To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

Seek funding for rehabilitation of the City's water and sewer systems, as well as flood control and drainage efforts. Legislation of interest includes the the 2015 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (H.J.Res. 124; P.L. 113-164), FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3457; P.L. 113-76), the FY 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4923), the FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4800, S. 2389), and implementation and reauthorization of the Water ResourcesDevelopment Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including consideration of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 335).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

(1) H.R. 3024, "Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013" - all sections; (2) S.1551, "Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011" - all sections (impact on 113th Congress); (3) H.R. 3457, "FY14 Omnibus Labor-HHS-Education Title, HHS/CMS Section, language regarding medicare fraud prevention GAO study (explanatory statement); (4) Draft House bill (Brady) regarding medicare fraud and beneficiary smart cards, Section 4.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.J. Res. 106, Continuing Budget Resolution H.R. 3457, Consolidated Appropriations Act S. 1284, Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 4870 FY 2015 Defense AppropriationsH.R. 4903, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations

Client expense: $12,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding for rehabilitation of the City's water and sewer systems, as well as flood control and drainage efforts. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3457; P.L. 113-76), the FY 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4923), the FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4800, S. 2389), and implementation and reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), includingconsideration of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 335).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding for transportation-related initiatives, including assistance for the City's public transit system and roadway infrastructure improvements. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3457; P.L. 113-76), the FY 2015 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4745, S. 2438), and legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141), the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), and the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

(1) H.R. 3024, "Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013" - all sections (2) S.1551, "Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011" - all sections (impact on 113th Congress) (3) H.R. 3457, "FY14 Omnibus Labor-HHS-Education Title, HHS/CMS Section, language regarding medicare fraud prevention GAO study (explanatory statement)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,950

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Cybersecurity; border security; aviation; FY2015 Senate Military Construction, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; FY2015 House Military Construction, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; government procurement; FY2015 Senate National Defense Authorization Act; FY2015 House National Defense Authorization Act; FY2015 Senate Defense Appropriations Bill; FY2015 House Defense Appropriations Bill; HR 3457, FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Act

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

Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2015; all provisions relating to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) -Rural Housing Service (RHS) funding and administration of affordable multifamily housing and rental assistance programs and Treasury-Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposals related to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and bond-financed multifamily housing programs. (Continued).Advocated for increasing the 302(b) allocation to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2015. [Allocations not available during the reporting period]. Subcommittee Allocations FY 2014 Discretionary Spending, January13, 2014; all provisions concerning the 302(b) allocation for the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittees. House Appropriations Committee "FY 2014 Report on the Suballocation of the Budget Allocations." All provisions concerning the 302(b) allocation for the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Senate Appropriations Committee, "FY14 Subcommittee Allocations;" All provisions concerning the 302(b) allocation for the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee. HR 3457: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. DIVISION A-AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014, Title III Rural Development Programs; all provisions under Rural Housing Service concerning affordable multifamily housing programs. DIVISION L-TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 Title II--Department of Housing and Urban Development; all provisions concerning affordable multifamily housing & rental assistance programs. Explanatory Statement Submitted By Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations Regarding the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment on H.R. 3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014: DIVISION A-AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2014,TITLE III RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; all provisions concerning the Rental Assistance Program. HR 2410: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. TITLE III RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - all provisions under Rural Housing Service related to affordable multifamily housing programs. S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. TITLE III -RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - all provisions under Rural Housing Service related to affordable multifamily housing & rental assistance programs. HR 2610: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. TITLE II DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - all provisions related to affordable multifamily housing & rental assistance programs. S.1243: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. TITLE II DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - all provisions related to affordable multifamily housing & rental assistance programs. S. 1442: Improving the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rate Act. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and to provide a minimum 4 percent credit rate for existing buildings; all provisions.Draft bill from Rep. David Camp, "Tax Reform Act of 2014" to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform. TITLE IIIBUSINESS TAX REFORM; all provisions of Section 3204 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. [not introduced during reporting period.] Adovacted for Section 8 and Rental Assistance Reform consistent with the April 13, 2012 House Financial Services Committee Discussion Draft Legislation, Affordable Housing and Self-Sufficiency Improvement Act of 2012: A bill to reform affordable housing programs and the provision of supportive services under the United States Housing Act of 1937; all provisions [not introduced during reporting period]. Offered preliminary policy recommendations that would achieve cost savings in the management & operation of federally assisted multifamily housing by: Eliminating Costs Unique to Affordable Housing; Performing Income Certifications Once for All Programs; Using Federal Tax Returns for Rent Calculations; Track, Enforce and Prevent Repeat Payment Agreements; Reduce the frequency of Management Occupancy Reviews (MORs); and examine the feasiblity of reducing or eliminating interim income recertifications. Federal Housing Finance Agency News Release "FHFA Seeks Public Input on Reducing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Multifamily Businesses," August 9, 2013; all provisions. Federal Housing Finance Agency "Options for Reducing Fannie Mae and Freddie Macs Multifamily Businesses" Released by FHFA for Public Input, August 9, 2013; all provisions. Federal Housing Finance Agency, "Preparing a Foundation for a More Efficient and Effective Housing Finance System, Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2013-2017," all provisions which affect GSE's multifamily operations during conservatorship. The White House Domestic Policy Council Rental Policy Working Groups "Federal Rental Alignment-Administrative Proposals, December 31, 2011; all provisions (to better align the operation of federal rental programs and policies across the Administration) with specific emphasis on the Physical Inspection Pilot Program (for mixed-financed properties). All policies, funding and administrative issues related to management, production & preservation of affordable multifamily housing subject to HUD, USDA-RHS, and Treasury-IRS regulations. HUD Notice [Docket No FR5728N01] "Small Multifamily Building Risk Share Initiative: Request for Comment," November 4, 2013; all provisions. HUD Notice [Docket No. FR5720N01] "The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Overview of Applicability to HUD Programs," August 6, 2013; all provisions. HUD's "Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP)-Multifamily Housing" Form HUD-935.2A (12/2011); all provisions. Title 24 CFR Part 200, Subpart M-Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Regulations; all provisions of this HUD regulation for Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing requirements in HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) multifamily housing programs. Title 24 CFR Part 8, Subpart CProgram Accessibility; all provisions of this HUD regulation which require nondiscrimination based on Handicap in HUD's FHA multifamily assisted properties with emphasis on 8.22 New constructionhousing facilities, 8.23 Alterations of existing housing facilities, 8.32 Accessibility standards and 8.33 Housing adjustments. Title 24 CFR Part 100, Subpart D - Prohibition Against Discrimination Because of Handicap; all provisions of this HUD Regulation with emphasis on requirements for rental properties in 100.203 Reasonable modifications of existing premises, 100.204 Reasonable accommodations, and 100.205 Design and construction requirements. HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-25, Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies November 21, 2012; all provisions. HUD Notice H 2012-27 Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies November 21, 2012; all provisions.HUD Initiative "Transforming Multifamily for the 21st Century"; all provisions. HUD, "Multifamily Transformation Announces Three Key Changes; November, 26 2013; all provisions. HUD Press Release HUD No. 13-054 "HUD Announces Major Restructuring of Field Offices," April 24, 2013; all provisions. HUD [Docket No. FR5698N01] "Notice of Intent To Close 16 Field Offices" Friday, April 26, 2013; all provisions. HUD "Performance-Based Annual Contributions Contract, Project-Based Section 8 Contract Administration," February 24, 2012; all provisions. HUD [Docket No. FR-5600-N-33-C1] "HUDs Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 NOFA for the Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) Program Technical Correction," March 15, 2012; all provisions. HUD [Docket No. FR-5600-N-33] "HUDs Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) Program for the Administration of Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contracts," March 9, 2012; all provisions. HUD "Annual Contributions Contract Project-Based Section 8 Contract Administration, Second Amendment of Term, Incentive- Based Performance Standards Tasks, and Fees " October 17, 2012; all provisions. Urged amending to include Management & Occupancy Reviews (MORs) in PBCA tasks [not included]. Re-write of HUD Handbook 4350.1 Multifamily Housing Asset Management & Servicing draft "Guide to Units, Chapters, Section Headings & Subheadings;" all provisions. Re-write of HUD Handbook 4350.1 Multifamily Housing Asset Management & Servicing draft "Chapter 3.7 Preventing Defaults and Assignments;" all provisions. Re-write of HUD Handbook 4350.1 Multifamily Housing Asset Management & Servicing draft "Chapter 12.10 Tax Credits and Subsidy Layering;" all provisions. HUD Notice H 2011-30 "Use of Reserve for Replacement Accounts in Restructured Mark-to-Market (M2M) Properties," October 19, 2011; all provisions. HUD Handbook 4350.1 REV-2, Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing; all provisions, especially Chapter 4 "Reserve Fund for Replacements." HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1: Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs, November 2013; all provisions. HUD "Revised Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide for Public Comment," February 28, 2014; Chapter 9, all provisions of Section 9-23 Special Procedures When An RCS [Rent Comparability Study] Shows That A Projects Median Market Rent Exceeds 110 Percent Ofthe Median Gross Rent For The Projects Zip Code. HUD [Docket No. FR5413N02] "Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramDemonstration Project of Small Area Fair Market Rents in Certain Metropolitan Areas, Discussion of Comments, and Request for Participation," April 20, 2011; all provisions. HUD's Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) Release 2.0.2.(d); all provisions and policies concerning collection of repayment agreement information between tenants and assisted property owners. Offered preliminary feedback on HUD Civil Money Penalties Pilot for Owners/Properties with Failing REAC Scores. HUD Preparing for REAC Inspections (Guidance for MultiFamily and Public Housing Properties);" all provisions.All policies related to HUD's: Real Estate Assesment Center scoring and procedures for HUD-assisted and/or FHA insured properties; 2530 previous participation certification policies and submission procedures; Management and Occupancy Review for owners and management agents, "Workload Sharing" pilot programs, "Sustaining our Investments" Initiative and service coordinator program. Advocated for retaining the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program as part of comprehenisive tax reform efforts. IRS "Audit Technique Guide IRC 42, Low-Income Housing Credit" Draft For Comment Only, January 2014; all provisions of Chapter 12 Applicable Fraction concerning deep rent skewing and determining comparable units. Advocated for policies to promote long-term sustainablity and financial solvency of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties. USDA-RHS [RIN 0575AC93] Proposed Rule, "Civil Monetary Penalties," January 4, 2013; all provisions. USDA-RHS Unnumbered Letter "Underwriting Guidance for Transfer and [Multi-Family Housing Preservation & Revitalization]MPR Multi-Family Housing Transactions," September 30, 2013; all provisions. USDA-Rural Development Procedure Notice 466, December 5, 2013; all provisions of INSERT RD HB-2-3560 MFH ASSET MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK Chapter 3 Attachment 3-F (RD Handbook Changes, Revision to HB-2-3650 Attachment 3-F to reflect no change to Fiscal Year 2014 Management Fee). USDA-RHS Proposed Rule [RIN 0575AC96] "Rural Development Voucher Program," August 14, 2013; all provisions. Advocated for policies to address ongoing occupancy issues, including prolonged vacancies, in properties that participate in USDA-RHS's Multifamily Housing programs. Advocated for policies to address improper payments in USDA-RHS's Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance program, including access to HUD's Enterprise Income Verification system. All policies related to USDA Rural Development's Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA) audit for the Rental Assistance Program, Multi-Family Integrated System and its findings reviews, and rural housing preservation.

Seek funding for transportation-related initiatives, including assistance for the City's public transit system and roadway infrastructure improvements. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3457; P.L. 113-76), the FY 2014 Continuing Appropriations Act (H.J. Res. 59), the FY 2015 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill, and legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59), including theMoving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding for rehabilitation of the City's water and sewer systems, as well as flood control and drainage efforts. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3457; P.L. 113-76), the FY 2014 Continuing Appropriations Act (H.J. Res. 59), the FY 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, the FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, and implementation and reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495 and P.L. 110-114), includingconsideration of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080), and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 335).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.J. Res. 106, Continuing Budget Resolution H.R. 3457, Consolidated Appropriations Act S. 1284, Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 FY 2015 Defense AppropriationsFY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Client expense: $12,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Corps of Engineers Funding. Foreign Aid. Support for PL 480 "Food for Peace" program. Appropriations issue. HR 2410, HR 3457

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

(1) H.R. 3024, "Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013" - all sections (2) S.1551, "Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011" - all sections (impact on 113th Congress) (3) H.R. 3457, "FY14 Omnibus Labor-HHS-Education Title, HHS/CMS Section, language regarding medicare fraud prevention GAO study (explanatory statement)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE