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2015 · third_quarter · Housing
Specific lobbying issues Balanced Housing Policy Section 8 Reform Project -Based Voucher Programs Section 8 - Rental Assistance Reform Legislation Federal Affordable Housing Programs Federal Affordable Housing Energy Savings Programs White House Initiative to Increase Solar Access for All Americans H. R. 233, the Tenant Income Verification Relief Act of 2015 all provisions Disparate Impact H.R.1735 and S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (Personnel, Family Housing) Military Housing Privatization Initiative / Basic Allowance for Housing FAA One Engine Inoperative Policy FAA Reauthorization Act H.R.365, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. H.R. 1491- Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act Housing Finance Proposals HUD Final Rule: Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Discrimination Effects Federal Affordable Housing Programs HUD Fair Market Rents/Small Area Fair Rent Issues HUD Fiscal Year 2015 Area Median Income Limits (AMIs) HUD Multifamily Transformation Initiative HUD Small Multifamily Building Programs Rental Assistance Demonstration Program FHA Multifamily Programs GSE Reform: Proposals to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage market in a post Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac environment S. 280, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015, Title VII- Taxpayer Protections and Market Access for Mortgage Finance, provisions relating to multifamily housing finance. FY 2016 Housing Appropriations - House and Senate: -H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 - H.R.2578 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Appropriations for the Census/American Community Survey, Garrett disparate impact amendment. - H.R.2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Transportation- All Housing Provisions, Garrett disparate impact amendment, Fair Value Accounting, - Schock payment standards amendment, Gosar Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing amendment. - H.R.2685 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 - H.R.2029 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Military Construction appropriations -FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations bill, Rural Housing Service (RHS), Housing issues, Section, 521 RA programs -H.R.3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, - Appropriations for data on labor, employment, American productivity statistics and information on economy and workforce funding. - HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funding as it relates to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (requested Congress to restore HOME funding to at least the level of $.06 billion contained in the Administrations FY2016 budget request.) FY2015/FY2016 Budget House and Senate: -Funding for the U.S. Census Bureau- Census/American Community Survey -Funding for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics-data on labor, employment, American productivity statistics and information on economy and workforce funding - Funding for Housing - Transportation Housing Urban Development -H.R. 2482, the Preservation, Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2014. The bill provides technical changes to the Low Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990 (LIHPRHA) while ensuring long-term preservation of these affordable multifamily housing properties. -HUD Proposal: Docket # FR 5855-A-01 Establishing a More Effective Fair Market Rent (FMR) System; Using Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) in Housing Choice Voucher program Instead of the Current 50th Percentile FMRs -H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015, all provisions -HUD Proposal: Docket No. FR-5885-N-01 - Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program and Other Programs; Fiscal Year 2016 Notice of Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) -HUD Proposal: Docket No. FR-5855-A-01 - Establishing a More Effective Fair Market Rent (FMR) System; Using Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) in Housing Choice Voucher Program Instead of the Current 50th Percentile FMRs; Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Comments submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Rental Assistance Agreements related to the Continuing Resolution/Funding. - HUD Proposal: Docket No. FR-5173-N-08 - Commented on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool - H.R. 2997, Private Investment in Housing Act, all provisions - FHFA Comments: Commented on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) multifamily production cap on the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - H.R. 2243, the Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2015, all provisions -S. 2038, Jumpstart GSE Reform Act, all provisions -Violence Against Women Act -Proposals to expand the availability of affordable and workforce housing -S. 2006 the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 -Reviewed proposals for the sharing economy H.R.777, ADA Notification Act of 2013 H.R.241, ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act of 2015
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Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2015 · first_quarter · Housing
Balanced Housing Policy Section 8 Reform Project -Based Voucher Programs Section 8 - Rental Assistance Reform Legislation Federal Affordable Housing Programs H. R. 233, the Tenant Income Verification Relief Act of 2015 all provisions HUD Proposed Rule: 24 CFR Parts 5, 92, 200, et al. Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Implementation in HUD Housing Programs; Proposed Rule HUD Proposed Rule: Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Multifamily Housing, and Community Planning and Development Programs 24 CFR Parts 5, 574, 960, 966, 982, 983, and 990 [Docket No. FR 5743-P-01] RIN 2506-AC38 Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service: Guidelines for carrying out the Violence Against Women Act. RD AN 4778 Commented on a proposal that would shift the accounting methods for federal loan and guarantee programs to fair value accounting from the current program based on the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA) H.R.777, ADA Notification Act of 2013 H.R.241, ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act of 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (Personnel, Family Housing) Military Housing Privatization Initiative / Basic Allowance for Housing FAA One Engine Inoperative Policy H.R.365, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. H.R. 1491- Housing Finance Reform Proposals Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act HUD Final Rule: Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Discrimination Effects Federal Affordable Housing Programs HUD Fair Market Rents/Small Area Fair Rent Issues HUD Fiscal Year 2015 Area Median Income Limits (AMIs) HUD Multifamily Transformation Initiative HUD Small Multifamily Building Programs HUD MAP Guide Rental Assistance Demonstration Program FHA Multifamily Programs GSE Reform: Proposals to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage market in a post Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac environment FY 2015/2016 Housing Appropriations: - Commerce Science Justice- Census/American Community Survey - Transportation Housing Urban Development- All Housing Provisions - Defense Appropriations -Military Construction appropriations - Federal Credit Reform Act- Commented on a proposal that would shift the accounting methods for federal loan and guarantee programs to fair value accounting from the current program based on the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA) - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- data on labor, employment, American productivity statistics and information on economy and workforce funding. FY2015/FY2016 Budget -Funding for the U.S. Census Bureau- Census/American Community Survey -Funding for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics-data on labor, employment, American productivity statistics and information on economy and workforce funding - Funding for Housing - Transportation Housing Urban Development - Federal Credit Reform Act- Commented on a proposal that would shift the accounting methods for federal loan and guarantee programs to fair value accounting from the current program based on the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA)
Client expense: $502,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues relating to implementation of 15 USC 8001, Virginia Greame Pool and Spa Safety Act, all provisions, implementation compliance obligations of safety provisions for public pools and spas; H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations; issues related to online travel services.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $430,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues relating to implementation of 15 USC 8001, Virginia Greame Pool and Spa Safety Act, all provisions, implementation compliance obligations of safety provisions for public pools and spas; H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations; issues related to online travel services.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $430,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Potential amendments to federal Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically provisions relating to enforcement of ADA standards in places of public accommodation, including HR 777, the ADA Notification Act and HR 994, the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues relating to implementation of 15 USC 8001, Virginia Greame Pool and Spa Safety Act, all provisions, implementation compliance obligations of safety provisions for public pools and spas; H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations; issues related to online travel services.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues relating to implementation of 15 USC 8001, Virginia Greame Pool and Spa Safety Act, all provisions, implementation compliance obligations of safety provisions for public pools and spas; H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations; issues related to online travel services.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $244,376 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues relating to implementation of 15 USC 8001, Virginia Greame Pool and Spa Safety Act, all provisions, implementation compliance obligations of safety provisions for public pools and spas; H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $244,376 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
(House only) H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $398,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Discussed with DOJ Civil Rights Division a multitude of issues related to the ability of people with disabilities to fully integrate into their communities, including access to voting. Discussed with DOJ efforts to provide long-term services and supports to veterans in the most integrated setting.Opposed the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act (H.R. 994). Opposed the Pool Safety and Accessibility for Everyone (Pool SAFE) Act (H.R. 203). Opposed the ADA Notification Act (H.R. 777).
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 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777, ADA Notification Act of 2013, provisions relating to notification of violations.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2013 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Discussed with DOJ Civil Rights Division a multitude of issues related to the ability of people with disabilities to fully integrate into their communities, including access to voting. Discussed with DOJ efforts to provide long-term services and supports to veterans in the most integrated setting.Opposed the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act (H.R. 994). Opposed the Pool Safety and Accessibility for Everyone (Pool SAFE) Act (H.R. 203). Opposed the ADA Notification Act (H.R. 777). In request for information comments submitted to the HHS' Office of Civil Rights, United Spinal highlighted the physical barriers to health facilities and programs as well as regulatory barriers - such as Affordable Care Act restrictions around the provision of essential health benefits namely rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices which includes durable medical equipment - in providing full access to care regarding accessible medical equipment diagnostic equipment to individuals with disabilities. United Spinal advocated for members of Congress about joining the Congressional Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus in the House of Representatives. United Spinal discussed Medicaid protections for people with disabilities with members of Congress.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Discussed with DOJ Civil Rights Division a multitude of issues related to the ability of people with disabilities to fully integrate into their communities, including access to voting. Discussed with DOJ efforts to provide long-term services and supports to veterans in the most integrated setting.Opposed the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act (H.R. 994). Opposed the Pool Safety and Accessibility for Everyone (Pool SAFE) Act (H.R. 203). Opposed the ADA Notification Act (H.R. 777).
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 · Housing
Balanced Housing Policy Section 8 ReformSection 8 - Affordable Housing and Self -Sufficiency Improvment Act of 2012 (No bill number at this time.), Section 101: Inspection of dwelling units, Section 102: Rent reform and income reviews, Section 103: Eligibility for assistance based on assets, Section 201: Demonstration to expand role of private capital in affordable housing, Section 501: Access to HUD programs for persons with limited English proficiency. Rental Assistance Reform Legislation HUDs FY 2013/2014 Budget - HUD Assisted Housing Programs GSE Reform: Proposals discussed to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage markets in post Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac environment. Federal Affordable Housing Programs HUD-Docket FR 5508-P-01 - Regulations on Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Discriminatory Effects Standard The General Accountability Office (GAO) - Multifamily Study HUD Fair Market Rent/Small Area Fair Market Rent issue S. 3179 - Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012 (all provisions) HUD National Affordability Index Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550) Section 1017 FHA Multi Family Commitment Authority Sequestration Issues Associated with HUD assisted housing portfolio H.R. 777 - ADA Notification Act of 2013 (all provisions) Privatized Military Housing Program H.R. 2065 - Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (all provisions) Draft building fire and model code legislation HR 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, Sec. 2807 (Addl Element for Annual Report on Military Housing Privatization Projects) S. 1197 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (litigation study provisions) S. 563 Jump Start GSE Reform (all provisions) Impacts of sequestration and continuing resolution funding for FY 2013 on assisted housing providers FY 2013 Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance Under Sequestration Issues related to the American Community Survey HR 1638, Census Reform Act of 2013 (all provisions) H.R. 1078, To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes. (all provisions) S. 530, A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes. (all provisions) S 1217, The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act (all provisions) HUD Fair Market Rents Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), regarding Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research article regarding HUDs intent to evaluate the Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) demonstration program FHA Multi Family Commitment Authority H.R. 2610: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (all provisions) S.1243 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2014 (all provisions) HUD Field Office Restructuring Federal Reserve Board Basel III Capital Standards final rule HUD Guidance on Section 202 Direct Loan Program and 236 Preservation Applications Participated in HFSC Ranking Member Water's Housing Finance Reform Roundtable on June 28. We discussed GSEs, and went through the industrys priorities. Participated on a panel in Minneapolis on April 9 at which a HUD official was present. We discussed GSEs, and went through the industrys priorities.
2013 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777 ADA Notification Act of 2013 H.R. 2397 ADA Notification Act
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2013 · first_quarter · Housing
Balanced Housing Policy Section 8 ReformSection 8 - Affordable Housing and Self -Sufficiency Improvment Act of 2012 (No bill number at this time.), Section 101: Inspection of dwelling units, Section 102: Rent reform and income reviews, Section 103: Eligibility for assistance based on assets, Section 201: Demonstration to expand role of private capital in affordable housing, Section 501: Access to HUD programs for persons with limited English proficiency. Rental Assistance Reform Legislation HUDs FY 2013/2014 Budget - HUD Assisted Housing Programs Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes Prevention (CFR) HUD Small Multi Family Risk Sharing Proposal GSE Reform: Proposals discussed to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage markets in post Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac environment. Federal Affordable Housing Programs H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Act - Section 601 and Section 602 S. 1925 Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2011, Section 601: Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking; Sec. 602: Transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking H.R. 11 - Violence Against Women Act of 2013 - Section 601 and Section 602 S. 47 - Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2013, Section 601 and Section 602 FHA Housing Notice H 2012-3 - Guidance on elligiblity for tenant protection vouchers following certain housing actions. HUD-Docket FR 5508-P-01 - Regulations on Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Discriminatory Effects Standard The General Accountability Office (GAO) - Multifamily Study HUD Fair Market Rent/Small Area Fair Market Rent issue HUD FHA Guidance to Expedite Loan Processing HUD Guidance on Project Capital Needs Assessments (PCNA) and Reserve for Replacement Escrow S. 3179 - Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012 (all provisions) HUD National Affordability Index Hurricane Sandy Relief Packages Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550) Section 1017 H.R. 933 - Continuing Resolution - FHA Commitment Authority (all provisions and amendments) FHA Multi Family Commitment Authority Sequestration Issues Associated with HUD assisted housing portfolio H.R. 777 - ADA Notification Act of 2013 (all provisions) Privatized Military Housing Program H.R. 4079 - Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (all provisions) Draft building fire and model code legislation H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, Sec. 2803(Oversight and accountability for military housing privatization program and related annual reporting requirements.) S. 3254 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, Sec. 2803 (Oversight and accountability for military housing privatization program and related annual reporting requirements.) S. 563 Jump Start GSE Reform (all provisions)
2013 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Promote the support of the Congressional Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus. Discussed with DOJ Civil Rights Division a multitude of issues related to the ability of people with disabilities to fully integrate into their communities, including access to voting.Opposed the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act (H.R. 994). Opposed the Pool Safety and Accessibility for Everyone (Pool SAFE) Act (H.R. 203). Opposed the ADA Notification Act (H.R. 777).
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
2013 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 777 ADA Notification Act of 2013 HR 203 Pool SAFE Act ADA, Amendments Act implementation Pre-employment criminal background checks
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
| Republican |
| CA |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Kerry L. Bentivolio | Republican | MI |
| Lynn A. Westmoreland | Republican | GA |
| Lynn Jenkins | Republican | KS |
| Matt Salmon | Republican | AZ |
| Thomas J. Rooney | Republican | FL |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
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
Client expense: $805,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office