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Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Makes any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible for federal employment or to continue serving as a federal employee. Defines "seriously delinquent tax debt" as a federal tax liability assessed by the Internal Revenue Service and collectible by levy or court proceeding, except a tax debt: (1) that is being paid in a timely manner under an approved installment payment agreement or an offer-in-compromise, (2) for which a collection due process hearing has been requested or pending, (3) for which a continuous levy has been issued or agreed to by an applicant for employment, or (4) with respect to which such a levy is released because it has been determined to be an economic hardship to the taxpayer. Requires each federal agency to: (1) ensure that applicants for employment certify that they do not have a seriously delinquent tax debt, (2) review public records to determine if a notice of lien has been filed against an employee or applicant, and (3) restrict access to and use of information obtained under this Act. Authorizes an agency, if a tax lien against a federal employee or applicant for federal employment is discovered in a public record, to: (1) request such employee or applicant to execute and submit a form authorizing the Department of the Treasury to disclose to an agency head information describing whether the employee or applicant has a seriously delinquent tax debt, has willfully failed to file a required tax return, or has understated tax liability, and (2) request that Treasury disclose information authorized to be disclosed. Authorizes the head of an agency to take personnel actions against an agency employee who willfully failed to file a required tax return or willfully understated federal tax liability. Requires the Office of Personnel Management to: (1) promulgate regulations to carry out this Act that provide federal employees and applicants for employment with all due process rights and that allow, in a situation involving financial hardship, an employee with a seriously delinquent tax debt to continue employment; and (2) report to Congress annually on the number of exemptions granted for financial hardship. Grants federal employees or applicants for federal employment 180 days to demonstrate that their tax debts are exempt from classification as a seriously delinquent tax debt under this Act. (Sec. 3) Makes this Act effective nine months after its enactment date.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 160 (Roll no. 157).
HouseFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 160 (Roll no. 157).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2252)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1563.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2243-2249; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2243-2244)
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
Committee on House Administration discharged.
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Sources: Congress.gov
2021 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act WIIN Reauthorization, water storage provisions H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. Senate Energy and Outdoor Infrastructure bill General Infrastructure and budget reconciliation H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 2552, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act H.R.3404, FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 2979, To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3023, Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act H.R. 4018, Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act (NEED Act) H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act WIIN Reauthorization, water storage provisions H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. Senate Energy and Outdoor Infrastructure bill General Infrastructure and budget reconciliation - HR. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 2552, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act H.R.3404, FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 2979, To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3023, Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act H.R. 4018, Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act (NEED Act) HR5376, Build Back Better Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
S.282/H.R.815 - Arctic Refuge Protection Act Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (No bill number) S.1420/H.R.2872 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act (SAFE Act) H.R. 4372 - FY2022 Interior Appropriations - funding for ESA and National Wildlife Refuge System and other funding for FWS, BLM, FS, and USGS, sage-grouse rider, Tongass logging subsidies, Recovery program report language H.R. 4505/S. unknown - FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R. 4431 - FY2022 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - Border wall S. Con. Res. 14 and legislative proposals to comply with FY22 budget reconciliation directive S. 2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 972 - Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge legislation Support To Rehydrate the Environment, Agriculture, and Municipalities Act (STREAM Act) (No bill number) H.R. 737 - Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act (RENEW WIIN Act) H.R. 1563 - To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California S.2705/H.R. 4995- Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act H.R. 151/S. 37) - Preventing Future Pandemics Act, 2021 H.R.4350 - FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act - Amendment 14 expands marine mammal protections to include vessel speed mitigation measures, monitoring of underwater soundscapes, and grants to support research and development into marine mammal monitoring technologies H.Res.69 - Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. S. 877/H.R. 279 - Roadless Area Conservation Act S.487/H.R.1162 - 21st Century Conservation Corps Act S.1057/H.R. 2241 - Civilian Climate Corps Act of 2021 S. 1244/H.R.2670 - The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1072/H.R.2534 - Climate Stewardship Act of 2021 H.R. 5376 - FY22 budget reconciliation bill H.R.4848/S. unknown - Rescinding DHS Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act Legislation to authorize breaching of Lower Snake River dams, habitat restoration, and economic development (No bill number) H.R. 2816 - Legacy Roads and Trails Act S. 1855/H.R. 3534 - Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 S. 2980 - Wildlife-Livestock Conflict Resolution Act H.R. 4502 - FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022)
2021 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act WIIN Reauthorization, water storage provisions H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. Senate Energy and Outdoor Infrastructure bill General Infrastructure and budget reconciliation - HR. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 2552, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act H.R.3404, FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 2979, To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3023, Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act H.R. 4018, Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act (NEED Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act WIIN Reauthorization, water storage provisions H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. Senate Energy and Outdoor Infrastructure bill General Infrastructure and budget reconciliation H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 2552, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act H.R.3404, FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 2979, To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3023, Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act H.R. 4018, Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act (NEED Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-73, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| March 24, 2015 |
| Oversight and Accountability Committee | House | Referred to | March 24, 2015 |
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Implementation of Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division AA, Water Resources Development Act of 2020, Water program related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, Water program related issues; and Per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) related issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally H.R.3291, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2021 H.R.3293, Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 H.R.2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Specific lobbying issues: S.282/H.R.815 - Arctic Refuge Protection Act Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (No bill number) S.1420/H.R.2872 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act (SAFE Act) H.R. 4372 - FY2022 Interior Appropriations - funding for ESA and National Wildlife Refuge System and other funding for FWS (including Office of Law Enforcement and Multinational Species Conservation Fund), BLM, FS, and USGS, sage-grouse rider, Tongass logging subsidies, Recovery program report language H.R. 7667 - FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees FY 2022 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - Border wall (No bill number) Stimulus funding legislation - Funding for various FWS, BLM, FS, USDA, Transportation, and NOAA programs (No bill number) Energy Infrastructure Act (No bill number) H.R. 972 - Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge legislation Support To Rehydrate the Environment, Agriculture, and Municipalities Act (STREAM Act) (No bill number) H.R. 737 - Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act (RENEW WIIN Act) H.R. 1563 - To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act (No bill number) H.R. 151/S. 37 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act, 2021 H.Res.69 - Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. S. 877/H.R. 279 - Roadless Area Conservation Act S.567/H.R. 1597 - Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act S. 609 - Ruby Mountains Protection Act S.487/H.R.1162 - 21st Century Conservation Corps Act S.1057/H.R. 2241 - Civilian Climate Corps Act of 2021 S.1248/H.R.2682 - Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act S. 1244/H.R.2670 - The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act S.1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 S.1072/H.R.2534 - Climate Stewardship Act of 2021 S.1337/H.R.2803 - Agriculture Resilience Act FY2022 budget reconciliation (No bill number) Infrastructure legislation (No bill number) Tongass Congressional Review Act resolution (No bill number) Legislation to repeal waiver authority under REAL ID Act of 2005 (No bill number) H.R. 2773 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act Legislation to authorize breaching of Lower Snake River dams, habitat restoration, and economic development (No bill number) H.R. 2816 - Legacy Roads and Trails Act S. 1855/H.R. 3534 - Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 S. 609 - Ruby Mountains Protection Act S. 554 - Hawaii National Forest Study S. 1686 - Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act S. 567 - Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Marine Mammal Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act WIIN Reauthorization, water storage provisions H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. Senate Energy and Outdoor Infrastructure bill General Infrastructure and budget reconciliation H.R. 2552, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act H.R.3404, FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 2979, To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3023, Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act H.R. 4018, Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act (NEED Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act WIIN Reauthorization, water storage provisions H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. Senate Energy and Outdoor Infrastructure bill General Infrastructure and budget reconciliation H.R. 2552, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act H.R.3404, FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 2979, To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the final maturity date of certain loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3023, Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act H.R. 4018, Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act (NEED Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Monitor the following: Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally Infrastructure package, Water reclamation issues Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Environmental Infrastructure project H.R.1015, Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Water infrastructure H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1915, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, generally H.R.1512, CLEAN FUTURE Act, To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes H.R.1848, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT), Water program related issues H.R.3291, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2021 H.R.3293, Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 H.R.2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues Infrastructure package, Water reclamation issues H.R.1015, Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1915, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, generally S.1179, Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act, Subsidance related issues Monitor the following: H.R.1512, CLEAN FUTURE Act, To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes H.R.1848, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT), Water program related issues Ground water remediation issues on March Air Force Reserve Base H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Environmental Infrastructure project H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, generally H.R.3291, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2021 H.R.3293, Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 H.R.2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, EPA related issues Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Bureau of Reclamation, Research and Development desalinization; Title XVI; Army Corps of Engineers work plan; and Environmental Infrastructure Department of the Interior, Environment, and related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, EPA State Revolving Fund funding; and EPA Sewer overflow program Infrastructure package, Water reclamation issues H.R.1015, Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, EPA related issues Monitor the following: Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Implementation of Municipality infrastructure and Water related issues Public Law 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Monitor and Implementation of Municipality infrastructure and Water related issues Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act, Utility related issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Implementation of Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division AA, Water Resources Development Act of 2020, Water program related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, Water program related issues; and Per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) related issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally H.R.3291, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2021 H.R.3293, Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 H.R.2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2022, Infrastructure issues Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues, Bureau of Reclamation Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) programs, Desalination and Water Recycling issues; and ACoE program issues Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016, Generally Monitor the following: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Rural Utility Services issues Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, EPA Water programs Bureau of Reclamation grant related issues Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Implementation related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2022, Infrastructure issues Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues, Bureau of Reclamation Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) programs, Desalination and Water Recycling issues; and ACoE program issues Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016, Generally H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Rural Utility Services issues Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, EPA Water programs Bureau of Reclamation grant related issues Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Implementation related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
S.282/H.R.815 - Arctic Refuge Protection Act Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (No bill number) Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act (SAFE Act) (No bill number) FY2022 Interior Appropriations - funding for ESA and National Wildlife Refuge System and other funding for FWS (including Office of Law Enforcement and Multinational Species Conservation Fund), BLM, FS, and USGS, sage-grouse rider, Tongass logging subsidies, Recovery program report language (No bill number) FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding (No bill number) FY 2022 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - Border wall (No bill number) Stimulus funding legislation - Funding for various FWS, BLM, FS, USDA, Transportation, and NOAA programs (No bill number) H.R. 972 - Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge legislation Support To Rehydrate the Environment, Agriculture, and Municipalities Act (STREAM Act) (No bill number) H.R. 737 - Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act (RENEW WIIN Act) H.R. 1563 - To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030 (No bill number) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030 (No bill number) Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act (No bill number) H.R. 151/S. 37 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act, 2021 H.Res.69 - Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. S. 877/H.R. 279 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 405 - LEAD Act S.567/H.R. 1597 - Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act S. 609 - Ruby Mountains Protection Act S.487/H.R.1162 - 21st Century Conservation Corps Act S.1057/H.R. 2241 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Civilian Climate Corps, and for other purposes. Outdoor Restoration Force Act (No bill number) Farmers Fighting Climate Change Act (No bill number) Surface transportation reauthorization (No bill number) Infrastructure legislation (No bill number) Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 (No bill number) Tongass Congressional Review Act resolution (No bill number) Legislation to authorize Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation program (No bill number) Legislation to repeal waiver authority under REAL ID Act of 2005 (No bill number) Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (No bill number) Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (No bill number) Confirmation of Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Legislation to authorize breaching of Lower Snake River dams, habitat restoration, and economic development (No bill number)
Client expense: $65,139 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally Infrastructure package, Water reclamation issues Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Environmental Infrastructure project H.R.1015, Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Water infrastructure H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: H.R.1915, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, generally H.R.1512, CLEAN FUTURE Act, To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes H.R.1848, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT), Water program related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Ground water remediation issues on March Air Force Reserve Base Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally Infrastructure package, Water reclamation issues Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Environmental Infrastructure project H.R.1015, Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, generally S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: H.R.1915, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, generally H.R.1512, CLEAN FUTURE Act, To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes H.R.1848, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT), Water program related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, EPA related issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Bureau of Reclamation, Research and Development desalinization; Title XVI; Army Corps of Engineers work plan; and Environmental Infrastructure Department of the Interior, Environment, and related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, EPA State Revolving Fund funding; and EPA Sewer overflow program Infrastructure package, Water reclamation issues H.R.1015, Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, generally ACoE Work Plan FY2021 Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Implementation of Municipality infrastructure and Water related issues Public Law 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Monitor and Implementation of Municipality infrastructure and Water related issues Monitor Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act, Utility related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Implementation of Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division AA, Water Resources Development Act of 2020, Water program related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Water infrastructure issues H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: Water infrastructure issues; and Water Recycling issues H.R.2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, Water program related issues; and Per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) related issues H.R.1881, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, Generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2022, Infrastructure issues Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues, Bureau of Reclamation Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) programs, Desalination and Water Recycling issues; and ACoE program issues Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Generally Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Implementation related issues Monitor the following: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Rural Utility Services issues Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, EPA Water programs Bureau of Reclamation grant related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2022, Infrastructure issues Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues, Bureau of Reclamation Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) programs, Desalination and Water Recycling issues; and ACoE program issues Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2022, Utility related issues H.R.1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California, Generally Public Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021, Division AA, Implementation related issues H.R.1915, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs, and for other purposes, Water infrastructure issues S.914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, Water infrastructure issues Monitor the following: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, Rural Utility Services issues Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022, EPA Water programs Bureau of Reclamation grant related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 737, the Renew WIIN Act H.R. 1563, To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2781 and H.R. 3842, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 5620, VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 5709, Federal Records Modernization Act of 2016 S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4418, Clarifying certain Due Process Rights for Federal Employees H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5625, to Provide for Reimbursement for the use of Modern Travel Services by Federal Employees H.R. 5658, TALENT Act H.R. 6004, to Modernize Government Information Technology Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud H.R. 6008, Transit Benefits Modernization Act H.R. 6186, Extending certain Protections against Prohibited Personnel Practices H.R. 6222, Requiring the names of Personnel Participating in a Rulemaking, and other Purposes H.R. 6230, Ensuring that certain Groups of People receive a $250 Payment in the Event of no Cost-of-Living Adjustment H.R. 6278, to Provide certain Reforms to Promote Accountability and Efficiency in the Civil Service H.R. 6428, to Provide for Two-Year Prohibition of Employment in a Career Civil Service Position for Political Appointees H.R. 6431, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act H.R. 6450, to Amend the Inspector General Act H.R. 6451, to Improve Government-wide Management of Federal Property H.R. 6466, Establishing a Website for Federal Government Apps S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016 S. 3156, Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 S. 3157, to prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 3394, Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at DOE and NRC S. 3486, to Establish in Statute the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program S. 3494, CBP HiRe Act S. 3528, to Provide Managerial Training for Federal Government Supervisors
Client expense: $201,357 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act -m Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17) Veterans First Act (S. 2921) - intended to bring accountability to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in reality outlines punitive measures that would harm rank-and-file VA employees and medical professionals and decrease quality of care given to our veterans. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (H.R. 4585), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (S. 2699), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230) - created an expedited firing process for VA Senior Executives, which Congress attempted to extend to rank-and-file VA Employees. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) questioned its constitutionality, and Department of Justice (DoJ) declared it would not defend the constitutionality of this provision. NFFE opposed. VA Accountability Act of 2016 (S. 2554) - Senate counterpart to H.R. 1994, calls for expedited firing process and outlines reasons for termination based on performance. NFFE opposes. Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R.4361) - aims to extend the punitive and arbitrary provisions found in the 2014 Veterans Choice Act to the federal workforce at large, violating the due process rights of federal employees. Congressman Cummings and White House have voiced opposition to this bill. NFFE opposes. Promote Accountability and Government Efficiency Act (H.R. 6278) - bill would universally make federal civil servants at-will employees, eliminating federal employee due process rights as we know them. NFFE Opposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1563-"Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015", this legislation would fire any federal or postal employee who is seriously delinquent on their taxes, while also making any individual with tax delinquent problems ineligible for federal employment. The association opposes this legislation. H.R 4392-requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of "official time". The NRLCA opposes this legislation H.R. 4461-legislations that would prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from deducting union dues from the salaries of the employee. The NRLCA opposes this legislation.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17) Veterans First Act (S. 2921) - intended to bring accountability to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in reality outlines punitive measures that would harm rank-and-file VA employees and medical professionals and decrease quality of care given to our veterans. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (H.R. 4585), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (S. 2699), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230) - created an expedited firing process for VA Senior Executives, which Congress attempted to extend to rank-and-file VA Employees. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) questioned its constitutionality, and Department of Justice (DoJ) declared it would not defend the constitutionality of this provision. NFFE opposed. VA Accountability Act of 2016 (S. 2554) - Senate counterpart to H.R. 1994, calls for expedited firing process and outlines reasons for termination based on performance. NFFE opposes. Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R.4361) - aims to extend the punitive and arbitrary provisions found in the 2014 Veterans Choice Act to the federal workforce at large, violating the due process rights of federal employees. Congressman Cummings and White House have voiced opposition to this bill. NFFE opposes. Promote Accountability and Government Efficiency Act (H.R. 6278) - bill would universally make federal civil servants at-will employees, eliminating federal employee due process rights as we know them. NFFE Opposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 5620, VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 5709, Federal Records Modernization Act of 2016 S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4418, Clarifying certain Due Process Rights for Federal Employees H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5625, to Provide for Reimbursement for the use of Modern Travel Services by Federal Employees H.R. 6004, to Modernize Government Information Technology Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud H.R. 6008, Transit Benefits Modernization Act H.R. 6186, Extending certain Protections against Prohibited Personnel Practices H.R. 6222, Requiring the names of Personnel Participating in a Rulemaking, and other Purposes H.R. 6230, Ensuring that certain Groups of People receive a $250 Payment in the Event of no Cost-of-Living Adjustment H.R. 6278, to Provide certain Reforms to Promote Accountability and Efficiency in the Civil Service S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016 S. 3156, Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 S. 3157, to prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 3394, Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at DOE and NRC
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1563-"Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015", this legislation would fire any federal or postal employee who is seriously delinquent on their taxes, while also making any individual with tax delinquent problems ineligible for federal employment. The association opposes this legislation. H.R 4392-requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of "official time". The NRLCA opposes this legislation H.R. 4461-legislations that would prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from deducting union dues from the salaries of the employee. The NRLCA opposes this legislation.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1230 Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015. H.R. 1563 and S. 303 Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act. H.R. 1658 and S. 362 Federal Employee Accountability Act 2015 H.R. 417 Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act. H.R. 1535 SACO Act. H.R. 1557 Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act. H.R. 1873 Frank Mail. H.R. 313 and S. 242 Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act. H.R. 485 Equal Wage Increases. H.R. 532 Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015. H.R. 785 Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act. H.R. 973 The Social Security Fairness Act. S. 554 Retroactive Pay Fairness Act 2015. H.R. 3029 and S. 1746 Recover act. H.R. 3673 IRS Publication 17. H.R. 4465 Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016
Client expense: $232,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1563-"Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015", this legislation would fire any federal or postal employee who is seriously delinquent on their taxes, while also making any individual with tax delinquent problems ineligible for federal employment. The association opposes this legislation. H.R 4392-requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of "official time". The NRLCA opposes this legislation H.R. 4461-legislations that would prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from deducting union dues from the salaries of the employee. The NRLCA opposes this legislation.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17) Veterans First Act (S. 2921) - intended to bring accountability to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in reality outlines punitive measures that would harm rank-and-file VA employees and medical professionals and decrease quality of care given to our veterans. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (H.R. 4585), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (S. 2699), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230) - created an expedited firing process for VA Senior Executives, which Congress attempted to extend to rank-and-file VA Employees. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) questioned its constitutionality, and Department of Justice (DoJ) declared it would not defend the constitutionality of this provision. NFFE opposed. VA Accountability Act of 2016 (S. 2554) - Senate counterpart to H.R. 1994, calls for expedited firing process and outlines reasons for termination based on performance. NFFE opposes. Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R.4361) - aims to extend the punitive and arbitrary provisions found in the 2014 Veterans Choice Act to the federal workforce at large, violating the due process rights of federal employees. Congressman Cummings and White House have voiced opposition to this bill. NFFE opposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1230 Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015. H.R. 1563 and S. 303 Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act. H.R. 1658 and S. 362 Federal Employee Accountability Act 2015 H.R. 417 Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act. H.R. 1535 SACO Act. H.R. 1557 Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act. H.R. 1873 Frank Mail. H.R. 313 and S. 242 Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act. H.R. 485 Equal Wage Increases. H.R. 532 Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015. H.R. 785 Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act. H.R. 973 The Social Security Fairness Act. S. 554 Retroactive Pay Fairness Act 2015. H.R. 3029 and S. 1746 Recover act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act H.R. 2827, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
Client expense: $205,636 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1563-"Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015", this legislation would fire any federal or postal employee who is seriously delinquent on their taxes, while also making any individual with tax delinquent problems ineligible for federal employment. The association opposes this legislation. H.R 4392-requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of "official time". The NRLCA opposes this legislation H.R. 4461-legislations that would prohibit federal agencies, including the Postal Service, from deducting union dues from the salaries of the employee. The NRLCA opposes this legislation. The NRLCA has been working with members of Congress and the Oversight and Government Reform committee to introduce legislation to name the post office in Coldsprings, TX after Marie Youngblood.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - lobbied on amendment to prohibit bill from being used to implement the pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, blue collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirements systems, union representation, and contractor compensation caps. Lobbied on possible bill to overturn the Conyers decision on the due process of federal employees holding sensitive positions. Lobbied to gain cosponsor for bill. Lobbied on Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) reform. Lobbied in support of HR 304, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 3.8% pay raise in 2016. Lobbied against HR 1890, the Fast Track 2015 legislation. Lobbied for HR 2146, the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, to allow federal firefighters, Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional workers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, and other federal law enforcement officers to withdraw retirement income from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) without a penalty when they retire after 50 years of age with the requisite 20 years of service. Lobbied against HR 1563, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015, individuals with delinquent tax debts would not be subject to termination and ineligible for federal employment. Lobbied on the inclusion of special political preferences in the federal procurement process to reward certain contractors for their labor-friendliness (High Road).
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1230 Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1563 and S. 303 Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act H.R. 1658 and S. 362 Federal Employee Accountability Act 2015 H.R. 417 Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 1535 SACO Act H.R. 1557 Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act H.R. 1873 Frank Mail H.R. 313 and S. 242 Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act H.R. 485 Equal Wage Increases H.R. 532 Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 785 Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 973 The Social Security Fairness Act S. 554 Retroactive Pay Fairness Act 2015 H.R. 3029 and S. 1746 Recover Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Postal
Support for: postal reform legislation that stabilizes the financial condition of the Postal Service, preserves prompt service, and provides for innovation in postal products and services. Support for maintaining USPS delivery standards, keeping USPS processing facilities operational. Support for S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015. Support for H.Res. 54, restoring USPS service standards in effect on July 1, 2012 Support for H. Res. 12, endorsing the continuation of 6-day mail delivery service. Support for H.R.784, Protect Overnight Delivery Act Support for S. 606 and H.R. 1198, Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act Opposition to H.R. 1563, The Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 Opposition to reductions in postal employee retirement and health benefits
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Postal
H.R. 784: Protect Overnight Delivery Act H.R. 313: Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1563: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H. Res. 54: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012 H. Res. 28: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers H. Res. 12: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service H. Res. 501: Expressing the sense of the of House of Representatives that the United States postal facility network is an asset of significant value and the United States Postal Service should take appropriate measures to maintain, modernize and fully utilize the existing post office network for economic growth S. 2051: Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015
Client expense: $7,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Postal
Support for H. Res. 54, endorsing the continuation of the service standards used by the USPS as of July 1, 2012. Support for H. Res. 12, endorsing the continuation of 6-day mail delivery service. Support for S. 606 and H.R. 1198, The Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act. Support for H.R. 784, Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Opposition to H.R. 1563, The Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015. Opposition to reductions in postal employee retirement and health benefits Support generally for keeping USPS Process facilities operational. Support generally for maintaining the current operating level of postal processing facilities. Support generally for comprehensive postal reform. Support generally for expanded postal banking services.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Postal
Support for H. Res. 54, endorsing the continuation of the service standards used by the USPS as of July 1, 2012. Support for H. Res. 12, endorsing the continuation of 6-day mail delivery service. Support for S. 606 and H.R. 1198, The Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act. Support for H.R. 784, Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Opposition to H.R. 1563, The Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015. Opposition to reductions in postal employee retirement and health benefits Support generally for keeping USPS Process facilities operational. Support generally for maintaining the current operating level of postal processing facilities. Support generally for comprehensive postal reform. Support generally for expanded postal banking services.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Postal
Support for H. Res. 54, endorsing the continuation of the service standards used by the USPS as of July 1, 2012. Support for H. Res. 12, endorsing the continuation of 6-day mail delivery service. Support for S. 606 and H.R. 1198, The Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act. Support for H.R. 784, Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Opposition to H.R. 1563, The Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015. Opposition to reductions in postal employee retirement and health benefits Support generally for keeping USPS Process facilities operational. Support generally for maintaining the current operating level of postal processing facilities. Support generally for comprehensive postal reform. Support generally for expanded postal banking services.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1563-"Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015", this legislation would fire any federal or postal employee who is seriously delinquent on their taxes, while also making any individual with tax delinquent problems ineligible for federal employment. The association opposes this legislation.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Administrative Leave Issues (5 USC) Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program Tax Extenders Package S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act S. 136, Gold Star Fathers Act H.R. 1222, Gold Star Fathers Act S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 242, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 313, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 554, Federal Employee Retroactivity Pay Fairness Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1046, Transit Tax Parity Act of 2015 H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1531, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1591, Land Management Flexibility Workforce Act S. 1603, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 H.R. 2835, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1735, FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act S. 1376, FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1869, A bill to improve Federal network security and authorize and enhance an existing intrusion detection and prevention system for civilian Federal networks S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act S. 1990, Federal Computer Security Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act H.R. 2827, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3313, Cyber Defense of Federal Networks Act of 2015 H.R. 3360, Defense Against Digital Theft Act H.R. 3402, Federal Information Security Management Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 3635, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act
Client expense: $216,765 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17)
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H.R. 784: Protect Overnight Delivery Act H. R. 1563: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H. Res. 54: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012 H. Res. 28: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers H. Res. 12: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service
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