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Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
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Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the exemption from the 10% penalty tax on early distributions from a government retirement plan for qualified public safety employees who have reached age 50, to expand the exemption to include specified federal law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, federal firefighters, and air traffic controllers who similarly have reached age 50. The bill also eliminates the restriction that only distributions from governmental plans that are defined benefit plans qualify for the exemption, thus allowing an exemption of distributions from defined contribution plans and other types of governmental plans. Additionally, early distributions are not treated as a modification of substantially equal payments for purposes of determining an increase in the penalty tax. The amendments made by this bill apply to distributions made after December 31, 2015. (Sec. 3) The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. TITLE I--TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 102) Declares the overall trade negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to any agreement with a foreign country to reduce or eliminate existing tariffs or nontariff barriers of that country or the United States that are unduly burdening and restricting U.S. trade. Includes among such objectives: more open, equitable, and reciprocal market access; the reduction or elimination of trade barriers and distortions that are directly related to trade and investment and that decrease market opportunities for U.S. exports or otherwise distort U.S. trade; stronger international trade and investment disciplines and procedures, including dispute settlement; enhanced U.S. competitiveness; protection of the environment; respect for worker and children rights consistent with International Labor Organization core labor standards; equal access of small businesses to international markets; and religious freedom. Declares the principal trade negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to: goods and services; agriculture; foreign investment; intellectual property; digital goods and services, as well as cross-border data flows; regulatory practices; state-owned and state-controlled enterprises; localization barriers to trade; labor and the environment; currency and foreign currency manipulation; the World Trade Organization (WTO) and multilateral trade agreements; trade institution transparency; anti-corruption; dispute settlement and enforcement; trade remedy laws; border taxes; textile negotiations; commercial partnerships, especially with Israel; and good governance, transparency, operation of legal regimes, and the rule of law of U.S. trading partners. Directs the President, in order to maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global economy, to engage in specified capacity building activities with respect to foreign countries that seek to enter into trade agreements with the United States. (Sec. 103) Authorizes the President to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries for the reduction or elimination of tariff or nontariff barriers before July 1, 2018, or before July 1, 2021, if trade authorities procedures are extended to implementing bills (congressional approval) with respect to such agreements. Authorizes the President to proclaim necessary or appropriate modifications or continuation of any existing duty, continuation of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or additional duties to carry out any such agreement. (Sec. 104) Subjects trade agreements to congressional oversight and approval, consultations, and access to information requirements. Requires the convening each Congress of the House and the Senate Advisory Groups on Negotiations to consult with and advise the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the formulation of specific objectives, negotiating strategies and positions, the development of the applicable trade agreement, and compliance and enforcement of the negotiated commitments under the trade agreement. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to establish within the Office of the USTR the position of Chief Transparency Officer to consult with Congress on transparency policy, coordinate transparency in trade negotiations, engage and assist the public, and advise the USTR on transparency policy. (Sec. 105) Specifies presidential notifications, consultations, reports, and other actions and their deadlines that must take place for any trade agreement to enter into force. Specifies requirements for negotiations regarding agriculture, the fishing industry, and textiles. (Sec. 106) Prescribes procedures for resolutions of disapproval in the House and the Senate before the President enters into any trade agreement. Declares that trade authorities procedures shall not apply to any implementing bill submitted with respect to a trade agreement: if both chambers of Congress agree by a certain deadline to a procedural disapproval resolution for lack of notice or consultations, and with a country which does not fully comply and is not making significant efforts to comply with minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking ("tier 3" country). (Sec. 107) Prescribes requirements for the treatment of trade agreements entered into under the auspices of the WTO or with the Trans-Pacific Partnership countries or the European Union which result from negotiations commenced before enactment of this Act. (Sec. 108) Declares that any provision of a trade agreement that is inconsistent with any U.S. laws shall be null and void. (Sec. 109) Expresses the sense of Congress that the USTR should facilitate participation of small businesses in the trade negotiation process.
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Became Public Law No: 114-26.
Became Public Law No: 114-26.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment to H.R. 2146 by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number: 219.
SenateResolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment to H.R. 2146 by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number: 219.
SenateMotion by Senator McConnell to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 2060) withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S4559, S4582)
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #219 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Agreed to (60-38) | June 24, 2015 |
| #218 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37, 3/5 majority required) | June 23, 2015 |
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2017 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 with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V, the section on Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 (S 2051). It would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees by approximately $1 billion over 10 years. Lobbied in support of HR 4585, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017. 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 on the inclusion of special political preferences in the federal procurement process to reward certain contractors for their labor-friendliness (High Road). Lobbied in support of HR 3523, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, so that Transportation Security Officers are eligible to receive public safety officers' death benefits.
Client expense: $390,000 · 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)
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2017 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 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 with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V, the section on Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 (S 2051). It would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees by approximately $1 billion over 10 years. Lobbied in support of HR 4585, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017. 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 on the inclusion of special political preferences in the federal procurement process to reward certain contractors for their labor-friendliness (High Road). Lobbied in support of HR 3523, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, so that Transportation Security Officers are eligible to receive public safety officers' death benefits. Lobbied on HR 532/S 2033, the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave--to provide up to 6 seeks of paid leave to federal workers upon the federal workers' birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2017 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 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 with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V, the section on Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 (S 2051). It would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees by approximately $1 billion over 10 years. Lobbied in support of HR 4585, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017. 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 in support of letter circulated by Senator Schatz supporting granting Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) the same important labor rights enjoyed by most other federal workers. Lobbied on HR 532/S 2033, the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave--to provide up to 6 seeks of paid leave to federal workers upon the federal workers' birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Lobbied against the excessive premium increases for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)that were sold to federal employees and scheduled to go into effect after September 30, 2016. Requested to hold a hearing to find out how OPM intends to represent the interests of those who purchase FLTCIP's plan in the future. Lobbied against HR 2532, the Employees of America Streamlining for Your Savings Act of 2015, that would attempt to cut agency funding for deficit reduction. Lobbied against HR 4361, the Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016, because of its specific provisions that would undermine collective bargaining; due process rights of federal employees; an extension of the probationary period of career employees to two years from one; and any attempts to eliminate or limit use of official time within the federal government.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2017 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 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 with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V, the section on Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 (S 2051). It would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees by approximately $1 billion over 10 years. Lobbied in support of HR 4585, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017. 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 in support of letter circulated by Senator Schatz supporting granting Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) the same important labor rights enjoyed by most other federal workers. Lobbied on HR 532/S 2033, the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave--to provide up to 6 seeks of paid leave to federal workers upon the federal workers' birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Lobbied against the excessive premium increases for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)that were sold to federal employees and scheduled to go into effect after September 30, 2016. Requested to hold a hearing to find out how OPM intends to represent the interests of those who purchase FLTCIP's plan in the future. Lobbied against HR 2532, the Employees of America Streamlining for Your Savings Act of 2015, that would attempt to cut agency funding for deficit reduction. Lobbied against HR 4361, the Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016, because of its specific provisions that would undermine collective bargaining; due process rights of federal employees; an extension of the probationary period of career employees to two years from one; and any attempts to eliminate or limit use of official time within the federal government.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015. S. 1200, Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2015. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). H.R. 3174, Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4559, S4579, S4582)
Motion by Senator McConnell to refer to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment SA 2062 fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment in Senate. (consideration: CR S4529)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4529-4533, S4535-4539)
Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 37. Record Vote Number: 218. (consideration: CR S4528-4529; text: CR S4528-4529)
SenateCloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4290; text: CR S4290)
Motion by Senator McConnell to refer to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment SA 2062 made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4250)
Motion by Senator McConnell to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 2060) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4290)
Motion by Senator McConnell to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4290)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4290)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 208 (Roll no. 374). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment: CR H4507-4518)
HouseResolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 208 (Roll no. 374).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment: CR H4507-4518)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4524)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 321, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ryan (WI) motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2146 with the amendment printed in House Report 114-167.
Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4507-4525; text of Senate amendment as received in House: CR H4507)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3844)
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 5 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H2848)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 5 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H2848)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2854-2855)
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. 2146.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2848-2850)
Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| May 13, 2015 |
| Engrossed in House | May 12, 2015 |
| Introduced in House | April 30, 2015 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Republican |
| FL |
| Tom Reed | Republican | NY |
| HR 1890 |
114th |
| Related bill |
| HR 1314 | 114th | Related bill |
Client expense: $450,000 · 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)
Client expense: $428,000 · 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)
Client expense: $438,000 · 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)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015.
Client expense: $2,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). S. 998, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015. S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015.
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
IP Protection / Technology Transfer Retaliatory Tariffs Miscellaneous Trade Bills US-EU FTA Environmental Goods Agreement (WTO) Trans-Pacific Partnership H.R.2146 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
IP Protection / Technology Transfer Retaliatory Tariffs Miscellaneous Trade Bills US-EU FTA Environmental Goods Agreement (WTO) Trans-Pacific Partnership H.R.644 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R.1907 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 S.1269 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R.1916 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R.2146 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
IP Protection / Technology Transfer Retaliatory Tariffs Miscellaneous Trade Bills US-EU FTA Environmental Goods Agreement (WTO) Trans-Pacific Partnership H.R.644 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R.1907 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 S.1269 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R.1916 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R.2146 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
International tariff issues; Trade Promotion Authority; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Generalized Systems of Preferences; Customs Act Reauthorization; Lacey Act violations; international seafood treaties;anti-dumping and countervailing duties policy; S.J Res. 28 a bill for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes; trade issues with European Union; HR 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; HR 2146: Trade Promotion Authority; HR 1295: the Trade Preferences Extension Act.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
International trade issues; Trade Promotion Authority; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Generalized Systems of Preferences; Customs Act Reauthorization; Lacey Act violations; international seafood treaties;anti-dumping and countervailing duties policy; trade issues with European Union; HR 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; S.J Res. 28 a bill for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes; HR 2146: Trade Promotion Authority; HR 1295: the Trade Preferences Extension Act;implementation of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-246); Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79); IUU seafood regulations
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants and section 111(d) guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change, including administrative action regarding the social cost of carbon (SCC) calculations. Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation. Monitor legislative and administrative action on issue of coal royalties. Monitor federal and legislative activity related to the 2008 Stream Buffer Zone Rule re-write. Monitor legislative and administrative action on the Clean Water Act and the Waters of the United States rulemaking. Monitor legislation and administrative action related to EPAs proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. Monitor legislation and administrative action related to EPAs Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities final rule. Monitor legislation and administrative action related to the Abandoned Mine Lands program. Monitor legislation and administrative action related to self-bonding. Monitor legislation and administrative action related to Trans Pacific Partnerships. S. 378, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015. (Grassley) S. 544, Secret Science Reform Act of 2015. (Barrasso) S. 612, WIIN Act. (P.L. 114-332) S. 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015. (Capito) S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. (Whitehouse/Schatz carbon tax) S. 1891, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015. (Wyden) S. 2339, A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to increase the royalty rate for coal produced from surface mines on Federal land, to prohibit the export of coal produced on Federal land, and for other purposes. (Markey) S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016. S. 3066, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act. (Cantwell) H. Con. Res. 105, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the "Paris Agreement" announced on December 12, 2015, at the 21st session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. (McKinley) H.R. 712, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015. (Collins) H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. (McKinley) H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015. (Whitfield) H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (vehicle for fast track) H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. (Delaney- Carbon tax) H.R. 2637, Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act. (Kelly) H.R. 3303, Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2015. (Cartwright) H.R. 4456, RECLAIM Act of 2016. (Rogers) H.R. 5500, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act. (Cartwright) H.R.3844, Bureau of Land Management Foundation Act. (Hice) H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2017 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 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 with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V, the section on Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 (S 2051). It would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees by approximately $1 billion over 10 years. Lobbied in support of HR 4585, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017. 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 in support of letter circulated by Senator Schatz supporting granting Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) the same important labor rights enjoyed by most other federal workers. Lobbied on HR 532/S 2033, the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave--to provide up to 6 seeks of paid leave to federal workers upon the federal workers' birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Lobbied against the excessive premium increases for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)that were sold to federal employees and scheduled to go into effect after September 30, 2016. Requested to hold a hearing to find out how OPM intends to represent the interests of those who purchase FLTCIP's plan in the future. Lobbied against HR 2532, the Employees of America Streamlining for Your Savings Act of 2015, that would attempt to cut agency funding for deficit reduction. Lobbied against HR 4361, the Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016, because of its specific provisions that would undermine collective bargaining; due process rights of federal employees; an extension of the probationary period of career employees to two years from one; and any attempts to eliminate or limit use of official time within the federal government.
Client expense: $400,000 · 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)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General Free Trade Issues: Trans-Pacific Partnership discussions (no specific legislation at this time); Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union (no specific legislation at this time); H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015; H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015; S.995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015; H.R. 1892, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act; S. 1268, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; proposals pertaining to a value added tax or border adjustment tax (no specific legislation at this time).
Client expense: $235,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. H.R. 1314 - Trade Act of 2015. H.R. 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act, specifically Title I - Trade Promotion Authority. EU Safe Harbor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
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
H.R. 1206, the No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1658, Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 3600, to amend Title 5 to limit the instances in which official time may be granted to employees of the Internal Revenue Service S. 2246, End the Partisan Culture of the IRS (EPIC) Act H.R. 2254, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 3724, Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 H.R. 4083, Preventing Unionization of Revenue Service Employees (PURSE) Act S. 2245, Preventing Unionization of Revenue Service Employees (PURSE) Act H.R. 4392, to require an annual report relating to the use of official time H.R. 4461, Federal Employee Rights Act H.R. 4668, Clarification of Federal Employment Protection Act H.R. 4885, the IRS Oversight while Eliminating Spending (OWES) Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to prohibit the IRS from paying performance awards to its employees
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on consideration of pending free trade agreements, including Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) 3.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: 1.rules of origin 2.duties 3.customs provisions 4.IPR provisions 5.Regulatory harmonization 6.Transportation measures 7.Government procurement. 8.Port maintenance issues 4.on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. 5.on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. 6.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, NAFTA, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 7.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 9.on implementation of trade legislation including: 1.Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). 2.Including currency and investor state provisions. 2.Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. 3.Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 10.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. 2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). 5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. 6.The benefit of imports and global value chains. 7.Renewal of ExIm Bank. 8.GSP Update 9.Outdoor apparel classifications. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), including fixes to athletic footwear and outdoor apparel classifications. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve OPIC and Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Global Gateways Trade Capacity Act (S. 2201). Border Adjustability Tax issues. Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 2028)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on consideration of pending free trade agreements, including Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) 3.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: 1.rules of origin 2.duties 3.customs provisions 4.IPR provisions 5.Regulatory harmonization 6.Transportation measures 7.Government procurement. 8.Port maintenance issues 4.on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. 5.on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. 6.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, NAFTA, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 7.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 9.on implementation of trade legislation including: 1.Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). 2.Including currency and investor state provisions. 2.Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. 3.Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 10.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. 2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). 5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. 6.The benefit of imports and global value chains. 7.Renewal of ExIm Bank. 8.GSP Update 9.Outdoor apparel classifications. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), including fixes to athletic footwear and outdoor apparel classifications. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve OPIC and Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Global Gateways Trade Capacity Act (S. 2201). Border Adjustability Tax issues. Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 2028)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: rules of origin duties customs provisions IPR provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, NAFTA, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including: Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. GSP Update Outdoor apparel classifications. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), including fixes to athletic footwear and outdoor apparel classifications. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve OPIC and Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Global Gateways Trade Capacity Act (S. 2201). Border Adjustability Tax issues.
Client expense: $158,885 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues that might result in the imposition of adverse foreign tariffs. Border adjustment tax issues. Issues affecting a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Issues affecting Trade Promotion Authority and customs. H.R. 2146, Title I, affecting trade promotion authority.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (relative to Internet taxes) H.R. 2146 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives) Trans-Pacific Partnership
Client expense: $2,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
IP Protection / Technology Transfer Retaliatory Tariffs Miscellaneous Trade Bills US-EU FTA Environmental Goods Agreement (WTO) Trans-Pacific Partnership H.R.2146 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement (TPP); Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement; Trade Adjustment Assistance; Cross Border Data Flow EU Privacy Directive; India ICT local mandate thresholds; Information Technology Agreement; Trade in Services Agreement; Trade Promotion Authority. H.R. 2578, Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations. H.R. 2146, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015. S. 1200, Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2015. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). H.R. 3174, Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title I) H.R. 1314 - Trade Act of 2015 (Title II) H.R. 1890 - The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (all sections) S. 995 - The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (all sections)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 995, H.R. 2146 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act, regarding intellectual property rights in trade agreements and international negotiations. Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement, regardng all biopharmaceutical related provisions.
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 H.R. 1284, Saving Americas Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R. 291, W21 H.R. 594, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 813, Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act H.R. 1460, Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 H.R. 896, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 2596, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015 H.R. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 2822, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016 H.R. 897, Zika Vector Control Act H.R. 2577 Military Construction, Veteran's Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 869, All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S. 697, Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act S. 176, W21 S. 659, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2015 S. 1269, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 S. 998, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1500, Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act S. 1800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: $799,279 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1552, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2015; H.R.2459, Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals Act of 2015; Codex Alimentarius Commission (Animal Health Issues); Issues related to animal health and food safety (no specific legislation); FY17 Agriculture Appropriations (Foreign Market Development Program); H.R.2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General Monitoring of issues related to trade agreements, Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) H.R. 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, general monitoring (De Minimis); S. 995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1314 Trade Act of 2015 H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act H.R. 1295 Trade Preference Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 644/S.1269, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
Client expense: $3,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Issues related to Customs Reauthorization (H.R. 644)(S.1015); Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146).
