Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013
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2014 · first_quarter · Insurance
Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues
2014 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Cybersecurity H.R.1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013; H.R.756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R.967, Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection ActH.R.2309, Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2013 H.R.3086, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Net neutrality
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2014 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) Support for STEM education and funding for basic research. H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act of 2014 - Reauthorize America COMPETES Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624, The Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act (CISPA), to facilitate greater information sharing regarding cyber threats between the public and private sectors (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013, to reauthorize and update federal cybersecurity efforts (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections.) H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act, which reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) monitor privacy reforms Advocate for reasonable cyber security regulations
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 1465, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 624, to improve cyber intelligence information-sharing between the private and public sectors H.R. 736, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (NCCIP) H.R. 3317, the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act H.R. 3331, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $2,418,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
S. 21 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 - all aspects of the billH.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3107 - Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act - all aspects of the bill Energy Issues in Mexico S. 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 1638 Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 2158 Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act - all aspects of the bill S. 2244 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 - all aspects of the bill S. 2519 National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014 - all aspects of the bill S. 2521 Federal Information Security Modernization Act - all aspects of the bill S. 2588 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 4007 Reauthorization of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Innovation and competitive issues as they affect the semi-conductor industry; spectrum policy and cybersecurity. Issues relating to prioritizing fundamental science, basic research and development, and exascale computing (i.e. COMPETES Act reauthorization), including H.R.4186, the FIRST Act of 2014; H.R.4869 - Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 (EINSTEIN Act); S.2757 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014 and H.R. 2495 - American Super Computing Leadership Act and H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R.4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Issues relating to prioritizing fundamental science, basic research and development, and exascale computing (i.e. COMPETES Act reauthorization), including H.R.4186, The FIRST Act of 2014; H.R.4869 - Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 (EINSTEIN Act); S.2757 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.R.2495 - American Super Computing Leadership Act and H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R.4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013 HR 1163 Federal Information Security Amendments of 2013 HR 756 Cyber Enhancement Act of 2013 HR 967 Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology and Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Act of 2013
Client expense: $2,098,145 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013; HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the public disclosure of protected electric security information; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors; S. 1353: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act; S.2519:National Cybersecurity and Protection Act of 2014; S. 2588 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act.
Client expense: $281,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to chemical security and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure; H.R. 624-Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013; H.R. 756-Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 967-Advancing America's Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R. 3696-National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013
Client expense: $310,337 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Cybersecurity H.R.1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013; H.R.756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R.967, Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection ActH.R.2309, Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2013 H.R.3086, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Net neutrality
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 21 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 - all aspects of the billH.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3107 - Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act - all aspects of the bill Energy Issues in Mexico S. ? Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 2014 H.R. 4007 Reauthorization of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624, The Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act (CISPA), to facilitate greater information sharing regarding cyber threats between the public and private sectors (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013, to reauthorize and update federal cybersecurity efforts (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections.) H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act, which reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) monitor privacy reforms Advocate for reasonable cyber security regulations
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) Support for STEM education and funding for basic research. H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act of 2014 - Reauthorize America COMPETES Act of 2007 S. 2757 - America COMPETES Reauthorization Act - Reauthorize America COMPETES Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013 HR 1163 Federal Information Security Amendments of 2013 HR 756 Cyber Enhancement Act of 2013 HR 967 Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology and Research and Development Act of 2013HR 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Act of 2013
Client expense: $3,165,933 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624; H.R. 867; H.R. 967; H.R. 2417; H.R. 2952; H.R. 2962; H.R. 3107; H.R. 3410; H.R. 3696; H.R. 4007; H.R. 4298; H.R. 4435; H.R. 4817; S. 394; S. 1353; S. 1638; S. 2159; S. 2588.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities;H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013; HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014; . 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the public disclosure of protected electric security information; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in:HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $301,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4007, the Protecting and Securing American Chemical Facilities from Terrorism Attacks Act; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the public disclosure of protected electric security information; and for other purposes. H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.967, To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013; HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act; HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014;
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Issues relating to prioritizing fundamental science, basic research and development, and exascale computing (i.e. COMPETES Act reauthorization), including H.R.4186, the FIRST Act of 2014; H.R.4869 - Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 (EINSTEIN Act); S.2757 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.R.2495 - American Super Computing Leadership Act and H.R.967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Innovation and competitive issues as they affect the semi-conductor industry; spectrum policy and cybersecurity. Issues relating to prioritizing fundamental science, basic research and development, and exascale computing (i.e. COMPETES Act reauthorization), including H.R.4186, the FIRST Act of 2014; H.R. 4869 - Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 (EINSTEIN Act); S.2757 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014 and H.R.2495 - American Super Computing Leadership Act and H.R.967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to chemical security and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure; H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013; H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R. 3696 - National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013
Client expense: $254,645 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
See addendum.S. 1465, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 624, to improve cyber intelligence information-sharing between the private and public sectors. H.R. 736, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (NCCIP) H.R. 3317, the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act H.R. 3331, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $2,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Insurance
Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) Support for STEM education and funding for basic research
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Advocate for reasonable cybersecurity regulations H.R. 624, The Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act (CISPA), to facilitate greater information sharing regarding cyber threats between the public and private sectors (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013, to reauthorize and update federal cybersecurity efforts (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections.) H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act, which reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) monitor privacy reforms
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Cybersecurity H.R.1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013; H.R.756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R.967, Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection ActH.R.2309, Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2013 H.R.3086, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Net neutrality
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) Support for STEM education and funding for basic research
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Advocate for reasonable cybersecurity regulations H.R. 624, The Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act (CISPA), to facilitate greater information sharing regarding cyber threats between the public and private sectors (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections) H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013, to reauthorize and update federal cybersecurity efforts (advocate for reasonable cybersecurity protections.) H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act, which reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) monitor privacy reforms
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities;H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013; HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014; . 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 21 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 - all aspects of the billH.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3107 - Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act - all aspects of the bill Energy Issues in Mexico S. ? Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 2014 H.R. 4007 Reauthorization of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 624; H.R. 867; H.R. 2417; H.R. 2962; H.R. 3304; H.R. 3696; H.R. 4007; H.R. 4298; H.R. 4435; H.R. 4871; S. 394; S. 1353; S. 1638; S. 2158; S. 2244; S. 2519; Discussion draft of "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014"; CFATS Program; H.R. 967; H.R. 2952; H.R. 3107.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Insurance
Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013 HR 1163 Federal Information Security Amendments of 2013 HR 756 Cyber Enhancement Act of 2013 HR 967 Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology and Research and Development Act of 2013HR 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Act of 2013
Client expense: $2,040,660 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in:HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013;HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013;HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act;HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013;H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014;H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act;H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions);H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014;S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013;S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013;S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013;S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act;S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014;S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014;Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss);Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 3 Northern Route Approval Act of 2013 Bill to expedite approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 25 Fair Tax Act of 2013 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supports.H.R. 30 Small Business Investment enhancement and Tax Relief Act - Establishes an early-stage investment program to provide equity financing to support early-stage businesses and provide a small business investment tax credit of 20%. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 168 Business Freedom of Commerce Act Bill would allow a small business operating in the United States to elect to be exempt from any federal rule or regulation issued on or after Jan. 20, 2009, among other things. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 309 Regulatory Sunset and Review Act Bill requires federal agencies (either by someone who has been adversely affected or via a Congressional committee) to review their covered rules and modify, consolidate, or terminate such rules on a periodic basis. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 367 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 Bill would require Congressional approval for major regulations. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 375 Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to establish a program for the joint award of incentive grants to a state or a regional partnership to support the U.S. manufacturing industry, among other things. NSBA supports. H.R. 400 Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Assistance Act Bill establishes a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to ensure that U.S. clean energy technology firms have the information and assistance they need to be competitive and to create clean energy technology sector jobs, among other things. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 407 Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 Bill allows certain businesses located in areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act a general business tax credit for the cost of certain clean-fuel vehicle property and the use of clean-burning fuel. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 596 Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to each establishes a wind and solar leasing pilot program and establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy on public lands. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 624 Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act of 2013 Bill seeks to help foster voluntary cyber threat information sharing between the private sector and the federal government, while at the same time hope to ensure certain privacy and civil liberties protections. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 684 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Bill would allow states to require that Internet retailers located outside their borders collect sales taxes on purchases by their residents. Businesses with less than $1 million in annual online sales would be exempt, and the sponsors have estimated that fewer than 1,000 businesses would be required to collect sales taxes. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 688 Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act of 2013 - Increases the credit union member business lending limit from 12.25 percent to 27.5 percent, among other things. NSBA supports. H.R. 701 Bill amends a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under the Act and to provide a deadline for doing so. NSBA supports. H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 Bill seeks to improve information sharing between the private sector and the federal government and continue much-needed cybersecurity research and development programs. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 763 The Jobs and Premium Protection Act Bill will act to amend the PPACA to repeal provisions imposing an annual fee on health insurance providers. NSBA supports. H.R. 776 Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Bill would provide easier access to surety bonds for small construction firms to improve participation in the federal marketplace. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 803 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Bill seeks to modernize and improve existing federal workforce development programs and ensure businesses find the skilled employees they need to compete and create jobs in the U.S. NSBA supports. H.R. 967 Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 Bill seeks to foster information sharing between the private sector and the federal government and develop a strategic plan for information sharing and cybersecurity research and development within various relevant federal agencies. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 1002 Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 Provides consumers with free access to their credit scores along with free access to their credit reports once each year. NSBA supports. H.R. 1062 SEC Regulatory Accountability Act Bill requires the SEC to undertake an enhanced cost-benefit analysis before adopting any new regulations. NSBA supports.H.R. 1072 Freedom from Government Competition Act - Requires each executive or military department or independent establishment to obtain all goods and services necessary for or beneficial to the accomplishment of its authorized functions by procurement from private sources, with certain exceptions. NSBA supports. H.R. 1127 Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013 Bill directs President to develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy. NSBA supports. H.R. 1138 Small Business Clean Energy Financing Act of 2013 Bill would establish a new loan guarantee program within the U.S. Small Business Administration for clean technology companies. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 1219 Gulf Fisheries Fairness Act Bill would increase state water boundaries to 120 feet or 9 nautical miles (whichever is greater) and gives states greater control over their reef fisheries to open up more waters for commercial and recreational fishermen. NSBA supports. H.R. 1240 - Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act of 2013, which will extend for five years the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). NSBA supports. H.R. 1321 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act Bill would suspend civil fines for first-time paperwork violations by small business concerns unless there is potential for serious harm to the public interest and other relevant conditions. NSBA supports. H.R. 1332 American Jobs Matter Act of 2013 Bill to allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarded a federal contract. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 1557 Plain Writing Act for Regulations for 2013 Bill requires all new or substantially revised federal regulations to be written in clear, concise and easy to understand, or plain language. NSBA supports. H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. NSBA supports. H.R. 1772 The Legal Workforce Act Bill would make the use of E-Verify mandatory for new hires and impose severe employer penalties. NSBA opposes. H.R. 1773 The Agricultural Guestworker Act Bill would create a simplified and expanded agricultural guest worker program. NSBA supports. H.R. 1909 Export Coordination Act of 2013 Bill would establish stronger congressional oversight and coordination of trade assistance across 20 agencies. NSBA supports. H.R. 1916 TRADE (Transparent Rules Allow Direct Exporting) for Small Businesses and Jobs Act Bill is directed at helping SMEs stay current on changing foreign regulations. It requires Commerce (via MAC) to publish changes in tariff/non-tariff and technical barriers on export.gov or a successor website. NSBA supports. H.R. 1926 State Trade Coordination Act of 2013 Bill would establish the framework to ensure that federal and state trade agencies work in unison to assist their local exporters. NSBA supports. H.R. 2122 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 Bill to reform the process by which federal agencies analysis and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2131 The Supplying Knowledge Based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas Act Bill would allocate green cards to foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, increase H-1B visas, repeal the employment-based per-country cap, establish a new entrepreneur visa program and strengthen the investor visa program. NSBA supports. H.R. 2232 Make Every Small Business Count Act of 2013 Bill would allow prime contractors covered by a subcontracting plan under a single contract with a federal agency to receive credit against such a plan for using small business subcontractors and any level of subcontracting. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2263 Export-Import Bank Termination Act Bill to abolish the Export-Import Bank of the United States three years after enactment of this Act. NSBA opposes. H.R. 2274 Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2013 Bill would allow merger and acquisition brokers who perform services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies to register with the SEC by filing an electronic notice. NSBA supports. H.R. 2419 Small Business Credit Card Act of 2013 Bill further protects small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports. H.R. 2429 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and (2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption. Provides for an inflation adjustment to such exemption amount. NSBA supports.H.R. 2452 Womens Procurement Program Equalization Act of 2013 Bill would standardize sole source contracts for women-owed small business helping to place them on equal footing as other similarly situated small businesses with respect to the SBAs procurement programs. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2542 Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 Bill amends the Regulatory Flexibility Act to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of federal rules. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2582 PATENT Jobs Act Bill exempts USPTO from Presidential Sequestration Order issued on March 1, 2013. NSBA supports. H.R. 2593 Cost-Benefit and Regulatory Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 Bill requires reports on the results of and methods used to calculate any cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2751 Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013 Bill would prohibit reverse auction methods from being used in the case of any contract for the procurement of design and construction services if the contract is suitable for award to a small business, or if the award is made under other relevant SBA provisions. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2882 Improving Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2013 Bill amends the Small Business Act to allow, under certain conditions, the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran to be treated as if the surviving spouse were that veteran for the purpose of maintaining the business's status, among other provisions. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3169 IRS Rulemaking Fairness Act of 2013 Expands requirements relating to review of federal agency actions that have a significant economic impact on small entities (e.g., small organizations and businesses) to include rulemaking by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act Bill proposes reasonable alternatives to EPAs proposed rule regulating carbon pollution from new and soon to be released rule regarding existing power plants. NSBA supports. H.R. 3830 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Bill will restore the presidents authority to negotiate trade deals by including strict requirements for Congressional consultations and access to information . NSBA supports. H.R. 4093 Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014 Bill would increase the small business prime contracting goal to 25% and the small business subcontracting goal to 40%. NSBA supports. H.R. 4094 Contracting Data and Bundling Accountability Act of 2014 Bill would improve the gathering and transparency of contract bundling data to enhance accountability and small business contracting opportunities. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4121 Small Business Development Centers Improvements Act of 2014 Bill would provide improvements to Small Business Development Centers by, among other things, repealing certain provisions prohibiting grant awards for marketing and advertising services, improves data collection efforts, and allowing SBDCs to collect fees and other income from partnerships and co-sponsorships. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4429 Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2014 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow the deferral of tax on certain income earned in foreign companies when calculating taxable income. NSBA supports. H.R. 4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit. NSBA supports. H.R. 4453 S Corporation Permanent Tax Relief Act of 2014 -- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduced recognition period for built-in gains of S corporations. NSBA supports. H.R. 4454 Permanent S Corporation Charitable Contributions Act of 2014 -- Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent a rule that expired at the end of 2013 that defines how a shareholder in an S corporation adjusts the basis of that S corporation stock to account for that corporations contributions of property to charity. NSBA supports. H.R. 4457 - America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 - The legislation would make permanent section 179 expensing and allow businesses to deduct up to $500,000 annually in expenses incurred buying machinery, equipment, computer software, and similar items. NSBA supports. H.R. 4464 - Permanent CFC Look-Through Act of 2014 - Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the "look-through rule" that applied to the taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after Dec. 31, 2005 and before Jan. 1, 2014. This treatment would be permanently effective for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2013. NSBA supports. H.R. 4718 - Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the additional 50% depreciation allowance (bonus depreciation) for qualified property placed in service after Dec.31, 2013 and modifies the definition of "qualified property" to include qualified retail improvement property. NSBA supports. S. 15 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013 - Bill would require Congressional approval for major regulations. NSBA is monitoring. S. 17 Energy Production and Project Delivery Act Bill would promote an all-of-the-above energy policy by opening up more areas to leasing, expediting energy projects, and preventing regulation of CO2 under the CAA. NSBA is monitoring.S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Sense of Congress bill to highlight the need for improved coordination and collaboration between the private sector and the federal government regarding cyber threat and cyber-attack information, and the need to incorporate certain privacy and civil liberties protections in any future cybersecurity-related legislation. NSBA is monitoring. S. 63 Made in America Manufacturing Act - Directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to establish a program for the joint award of incentive grants to a state or a regional partnership to support the U.S. manufacturing industry. NSBA supports. S. 169 I-Squared Act Bill increase H-1B visa cap and establishes an economic demand model to determine future increases or decreases in cap, eliminates per country numerical limitation for employment-based visas, exempts certain categories of persons from employment-based green card cap (i.e. students w/ advanced degree in STEM field), increases fees on H-1B applications which will be used towards STEM education and training. NSBA is monitoring. S. 189 Startup Visa Act Creates a new visa category for immigrant entrepreneurs. NSBA is monitoring. S. 192 Expedited LNG for America Allies Act of 2013 Bill would expedite the approval process for LNG exports to allies of America. NSBA is monitoring. S. 196 Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2013 Increases govt wide contracting goal for small biz from 23% to 25 percent and requires federal agencies to consult with SBA to determine standards for procurement officers to follow re: past compliance of potential contractors with small business subcontracting goals. NSBA supports. S. 279 - Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to each establishes a wind and solar leasing pilot program and establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy on public lands. NSBA is monitoring. S. 289 Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act of 2013, which will extend for five years the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). NSBA supports. S. 310 Startup Act 3.0 - This bill seeks to provide capital gains and income tax incentives to incentivize entrepreneurs and facilitate the growth of new start-ups, creates a new STEM visa for up to foreign students and establishes a new category of visas for immigrant entrepreneurs. NSBA supports. S. 320 Closing Regulatory Loopholes Act of 2013 Bill would require Congressional review over federal agency guidance documents and major guidance documents prior to implementation. NSBA supports. S. 418 Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013 Bill would require the promulgating of regulations to address the collection and use of personal information obtained via the tracking of online activity. NSBA is monitoring. S. 450 Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013 Bill requires enhanced cost-benefit analysis and justification for certain regulations proposed by federal banking, securities, commodities, and housing regulators. NSBA supports. S. 471 Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 - Provides consumers with free access to their credit scores along with free access to their credit reports once each year. NSBA supports. S. 537 Communicating Lending Activity Reports from the Small Business Administration Act (CLEAR SBA) Act - require the SBA Administrator make publically available on the SBA website certain information regarding lenders making covered loans to small firms. NSBA is monitoring. S. 544 Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013 - Bill directs President to develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy. NSBA supports. S. 603 The Jobs and Premium Protection Act The legislation would repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the PPACA. NSBA supports. S. 718 Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 -- Directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa that focuses on: (1) increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to Africa by 200% in real dollar value within 10 years, (2) promoting the alignment of U.S. commercial interests with development priorities in Africa, (3) improving the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in Africa, (4) encouraging a greater understanding among U.S. business and financial communities of the opportunities Africa holds for U.S. exports, and (5) fostering partnership opportunities between U.S. and African SMEs. NSBA supports. S. 743 Marketplace Fairness Act Bill would allow states to require that Internet retailers located outside their borders collect sales taxes on purchases by their residents. Businesses with less than $1 million in annual online sales would be exempt, and the sponsors have estimated that fewer than 1,000 businesses would be required to collect sales taxes. NSBA is monitoring. S. 749 15-Year Depreciation bill A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. NSBA supports.S. 786 Restoring Honesty for our Economy Act Bill to require agencies to quantify costs associated with proposed economically significant regulations. NSBA is monitoring. S. 787 Restoring Integrity to our Government Act Bill to require agencies to set forth reasons for determining that a proposed regulatory action is significant. NSBA is monitoring. S. 807 Plain Writing Act for Regulations for 2013 - Bill requires all new or substantially revised federal regulations to be written in clear, concise and easy to understand, or plain language. NSBA supports. S. 884 Deter Cyber Theft Act Bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to develop a watch list and a priority watch list of foreign countries that engage in economic or industrial espionage in cyberspace regarding U.S. trade secrets or other proprietary information. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act Bill to reauthorize and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1029 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 - Bill to reform the process by which federal agencies analysis and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1102 Export-Import Bank Termination Act -- Bill to abolish the Export-Import Bank of the United States three years after enactment of this Act. NSBA opposes. S.1179 Small Business Export Growth Act of 2013 Bill will further lower barriers to exporting for small businesses by improving federal export assistance programs. NSBA supports. S. 1183 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and (2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption. Provides for an inflation adjustment to such exemption amount. NSBA supports. S. 1342 Small Business Investment Promotion Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the expensing allowance for depreciable business property, to make permanent: (1) the increased $200,000 expensing allowance for such property, (2) the increased $800,000 threshold amount for such property over which the expensing allowance is reduced. NSBA supports. S. 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 Bill would implement and codify certain aspects of the Presidents Cybersecurity Executive Order, among other things. NSBA supports. S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - Bill would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. NSBA supports. S. 1498 Small Business Tax Fairness Act legislation that will provide targeted tax relief to small businesses. NSBA supports. S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 Bill seeks to address the purported increase in patent litigation by introducing certain reforms to deter bad actors from brining patent infringement actions or sending demand letters. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1900 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Bill will restore the presidents authority to negotiate trade deals by including strict requirements for Congressional consultations and access to information . NSBA supports. S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act Bill proposes reasonable alternatives to EPAs proposed rule regulating carbon pollution from new and soon to be released rule regarding existing power plants. NSBA supports. S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act Bill would seek to address and curb the practice of sending bad faith demand letters. NSBA is monitoring. S. 2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act Bill would allow the USPTO to keep all the user fees paid by inventors and businesses. NSBA supports. S. 2223 Minimum Wage Fairness Act Bill would increase the federal minimum wage from its current $7.25 per hour to $10.10 per hour over two years, and index the rate to inflation. The measure also includes language to extend increased Section 179 expensing, up to $500,000 for eligible purchases including computer software and qualified real estate, through 2016. NSBA is monitoring. S. 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act Bill would reinstate and extend certain expired and expiring tax provisions through Dec. 31, 2015; most of the provisions expired on Dec. 31, 2013, and would be retroactively reinstated, but a few are scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2014. NSBA supports. S. 2262 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act -- Bill would promote and facilitate the development and deployment of new energy efficiency technologies and adoption of more efficient processes. NSBA supports. S. 2486 Restoring Overtime Pay for Working Americans Act Bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish salary thresh-olds for and limitations on executive, administrative, and professional employees and address highly compensated employees, for purposes of the requirements for exemption from the Federal minimum wage and maximum hour provisions. NSBA is monitoring.
Client expense: $36,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
See addendum.S. 1465, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 624, to improve cyber intelligence information-sharing between the private and public sectors H.R. 736, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (NCCIP) H.R. 3317, the Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act H.R. 3331, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to chemical security and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure; H.R. 624 -- Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013; HR 756 -- Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; HR 967 -- Advancing America's Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 201; H.R. 3696 -- National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013
Client expense: $319,910 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
IT training Cybersecurity Privacy Data Breach Legislation H.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act H.R. 1468, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Title I & Data Breach H.R. 1193: Data Security & Breach Act H.R. 967: Secure IT Act of 2013 H.R. 1121: Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2013 H.R. 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act S. 21: Cybersecurity & American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 HR. 3107: Homeland Security Boots on the Ground Act S. 1353: Cybersecurity Act of 2013 H.R. 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014 S. 1897 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014 S. 1927 - Data Security Act of 2014 S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 NICE Framework
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · first_quarter · Small Business
H.Con.Res. 25 House Budget Resolution Calls for an estimated $4.6 trillion in federal spending cuts (based on current policy) from 2014-2023 and provides for no additional tax revenue. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3 Northern Route Approval Act of 2013 Bill to expedite approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. NSBA is monitoring.H.R. 25 Fair Tax Act of 2013 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supports. H.R. 30 Small Business Investment enhancement and Tax Relief Act - Establishes an early-stage investment program to provide equity financing to support early-stage businesses and provide a small business investment tax credit of 20%. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 168 Business Freedom of Commerce Act Bill would allow a small business operating in the United States to elect to be exempt from any federal rule or regulation issued on or after January 20, 2009, among other things. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 309 Regulatory Sunset and Review Act Bill requires federal agencies (either by someone who has been adversely affected or via a Congressional committee) to review their covered rules and modify, consolidate, or terminate such rules on a periodic basis. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 367 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 Bill would require Congressional approval for major regulations. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 375 Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to establish a program for the joint award of incentive grants to a state or a regional partnership to support the U.S. manufacturing industry, among other things. NSBA supports. H.R. 400 Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Assistance Act Bill establishes a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to ensure that U.S. clean energy technology firms have the information and assistance they need to be competitive and to create clean energy technology sector jobs, among other things. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 407 Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 Bill allows certain businesses located in areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act a general business tax credit for the cost of certain clean-fuel vehicle property and the use of clean-burning fuel. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 596 Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to each establishes a wind and solar leasing pilot program and establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy on public lands. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 624 Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act of 2013 Bill seeks to help foster voluntary cyber threat information sharing between the private sector and the federal government, while at the same time hope to ensure certain privacy and civil liberties protections. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 684 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Bill would allow states to require that Internet retailers located outside their borders collect sales taxes on purchases by their residents. Businesses with less than $1 million in annual online sales would be exempt, and the sponsors have estimated that fewer than 1,000 businesses would be required to collect sales taxes. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 688 Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act of 2013 - Increases the credit union member business lending limit from 12.25 percent to 27.5 percent, among other things. NSBA supports. H.R. 701 Bill amends a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under the Act and to provide a deadline for doing so. NSBA supports. H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 Bill seeks to improve information sharing between the private sector and the federal government and continue much-needed cybersecurity research and development programs. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 763 The Jobs and Premium Protection Act Bill will act to amend the PPACA to repeal provisions imposing an annual fee on health insurance providers. NSBA supports. H.R. 776 Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Bill would provide easier access to surety bonds for small construction firms to improve participation in the federal marketplace. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 967 Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 Bill seeks to foster information sharing between the private sector and the federal government and develop a strategic plan for information sharing and cybersecurity research and development within various relevant federal agencies. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 1002 Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 Provides consumers with free access to their credit scores along with free access to their credit reports once each year. NSBA supports. H.R. 1062 SEC Regulatory Accountability Act Bill requires the SEC to undertake an enhanced cost-benefit analysis before adopting any new regulations. NSBA supports. H.R. 1072 Freedom from Government Competition Act - Requires each executive or military department or independent establishment to obtain all goods and services necessary for or beneficial to the accomplishment of its authorized functions by procurement from private sources, with certain exceptions. NSBA supports. H.R. 1127 Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013 Bill directs President to develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy. NSBA supports.H.R. 1138 Small Business Clean Energy Financing Act of 2013 Bill would establish a new loan guarantee program within the U.S. Small Business Administration for clean technology companies. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 1219 Gulf Fisheries Fairness Act Bill would increase state water boundaries to 120 feet or 9 nautical miles (whichever is greater) and gives states greater control over their reef fisheries to open up more waters for commercial and recreational fishermen. NSBA supports. H.R. 1240 - Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act of 2013, which will extend for five years the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). NSBA supports. H.R. 1321 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act Bill would suspend civil fines for first-time paperwork violations by small business concerns unless there is potential for serious harm to the public interest and other relevant conditions. NSBA supports. H.R. 1332 American Jobs Matter Act of 2013 Bill to allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarded a federal contract. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 1557 Plain Writing Act for Regulations for 2013 Bill requires all new or substantially revised federal regulations to be written in clear, concise and easy to understand, or plain language. NSBA supports. H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. NSBA supports. H.R. 1772 The Legal Workforce Act Bill would make the use of E-Verify mandatory for new hires and impose severe employer penalties. NSBA opposes. H.R. 1773 The Agricultural Guestworker Act Bill would create a simplified and expanded agricultural guest worker program. NSBA supports. H.R. 1909 Export Coordination Act of 2013 Bill would establish stronger congressional oversight and coordination of trade assistance across 20 agencies. NSBA supports. H.R. 1916 TRADE (Transparent Rules Allow Direct Exporting) for Small Businesses and Jobs Act Bill is directed at helping SMEs stay current on changing foreign regulations. It requires Commerce (via MAC) to publish changes in tariff/non-tariff and technical barriers on export.gov or a successor website. NSBA supports. H.R. 1926 State Trade Coordination Act of 2013 Bill would establish the framework to ensure that federal and state trade agencies work in unison to assist their local exporters. NSBA supports. H.R. 2122 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 Bill to reform the process by which federal agencies analysis and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2131 The Supplying Knowledge Based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas Act Bill would allocate green cards to foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, increase H-1B visas, repeal the employment-based per-country cap, establish a new entrepreneur visa program and strengthen the investor visa program. NSBA supports. H.R. 2232 Make Every Small Business Count Act of 2013 Bill would allow prime contractors covered by a subcontracting plan under a single contract with a federal agency to receive credit against such a plan for using small business subcontractors and any level of subcontracting. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2263 Export-Import Bank Termination Act Bill to abolish the Export-Import Bank of the United States three years after enactment of this Act. NSBA opposes. H.R. 2274 Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2013 Bill would allow merger and acquisition brokers who perform services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies to register with the SEC by filing an electronic notice. NSBA supports. H.R. 2429 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 - Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and (2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption. Provides for an inflation adjustment to such exemption amount. NSBA supports. H.R. 2452 - Women's Procurement Program Equalization Act of 2013 - Bill would standardize sole source contracts for women-owed small business helping to place them on equal footing as other similarly situated small businesses with respect to the SBA's procurement programs. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2542 - Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 - Bill amends the Regulatory Flexibility Act to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of federal rules. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2582 PATENT Jobs Act Bill exempts USPTO from Presidential Sequestration Order issued on March 1, 2013. NSBA supports. H.R. 2593 Cost-Benefit and Regulatory Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 Bill requires reports on the results of and methods used to calculate any cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis. NSBA is monitoring.H.R. 2751 Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013 Bill would prohibit reverse auction methods from being used in the case of any contract for the procurement of design and construction services if the contract is suitable for award to a small business, or if the award is made under other relevant SBA provisions. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 2882 Improving Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2013 Bill amends the Small Business Act to allow, under certain conditions, the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran to be treated as if the surviving spouse were that veteran for the purpose of maintaining the business's status, among other provisions. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3169 IRS Rulemaking Fairness Act of 2013 Expands requirements relating to review of federal agency actions that have a significant economic impact on small entities (e.g., small organizations and businesses) to include rulemaking by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act Bill proposes reasonable alternatives to EPAs proposed rule regulating carbon pollution from new and soon to be released rule regarding existing power plants. NSBA supports. H.R. 3830 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Bill will restore the presidents authority to negotiate trade deals by including strict requirements for Congressional consultations and access to information . NSBA supports. H.R. 4093 Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014 Bill would increase the small business prime contracting goal to 25% and the small business subcontracting goal to 40%. NSBA supports. H.R. 4094 Contracting Data and Bundling Accountability Act of 2014 Bill would improve the gathering and transparency of contract bundling data to enhance accountability and small business contracting opportunities. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4121 Small Business Development Centers Improvements Act of 2014 Bill would provide improvements to Small Business Development Centers by, among other things, repealing certain provisions prohibiting grant awards for marketing and advertising services, improves data collection efforts, and allowing SBDCs to collect fees and other income from partnerships and co-sponsorships. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit. NSBA supports. H.R. 4457 Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 The legislation would make permanent section 179 expensing and allow businesses to deduct up to $500,000 annually in expenses incurred buying machinery, equipment, computer software, and similar items. NSBA supports. S. 15 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013 - Bill would require Congressional approval for major regulations. NSBA is monitoring. S. 17 Energy Production and Project Delivery Act Bill would promote an all-of-the-above energy policy by opening up more areas to leasing, expediting energy projects, and preventing regulation of CO2 under the CAA. NSBA is monitoring. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Sense of Congress bill to highlight the need for improved coordination and collaboration between the private sector and the federal government regarding cyber threat and cyber-attack information, and the need to incorporate certain privacy and civil liberties protections in any future cybersecurity-related legislation. NSBA is monitoring. S. 63 Made in America Manufacturing Act - Directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to establish a program for the joint award of incentive grants to a state or a regional partnership to support the U.S. manufacturing industry. NSBA supports. S. 169 I-Squared Act Bill increase H-1B visa cap and establishes an economic demand model to determine future increases or decreases in cap, eliminates per country numerical limitation for employment-based visas, exempts certain categories of persons from employment-based green card cap (i.e. students w/ advanced degree in STEM field), increases fees on H-1B applications which will be used towards STEM education and training. NSBA is monitoring. S. 189 Startup Visa Act Creates a new visa category for immigrant entrepreneurs. NSBA is monitoring. S. 192 Expedited LNG for America Allies Act of 2013 Bill would expedite the approval process for LNG exports to allies of America. NSBA is monitoring. S. 196 Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2013 Increases govt wide contracting goal for small biz from 23% to 25 percent and requires federal agencies to consult with SBA to determine standards for procurement officers to follow re: past compliance of potential contractors with small business subcontracting goals. NSBA supports. S. 279 - Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to each establishes a wind and solar leasing pilot program and establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy on public lands. NSBA is monitoring. S. 289 Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act of 2013, which will extend for five years the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). NSBA supports.S. 310 Startup Act 3.0 - This bill seeks to provide capital gains and income tax incentives to incentivize entrepreneurs and facilitate the growth of new start-ups, creates a new STEM visa for up to foreign students and establishes a new category of visas for immigrant entrepreneurs. NSBA supports. S. 320 Closing Regulatory Loopholes Act of 2013 Bill would require Congressional review over federal agency guidance documents and major guidance documents prior to implementation. NSBA supports. S. 418 Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013 Bill would require the promulgating of regulations to address the collection and use of personal information obtained via the tracking of online activity. NSBA is monitoring. S. 450 Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013 Bill requires enhanced cost-benefit analysis and justification for certain regulations proposed by federal banking, securities, commodities, and housing regulators. NSBA supports. S. 471 Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 - Provides consumers with free access to their credit scores along with free access to their credit reports once each year. NSBA supports. S. 537 Communicating Lending Activity Reports from the Small Business Administration Act (CLEAR SBA) Act - require the SBA Administrator make publically available on the SBA website certain information regarding lenders making covered loans to small firms. NSBA is monitoring. S. 540 Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act Measure suspends the current statutory limit on federal borrowing for one year, through March 15, 2015, which would allow the government to borrow whatever it needs through that time to fully finance government operations. NSBA supports. S. 544 Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013 - Bill directs President to develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy. NSBA supports. S. 601 Water Resources Development Act Bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources and to authorize the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the U.S. NSBA is monitoring. S. 603 The Jobs and Premium Protection Act The legislation would repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the PPACA. NSBA supports. S. 718 Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 -- Directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa that focuses on: (1) increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to Africa by 200% in real dollar value within 10 years, (2) promoting the alignment of U.S. commercial interests with development priorities in Africa, (3) improving the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in Africa, (4) encouraging a greater understanding among U.S. business and financial communities of the opportunities Africa holds for U.S. exports, and (5) fostering partnership opportunities between U.S. and African small- and medium-sized enterprises. NSBA supports. S. 743 Marketplace Fairness Act Bill would allow states to require that Internet retailers located outside their borders collect sales taxes on purchases by their residents. Businesses with less than $1 million in annual online sales would be exempt, and the sponsors have estimated that fewer than 1,000 businesses would be required to collect sales taxes. NSBA is monitoring. S. 749 15-Year Depreciation bill A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. NSBA supports. S. 786 Restoring Honesty for our Economy Act Bill to require agencies to quantify costs associated with proposed economically significant regulations. NSBA is monitoring. S. 787 Restoring Integrity to our Government Act Bill to require agencies to set forth reasons for determining that a proposed regulatory action is significant. NSBA is monitoring. S. 807 Plain Writing Act for Regulations for 2013 - Bill requires all new or substantially revised federal regulations to be written in clear, concise and easy to understand, or plain language. NSBA supports. S. 884 Deter Cyber Theft Act Bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to develop a watch list and a priority watch list of foreign countries that engage in economic or industrial espionage in cyberspace regarding U.S. trade secrets or other proprietary information. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act Bill to reauthorize and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1029 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 - Bill to reform the process by which federal agencies analysis and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1102 Export-Import Bank Termination Act -- Bill to abolish the Export-Import Bank of the United States three years after enactment of this Act. NSBA opposes.S.1179 Small Business Export Growth Act of 2013 Bill will further lower barriers to exporting for small businesses by improving federal export assistance programs. NSBA supports. S. 1183 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and (2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption. Provides for an inflation adjustment to such exemption amount. NSBA supports. S. 1342 Small Business Investment Promotion Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the expensing allowance for depreciable business property, to make permanent: (1) the increased $200,000 expensing allowance for such property, (2) the increased $800,000 threshold amount for such property over which the expensing allowance is reduced. NSBA supports. S. 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 Bill would implement and codify certain aspects of the Presidents Cybersecurity Executive Order, among other things. NSBA supports. S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - Bill would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. NSBA supports. S. 1498 Small Business Tax Fairness Act legislation that will provide targeted tax relief to small businesses. NSBA supports. S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 Bill seeks to address the purported increase in patent litigation by introducing certain reforms to deter bad actors from brining patent infringement actions or sending demand letters. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1900 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Bill will restore the presidents authority to negotiate trade deals by including strict requirements for Congressional consultations and access to information . NSBA supports. S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act Bill proposes reasonable alternatives to EPAs proposed rule regulating carbon pollution from new and soon to be released rule regarding existing power plants. NSBA supports. S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act Bill would seek to address and curb the practice of sending bad faith demand letters. NSBA is monitoring. S. 2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act Bill would allow the USPTO to keep all the user fees paid by inventors and businesses. NSBA supports. Reforming Federal Procurement of IT (REP-IT) Act Draft bill would create a new White House IT Office and a federal chief technology officer to provide oversight and help streamline the federal IT procurement process. NSBA is monitoring White House Conference on Small Business National Conference to develop a comprehensive, long-term small business agenda. NSBA supports. Patent Litigation Reform Discussion Draft Bill seeks to address the perceived increase in patent litigation through various reform measures. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed Rule re: Title 3 of the JOBS Act Crowdfunding. NSBA filed comments. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Proposed Rule re: Title 3 of the JOBS Act Crowdfunding. NSBA is monitoring. America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Bill would provide federal funding for research in STEM fields. NSBA is monitoring. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for Existing Power Plants. NSBA is monitoring.
Client expense: $38,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
IT training Cybersecurity Privacy Data Breach Legislation H.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act H.R. 1468, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Title I & Data Breach H.R. 1193: Data Security & Breach Act H.R. 967: Secure IT Act of 2013 H.R. 1121: Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2013 H.R. 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act S. 21: Cybersecurity & American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 HR. 3107: Homeland Security Boots on the Ground Act S. 1353: Cybersecurity Act of 2013 H.R. 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014 S. 1897 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014 S. 1927 - Data Security Act of 2014 S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 NICE Framework
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 756, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, to spur cybersecurity R & D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) H.R. 967, the Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Act, to spur cybersecurity R&D (advocate for reasonable cyber security protections) Support for STEM education and funding for basic research
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 55, the SHIELD Act of 2013 H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013 Cyber Security Executive OrderH.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 967, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 S. 904, H.R. 2322, Strengthening the Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act H.R. 1468, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technoology Act of 2013, to improve information security, and for other purposes H.R. 867, S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 H.R. 2417, the Secure High Voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities H.R.1121, Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2013, to protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act, to combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes. H.R. 86, Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 1945, Fostering Resillience to Terrorism Act H.R. 2256, Excellence in Cybersecurity Act Cyber issues in general H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions) H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013 H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014 H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013 S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Park Service (NPS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Cybersecurity H.R.1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013; H.R.756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R.967, Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection ActH.R.2309, Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2013 H.R.3086, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 491, Global Online Freedom Act of 2013 H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 867, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013H.R. 889, Global Free Internet Act of 2013 H.R. 967, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes H.R. 1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 1403, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1580, To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance H.R. 1685, Broadband Adoption Act of 2013 H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013; issues related to RUS funding H.R. 2649, FCC `ABCs' Act of 2013 H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 H.R. 2952, Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement (CIRDA) Act of 2013 H.R. 3107, Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act H.R. 3196, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors, and for other purposes H.R. 3670, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2013 H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 3696, National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act of 2013 H.R. 3720, Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014 H. R. 4070, Internet Freedom Act H.R. 4291, FISA Transparency and Modernization Act H.R. 4342, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act H.R. _____, a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend expiring provisions relating to the retransmission of signals of television broadcast stations, and for other purposes (STELA draft legislation) Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) Issues related to modernizaton of the Communications Act S. 21, Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 245, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2013 S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 S. 418, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013 S. 607, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 S. 639, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S. 774, A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1215, FISA Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2013 S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 S. 1379, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014 S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014S. 1976, The Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 1981, Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014 S. 1989, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 S. 1995, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2025, Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act STELA draft legislation S. _____, Cybersecurity Recruitment and Retention Act S.RES.157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas. Issues related to Universal Service and Intercarrier Compensation reform (House and Senate) Issues related to IP transition (House and Senate)
Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE