Combining National Flood Insurance Programs reforms with NARAB II - Provisions regarding escrow requirements under flood insurance program. HR 4466 - Financial Regulatory Clarity Act - Provisions regarding regulatory processes to determine duplicative rules and regulations S 635 - Privacy Notice Bill - Eliminating the need to send GLBA privacy notices if a financial institution has not changed its privacy policy in the last year.
Client expense: $141,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 3317 (Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act)
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2014 · third_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 848 - PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013, issues regarding legislation to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public;Professional issues, including auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; and H.R. 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Torts
General issues related to liability reform; HR 3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act (issues related to third party liability).
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
See addendum.S. 1465, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 624, to improve cyber intelligence information-sharing between the private and public sectors. H.R. 736, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (NCCIP) H.R. 3317, the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act H.R. 3331, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $2,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Banking
Banking issues related to H.R.927, Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013 and H.R.3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act. Issues related to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L.111-203).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Banking
Common Sense Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 927; Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, H.R. 3317; Issues related to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 111-203)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $1,130,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Banking
Please see addendum.Issues related to credit union operations Issues related to credit union field of membership Issues related to credit union service organizations Issues related to vacancies on the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule on credit union service organizations Issues related to NCUAs rule on net worth and bargain purchase agreements Issues related to NCUAs low income designation regulations Issues related to NCUA examination procedures Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule regarding loan participations Issues related to NCUAs regulation regarding its regulatory flexibility program Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule regarding emergency liquidity Issues related to material loss reports of the NCUA Office of Inspector General Issues related to the authority of the CFPB to exempt credit unions from its rulemaking Issues related to the CFPB proposal related to remittances and international wire transfers Issues related to the proposed CFPB form on RESPA/TILA Issues related to overdraft protection and check ordering practices Issues related to mortgage servicing Issues related to mortgage loan originator compensation and qualifications Issues related to high-cost mortgage loans (HOEPA) Issues related to the CFPBs proposed rule regarding qualified mortgage / ability to repay Issues related to reverse mortgages Issues related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Issues related to mark-to-market accounting Issues related to private equity standards Issues related to the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Prohibition Act Issues related to data and cyber security Issues related to mobile banking and mobile payments Issues related to the oversight of the Federal Housing Administration Issues related to USDA Rural Development Loan program Issues related to identity theft and fraud reduction Issues related to student lending Issues related to derivatives and NCUAs proposed rule related to credit union use of derivatives Issues related to the Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues related to short term lending products and advance deposit products Issues related to patent reform Issues related to Federal Credit Union bylaws Issues related to NCUAs Minority Depository Institution program Issues relating to home-based credit unions Issues related to NCUAs Appraisal Management Company proposal Issues related to NCUAs risk-based capital proposal Issues related to the Johnson-Crapo Housing Finance Reform proposal Issues related to NCUAs proposed rule on securitization Issues related to NCUAs regulatory review process Issues related to Ginnie Mae capital Issues related to the nomination of J. Mark McWatters to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration Board Issues related to a discussion draft of legislation entitled, The Bureau Guidance Transparency Act Issues related to a discussion draft of legislation entitled, Preventing Regulatory Abuse Act of 2014 Issues related to a discussion draft of legislation entitled, Bureau Examination Fairness Act Issues related to credit union service to marijuana businesses Issues related to financial literacy Issues related to the Department of Justices investigation entitled, Operation Choke Point Issues related to membership eligibility in the Federal Home Loan Bank System.H.R. 450, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act, all provisions H.R. 688, Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 719, Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 736, Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 749, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 801, Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 839, Prompt Notification of Short Sale Act, all provisions H.R. 861, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 927, Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1077, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act H.R. 1255, Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1261, Overdraft Protection Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1538, a bill to provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers and employees, all provisions H.R. 1553, Financial Institution Examination Fairness and Reform Act, all provisions H.R. 1566, a bill to create a Federal Charter for Internet consumer credit corporations, all provisions H.R. 1603, a bill to support and promote community financial institutions in the mutual form, all provisions H.R. 1646, a bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide an exception from the member business loan cap for loans made to aid in the recovery from a disaster, all provisions H.R. 1694, a bill to allow the Secretary of Treasury to rely on State examinations for certain financial institutions, all provisions H.R. 1750, the CLEAR Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 1754, Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1779, Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 1862, Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions, all provisions H.R. 2136, Small Business Credit Availability Act, all provisions H.R. 2295, Basel III CASE Act, all provisions H.R. 2379, Qualified Mortgage Loan Originator Transitional Authority Act, all provisions H.R. 2419, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide coverage under such Act for credit cards issued to small businesses, all provisions H.R. 2512, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, all provisions H.R. 2547, a bill to determine appropriate risk based capital requirements for community, mid-size, and regional institutions, all provisions H.R. 2561, a bill to provide for the removal of default information form a borrowers credit report with respect to certain rehabilitated education loans, all provisions H.R. 2571, a bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to notify and obtain permission from consumers before collecting nonpublic personal information about such consumers, all provisions H.R. 2572, a bill to improve the regulation of credit unions and depository institutions and to provide regulatory relief, all provisions H.R. 2580, a bill to allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters, all provisions H.R. 2652, Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013 H.R. 2672, CFPB Rural Designation Petition and Correction Act H.R. 2673, the Portfolio Lending Mortgage Access Act, all provisions H.R. 2733, Defending American Taxpayers From Abusive Government Takings Act of 2013 H.R. 2767, Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 H.R. 2816, To extend the pilot program under section 258 of the National Housing Act that establishes an automated process for providing alternative credit rating information for mortgagors and prospective mortgagors under certain mortgages. H.R. 2917, Financial Security Credit Act of 2013 H.R. 2961, To amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners with respect to student loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3036, a bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.H.R. 3137, Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act, all provisions H.R. 3310, Annuity Safety and Security under Reasonable Enforcement Act, all provisions H.R. 3312, Homeowners Flood Insurance Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 3317, Holding Individual Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, all provisions H.R. 3329, a bill to enhance the ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, all provisions. H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, all provisions H.R. 3374, the American Savings Promotion Act, all provisions H.R. 3468, the Credit Union Share Insurance Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 3584, a bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize privately insured credit unions to become members of a Federal home loan bank, all provisions H.R. 4042, Community Bank Mortgage Servicing Asset Capital Requirements Study Act, all provisions H.R. 4226, Credit Union Residential Loan Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 4466, the Financial Regulatory Clarity Act of 2014 H.R. 4521, the Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act, all provisions H.R. 4626, the SAFE Act Confidentiality and Privilege Enhancement Act, all provisions H.R. 4804, the Bureau Examination Fairness Act, all provisions H.R. 4986, End Operation Choke Point Act, all provisions H.R. 5148, Access to Affordable Mortgages Act, all provisions H.R. 5403, Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act, all provisions H.R. 5461, a Bill to clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes, Title II and Title III. Kildee Amendment to H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act, related to disclosures required under the Military Lending Act S. 113, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, all provisions S. 114, Fairness for Struggling Student Act, all provisions S. 172, Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act of 2013, all provisions S. 187, Deceptive Loan Check Elimination Act, all provisions S. 205, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2013, all provisions S. 249, Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013, all provisions S. 361, Prompt Notification of Short Sale Act of 2013, all provisions S. 450, Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, all provisions S. 451, a bill to make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions S. 563, Jumpstart GSE Reform Act, all provisions S. 635, Privacy Notice Modernization Act of 2013, all provisions S. 673, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, all provisions S. 676, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013, all provisions S. 727, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, all provisions S. 731, Basel III CASE Act, all provisions S. 733, Basel III Impact Study Act, all provisions S. 798, Terminating Bailouts for Taxpayer Fairness Act, all provisions S. 872, Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act, all provisions S. 947, SAFE Act Confidentiality and Privilege Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 968, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 985, a bill to repeal certain provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and revive the separation between commercial banking and the securities business, in the manner provided in the Banking Act of 1933, the so-called Glass-Steagall Act, all provisions S. 996, a bill to improve the National Flood Insurance Program, all provisions S. 1002, Home Building Lending Improvement Act, all provisions S. 1048, the Mortgage Finance Act, all provisionsS. 1098, a bill to reform the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to responsibly protect homeownership, all provisions S. 1176, a bill to impose a fine with respect to international remittance transfers if the sender is unable to verify legal status in the United States, all provisions S. 1217, Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions S. 1229, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to empower the States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions, all provisions S. 1282, 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act of 2013 S. 1349, a bill to enhance the ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes. S. 1511, the Mortgage Choice Act, all provisions S. 1534, Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act, all provisions S. 1538, FIX Credit Reporting Errors Act, all provisions S. 1577, Mortgage Choice Act, all provisions S. 1597, the American Savings Promotion Act, all provisions S. 1610, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, all provisions S. 1806, a bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act with respect to membership eligibility of certain institutions, all provisions S. 1867, Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act of 2013, all provisions S. 1916, the HELP Rural Communities Act, all provisions S. 2641, the Portfolio Lending Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 2698, the Regulatory Easement for Lending Institutions Act, Title II and Title III. S. 2699, a Bill to require the National Credit Union Administration to provide pass-through share insurance for the deposits or shares of any interest on lawyers trust accounts, and for other purposes. S. Res. 105, a resolution designating April 2013 as Financial Literacy Month Johnson / Crapo amendment to S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions Moran / Manchin amendment to S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions Toomey / Coburn amendment to S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, all provisions
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Government Ethics (OGE), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 3317 (Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act)
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2014 · third_quarter · Banking
HR 1261 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2013 - Provisions related to caps & limitations on overdraft charges. S 710 - A bill to provide commercial banks & S&Ls an exemption from Dodd-Frank Act provisions requiring the regulation of municipal advisors - Provisions to exempt certain bank employees from being considered municipal advisors.HR 1750 - Regulatory Relief Act - Provisions related to exemptions from the qualified mortgage requirements & privacy notice requirements. HR 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable & Deterring Money Laundering Act - Provisions that would strengthen the Federal statutes designed to deter money laundering & terrorism financing. HR 3770 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act - Provisions addressing issues with the affordability of the National Flood Insurance program and mapping issues. S 1720 - Patent reform legislation - Provisions addressing patent reform. S 1926 - A bill combining the National Flood Insurance Program reforms with NARAB II - Provisions regarding escrow requirements under flood insurance program. HR 4466 - Financial Regulatory Clarity Act - Provisions regarding regulatory processes to determine duplicative rules and regulations. S 635 - Privacy Notice Bill - eliminating the need to send GLBA privacy notices if a financial institution has not changed its privacy policy in the last year.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Banking
S. 1465, H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. H.R. 3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Banking
Common Sense Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 927; Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, H.R. 3317; Issues related to implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 111-203)
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013, general issues regarding cost-benefit of SEC regulations; S. 848 - PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013, issues regarding legislation to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public;Professional issues, including auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; and H.R. 3317 - Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act, general issues regarding the regulatory treatment of independent contractors performing work for financial institutions.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ITS MARKUP OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BILLS IN CONGRESS, IN PUBLIC LIKE ITS COUNTERPART IN THE HOUSE.H.R. 4435/S. 2410, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) FOR FY 2015, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO HOLD CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE, PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS IN THE MILITARY, KEEP THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION (DOT&E) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRONG, AND REDUCE WASTE AND INEFFECTIVE PROGRAMS IN PENTAGON BUDGET. [H.R. 4435 PASSED HOUSE ON MAY 22, 2014; S. 2410 PLACED ON SENATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ON JUNE 2, 2014] URGED THE PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CAMP LEJEUNE AS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEKS TO UNDERMINE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF VICTIMS IN SUPREME COURT CASE WALDBURGER V. CTS CORPORATION. SUPPORTED FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, A LAW THAT PROTECTS FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWERS FROM RETALIATION [PUBLIC LAW NO: 112-199]. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHISTLEBLOWER OMBUDSMEN PROGRAM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL. URGED FDA TO DO MORE TO ENSURE ALL AGENCY PERSONNEL AND FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS ARE BETTER TRAINED IN WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO MANDATE A GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY TO PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWER AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND PREVENT FUTURE EMPLOYEE SURVEILLANCE ABUSES. ASKED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL FUNDS RECIPIENTS USING CONFIDENTIALITY OR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS THAT INFRINGE ON CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAWS. URGED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO OVERTURN ITS DECISION TO VASTLY NARROW THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2409 IN THE INTEREST OF UPHOLDING THE INTENT OF CONGRESS IN ENACTING CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED CONGRESS TO RESPOND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL DECISION ON CONTRACTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2409 BY TAKING STEPS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THOSE WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH ADEQUATE CHANNELS TO MAKE DISCLOSURES AND PROTECTIONS FOR THOSE DISCLOSURES. URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY SYSTEM. SUPPORTED REVISION OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 829 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 (PUB. L. 112-239), WHICH EXTENDS CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS TO CONTRACTORSA NECESSARY EXPANSION OF SAFEGUARDS. URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING. H.R. 882, CONTRACTING AND TAX ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013, PROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONGRESS ON WHAT THE BILL SHOULD INCLUDE [H.R.882 PASSED HOUSE ON APRIL 15, 2013].U.S. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP: MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ENDING SECRET LAW, ENCOURAGING PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF ETHICS AND OTHER GOV INFO, PROVIDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY, INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN FEDERAL SPENDING. S. 2127, INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2014, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM IN THE LAW THAT REQUIRES ALLEGATIONS OF ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AT DOJ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN AGENCY THAT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RATHER THAN THE AUTONOMOUS OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL [REFERRED TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON MARCH 13, 2014]. URGED DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO REFORM OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT TO RELEVANT STATE BAR AUTHORITIES, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, AND EMPOWER THE DOJ OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY LIKE OTHER INSPECTORS GENERAL. URGED THE PRESIDENT TO FILL INSPECTORS GENERAL VACANCIES AND CONGRESS TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF VACANCIES TO ROOT OUT WASTE AND INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INSPECTORS GENERAL AUTHORITY AND OPERATIONS TO MAKE THESE WATCHDOGS MORE EFFECTIVE. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPELMENTATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ACROSS ALL AGENCIES H.R. 4372, TARGETED LETHAL FORCE TRANSPARENCY ACT, SUPPORTED TRANSPARENCY AROUND THE TARGETED KILLING PROGRAM AND RELATED CIVILIAN CASUALTIES [REFERRED TO HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON APRIL 2, 2014; AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED ON HOUSE VERSION OF THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT]. URGED DOJ TO DECLINE TO APPEAL COURT RULING TO ORDER THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO RELEASE A REDACTED VERSION OF THE OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL (OLC) MEMO TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXPLAINING THE JUSTIFICATION FOR DRONE STRIKES TARGETING U.S. CITIZENS, A RULING THAT PROMOTES OPENNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY. (NEW YORK TIMES CO. V. UNITED STATES) H.R. 4661, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY2015, SUPPORTED AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD INCREASE TRANSPARENCY ABOUT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED IN DRONE STRIKES[H.R. 4461 REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MAY 15, 2014]. H.R. 3361/S. 1599, USA FREEDOM ACT, SUPPORTED THE STRONGER HOUSE VERSION OF THE BILL, WHICH STIPULATES MORE TRANSPARENCY, OVERSIGHT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND THE END OF SECRET LAW AND SPYING ON ORDINARY AMERICANS [H.R. 3361 REFERRED TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON JUNE 2, 2014; S. 1599 REFERRED TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICARY ON OCTOBER 29, 2013]. S. 1551, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED REQUIRE PUBLIC RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED VERSIONS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT SUBSTANTIVELY INTERPRET THE PATRIOT ACT AND THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT (FISA), INCLUDING FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT (FISC OR FISA COURT) DECISIONS [REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013].S. 1631, THE FISA IMPROVEMENTS ACT: OPPOSED THIS CODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF NSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS [S. 1631 REPORTED BY SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013]. H.R. 4291, FISA TRANSPARENCY AND MODERNIZATION ACT, OPPOSED PROPOSED FISA REFORMS BECAUSE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION SHOULD DO MUCH MORE THAN MERELY END ONE TYPE OF BULK COLLECTION [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ON MARCH 25, 2014] CALLED FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ADVOCATING ON U.S. TRADE POLICY. H.R.3278/S.1809: SUPPORTED THIS NATIONAL SECURITY WORFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLARIFYING CIVIL SERVICE AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS [REFERRED TO COMMITTEE]. SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES. H.R.4197, ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW EXTENSION ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS [REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM, COMMERCIAL AND ANTITRUST LAW ON APRIL 16, 2014] H.R. 2061/S. 994, DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT: SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO MORE RELIABLY FOLLOW HOW TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT; URGED PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT DATA ACT AS PROPOSED BY CONGRESS, REJECTING THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT WEAKEN PROVISIONS IN THE BILL [S. 944 BECAME PUBLIC LAW NO: 113-101 ON MAY 9, 2014]. H.R. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [PASSED HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014]. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE ON KEY REFORMS TO INCLUDE IN FOIA LEGISLATION. H.R. 4157, FARMER IDENTITY PROTECTION ACT, OPPOSED UNNECESSARY PRIVACY MEASURES THAT UNDERMINE FOIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH [REFERRE D TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK, RURAL DEVLEOPMENT, AND CREDIT ON APRIL 1, 2014]. URGED RESPONSE SYSTEMS TO ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES PANEL (RSP) TO OPEN ITS HEARINGS TO THE PUBLIC TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS DEALING WITH THE EPIDEMIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY. H.R. 3345, STOP UNWORTHY SPENDING ACT (SUSPEND ACT): SUPPORTED IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS [H.R. 3345 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE ON OCTOBER 28, 2013].H.R. 3316, GRANT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS FOR INCREASED TRANSPARENCY IN GRANTMAKING AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON OCTOBER 29, 2013] H.R. 3317, HOLDING INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTABLE AND DETERRING MONEY LAUNDERING ACT: SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STATUTES TO DETER MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING [H.R. 3317 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND INVESTIGATIONS ON JANUARY 9, 2014]. H.R. 2638/S. 1271, FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2013: SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY [H.R. 2638 REFERRED TO HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JULY 10, 2013; S. 1271 REPORTED BY SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013]. URGED THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO RECLASSIFY BROADBAND ACCESS SERVICES AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BLOCKING ONLINE FOLLOWING A RELATED COURT DECISION. URGED PRESIDENT TO EXPEDITE THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE REPORT BY THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (SSCI) ON THE INTERROGATION AND DETENTION PRACTICES OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) [SSCI WILL VOTE ON RELEASING THE REPORT]. URGED CONGRESS TO RESTORE FUNDING TO THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (OTA), AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE FOR CONGRESS. URGED CONGRESS TO MAKE CONGRESSIONAL DATA MORE ACCESSIBLE BY ENSURING THAT TIMELY BILL STATUS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN XML FORMAT AND THAT CONGRESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BULK DATA TASK FORCE. OPPOSED THE POTENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF COLONEL STEVE ASHER AS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY/CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NNSA) OVER CONCERNS ABOUT HIS LACKING LEADERSHIP SKILLS [ASHER IS CURRENTLY ACTING CHIEF OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY AT THE NNSA]. URGED OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY BY ISSUING A FINAL RULE THAT REQUIRES THAT STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PROPOSED RULES AND IN FINAL RULES BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. H.R. 1133, THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT, SUPPORTED INCREASED TRANSPARENCY FOR FUNDRAISING FOR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES AND URGED CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE [H.R. 1133 WAS REPORTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON JUNE 20, 2013]. H.R. 4245, TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO FOIA, POSTING OF CRS REPORTS ONLINE, REQUIRING GREATER ETHICS DISCLOSURES, REQUIRING REPORTS ON FOREIGN LOBBYISTS, IMPROVING USASPENDING.GOV, REQUIRING MORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TRANSPARENCY, AND OTHER GOOD GOVERNMENT REFORMS [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 13, 2014].H.R. 1380, ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED REPORTS ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS THAT STATE THAT ANY REPORT REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS THAT IS RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT MUST BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE MANAGED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE [H.R. 1380 REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM ON MARCH 22, 2013]. URGED CONGRESS TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF NNSA PROGRAMS. H.R. 4164, SMALL COMPANY DISCLOSURE SIMPLIFICATION ACT, OPPOSED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD NEEDLESSLY EXEMPT 60% OF PUBLIC COMPANIES FROM THE OBLIGATION TO FILE OPEN DATA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [ORDERED TO BE REPORTED ON MARCH 14, 2014]. S. 2286, CUTTING CONTRACTOR USE AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS ACT OF 2014, SUPORTED PROVISIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE DATA ABOUT SERVICE CONTRACTS. SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO MAKE DOD REVOLVING DOOR AND IG REPORTS PUBLIC. H.R. 1942, CONTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT OF 2013, OFFERED ADVICE FOR HOLDING PRIME CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS.
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
2014 · second_quarter · Torts
General issues related to liability reform; HR 3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act (issues related to third party liability).
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Banking
Banking issues related to H.R.927, Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013 and H.R.3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
See addendum.S. 1465, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 624, to improve cyber intelligence information-sharing between the private and public sectors H.R. 736, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (NCCIP) H.R. 3317, the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act H.R. 3331, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Banking
HR 1261 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2013 - Provisions related to caps and limitations on overdraft charges. S 710 - A bill to provide commercial banks and S&Ls an exemption from Dodd-Frank Act provisions requiring the regulation of municipal advisors. HR 1750 - Regulatory Relief Act - Exemptiosn from the qualified mortgage requirements & privacy notice requirements.HR 3317 - Holiding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act - Provisions that would strengthen the Federal statutes designed to deter money laundering and terrorism financing. HR 3770 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act - Provisions addressing issues with the affordability of National Flood Insurance program and mapping issues. S 1720 - Patent reform legislation - provisions addressing patent reform. S 1926 - A bill combining the National Flood Insurance Program reforms with NARAB II - escrow requirements under flood insurance program. HR 4466 - Financial Regulatory Clarity Act - Provisions regarding regulatory processes to determine duplicative rules and regulations. S 635 - Privacy Notice Bill - to eliminate the need to send GLBA privacy notices if a financial institution has not changed its privacy policy in the last year.
Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE