IDEA Full Funding Act

Sequestration, FY 2015 budget, FY 2015 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations, IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4136/S. 2789), Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program, School Leadership program, Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectEducators initiative, Title I, Title II, high school redesign, IDEA, career and technical education, highly qualified teachers, private school vouchers, Impact Aid, and early childhood education

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1800, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Worked to ensure congressional offices were aware of the importance of this legislation and to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Worked to ensure congressional offices were aware of the importance of this legislation and to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Worked to ensure congressional offices were aware of the importance of this legislation and to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Worked to ensure congressional offices were aware of the importance of this legislation and to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service proposals relating to critical habitat and the Endangered Species Act. Reviewed proposals and and helped develop comments on these proposals. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Best Management Practices. Drafted comment letter requesting an extension to the comment period on this proposal in order to gain a better understanding of how this legislation could affect water supply. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Directive. Met with congressional and agency staff to discuss this proposal and determine how it would affect water users. Helped draft comments to the Forest Service on the proposal. Submitted comments to the Forest Service. U.S. Forest Service Ski Area Water Rights Directives on National Forest Service Lands. Met with congressional staff to discuss this proposal and note that there are potential impacts that go beyond ski areas to water users. Submit comment letter to the Forest Service.

H.R. 1252/S.602 PT Workforce and Patient Access Act H.R. 702 Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) IDEA Full Funding Act S.108/H.R. 4136 H.R. 3532 and S. 1546 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions ActPrevention of cuts to IDEA Personnel Preperation Program H.R. 3113 and S. 1516 ConTACT Act: Concussion Treatment and Care Tools Act of 2013 IDEA Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Inclusion of allied health in HRSA Education & Workforce Programs

Client expense: $308,338 · Firm income: Not reported

Sequestration, FY 2015 budget, FY 2015 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill (no bill #), IDEA Full Funding Act(H.R. 4136/ S. 2789), Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program, School Leadership program, Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectEDucators initiative, Title I, Title II, high school redesign, IDEA, career and technical education, highly qualified teachers, private school vouchers, Impact Aid, and early childhood education

Client expense: $82,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act.Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction. H.R. 5259, the Investing for Tomorrow's Schools Act of 2014, as related to classroom environmental noise.

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

AGR: H.R. 935, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Ensure congressional members and staff are aware of NWRA members support for H.R. 935 and their concern about unnecessarily duplicative and costly regulations. (Also TRA) Food Safety Modernization Act. Work with FDA and Congress to ensure that the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act will safeguard food supply and consider the importance of currently applied irrigation and on farm best practices. Reach out to FDA to get updates on status of proposal. BUD: FY 2015 Budget Proposals and Appropriations. Advocate for funding that will help meet current and future water needs, attend to our nations aging water infrastructure, and help address extreme drought. Track appropriations bill progress in both House and Senate. Bureau of Reclamation Loan Guarantee Program. Met with congressional staff to discuss this program and aging infrastructure needs. CAW: Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. H.R. 5078 , Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. Met with Congressional staff to gain better understanding of bill and how it would affect water supply and water users. NAT: S.1800, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2034, Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2014. Met with Congressional staff to discuss the possible implications of this legislation for water users interested in title transfer. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. Nomination of Estevan Lopez for Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. Drafted letter of support for Mr. Lopezs nomination to be the next Reclamation Commissioner, communicated this support to Senate staff and agency personnel. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Temporary Release (PEC TRMR-63). Talked to agency staff to gain a better understanding of this proposal and how it would affect water delivery. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Best Management Practices. Drafted comment letter requesting an extension to the comment period on this proposal in order to gain a better understanding of how this legislation could affect water supply. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Directive. Met with congressional and agency staff to discuss this proposal and determine how it would affect water users. U.S. Forest Service Ski Area Water Rights Directives on National Forest Service Lands. Met with congressional staff to discuss this proposal and note that there are potential impacts that go beyond ski areas to water users. TRA: S.601/H.R. 3080 The Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Advocate for passage of legislation that will help meet current and future water supply needs and address aging infrastructure concerns.

AGR: H.R. 935, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Ensure congressional members and staff are aware of NWRA members support for H.R. 935 and their concern about unnecessarily duplicative and costly regulations. (Also TRA) Food Safety Modernization Act. Work with FDA and Congress to ensure that the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act will safeguard food supply and consider the importance of currently applied irrigation and on farm best practices. Reach out to FDA to get updates on status of proposal. BUD: FY 2015 Budget Proposals and Appropriations. Advocate for funding that will help meet current and future water needs, attend to our nations aging water infrastructure, and help address extreme drought. Track appropriations bill progress in both House and Senate. Bureau of Reclamation Loan Guarantee Program. Met with congressional staff to discuss this program and aging infrastructure needs. CAW: Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. H.R. 5078 , Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. Met with Congressional staff to gain better understanding of bill and how it would affect water supply and water users. NAT: S.1800, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2034, Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2014. Met with Congressional staff to discuss the possible implications of this legislation for water users interested in title transfer. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. Nomination of Estevan Lopez for Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. Drafted letter of support for Mr. Lopezs nomination to be the next Reclamation Commissioner, communicated this support to Senate staff and agency personnel. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Temporary Release (PEC TRMR-63). Talked to agency staff to gain a better understanding of this proposal and how it would affect water delivery. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Best Management Practices. Drafted comment letter requesting an extension to the comment period on this proposal in order to gain a better understanding of how this legislation could affect water supply. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Directive. Met with congressional and agency staff to discuss this proposal and determine how it would affect water users. U.S. Forest Service Ski Area Water Rights Directives on National Forest Service Lands. Met with congressional staff to discuss this proposal and note that there are potential impacts that go beyond ski areas to water users. TRA: S.601/H.R. 3080 The Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Advocate for passage of legislation that will help meet current and future water supply needs and address aging infrastructure concerns.

AGR: H.R. 935, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Ensure congressional members and staff are aware of NWRA members support for H.R. 935 and their concern about unnecessarily duplicative and costly regulations. (Also TRA) Food Safety Modernization Act. Work with FDA and Congress to ensure that the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act will safeguard food supply and consider the importance of currently applied irrigation and on farm best practices. Reach out to FDA to get updates on status of proposal. BUD: FY 2015 Budget Proposals and Appropriations. Advocate for funding that will help meet current and future water needs, attend to our nations aging water infrastructure, and help address extreme drought. Track appropriations bill progress in both House and Senate. Bureau of Reclamation Loan Guarantee Program. Met with congressional staff to discuss this program and aging infrastructure needs. CAW: Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. H.R. 5078 , Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. Met with Congressional staff to gain better understanding of bill and how it would affect water supply and water users. NAT: S.1800, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2034, Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2014. Met with Congressional staff to discuss the possible implications of this legislation for water users interested in title transfer. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. Nomination of Estevan Lopez for Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. Drafted letter of support for Mr. Lopezs nomination to be the next Reclamation Commissioner, communicated this support to Senate staff and agency personnel. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Temporary Release (PEC TRMR-63). Talked to agency staff to gain a better understanding of this proposal and how it would affect water delivery. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Best Management Practices. Drafted comment letter requesting an extension to the comment period on this proposal in order to gain a better understanding of how this legislation could affect water supply. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Directive. Met with congressional and agency staff to discuss this proposal and determine how it would affect water users. U.S. Forest Service Ski Area Water Rights Directives on National Forest Service Lands. Met with congressional staff to discuss this proposal and note that there are potential impacts that go beyond ski areas to water users. TRA: S.601/H.R. 3080 The Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Advocate for passage of legislation that will help meet current and future water supply needs and address aging infrastructure concerns.

AGR: H.R. 935, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Ensure congressional members and staff are aware of NWRA members support for H.R. 935 and their concern about unnecessarily duplicative and costly regulations. (Also TRA) Food Safety Modernization Act. Work with FDA and Congress to ensure that the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act will safeguard food supply and consider the importance of currently applied irrigation and on farm best practices. Reach out to FDA to get updates on status of proposal. BUD: FY 2015 Budget Proposals and Appropriations. Advocate for funding that will help meet current and future water needs, attend to our nations aging water infrastructure, and help address extreme drought. Track appropriations bill progress in both House and Senate. Bureau of Reclamation Loan Guarantee Program. Met with congressional staff to discuss this program and aging infrastructure needs. CAW: Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. H.R. 5078 , Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. Met with Congressional staff to gain better understanding of bill and how it would affect water supply and water users. NAT: S.1800, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2034, Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2014. Met with Congressional staff to discuss the possible implications of this legislation for water users interested in title transfer. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. Nomination of Estevan Lopez for Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. Drafted letter of support for Mr. Lopezs nomination to be the next Reclamation Commissioner, communicated this support to Senate staff and agency personnel. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Temporary Release (PEC TRMR-63). Talked to agency staff to gain a better understanding of this proposal and how it would affect water delivery. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Best Management Practices. Drafted comment letter requesting an extension to the comment period on this proposal in order to gain a better understanding of how this legislation could affect water supply. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Directive. Met with congressional and agency staff to discuss this proposal and determine how it would affect water users. U.S. Forest Service Ski Area Water Rights Directives on National Forest Service Lands. Met with congressional staff to discuss this proposal and note that there are potential impacts that go beyond ski areas to water users. TRA: S.601/H.R. 3080 The Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Advocate for passage of legislation that will help meet current and future water supply needs and address aging infrastructure concerns.

S.1800, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2034, Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2014. Met with Congressional staff to discuss the possible implications of this legislation for water users interested in title transfer. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. Nomination of Estevan Lopez for Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner. Drafted letter of support for Mr. Lopezs nomination to be the next Reclamation Commissioner, communicated this support to Senate staff and agency personnel. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. Wrote a letter of support for legislation and encouraged members in the House of Representatives to support its enactment. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Temporary Release (PEC TRMR-63). Talked to agency staff to gain a better understanding of this proposal and how it would affect water delivery. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Best Management Practices. Drafted comment letter requesting an extension to the comment period on this proposal in order to gain a better understanding of how this legislation could affect water supply. U.S. Forest Service Groundwater Management Directive. Met with congressional and agency staff to discuss this proposal and determine how it would affect water users. U.S. Forest Service Ski Area Water Rights Directives on National Forest Service Lands. Met with congressional staff to discuss this proposal and note that there are potential impacts that go beyond ski areas to water users.

Sequestration, FY 2015 budget, FY 2015 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill (no bill #), IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4136), Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program, School Leadership program, Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectEDucators initiative, Title I, Title II, high school redesign, IDEA, career and technical education, highly qualified teachers, private school vouchers, Impact Aid, and early childhood education

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act.Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

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

Accountability in ESEA African American Boys Agriculture Appropriations S. 2389 Anti-bullying legislation Background checks Charter Schools Child nutrition child nutrition re-authorization child nutrition standards Child Nutrition/ SNAP CHOICE Act College Affordability Common Core Congratulations CORE Act CTE DC Vouchers Draft equity bill draft NURSE Act bill DVR resolution early childhood early ed and child nutrition Early Education education Education - ESEA education funding Education general Education issues Education legislation Education Policy Education support professionals Education Technology ELL legislation Equity bill draft Equity draft bill ESEA ESEA, Teacher Prep ESEA, Teacher Preparation, RYH ESEA/ Gradespan Testing ESEA/Labor Federal Education Association Financial Services approps bill FY 15 Agriculture Appropriations General Education Issues/ Conversations GPO-WEP, Charter Schools Grade Span Testing Higher Education Higher Education Act (HEA) House FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations HR 10 - Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act HR 10, Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act HR 1795 HR 2982 - Computer Science in STEM Act of 2013 HR 3461 Strong Start for America's Children Act HR 4008 Agriculture Appropriations bill HR 4136 HR 4172 - Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act HR 4756 BRAVE Act HR 476, Common Core prevention HR 4773 HR 4800 Agriculture Appropriations bill HR 4902 HR 571, Teacher Appreciation Day HR 803 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act IDEA IDEA (Funding) IDEA Full Funding Multiple measures draft bill National Teacher Day resolution National Teacher Week Native American Schools Pell Grants Perkins CTE Perkins re-authorization Raise Your Hand Day Rural education S. 1076, Protecting Children from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 1094 - Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 S. 1596 Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 1697 Strong Start for America's Children Act S. 1884 S. 1909 S. 1968 S. 2260 S. 2292 S. 2304 S. 2342 S. 2389 Agriculture Appropriations S. 2389 FY 15 Agriculture Appropriations S. 2431 Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing S. 2432 - Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act S. 2557, CORE Act S. 456, Classified School Employee of the Year Act S. 803 S. Res 440 School infrastructure school meals school meals nutrition standards school meals waivers School to Prison Pipeline Secretary Duncan's appearance at appropriations committee SOFA concerns STEM STEM/Math and Science Student Loans Teacher Appreciation Day teacher Appreciation day resolution Teacher appreciation week Teacher preparation Teacher quality Teachers Vergara Ruling Vergara vs. California SCOTUS Vouchers Washington state waiver WIA re-authorization Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Workforce Investment Act

H.R. 1252/S.602 PT Workforce and Patient Access Act H.R. 702 Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) IDEA Full Funding Act S.108/H.R. 4136 H.R. 3532 and S. 1546 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions ActPrevention of cuts to IDEA Personnel Preperation Program H.R. 3113 and S. 1516 ConTACT Act: Concussion Treatment and Care Tools Act of 2013 IDEA Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization Recognition of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) within the Dept. of Education

Client expense: $492,169 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users.

ESEA Reauthorization; HR 5: Student Success Act and S.1094: Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013. Education ESEA waivers. FY 14 education appropriations including H.R.3547 , the Fiscal Year 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act. FY 15 Education budget and appropriations.H.R. 4136, the IDEA Full Funding Act of 2014 Strong Start for America's Schools Act; HR 3461 and S. 1697.

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

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

ESEA Reauthorization; HR 5: Student Success Act and S.1094: Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013. Education ESEA waivers. FY 14 education appropriations including S. 1284 and HJ Res. 59. 2013 and 2014 Sequestration.H.R. 4136, the IDEA Full Funding Act of 2014 Strong Start for America's Schools Act; HR 3461 and S. 1697.

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

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

All bills pertaining to NCLB All bills pertaining to ESEA All items pertaining to Charter schools, including H.R. 10, the Success & Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools ActTitle I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for fiscal year 2015 S. 1086, the bipartisan Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013 comments to the Preschool Development Grants Competition (no bill number attached) College Accreditation (no bill number attached) policy recommendations for the next Higher Education Act reauthorization (no bill number attached) Bullying Notification and Equal Protection Claim Assistance Act of 2013 S.1307, The Youth PROMISE Act Equity and Excellence in American Education Act of 2013 (Draft) H.R.4136, IDEA Full Funding Act New ESEA Accountability Act (Draft) All Students Count Act discussions (no bill number attached) S.2164, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014 H.R.4269, Great Teaching and Leading for Great Schools Act of 2014 H.R.3873, Supporting Community Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 4172, the Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act H.R. 10, the Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter School Act H.R.1199, Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013 All Common Core discussions All Gainful Employment discussions Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants Strong Start for Americas Children Act S. 2036, the Keeping All Students Safe Act S. 1596, the Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 1968/H.R. 4000 Scholarships for Kids Act S. 1909, the CHOICE Act Carl D. Perkins Act Reauthorization (no bill introduced yet)

Client expense: $267,338 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1252/S.602 PT Workforce and Patient Access Act H.R. 702 Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) IDEA Full Funding Act S.108/H.R. 4136 H.R. 3532 and S. 1546 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions ActPrevention of cuts to IDEA Personnel Preperation Program H.R. 3113 and S. 1516 ConTACT Act IDEA Reauthorization Higher Education Act Reauthorization

Client expense: $454,968 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

African american boys & brown v. bd of education African american boys/brown v. bd anniversary afterschool Afterschool legislation All Year School Study Act Anti-bullying legislation Background checks Breath of Fresh Air Act of 2014 Budget proposal for RTTT-Equity Budget, Education, Minimum Wage CAP Event Invite career tech Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act CCDBG CCDBG - background checks Charter bill updates charter schools charters charters/vouchers Child Care Community Development Block Grant Classified School personnel bill college affordability legislation Common Core Connect Ed, SOTU CTE Draft anti-bullying legislation DVR Speech at the Center for American Progress early childhood early childhood education early education Education Education and economic issues education and mentoring legislation Education Funding Education general Education Hearing Education hearing - looking for a witness Education Hearing on medication and children education issues education leadership Educational equity educator background checks E-Rate, SOTU ESEA ESEA and education generally ESEA generally ESEA Waiver ESEA Waivers to PL 107-110 ESEA WIA ESEA, background checks ESEA, Education, Labor ESEA, HEA ESEA, labor ESEA, Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act ESEA, WIA Extended learning time GAO Report, Title IX general education general education bills general education conversation general education issues General education questions General issues on teacher prep general NEA education positions get to know you Grade span testing, HEA- Teacher Training Gradespan testing bill Great Leaders for Great Schools H. Res. 495 H.R. 2662 - Family Engagement in Education Act of 2013 H.R. 3461 H.R. 4136 H.R. 4172 hearing on CCDBG hearing on charter schools hearing on student loans hearing on teacher preparation hearing on teaching profession HR 10 HR 1526 HR 2560: Community College to Career Fund Act HR 3357 HR 3461 HR 3461, Strong Start for America's Children Act hr 3580 hr 4000 HR 4081, Kids before Cons (resolution prohibiting Dept. of Justice from spending money on education in prisons) HR 4086 Afterschool for America's Children HR 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act HR 4172, Gradespan testing HR 4172, Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act HR 4269, Great Teaching and Leading for Great Schools HR 5 HR 5, HR 1526 IDEA IDEA and Funding IDEA full funding IDEA Full Funding Pilot Program IDEA funding IDEA School Visit Introductory Invitation to DVR speech at CAP ISEA and Education Kids before Cons Labor HHS Appropriations Lighthouse district lighthouse district in Milwaukee local education activities update Minimum Wage ACA Native American education NEA Ed priorities NEA grants for schools in state Oregon state waiver Oregon waiver Perkins CTE re-authorization Professional development Raise Your Hand Event Read Across America resolution RYH Day s 1086 S 1356 s 1968, s 1909 S 2029, All Year School Study Act S. 1086 S. 1086/S 1596 S. 1356 S. 1596 and S 1086/Background checks in CCDBG S. 1596 Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 1697 S. 2029, All Year School Study Act S. 456 S. Res 367 Scheduling sit down with CoS SOTU STEM STEM Event Teacher Prep Title I Fudning voucher bills vouchers Waiver Waivers to PL 107-110 Washington state waiver WIA WIA and Perkins re-authorizations year round school

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening Americas Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act.Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

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

Sequestration, FY 2015 budget, FY 2015 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill (no bill #), IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4136), Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program, School Leadership program, Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectEDucators initiative, Title I, high school redesign, IDEA, career and technical education, highly qualified teachers, private school vouchers, Impact Aid, and early childhood education

Client expense: $11,123 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

African american boys & brown v. bd of education African american boys/brown v. bd anniversary afterschool Afterschool legislation All Year School Study Act Anti-bullying legislation Background checks Budget proposal for RTTT-Equity Budget, Education, Minimum Wage CAP Event Invite career tech Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act CCDBG CCDBG - background checks Charter bill updates charter schools charter schools and vouchers charters charters/vouchers Child Care Community Development Block Grant Classified School personnel bill college affordability college affordability legislation Common Core Connect Ed, SOTU CTE Draft anti-bullying legislation DVR Speech at the Center for American Progress early childhood early childhood education early education Education Education and economic issues education and mentoring legislation Education funding Education general Education Hearing Education hearing - looking for a witness Education Hearing on medication and children education issues education leadership Educational equity educator background checks E-Rate, SOTU ESEA ESEA and education generally ESEA generally ESEA Waiver ESEA Waivers to PL 107-110 ESEA WIA ESEA, background checks ESEA, Education, Labor ESEA, HEA ESEA, labor ESEA, Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act ESEA, WIA Extended learning time GAO Report, Title IX general discussion general education general education bills general education conversation general education issues General education questions General issues on teacher prep general NEA education positions get to know you Grade span testing, HEA- Teacher Training Gradespan testing Gradespan testing bill Great Leaders for Great Schools H. Res. 495 H.R. 3461 H.R. 4136 H.R. 4172 hearing on CCDBG hearing on charter schools hearing on student loans hearing on teacher preparation hearing on teaching profession HR 10 HR 1526 HR 3357 HR 3461 HR 3461, Strong Start for America's Children Act hr 3580 hr 4000 HR 4081, Kids before Cons (resolution prohibiting Dept. of Justice from spending money on education in prisons) HR 4086 Afterschool for America's Children HR 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act HR 4172, Gradespan testing HR 4172, Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act HR 4269, Great Teaching and Leading for Great Schools HR 5 HR 5, HR 1526 IDEA IDEA and Funding IDEA full funding IDEA funding IDEA School Visit Introductory Invitation to DVR speech at CAP ISEA and Education ISEA and Education Kids before Cons Labor HHS Appropriations Lighthouse district lighthouse district in Milwaukee local education activities update Minimum Wage Minimum Wage, ACA Native American education NEA Ed priorities NEA grants for schools in state Oregon state waiver Oregon waiver Perkins CTE re-authorization Professional development Raise Your Hand Raise Your Hand Event Read Across America resolution RYH Day s 1086 S 1356 s 1968, s 1909 S 2029, All Year School Study Act S. 1086 S. 1086/S 1596 S. 1356 S. 1596 and S 1086/Background checks in CCDBG S. 1596 Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 1697 S. 2029, All Year School Study Act S. 456 S. Res 367 Scheduling sit down with CoS SOTU SOTU Preparation STEM STEM Event Teacher preparation Teacher preparation issues voucher bills vouchers Waiver Waivers to PL 107-110 Washington state waiver WIA WIA and Perkins re-authorizations year round school

S. 1946, To Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to modify the authorization of appropriations. Work on behalf of NWRA members to support efforts that ensure the Bureau of Reclamation has the tools necessary to maintain the structural integrity and safety of federal dams. S. 2010/ H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act. Work to support efforts that would lead to the production of more clean, renewable energy developed through small hydropower. S. 2019, The Secure Water Amendments Act. Encourage enactment of legislation that would help water users address current and future droughts by providing water supply options like water recycling. S. 2084, The Community Protection Act. Discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 3189, The Water Rights Protection Act. Support efforts to protect western water rights and the role of states in western water law. H.R. 3980, The Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. Advocate for improving the permitting process to ensure environmental compliance, improve efficiency and provide opportunities to increase water supply that will help address drought and climate variability. H.R. 3981, The Accelerated Revenue, Repayment and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act. Encourage Congress to provide creative funding opportunities that would drive revenue to help create additional water supply to meet growing water needs. H.R. 4315, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4136, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4137, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users. H.R. 4138, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act. Meet with congressional offices to discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users.