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement; Cross Border Data Flow EU Privacy Directive; Information Technology Agreement; Trade in Services Agreement; H.R. 2146, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership H.R. 644 (Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act), H.R. 1295 (Trade Preferences Extension Act), H.R. 1314 (Trade Act - trade promotion authority), H.R. 2146 (Trade Priorities and Accountability Act), H.R. 2523 (American Trade Enforcement Effectiveness Act), Trade-related foreign currency manipulation and value-added tax effects H.Res. 73 (resolution boosting TPP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
International trade issues; Trade Promotion Authority; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Generalized Systems of Preferences; Customs Act Reauthorization; Lacey Act violations; international seafood treaties;anti-dumping and countervailing duties policy; trade issues with European Union; HR 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; S.J Res. 28 a bill for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes; HR 2146: Trade Promotion Authority; HR 1295: the Trade Preferences Extension Act;implementation of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-246); Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79); IUU seafood regulations
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
International tariff issues; Trade Promotion Authority; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Generalized Systems of Preferences; Customs Act Reauthorization; Lacey Act violations; international seafood treaties;anti-dumping and countervailing duties policy; S.J Res. 28 a bill for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes; trade issues with European Union; HR 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; HR 2146: Trade Promotion Authority; HR 1295: the Trade Preferences Extension Act.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
FY 2017 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 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 with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V, the section on Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency Act of 2015 (S 2051). It would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees by approximately $1 billion over 10 years. Lobbied in support of HR 4585, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act - to provide both the General Schedule and wage grade federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017. 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 in support of letter circulated by Senator Schatz supporting granting Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) the same important labor rights enjoyed by most other federal workers. Lobbied on HR 532/S 2033, the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave--to provide up to 6 seeks of paid leave to federal workers upon the federal workers' birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Lobbied against the excessive premium increases for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)that were sold to federal employees and scheduled to go into effect after September 30, 2016. Requested to hold a hearing to find out how OPM intends to represent the interests of those who purchase FLTCIP's plan in the future. Lobbied against HR 2532, the Employees of America Streamlining for Your Savings Act of 2015, that would attempt to cut agency funding for deficit reduction. Lobbied against HR 4361, the Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016, because of its specific provisions that would undermine collective bargaining; due process rights of federal employees; an extension of the probationary period of career employees to two years from one; and any attempts to eliminate or limit use of official time within the federal government.
Client expense: $390,000 · 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)
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015.
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act - H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2146 - The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 S.J. 28 - Catfish Inspection
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General Free Trade Issues: Trans-Pacific Partnership discussions (no specific legislation at this time); Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union (no specific legislation at this time); H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015; H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015; S.995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015; H.R. 1892, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act; S. 1268, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; proposals pertaining to a value added tax or border adjustment tax (no specific legislation at this time).
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.1314 - Trade Act of 2015 H.R.2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015) United States-China pork issues, no specific legislation United States-Russia pork issues, no specific legislation US-Mexico Pork Issues, no specific legislation US-Canada Pork issues, no specific legislation US-Romania Pork issues, no specific legislation Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - no Specific Legislation US-Cuba Trade Relations, no specific legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (relative to Internet taxes) H.R. 2146 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives) Trans-Pacific Partnership
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues that might result in the imposition of adverse foreign tariffs. Issues affecting a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Issues affecting Trade Promotion Authority and customs. H.R. 2146, Title I, affecting trade promotion authority.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement; Cross Border Data Flow EU Privacy Directive; Information Technology Agreement; Trade in Services Agreement; H.R. 2146, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1552, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2015; H.R.2459, Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals Act of 2015; Codex Alimentarius Commission (Animal Health Issues); Issues related to animal health and food safety (no specific legislation); FY17 Agriculture Appropriations (Foreign Market Development Program); H.R.2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
No Bill # - Trans Pacific Partnership N/A - Issues relations to Transparency and market access issues generally related to international insurance and investment operations N/A - Issues relating to US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue and Insurance Regulatory Dialogue N/A - Issues relating to India financial services market access and equity ownership issues N/A - Issues relating to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, a multi-lateral economic and trade forum, privacy issues N/A - Issues relating to International Trade issues impacting the U.S. Insurance Companies operating in foreign markets N/A - Issues related to the International Services Agreement H.R. 1314, H.R. 1890, S. 995, H.R. 2146 - Issues relating to Trade Promotion Authority (Fast Track) H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016 N/A - Issues relating to an insurance-covered agreement with European Union.
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title I) H.R. 1314 - Trade Act of 2015 (Title II) H.R. 1890 - The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (all sections) S. 995 - The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (all sections)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. H.R. 1314 - Trade Act of 2015. H.R. 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act, specifically Title I - Trade Promotion Authority. EU Safe Harbor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE