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Homes for Heroes Act of 2013
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Requested adequate funding for the 811 PRA program in HUDs request to OMB. Through the Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, HUD provides funding to develop and subsidize rental housing with the availability of supportive services for very low- and extremely low-income adults with disabilities. Discussed the Universal Home Design Act (S. 2889) which would increase the availability of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities.
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Requested adequate funding for the 811 PRA program in HUDs request to OMB. Through the Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, HUD provides funding to develop and subsidize rental housing with the availability of supportive services for very low- and extremely low-income adults with disabilities. Discussed the Universal Home Design Act (S. 2889) which would increase the availability of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230. Support the Connolly (VA) amendment to HR 4660. Support conference Report to HR 3230.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479 / S. 1242, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.Support inclusion of funding for the National Housing Trust Fund in any reform of the housing secondary market. Support use of current profits of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to immediately fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Support the proposed changes to the USDA nondiscrimination regulation covering federally-conducted programs to expand the regulation to include gender identity as a protected group. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. Support Brown (OH) amendment to section 803 of S. 1217. This amendment will significantly improve how servicing is done. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761, the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Encourage the FHFA to set strong housing goals and to enable the Enterprises to reach their goals through innovative and proactive means. Support an FHFA reversal of the GSE policy on principal reduction. Support H.R. 4960. Support Julian Castro's nominatin to be Secretary of HUD. Support implementation of the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) proposal by HUD. Support requested funding for the Ryan White HIV / AIDS Program, which offers health services for people living with HIV / AIDS, be set at $2.32 billion. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761 Oppose Garret (NJ) amendment regarding Fair Housing to HR 4660. Oppose Schock (IL) rental assistance voucher amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gosar (AZ) "Fair Housing" amendment to H.R. 4745. Oppose the Chabot (OH) Section 8 amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gohmert (TX) Public Housing Amendment to HR 4735. Support the Nadler (NY) Housing for Persons with AIDS amendment to HR 4745. Support the reevaluation of all asset disposition policies and programs of HUD to ensure they promote sales to owner-occupant homebuyers rather than investors. Oppose Garrett (NJ) amendment to H.R. 4660. Support increasing funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program to at least $52 million annually and the Fair Housing Assistance Program to at least $40 million.Support appropriations to fund HUDs FHEO staffing with at least 750 full time employees. HUD should redesign all federal rental housing programs to meet affirmative obligations to address segregation, with both strong standards (that is, mandatory requirements) and strong incentives for mobility and affordable housing siting. In the Section 8 program, HUD should implement smallarea Fair Market Rents to increase the range of neighborhoods available to voucher holders. HUD should revise the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) and Section 8 Administrative Fee system to reward PHAs for improved opportunity outcomes for families. Additionally, the voucher portability process should be revised to minimize hurdles and information barriers for clients. Oppose arbitrary increases in g-fees (guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) or LLPAs (loan-level price adjustments) as proposed by the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency). Support the proposed changes to HMDAs reporting requirements, as proposed y the Consumer Financial Protection Bureu, for mortgage lenders. Support for funding for the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to bedetermined by the Federal Housing Finance Administration. Any new guarantee fee structure must be reviewed to ascertain its disparate impact on the already limited access to credit in minority neighborhoods. Support a strong Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule. Support efforts by the FHA to himplement a new system that categorizes loan errors and treats them differently depending on how significant they are and whether they are intentional, and they have asked for comments on their proposal, but also suggest improvements to the proposed changes. FHFA has a clearly laid out mission that includes the duty to reach underserved communities. There are two different metrics considered for the compliance standard: the market metric, that is whether the GSEs meet the percentage of affordable lending in the overall relevant market; and the benchmark metric, whether the GSEs meet a percentage of affordable loans that is set based on market projections, GSE credit policies, and other factors. We recommend these components be designed to work together in the dual market test to carry out FHFAs duty to serve low and moderate income families. We also recommend two other considerations for application of the tests. The test must first be appropriate for the projected persistence of this highly atypical housing market over the next three years. Second, the test must consider the related issue of how FHFA responds to findings of noncompliance, after determining how the goals are structured and how compliance is determined. Single Family Purchase Benchmark Levels Should Higher. Support the AFFH Assessment Tools strong focus on documenting patterns and determinants of housing segregation, both community-wide and in specific government housing programs, although identifying fair housing challenges without beginning to identify policies and actions to address these challenges would severely undermine and marginalize the community engagement process and will not further the goals set out in the AFFH proposed rule. Furthermore, a more robust and detailed set of expectations for community engagement is needed to conform to the ambitious goals of the proposed rule. We also strongly recommend the inclusion of multiple measures of segregation in the Assessment Tool.Support the adoption of updated credit score models by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that better predict credit worthiness for consumers with medical debts and thin files. Support Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac being required to institute a policy that prohibits lenders from refusing to manually underwrite a mortgage when there is a credit reporting dispute. Support Julian Castro's nomination to sercce as Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Oppose Chabot amendment to HR 4745. Oppose Gohmert amendment to HR 4745. Support Nadler amendment to HR 4745. Oppose Gosar amendment to HR 4745
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Housing
Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Discussed the Universal Home Design Act (S. 2889) which would increase the availability of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Housing
Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Discussed the Universal Home Design Act (S. 2889) which would increase the availability of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479 / S. 1242, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.Support inclusion of funding for the National Housing Trust Fund in any reform of the housing secondary market. Support use of current profits of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to immediately fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Support the proposed changes to the USDA nondiscrimination regulation covering federally-conducted programs to expand the regulation to include gender identity as a protected group. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. Support Brown (OH) amendment to section 803 of S. 1217. This amendment will significantly improve how servicing is done. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761, the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Encourage the FHFA to set strong housing goals and to enable the Enterprises to reach their goals through innovative and proactive means. Support an FHFA reversal of the GSE policy on principal reduction. Support H.R. 4960. Support Julian Castro's nominatin to be Secretary of HUD. Support implementation of the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) proposal by HUD. Support requested funding for the Ryan White HIV / AIDS Program, which offers health services for people living with HIV / AIDS, be set at $2.32 billion. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761 Oppose Garret (NJ) amendment regarding Fair Housing to HR 4660. Oppose Schock (IL) rental assistance voucher amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gosar (AZ) "Fair Housing" amendment to H.R. 4745. Oppose the Chabot (OH) Section 8 amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gohmert (TX) Public Housing Amendment to HR 4735. Support the Nadler (NY) Housing for Persons with AIDS amendment to HR 4745. Support the reevaluation of all asset disposition policies and programs of HUD to ensure they promote sales to owner-occupant homebuyers rather than investors. Oppose Garrett (NJ) amendment to H.R. 4660. Support increasing funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program to at least $52 million annually and the Fair Housing Assistance Program to at least $40 million.Support appropriations to fund HUDs FHEO staffing with at least 750 full time employees. HUD should redesign all federal rental housing programs to meet affirmative obligations to address segregation, with both strong standards (that is, mandatory requirements) and strong incentives for mobility and affordable housing siting. In the Section 8 program, HUD should implement smallarea Fair Market Rents to increase the range of neighborhoods available to voucher holders. HUD should revise the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) and Section 8 Administrative Fee system to reward PHAs for improved opportunity outcomes for families. Additionally, the voucher portability process should be revised to minimize hurdles and information barriers for clients. Oppose arbitrary increases in g-fees (guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) or LLPAs (loan-level price adjustments) as proposed by the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency).
2014 · third_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230. Support the Connolly (VA) amendment to HR 4660.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.Support inclusion of funding for the National Housing Trust Fund in any reform of the housing secondary market. Support use of current profits of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to immediately fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Support the proposed changes to the USDA nondiscrimination regulation covering federally-conducted programs to expand the regulation to include gender identity as a protected group. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. Support Brown (OH) amendment to section 803 of S. 1217. This amendment will significantly improve how servicing is done. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761, the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Encourage the FHFA to set strong housing goals and to enable the Enterprises to reach their goals through innovative and proactive means. Support an FHFA reversal of the GSE policy on principal reduction. Support H.R. 4960. Support Julian Castro's nominatin to be Secretary of HUD. Support implementation of the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) proposal by HUD. Support requested funding for the Ryan White HIV / AIDS Program, which offers health services for people living with HIV / AIDS, be set at $2.32 billion. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761 Oppose Garret (NJ) amendment regarding Fair Housing to HR 4660. Oppose Schock (IL) rental assistance voucher amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gosar (AZ) "Fair Housing" amendment to H.R. 4745. Oppose the Chabot (OH) Section 8 amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gohmert (TX) Public Housing Amendment to HR 4735. Support the Nadler (NY) Housing for Persons with AIDS amendment to HR 4745
2014 · second_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.Support inclusion of funding for the National Housing Trust Fund in any reform of the housing secondary market. Support use of current profits of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to immediately fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Support the proposed changes to the USDA nondiscrimination regulation covering federally-conducted programs to expand the regulation to include gender identity as a protected group. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. Support Brown (OH) amendment to section 803 of S. 1217. This amendment will significantly improve how servicing is done. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761, the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Encourage the FHFA to set strong housing goals and to enable the Enterprises to reach their goals through innovative and proactive means. Support an FHFA reversal of the GSE policy on principal reduction. Support H.R. 4960. Support Julian Castro's nominatin to be Secretary of HUD. Support implementation of the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) proposal by HUD. Support requested funding for the Ryan White HIV / AIDS Program, which offers health services for people living with HIV / AIDS, be set at $2.32 billion. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761 Oppose Garret (NJ) amendment regarding Fair Housing to HR 4660. Oppose Schock (IL) rental assistance voucher amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gosar (AZ) "Fair Housing" amendment to H.R. 4745. Oppose the Chabot (OH) Section 8 amendment to HR 4745. Oppose the Gohmert (TX) Public Housing Amendment to HR 4735. Support the Nadler (NY) Housing for Persons with AIDS amendment to HR 4745
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357. Support HR 4810. Support H.R. 3230
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.Support inclusion of funding for the National Housing Trust Fund in any reform of the housing secondary market. Support use of current profits of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to immediately fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Support the proposed changes to the USDA nondiscrimination regulation covering federally-conducted programs to expand the regulation to include gender identity as a protected group. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. Support Brown (OH) amendment to section 803 of S. 1217. This amendment will significantly improve how servicing is done. Support H.R. 3543 / S. 1761, the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. Encourage the FHFA to set strong housing goals and to enable the Enterprises to reach their goals through innovative and proactive means. Support an FHFA reversal of the GSE policy on principal reduction. Support H.R. 4960. Support Julian Castro's nominatin to be Secretary of HUD.
2014 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 384, Homes for Heroes Act; H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; S. 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014; H.R. 4810 Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Housing
Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386).
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.Support inclusion of funding for the National Housing Trust Fund in any reform of the housing secondary market. Support use of current profits of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to immediately fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Support the proposed changes to the USDA nondiscrimination regulation covering federally-conducted programs to expand the regulation to include gender identity as a protected group. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion.
2014 · first_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412. Support HR 357
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Housing
Advocate for accessible, affording housing for all. Request House and Senate Appropriations to increase the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2015.Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386).
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 384, Homes for Heroes Act; H.R. 3547, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; H.R. 2216, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014; FY 15 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Support any future housing finance system affirmatively establishing pathways to sustainable and affordable homeownership for a wide range of qualified buyers as well as assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable rental homes. Support Affordable Housing Goals and a duty to serve.
2013 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Supported the Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act (H.R. 2352).Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/H.R. 3743/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Discussed improving accessibility and visitability in Department of Housing and Urban Development programs.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to all-inclusive health care programs for vulnerable populations in Medicare and Medicaid; Implementation of P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Charitable deduction issues; H.R. 384, Homes for Heroes Act; H. Con. Res. 25, House Budget Resolution; S. Con. Res. 8, the Senate Budget Resolution; H.R. 2216, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and H.R. 2610/S. 1243, the FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. H.J. Res 59.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2013 · third_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Oppose Vitter amendment to S. 1243 prohibiting individuals convicted of certain crimes from receiving housing asistance benefits. Urge the Federal Housing Finncing Agency (FHFA) not to pull Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae back from the multifamily housing sector. Supported the CFPB efforts to create a user-friendly site to access HMDA data, and offered suggestions to improve its usefulness to users. Oppose statutorily imposed down payment mandates on future mortgages through the housing finance system. Appreciate the inclusion of certain elements of GSE reform as contained in S. 1217, but expressed concern about the fact that a number of elements seemed to be lacking which are important to the unique attributes of many racial and ehtnic minority homebuyers. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support regulatory and legislative changes to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program to increase the realization of its potential in helping low income families move to higher-opportunity, less-segregated communities. Oppose amendments #1784 and #1786 to S. 1243, the Transportation HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2014, which would deny federal assistance to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems. Oppose S. 101, which would have the impact of denying federal funds to any American state, city or municipality facing severe financial problems.
2013 · third_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to all-inclusive health care programs for vulnerable populations in Medicare and Medicaid; Implementation of P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Charitable deduction issues; H.R. 384, Homes for Heroes Act; H. Con. Res. 25, House Budget Resolution; S. Con. Res. 8, the Senate Budget Resolution; H.R. 2216, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and H.R. 2610/S. 1243, the FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Housing
Supported the Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act (H.R. 2352). Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385/S. 1387). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs.Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Discussed improving accessibility and visitability in Department of Housing and Urban Development programs. United Spinal supports the proposed rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing which recognizes that furthering fair housing includes affording people with disabilities the opportunity to live in the most integreated setting appropriate to their needs. United Spinal supports Arkansas' decision to accept fedal Medicaid funding to move forward with the extension of coverage to low-income parents and adults.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · second_quarter · Housing
Supported the Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act (H.R. 2352). Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs.Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386). Discussed improving accessibility and visitability in Department of Housing and Urban Development programs.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2013 · second_quarter · Veterans
Support more Veterans' Courts. Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support H.R. 384. Support H.R. 1412.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2013 · second_quarter · Housing
Support the application of Fair Housing laws to disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy. Support HUD's issuing a guidance concerning the application of the Supreme Courts Olmstead decision to HUD-financed housing. Support HUD's Disparate Impact proposed rule Support HR 285Support HUD issuing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) to the highest possible level in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Support the continuation and expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Support $75 million in appropriations for FY 2014 for the Integrated Planning and Investment Grants Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Support H.R. 2654 / S 1281. Support Mel Watt's nomination as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Support HUD's proposed regulation entitled, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.." Support H.R. 384. Ensure that all voices and the concerns of all communities within New Jersey are heard by HUD in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2013 · second_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to all-inclusive health care programs for vulnerable populations in Medicare and Medicaid; Implementation of P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Charitable deduction issues; H.R. 384, Homes for Heroes Act; H. Con. Res. 25, House Budget Resolution; S. Con. Res. 8, the Senate Budget Resolution; H.R. 2216, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and H.R. 2610/S. 1243, the FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · first_quarter · Housing
Supported the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (Haven Act) (H.R. 385). This legislation will leverage the ability of nonprofits to assist disabled and low-income veterans with needed housing adaptations and home repairs. Discussed the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 (H.R. 384/H.R. 386).Discussed the Inclusive Home Design Act. This legislation would require newly constructed single-family houses and townhouses that are built with federal assistance to include a minimum standard of visitability. Discussed improving accessibility and visitability in Department of Housing and Urban Development programs.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic | IL |
| Frank A. LoBiondo | Republican | NJ |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Janice Hahn | Democratic | CA |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Democratic | GU |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Michael G. Grimm | Republican | NY |
| Michael H. Michaud | Democratic | ME |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Rubén Hinojosa | Democratic | TX |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office