Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
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Highlights: This bill provides FY2017 appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to respond to the Zika virus. The bill includes four divisions: the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; the Zika Response and Preparedness Appropriations Act, 2016; the Zika Vector Control Act; and Rescissions of Funds. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 This division provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction, military family housing, the U.S. share of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and base closures and realignments. The division also provides appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans benefit and health care programs, Departmental Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Related agencies and programs funded in the division include the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; and the Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, including Arlington National Cemetery. The division includes both mandatory and discretionary funding. It increases FY2017 discretionary funding for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs above FY2016 levels, including an increase for the VA and a decrease for Military Construction. The division includes provisions that: permit the VA to pay for fertility treatments, counseling, and adoption expenses for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities; establish additional procedures and protections for VA whistle-blowers; and prohibit funds from being used for: (1) constructing, renovating, or expanding a facility for the purpose of housing individuals detained at U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and (2) closing or transferring the facility. Zika Response and Preparedness Appropriations Act, 2016 This division provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The division permits the funds to be used for the duration of FY2017, designates the funds as emergency requirements, and sets forth congressional reporting and notification requirements. Zika Vector Control Act This division waives for 180 days certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) for pesticides being used to control mosquitos for the prevention and control of the Zika virus. Rescissions Of Funds This division rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were provided for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the response to the Ebola virus. Full Summary: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 5) Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the emergency amounts and transmitting the designations to Congress. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 DIVISION A--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Military Construction for: the Army; the Navy and Marine Corps; the Air Force; Defense-Wide agencies and activities (other than military departments); the Army and Air National Guard; and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves. Provides appropriations to DOD for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program. Provides appropriations to DOD for Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for: the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-Wide agencies and activities (other than military departments). Provides appropriations for the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund. Provides appropriations for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account. (Sec. 101) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used for payments exceeding $25,000 for construction in the United States under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract without DOD approval. Includes an exception for work that is to be performed in Alaska. (Sec. 102) Permits construction funds provided by this title to be used for hiring passenger motor vehicles. (Sec. 103) Permits construction funds provided by this title to be used for advances to the Federal Highway Administration for the construction of access roads DOD has certified as important to national defense. (Sec. 104) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to begin construction of new bases in the United States without a specific appropriation. (Sec. 105) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to purchase land or land easements in excess of 100% of the value as determined by the Army Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Includes exceptions for: (1) determinations of value by a federal court, (2) purchases negotiated by the Attorney General or a designee, (3) values less than $25,000, and (4) DOD determinations that the purchase is in the public interest. (Sec. 106) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to acquire land, provide for site preparation, or install utilities for family housing, except housing for which appropriations have been provided. (Sec. 107) Prohibits funds provided by this title for minor construction from being used to transfer or relocate any activity from one base or installation to another without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 108) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to procure steel for construction unless American producers, fabricators, and manufacturers have been allowed to compete for the procurement. (Sec. 109) Prohibits funds provided to DOD for military construction or family housing during the current fiscal year from being used to pay real property taxes in any foreign nation. (Sec. 110) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to initiate a new installation overseas without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 111) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used for architect and engineer contracts estimated to exceed $500,000 for projects in Japan, NATO member countries, or countries bordering the Arabian Gulf unless the contracts are awarded to U.S. firms or joint ventures with U.S. firms. (Sec. 112) Prohibits funds provided by this title for military construction in U.S. territories and possessions in the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf from being used to award a contract over $1 million to a foreign contractor. Includes exceptions. (Sec. 113) Requires DOD to notify Congress in advance of military exercises if construction costs are expected to exceed $100,000. (Sec. 114) Permits funds appropriated to DOD for construction in prior years to be used for construction projects authorized during the current session of Congress. (Sec. 115) Permits expired or lapsed funds to be used to pay for supervision, inspection, overhead, engineering, and design costs for military construction or family housing projects being completed with lapsed or expired funds. (Sec. 116) Permits funds provided for the construction of military projects to be available for five years if: (1) the funds are obligated from funds available for military construction, and (2) do not exceed the amount appropriated or permitted by law. (Sec. 117) Permits the following transfers if Congress is notified and specified conditions are met: to the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund from appropriations for construction in Family Housing accounts, and to the Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund from appropriations for construction of military unaccompanied housing in Military Construction accounts. (Sec. 118) Permits the transfer of funds from the Department of Defense Base Closure Account to the fund established to pay expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966. (Sec. 119) Provides that funds for operation and maintenance of family housing in this title shall be the only source of funds for repair and maintenance of all family housing units, including general or flag officer quarters. Sets forth limitations and requirements for expenditures for maintenance and repair of general or flag officer quarters. (Sec. 120) Appropriates funds contained in the Ford Island Improvement Account to remain available until expended or transferred. (Sec. 121) Permits the transfer of unobligated balances of expired military construction and family housing funds into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations--Construction--Defense account. (Sec. 122) Prohibits the Army from using funds provided by this division to relocate a unit that: (1) performs a required testing mission or function not performed by any other unit, and (2) is located at a military installation where the total number of Army civilian employees and contractor personnel exceeds 10% of the regular and reserve Army personnel. Includes an exception if the Army notifies Congress of the relocation's compliance with Army Regulation 5-10 concerning stationing actions. (Sec. 123) Permits funds provided to an account in this title to be transferred among projects and activities within the account subject to specified DOD reprogramming guidelines for military and family housing construction. (Sec. 124) Prohibits DOD military construction funds provided in this title from being used for the planning, design, and construction of projects at Arlington National Cemetery. (Sec. 125) Provides specified additional funds to remain available through FY2021 for unfunded military construction priorities. (Sec. 126) Provides specified additional funds to the Navy and Marine Corps to remain available through FY2021 for unfunded military construction priorities. (Sec. 127) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from Military Construction accounts and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program. (Sec. 128) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the fund established by the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program. (Sec. 129) Defines "congressional defense committees" to include the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and Appropriations Subcommittees on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. (Sec. 130) Prohibits funds provided by this division from being used for the closure or realignment of the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sec. 131) Prohibits funds from being used to consolidate or relocate any element of a U.S. Air Force Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) squadron outside of the United States until the Air Force: (1) submits to Congress an analysis and comparison of the cost and investment required to consolidate or relocate a RED HORSE squadron outside of the United States versus within the United States, and (2) certifies to Congress that the preferred site yields the greatest savings. TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Provides appropriations to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for: Compensation and Pensions, Readjustment Benefits, Veterans Insurance and Indemnities, the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund, the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account, the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account, and General Operating Expenses. Provides appropriations to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for: Medical Services, Medical Community Care, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical and Prosthetic Research. Provides appropriations to the National Cemetery Administration. Provides appropriations to the VA for Departmental Administration, including: General Administration, the Board of Veterans Appeals, Information Technology Systems, the Office of Inspector General, Construction--Major Projects, Construction--Minor Projects, Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities, and Grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries. Prohibits the expenditure of specified information technology funds for the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Evolution Program until the VA submits to Congress reports including specified details regarding the status, costs, and plans for the program. Withholds specified VHA construction funds until the VA: enters an agreement with a non-VA federal entity to serve as the design and/ or construction agent for any VHA major construction project that exceeds $100 million, and certifies that an agreement is executed to minimize or prevent subsequent major construction project cost overruns. (Sec. 201) Specifies transfer authorities and requirements for the VBA. (Sec. 202) Specifies transfer authorities and requirements for the VHA. (Sec. 203) Permits appropriations for salaries and expenses to be used for employment of temporary or intermittent experts and consultants, hire of passenger vehicles, lease of a facility or land, and uniforms. (Sec. 204) Prohibits appropriations in this title other than Construction--Major Projects and Construction--Minor Projects from being used for land acquisition or construction of any new hospital or home. (Sec. 205) Requires the VA to be reimbursed for medical services it provides to any person not defined as a beneficiary under specified laws. (Sec. 206) Permits appropriations provided by this title for Compensation and Pensions, Readjustment Benefits, and Veterans Insurance and Indemnities to be used for payment of accrued obligations for the accounts recorded in the last quarter of FY2016. (Sec. 207) Permits appropriations provided by this title to be used to pay specified prior year obligations. Requires obligations from trust fund accounts to be paid only from the Compensation and Pensions account. (Sec. 208) Requires the VA to use surplus earnings from the National Service Life Insurance Fund, the Veterans' Special Life Insurance Fund, and the United States Government Life Insurance Fund to reimburse the General Operating Expenses--Veterans Benefits Administration and Information Technology Systems accounts for the costs to administer the insurance programs during FY2017. (Sec. 209) Permits amounts deducted from enhanced-use lease proceeds for reimbursement of expenses from a prior year to be obligated in the year in which the proceeds are received. (Sec. 210) Permits funds provided by this title for salaries and other administrative expenses to be used to reimburse the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication within specified limits. (Sec. 211) Requires the VA to collect third-party reimbursement information prior to providing hospital care, nursing home care, or medical services for a non-service connected disability. Permits the VA to recover reasonable charges for care from anyone who has not provided the required disclosures. (Sec. 212) Permits enhanced-use leasing revenues to be deposited into the Construction--Major Projects and Construction--Minor Projects accounts to be used for construction, alterations, and improvements of VA medical facilities. (Sec. 213) Permits funds provided for Medical Services to be used for: (1) furnishing recreational facilities, supplies, and equipment; and (2) funeral and burial expenses. (Sec. 214) Permits funds deposited in the Medical Care Collections Fund to be transferred to the Medical Services and Medical Community Care accounts and remain available until expended for the purposes of those accounts. (Sec. 215) Permits the VA to enter into agreements with Federally Qualified Health Centers in Alaska and certain Indian tribes and tribal organizations to provide healthcare, including behavioral health and dental care, to veterans in rural Alaska. Defines "rural Alaska" as those lands which are not within the boundaries of the municipality of Anchorage or the Fairbanks North Star Borough. (Sec. 216) Permits funds deposited into the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Fund to be transferred to the Construction--Major Projects and Construction--Minor Projects accounts to remain available until expended. (Sec. 217) Rescinds specified funds from the Medical Services account to enable the establishment of the Medical Community Care account. (Sec. 218) Requires the VA to report quarterly to Congress on the financial status of the VA. (Sec. 219) Permits specified FY2017 VA funds to be transferred to or from the Information Technology Systems account if approved by Congress. (Sec. 220) Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) convert to contractor performance an activity or function performed by more than 10 federal employees unless the conversion is based on the result of a public-private competition that meets specified criteria, or (2) conduct studies comparing the costs of private and government provision of certain VHA products and services without a specific appropriation for that purpose. (Sec. 221) Permits specified FY2017 VA funds provided for medical accounts, Construction--Minor Projects, and Information Technology Systems to be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund and used for the operation of combined federal medical facilities. (Sec. 222) Permits specified FY2018 VA advance funding provided for medical accounts to be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund and used for the operation of combined federal medical facilities. (Sec. 223) Permits transfers from the Medical Care Collections Fund to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for the operation of combined federal medical facilities. (Sec. 224) Requires specified funds from the Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts to be transferred to the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund to remain available until expended. (Sec. 225) Prohibits the VA from using funds to replace the current system that the Veterans Integrated Service Networks use to select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment. (Sec. 226) Directs the VA to notify Congress of all bid savings in major construction projects that total at least $5 million or 5% of the programmed amount of the project, whichever is less. (Sec. 227) Prohibits the scope of work for a project included in Construction--Major Projects from being increased above the original budget request without congressional approval. (Sec. 228) Requires the VA to submit to Congress a quarterly report containing performance measures and data from each VBA regional office. (Sec. 229) Limits funds from the Medical Support and Compliance account that may be used for the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Evolution and electronic health record interoperability projects. Permits additional funds to be obligated for this purpose if Congress is notified in advance. (Sec. 230) Directs the VA to notify Congress before organizational changes that result in the transfer of 25 or more full-time equivalent staff from one organizational unit to another. (Sec. 231) Requires the VA to report to Congress quarterly regarding any single national outreach and awareness campaign exceeding $2 million. (Sec. 232) Permits the VA to transfer funds to the Medical Services account if the transfer is necessary to address the needs of the VHA, meets specified requirements, and is approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress. (Sec. 233) Permits FY2017 funds provided for the Board of Veterans Appeals and General Operating Expenses--Veterans Benefits Administration to be transferred between those accounts if Congress approves the transfer. (Sec. 234) Prohibits the VA from reprogramming more than $5 million in funds among major construction projects or programs without congressional approval. (Sec. 235) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund. (Sec. 236) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the VA Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts. (Sec. 237) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds provided to the VA. (Sec. 238) Requires the VA to ensure that the toll-free suicide hotline authorized under current law: (1) provides individuals who contact the hotline with immediate assistance from a trained professional, and (2) adheres to all requirements of the American Association of Suicidology. (Sec. 239) Requires the VA to treat a marriage and family therapist as qualified to serve in the VA if the therapist meets specified educational and licensing requirements. (Sec. 240) Prohibits funds from being used to close or diminish services at certain VA medical facilities until the VA submits to Congress a national realignment strategy. (Sec. 241) Prohibits the VA from transferring funds from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund to any other VA account. (Sec. 242) Amends the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 to extend through FY2017 the pilot program to provide health care services to veterans in rural areas by contracting with non-VA health care providers (Sec. 243) Eliminates copayments for: (1) opioid antagonists that are provided to a veteran who is at high risk for overdose of a specific medication or substance in order to reverse the effect of an overdose, and (2) education on the use of opioid antagonists to reverse the effects of overdoses of a specific medication or substance. (Sec. 244) Specifies requirements for the Office of Inspector General to provide the VA, Congress, and other entities with access to its reports. (Sec. 245) Provides specified funds from the Medical Services account to carry out and expand to each VA medical center the pilot program for providing child care assistance to veterans receiving health care. (Sec. 246) Requires the VA to disclose to a state controlled substance monitoring program information about a veteran or a dependent that is necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicine. (Sec. 247) Establishes additional procedures for filing whistle-blower complaints at the VA and for protecting whistle-blowers from retaliation. Permits VA employees to file complaints with immediate and next-level supervisors, and ultimately with the VA after having properly filed a complaint at each supervisory level. Provides that, if a supervisor makes a positive determination regarding a complaint, the VA must: (1) inform the employee of the ability to volunteer for a transfer, and (2) give preference to the transfer. Requires the central VA whistle-blower office to investigate all complaints, regardless of whether the complaints are made by or against an employee who is not a Senior Executive Service member. Requires the VA to: (1) carry out specified adverse actions against supervisors that retaliate by committing prohibited personnel actions relating to a complaint, and (2) provide employees with annual training regarding whistle-blower complaints. (Sec. 248) Specifies documentation that DOD may accept to verify that a coastwise merchant seaman performed active duty service under honorable conditions. Permits the individuals whose service is recognized as honorable to be: (1) awarded an appropriate medal, ribbon, or other military decoration based on the service; and (2) honored as a veteran with benefits limited to those described in this provision. (Sec. 249) Permits the VA to provide a monthly assistance allowance to certain disabled veterans competing on U.S. Olympic teams. (Sec. 250) Adds coverage under the VA beneficiary travel program for the travel expenses of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a special disabilities rehabilitation program of the VA if the care is provided on an in-patient basis and during a period in which the VA provides the veteran with temporary lodging at a VA facility to make the care more accessible. Requires the VA to report to Congress on beneficiary travel program, including the cost and the number of veterans served by the program. (Sec. 251) Requires the VA to establish a program to conduct inspections of kitchens and food service areas at each VA medical facility. Specifies that: (1) the inspections must occur at least annually, and (2) the program's goal is to ensure that the same standards for kitchens and food service areas at hospitals in the private sector are being met at VA medical facilities. Specifies requirements for an agreement for conducting the inspections, remediation plans, and reports to Congress. (Sec. 252) Requires the VA to establish a program to conduct risk-based inspections for mold and mold issues at each VA medical facility. Specifies requirements for an agreement for conducting the inspections, the frequency of inspections, remediation plans, and reports to Congress. (Sec. 253) Extends a requirement for the VA to report to Congress on its capacity to provide for specialized treatment and rehabilitative needs of disabled veterans. (Sec. 254) Permits the VA to use funds provided by this title to ensure that the ratio of veterans to full-time employment equivalents within any rehabilitation program does not exceed 125 veterans to one full-time employment equivalent. Requires the VA to report to Congress on rehabilitation programs including: (1) an assessment of the veteran-to-staff ratio for each program, and (2) recommendations to reduce the veteran-to-staff ratio for each program. (Sec. 255) Requires departments and agencies funded by this division to provide an Inspector General (IG) funded by this division with timely access to records, documents, or other materials available to the department or agency over which the IG has responsibility. Requires each IG to comply with specified statutory limitations on disclosure of the information provided. (Sec. 256) Prohibits the VA from using funds provided by this title to enter into an agreement related to resolving a dispute or claim with an individual that would restrict the individual from speaking to members of Congress or their staff on any topic not otherwise prohibited from disclosure by federal law or required by Executive Order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or the conduct of foreign affairs. (Sec. 257) Requires specified funds provided by this division for Medical Services to be used for: (1) adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces; and (2) payment of a monthly assistance allowance to a disabled veteran invited by the U.S. Olympic Committee to compete for a slot on, or selected for, the Paralympic Team. (Sec. 258) Specifies details that must be included in the budget justification documents submitted for the Construction--Major Projects account. (Sec. 259) Authorizes appropriations for the VA to carry out specified major medical facility projects. (Sec. 260) Permits VA Medical Services funds to be used to provide: (1) fertility counseling and treatment using assisted reproductive technology to a covered veteran or the spouse of a covered veteran, or (2) adoption reimbursement to a covered veteran. Defines a "covered veteran" as a veteran who has a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment. TITLE III--RELATED AGENCIES Provides appropriations for related agencies, including: the American Battle Monuments Commission; the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, including Arlington National Cemetery and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery; and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. (Sec. 301) Permits funds for Cemeterial Expenses--Army to be provided to Arlington County, Virginia to relocate a federally owned water main at Arlington National Cemetery to make additional land available for ground burials. (Sec. 302) Permits funds from concessions at Army National Military Cemeteries to be used to support activities at the cemeteries. TITLE IV--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Provide appropriations to DOD for Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction projects for the: Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense-Wide agencies and activities Designates the amounts provided in this title as for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. (Sec. 401) Specifies that funds designated by in this division by the Congress for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism are only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts and transmits the designations to the Congress. TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 501) Prohibits the obligation of funds in this division beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly permitted in this division. (Sec. 502) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this division for programs, projects, or activities not in compliance with federal laws related to risk assessment, the protection of private property rights, or unfunded mandates. (Sec. 503) Encourages all departments and agencies funded in this division to expand their use of "E-Commerce" technologies and procedures. (Sec. 504) Specifies the congressional committees that are to receive all reports and notifications required by this division. (Sec. 505) Prohibits the transfer of funds to any part of the U.S. government without authority provided by an appropriations law. (Sec. 506) Prohibits funds provided by this division from being used for a project or program named for an individual serving as a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the U.S. House of Representatives. (Sec. 507) Requires agencies to post reports submitted to Congress on the public website of the agency. Includes exceptions for national security and confidential or proprietary information. (Sec. 508) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this division for a computer network unless pornography is blocked, with the exception of law enforcement, prosecution, or adjudication activities. (Sec. 509) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this division for first-class travel by an employee of the executive branch. (Sec. 510) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this division for any contract where the contractor has not complied with E-Verify requirements for verification of eligibility for employment. (Sec. 511) Prohibits DOD or the VA from using funds provided by this division to purchase or lease a new vehicle except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum--Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011. (Sec. 512) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this division for the renovation, expansion, or construction of any facility in the United States to house any individual detained at the United States Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Includes an exception for modification to the facility at Guantanamo Bay. Zika Response and Preparedness Appropriations Act, 2016 DIVISION B--ZIKA RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS Provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus. Designates the funds as an emergency requirement under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and permits the funds to remain available through FY2017. (Emergency funds are exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement procedures.) TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Zika virus, health conditions related to the virus, and other vector-borne diseases, domestically and internationally. Provides appropriations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support. Provides appropriations to the National Institutes of Health for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Provides appropriations to the Office of the Secretary for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund. (Sec. 101) Permits HHS, the State Department, and the USAID to use funds to appoint candidates for positions to perform critical work relating to the Zika response, without regard to specified requirements regarding hiring preferences if: (1) public notice has been given, and (2) HHS has determined that a public health threat exists. (Sec. 102) Permits funds provided by this title to be transferred between specified HHS accounts if certain requirements are met. (Sec. 103) Requires HHS to submit to Congress a detailed spending plan for funds provided by this title. (Sec. 104) Provides funding to the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the oversight of activities funded by this title. TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF STATE Provides appropriations to the State Department to support response efforts related to the Zika virus, health conditions related to the virus, and other vector-borne diseases. Provides appropriations for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs, Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service, and the Repatriation Loans Program Account. Provides appropriations to the USAID for Operating Expenses. Provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance for Global Health Programs. (Sec. 201) Permits funds provided by this title to be transferred between specified accounts and sets forth requirements and restrictions for the transfers. (Sec. 202) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being obligated unless the State Department or the USAID notifies Congress 15 days in advance of the obligation. (Sec. 203) Requires the State Department and the USAID to submit to Congress, prior to obligating funds provided by this title, a consolidated report on the anticipated uses of such funds on a country and project basis, including estimated personnel and administrative costs. (Sec. 204) Provides funding to the USAID Office of Inspector General and the GAO for the oversight of activities funded by this title. (Sec. 205) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were provided to the USAID to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Ebola virus disease outbreak. TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS DIVISION (Sec. 301) Provides that, unless otherwise indicated by this division, funds provided by this division are subject to the requirements contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. (Sec. 302) Permits fund provided by this division to be used for contracts with individuals for the provision of personal services within the United States and abroad, subject to congressional notification requirements. Prohibits the individuals from being deemed U.S. employees for the purpose of any law administered by the Office of Personnel Management. (Sec. 303) Specifies that any amount provided by this division that is designated as an emergency requirement, subsequently designated by the President, and is transferred pursuant to authorities provided in the division, retains the emergency designation. (Sec. 304) Specifies that this division becomes effective immediately upon enactment of this bill. Zika Vector Control Act DIVISION C- ZIKA VECTOR CONTROL (Sec. 2) Provides that, for the 180 day period following the date of enactment of this bill, the Environmental Protection Agency or a state may not require a permit under the Clean Water Act for the discharge of certain pesticides from a point source into navigable waters for the prevention or control of the Zika virus. (Point source pollution is waste discharged from a distinct place, such as a pipe, channel, or tunnel.) Applies the waiver of permit requirements to discharges from the application by an entity authorized under state or local law, such as a vector control district, of a pesticide in compliance with all relevant requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to control mosquitos or mosquito larvae for the prevention or control of the Zika virus. DIVISION D--RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS (Sec. 101) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds that were provided for: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Department of Health and Human Service's Non-Recurring Expenses Fund, and the Economic Support Fund for Ebola response and preparedness.
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Second cloture on the conference report not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 135. (consideration: CR S5229-5240; text: CR S5239)
SenateConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5229-5240)
Second cloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2577 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S5117)
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5116-5117)
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2577 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 44. Record Vote Number: 134. (consideration: CR S5116-5117)
SenateMotion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report was not invoked (Record Vote No. 112) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5116)
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report was not invoked (Record Vote No. 112) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5116)
Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report was not invoked (Record Vote No. 112) entered in Senate.
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| #135 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) | September 6, 2016 |
| #134 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-44, 3/5 majority required) | July 14, 2016 |
| #112 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-48, 3/5 majority required) | June 28, 2016 |
| #94 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Rejected (56-38, 3/5 majority required) | June 8, 2016 |
| #92 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-2, 3/5 majority required) | June 8, 2016 |
| #93 | senate | On the Motion | Motion Rejected (46-49, 3/5 majority required) | June 8, 2016 |
| #82 | senate | On Passage of the Bill | Bill Passed (89-8) | May 19, 2016 |
2017 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Seek funding and support for roadway infrastructure improvements in Jackson County. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and new legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141, the MAP-21 Addendum: Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726; S. 2891), and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (H.R. 22; P.L. 114-94). Seek funding and support for railroad tie-in and interchange/yard in Jackson County, MS, and for runway and taxiway strengthening and widening at Trent Lott Airport. Seek right-of-way or other access to federal property for highway intersection(s).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Transportation
Seek funding and support for roadway infrastructure improvements in Jackson County. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and new legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141, the MAP-21 Addendum: Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726; S. 2891), and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (H.R. 22; P.L. 114-94). Seek funding and support for railroad tie-in and interchange yard in Jackson County, MS, and for runway and taxiway strengthening and widening at Trent Lott Airport. Seek right-of-way or other access to federal property for highway intersection(s).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-146); Veterans homelessness and health issues; Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing; Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot; H.R. 2577/H.R. 4974/S.2806, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
Support client's efforts to obtain federal funding for transportation infrastructure improvements, including efforts in Mississippi (for DeSoto County), Louisiana (for Lincoln Parish) and Indiana (for the River Ridge Development Center). Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and new legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act Addendum: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 105-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141), the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), and the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726, S. 2891); and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (H.R. 22; P.L. 114-94).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Support client's efforts in advancing economic development projects in Mississippi, Louisiana and Indiana. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and proposed amendment language related to property disposal and indemnification benefits under the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Act (P.L. 101-510), including the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (H.R. 4310; P.L. 112-239) and the Base Redevelopment and Indemnification Correction Act of 2012 (H.R. 4407).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Cloture on the conference report not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 112. (consideration: CR S4598; text: CR S4598)
SenateConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4593-4604, S4605-4635)
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4578)
Cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4535-4536)
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4535-4536)
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 171 (Roll no. 342).
HouseConference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 171 (Roll no. 342).
HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 797, the conference report is considered as read and the previous question is ordered. (consideration: CR H4174)
Mr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 114-640 for consideration pursuant to H.Res. 797. (consideration: CR H4174-4175)
Rule H. Res. 797 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 797 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2577 with 1 hour of general debate.
Conference report H. Rept. 114-640 filed. (text of conference report: CR H4066-4125)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 114-640 filed.(text of conference report: CR H4066-4125)
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference held.
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate appointed conferees. Collins; Kirk; McConnell; Murkowski; Hoeven; Boozman; Capito; Cochran; Blunt; Graham; Tester; Murray; Reed; Udall; Schatz; Baldwin; Murphy; Mikulski; Leahy.
Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (Bridges), under the order of 6/8/16, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 38. Record Vote Number: 94. (consideration: CR S3634)
SenateMotion by Senator Nelson to instruct Senate conferees (Ebola/Zika Funding), under the order of 6/8/16, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 49. Record Vote Number: 93. (consideration: CR S3633-3634)
SenateSenate disagrees to the House amendment to the Senate amendment, agrees to the request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees.
Motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the House bill, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3633)
Cloture on the motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the House bill, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 2. Record Vote Number: 92. (consideration: CR S3633; text: CR S3633)
SenateCloture motion on the motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the House bill, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3633; text: CR S3633)
Motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the House bill, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3633)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3633-3635)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment and House requests a conference.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed conferees: Rogers of Kentucky, Granger, Cole, Dent, Fortenberry, Rooney of Florida, Valadao, Roby, Lowey, DeLauro, Serrano, Bishop of Georgia, and Wasserman Schultz.
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3284)
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3284)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to go to conference on H.R. 2577.
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H3284)
House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H.Res. 751 (consideration: CR H3284)
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H.Res. 751(consideration: CR H3284)
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 751, the Chair announced that the House concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 with an amendment.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 8. Record Vote Number: 82.
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 8. Record Vote Number: 82.
SenateCloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S3018)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3004-3019)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2922-2933, S2935-2969)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S2867; text: CR S2867)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2835-2845, S2848-2850, S2850-2853, S2861-2862, S2867, S2868-2869)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2814-2819)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2732-2737)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S2501)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S2449; text: CR S2449)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2449)
Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S8126)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8119-8124, S8126)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S8075; text: CR S8075)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8054-8055)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8034-8058, S8060-8075, S8075-8076; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8034-8054)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S7963; text: CR S7963)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7963)
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies . Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-615.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 138.
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Collins with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-75.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2577.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 329).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 329).
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 244 (Roll no. 328).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3997)
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delaney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to increase the Capital and Debt Service Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation account by a total of $6 million and decrease the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Information Technology Fund account by a similar amount.
Mr. Delaney moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H3996; text: CR H3996)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3996)
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2577.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Diaz-Balart moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Issa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Issa demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mullin amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mullin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis amendment, pending a reservation of a point or order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Emmer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emmer amendment No. 28.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meehan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hultgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hultgren amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brooks(AL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brooks (AL) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 16.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Yoho amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Yoho amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3971-3998)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2577 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3965-3971)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2577 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Diaz-Balart moved that the committee rise.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement from earlier in the day, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the request for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by Rep. Esty of Connecticut.
VACATING PROCEEDINGS ON ROLL CALL 300 - Mr. Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent that the proceedings on roll call 300 be vacated to the end that the Chair resume postponed proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut, Ms. Esty, at the end of the current series of postponed proceedings. Agreed to without objection.
Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Third Posey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Third Posey amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Second Posey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Diaz- Balart demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Posey amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters, Maxine (CA) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the First Posey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Posey amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Diaz-Balart demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Gosar amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Gosar amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3882-3896, H3897-3903)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stivers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stivers amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment, pending a reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment, pending a reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment No. 5.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Second Brooks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Brooks amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (FL) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the First Brooks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Brooks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Brooks amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cartwright amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cartwright demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bridenstine amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dold amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Esty amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LoBiondo amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters (CA) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bustos amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2577.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 287 and Rule XVIII.
Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 2577 and H.R. 2578 under modified open rules.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 287. (consideration: CR H3817-3877; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H3830, H3833, H3836, H3837, H3838, H3842-3844, H3846, H3846-3847, H3848, H3850, H3852, H3853, H3855-3856, H3857-3858; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H3858-3860, H3863-3865, H3866, H3867-3868, H3868-3869, H3870-3872, H3872-3873; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3873-3874; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H3874-3875)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 287 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 2577 and H.R. 2578 under modified open rules.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 92.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-129, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12100
Introduced in House
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies . Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 114-615.
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies . Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 114-615.
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies . Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 114-615.
| June 25, 2015 |
| Referred in Senate | June 10, 2015 |
| Engrossed in House | June 9, 2015 |
| Reported in House | May 27, 2015 |
| S 2129 |
114th |
| Related bill |
| HRES 797 | 114th | Procedurally-related |
| HRES 751 | 114th | Related bill |
| HRES 287 | 114th | Procedurally-related |
| HR 897 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 5394 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 5325 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 5243 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 4974 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 2029 | 114th | Related bill |
| HCONRES 139 | 114th | Related bill |
2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
Seek funding and support for roadway infrastructure improvements in Jackson County. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and new legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141, the MAP-21 Addendum: Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726; S. 2891), and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (H.R. 22; P.L. 114-94). Seek funding and support for railroad tie-in and interchange yard in Jackson County, MS, and for runway and taxiway strengthening and widening at Trent Lott Airport. Seek right-of-way or other access to federal property for highway intersection(s).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-146); Veterans homelessness and health issues; Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing; Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot; H.R. 2577/H.R. 4974/S.2806, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Support client's efforts in advancing economic development projects in Mississippi, Louisiana and Indiana. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and proposed amendment language related to property disposal and indemnification benefits under the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Act (P.L. 101-510), including the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (H.R. 4310; P.L. 112-239) and the Base Redevelopment and Indemnification Correction Act of 2012 (H.R. 4407).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
Support client's efforts to obtain federal funding for transportation infrastructure improvements, including efforts in Mississippi (for DeSoto County), Louisiana (for Lincoln Parish) and Indiana (for the River Ridge Development Center). Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and new legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act Addendum: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 105-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141), the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), and the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726, S. 2891); and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (H.R. 22; P.L. 114-94).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
Seek funding and support for roadway infrastructure improvements in Jackson County. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2577), and new legislation to extend or reauthorize the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59), including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141, the MAP-21 Addendum: Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2322), the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4726; S. 2891), and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (H.R. 22; P.L. 114-94). Seek funding and support for railroad tie-in and interchange yard in Jackson County, MS, and for runway and taxiway strengthening and widening at Trent Lott Airport.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-146); Veterans homelessness and health issues; Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing; Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot; H.R. 2577/H.R. 4974/S.2806, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY17 DHS Appropriations; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Biometric Exit; TSA airport operations, passenger screening, ; Visa Policy; Travel Documentation; PreCheck Expansion Act H.R. 2843; S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act; H.R. 2577, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Zika Response Appropriations Act Conference Report.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Cures (HR 6) and Mental Health Reform Bill (HR 2646); Support for health IT interoperability, mental health integration and mental health parity. Interest in Medicaid. S 2943 - Urge conferees on NDAA S 2943 to drop Tricare telehealth provision: Preserve state license-Physician is site of telehealth care. HR 2577, HR 5243 HR 4973 - Public Health/Emergency Funding: Funding for Zika emergency response: Public Health. Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA PL 114-198, S 524 HR 953 HR 1725 HR 4981 HR 4599 HR 3680 HR 4586 HR 4969 HR 4641 HR 5046:Support state prescription drug monitoring, treatment, naloxone, take-backs, partial fil & evidence based prescribing & treatment. HR 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Appropriation Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act: Zika public health response funding in FY 2016 & FY 2017. S. 3040; HR 5926 - HHS FY 17 Appropriations priorities: AHRQ, HRSA, Title VII, NHSC, Title X, CARA: AAFP federal spending priorities for primary care training research and access. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education - Explain and advocate for AAFP's policy proposals on GME. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Pursue advancement of a bill to fix problem caused by "rotators" who establish low caps and PRAs. No Bill No. - Physician Payment Reform: Advocate for introduction of a House companion bill to allow HSA population access to direct primary care (DPC). No Bill No. - Physician Payment Reform: draft letter of support for permanence in the Independence at Home Demonstration model. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for solution to VACAA Expansion slots - how to fill them with more family medicine residents. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for the introduction of a bill to help resolve problems specific to the rural GME. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a Resolution to support the stability in the Teaching Health Center GME program. No Bill No. - FY2018 appropriations for HRSA Title VII 747: Primary Care Training and Enhancement Grants. No Bill No. - Encourage House members to join Primary Care Caucus: Increase membership of the Primary Care Caucus. No Bill No. - Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry: Increase support for Title VII. No Bill No. - Injury and Violence Prevention Network bfg: Preventing injury and death are key to public health. No Bill No. - Transforming Primary Care for 21st Century THC, GME and NHSC. No Bill N0. - Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education permanence: Increasing primary care workforce; maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. No Bill No. - National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps: Medical student debt relief, improved access to primary care. No Bill No. - Coalition for Health Funding - AAFP Health is Primary booth: Raising awareness of AAFP and value of primary care; increasing primary care workforce. No Bill No. Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders rule comments: Reduce administrative burden and increase MAT patient limit. No Bill No. - Letter to VA on APRNs re Concern with APRN expansion. No Bill No. - Letter to VA nominating FPs: Advisory Comm. on Women Veterans. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS nominating FPs: Advisory Comm. on Minority Health. No Bill No. - Letter to CDC nominating FPs: Advisory Comm. to the Director. No Bill No. - Letter to SAMHSA on opioid use: Opioid use disorder reporting. No Bill No. - Letter to CDC nominating FPs: Infection advisory committee. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on patient relationship categories and codes: How to implement patient relationship categories and codes as required by MACRA. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on 2017 proposed Medicare physician fee schedule: Comments on the 2017 regulation. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on ESRD payment models: Not replacing fragmented FFS with fragmented APMs. No Bill No. - Letter nominating FPs to MEDCAC: Medicare coverage. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS on opioid prescribing education: Required CME. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS on contraceptive services: Expanding the availability of contraceptives. No Bill No. - Letter to VA on protected patient info: Support for allowing HIV and sickle cell negative results to be transmitted. Non Bill No. - Nominating FPs to CDC Committee: Health disparities subcommittee. No Bill No. - GME: Support for Teaching Health Center reauthorization; Maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. No Bill No. - Health IT/Interoperability/Cures: Support for Health IT and interoperability legislation. No Bill No. - Mental Health reform: Support mental health reform integration and mental health parity. No Bill No. - Chronic Disease Bill: Support for eliminating the chronic care managemnt codes copayment. No Bill No. - Drug Pricing: Expressed interest in drug pricing generally. No Bill No - FY 2016 appropriations AHRQ, HRSA Title VII, NHSC: AAFP Federal spending priorities to support workforce, research. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education - Explain and advocate for AAFP's policy proposals on GME. No Bill No. - Congressional Primary Care Caucus - Urge members to join the Caucus and support Primary Care to achieve the triple aim in health care. No Bill No. - National Defense Authorization Act: Remove national licensure provisions in NDAA legislation health provisions. No Bill No. - Health Insurance Marketplace Issues and Provider Involvement with Patient Enrollment: Network Adequacy, Patient Enrollment in Marketplaces. No Bill No. - Children's Health Insurance: CHIP/Medicaid. No Bill No. - Medicaid: Medicaid alternative proposals.
Client expense: $749,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 2956; HR 5926 - HHS FY 17 Appropriations priorities: AHRQ, HRSA, Title VII, NHSC, Title X, CARA: AAFP federal spending priorities for primary care training research and access. HR 2577, HR 5243 HR 4973 - Funding for Zika emergency response: Public Health. HR 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Appropriation Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act: Zika public health response funding in FY 2016 & FY 2017. No Bill No. - Coalition for Health Funding - AAFP Health is Primary booth: Raising awareness of AAFP and value of primary care. No Bill No. - FY2018 appropriations for HRSA Title VII 747: Primary Care Training and Enhancement Grants. No Bill No - Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry. No Bill No - FY 2016 appropriations AHRQ, HRSA Title VII, NHSC: AAFP Federal spending priorities to support workforce, research.
Client expense: $749,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (HR 2577) - support President's budget request for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule making for FAST Act tire provisions: rolling resistance/wet traction standards; tire registration; tire recall database. Support Congressional oversight of FAST Act provisions to ensure timely implementation of FAST Act tire provisions. HR 1181 - Vehicle Safety Act, Rep. Schakowsky - a measure to require public access to federal early warning reporting information, increased civil penalties for non-compliance and other purposes. S 1743 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Sen. Nelson - a measure to require public access to federal early warning reporting information, increased civil penalties for non-compliance and other purposes. Oppose both measures due to early warning reporting, increased civil penalties
Client expense: $92,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Accelerating Biomedical Research Act(S.318/ H.R.531) American Cures Act (S.289/ H.R.2104) FY2016 Agriculture Appropriations (S.1800/ H.R.3049) FY2017 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R.5054/S.2956) FY2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations-provisions relating to CDC,HRSA,AHRQ, NIH,and Education(S.3040/H.R.5926) FY2017 Milcon-VA Appropriations-telestroke(S.2806/H.R.2577) FY2017 Transportation/HUD Approps (air ambulance amendment) House Energy and Commerce Committee Budget Reconciliation Instructions House/Senate Health Care Budget Reconciliation (H.R.3762) National Biomedical Research Act (S.2624) National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017(S.2943) Research for All Act(H.R.2101) Senate Innovations Bill
Client expense: $166,728 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 2577, Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Commercial Air Transportation Funding HR. 4441, S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Legislation Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Spectrum. Certification. Boeing Commercial Aircraft. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Aviation Safety. Cybersecurity of aircraft and air traffic systems. FAA funding. Supply Chain. Biofuels and CLEEN. U.S. Coast Guard Procurement. H.R. 5090 - To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011
Client expense: $4,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 5293, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Defense and Intelligence Appropriations Program. S. 3000, The Fiscal Year 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Defense Authorization Programs. S. 2814, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 S.2497, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2017 H.R. 2577, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2017 Defense Programs Support. KC-46 Program. Air Mobility Programs. Unmanned Systems. Military Aircraft Applications from Commercial Derivatives. Military Satellite Programs. Communications Science and Technology. Manufacturing Research and Development. Defense Industrial Base. Cyber Security / Cyber Command. Performance Based Logistics. Missile Defense Programs. Space Launch Vehicles. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems. DOD Energy, Micro Grids. Depot Policy Provisions. Sequestration. Bomber Programs. Weapons Programs (SDB, JDAM, Harpoon, HAAWC). Aircraft Modernization Programs. Tactical Aviation. Airborne Electronic Attack. Directed Energy Programs. Tilt Rotorcraft. Acquisition Reform. Rocket Engines.
Client expense: $4,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 39, To make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending for each of the fiscal years 2015 and 2016 H.R. 782, To eliminate the sequestration under section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and for other purposes H.R.2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 H.R. 2577, House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049, House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 150, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act S. 399, A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes S.515, A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide relief during fiscal years 2016 and 2017 from the reductions in the discretionary spending limits imposed by sequestration
Client expense: $22,123 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 39, To make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending for each of the fiscal years 2015 and 2016 H.R. 782, To eliminate the sequestration under section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and for other purposes H.R. 2577, House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049, House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 150, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act S. 399, A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes S.515, A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide relief during fiscal years 2016 and 2017 from the reductions in the discretionary spending limits imposed by sequestration
Client expense: $59,236 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to response to the Zika virus and outreach regarding same. H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 3299, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015 H.R. 5044, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus. H.R. 5243, Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2512, Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act. S.2609 - An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. S. 2843, A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis. S. 2899, Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act S. 3117, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to response to the Zika virus and outreach regarding same. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (PL 114-254). H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 PL (114-113). H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 3020, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (PL 114-195). H.R. 3299, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015. H.R. 5044, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus. H.R. 5243, Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (PL 114-223). S. 1695, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (PL 114-195). S. 2512, Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act. S.2609 - An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. S. 2843, A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis. S. 2899, Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act. S. 3117, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis wAlB strain (EPA- HQ -2015 - 0374).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $230,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to response to the Zika virus and outreach regarding same. H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 3299, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015 H.R. 5044, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus. H.R. 5243, Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2512, Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act. S.2609 - An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. S. 2843, A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis. S. 2899, Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act S. 3117, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $360,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to response to the Zika virus and outreach regarding same. H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 3299, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015 H.R. 5044, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus. H.R. 5243, Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2512, Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act. S.2609 - An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. S. 2843, A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis. S. 2899, Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act S. 3117, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. 708 Regulatory Improvement Act S. 774 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act S. 1484 Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1491 Community Lender Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 S. 1607 the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 S. 1647 Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act S. 1773 Consumer Reporting Fairness Act of 2015 S. 1818 Principled Rulemaking Act S. 1820 Early Participation in Regulations Act S. 1817 Smarter Regulations Through Advance Planning and Review Act S. 1958 Christopher Bryski Student Loan Protection Act S. 2038 Jumpstart GSE reform Act S. 2050 Private Education Loan Refinancing Act S. 2387 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017 Senate Appropriations on Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill FY2017 S. 2663 Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act Bills in the House: H.R. 4 Jobs for America Act H.R. 37 Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act H.R. 50 Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 113 Federal Reserve Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 185 The Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 347 Facilitating Access to Credit Act H.R. 367 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act H.R. 427 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 H.R. 527 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 H.R. 650 Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 H.R. 685 Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 H.R. 766 Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 899 Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act H.R. 957 CFPB IG act of 2015 H.R. 1090 Retail Investor Protection Act H.R. 1195 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act H.R. 1210 Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act H.R. 1259 Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Communities Act H.R. 1261 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1265 Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act H.R. 1266 Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015 H.R. 1413 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1493 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act H.R. 1529 the Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act H.R. 1553 Small Bank Exam Cycle Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1660 Federal Saving Association Charter Flexibility Act of 2015 H.R. 1737 Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R. 1799 Ensure Fair Prices in Title Insurance Act H.R. 1941 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act H.R. 2213 To provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2029 and related amendments Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 H.R. 2243 Equity in Government Compensation Act of 201 H.R. 2354 Streamlining Excessive and Costly Regulations Review Act H.R. 4294 -SAVERS Act of 2015 H.R. 2542 Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act H.R. 2577 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2804 Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act (H.R. 2804). H.R. 3035 Credit Access and Inclusion Act H.R. 3189 FORM Act of 2015 H.R. 3192 Homebuyers Assistance Act H.R. 3634 Student Loan Debt Protection Act H.R. 4018 Consumer Protection and Choice Act H.R. 4293 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act H.R. 4768 The Separation of Powers Restoration Act, 2016 H.R. 4986 End Operation Choke Point Act of 2014 H.R. 5485 The "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5982 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 spending bills for the Department of Justice (CJS) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Fiscal Year 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Funding Bill Under Discussion: A bill to provide consumer protections for overdraft fees A bill to provide consumer protections in auto lending Amendments and riders to appropriations bills House Bill re: Non-profit CDFI Depository Bank Expansion House Bill, Chairman Hensarling discussion draft, The Financial Choice Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Housing
HR 2577 "Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," all provisions pertaining to the Lee Amendment to "2017 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Act," to defund the Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.304 & S.164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2015. H.R.785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2015. H.R.2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R.1610, Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2015. H.R.2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R.3476, The Prevent a Government Shutdown Act. H.R.3777, America First Act. H.R.5394 & S.2844, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions and prescription drug abuse. Specific Legislation: 1. Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2. Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111- 353) 3. Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4. Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111- 296) 5. Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6. Implementation of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 7. Implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-54) 8. Implementation of Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 9. Implementation of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-186) 10. Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 418) 11. National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586) 12. Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 156) 13. FIT Kids Act (S. 1075/H.R. 2013) 14. Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 1275) 15. Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1509/H.R. 2404) 16. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 3660) 17. Developing a Reliable and Innovation Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647) 18. Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 613/H.R. 1728) 19. Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 282/S. 2260) 20. American Cures Act (S. 289) 21. School Food Modernization Act (S. 540) 22. Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 430/H.R. 478) 23. Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 199) 24. Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 594) 25. Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 185) 26. Helping Effective Antibiotics Last (HEAL) Act (H.R. 931) 27. Safe Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 609/S. 287) 28. 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R 34) 29. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1552) 30. Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (S. 621) 31. Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932/S. 497) 32. Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act (H.R. 512) 33. Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act (H.R. 2629) 34. Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States (H.Res. 117) 35. Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 865/S. 3101) 36. Head Start on Vaccinations Act (H.R. 933/S. 486) 37. Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 707/H.R. 1821) 38. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524/H.R. 953) 39. CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 522/H.R. 919) 40. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (S. 544/H.R. 1030) 41. EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 (S. 543/H.R. 1029) 42. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) 43. Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 44. Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177) 45. Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act (H.R. 1687) 46. Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act (S. 705) 47. Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act (S. 1641/H.R. 4063) 48. Recovery Enhancement for Treatment (TREAT) Act (S. 1455/H.R. 2536) 49. FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R. 2058) 50. Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act (H.R. 2303) 51. Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 52. Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) 53. Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act (S. 1324) 54. Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 1190/S. 141) 55. Family Asthma Act (S. 1064) 56. School Asthma Management Plan Act (S. 1065) 57. Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 453/S. 923) 58. Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (S. 1146/H.R. 2508) 59. Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R. 1504) 60. Safe Streets Act (H.R. 2071) 61. Healthy Kids Outdoors (S. 1078/H.R. 2014) 62. Highway and Transportation Funding Act (H.R. 2353) 63. Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 64. Friendly Airports for Mothers Act (H.R. 2530) 65. Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 66. Stop Overdose Stat Act (H.R. 2850) 67. Stop Child Summer Hunger Act (S. 1539/H.R. 2715) 68. Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 1793/H.R. 1499) 69. Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) 70. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719) 71. Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act (H.R. 3299) 72. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) 73. Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762/Senate Amendment) 74. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res 22) 75. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res. 23) 76. On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res 24) 77. Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017/S. 2217) 78. Food Labeling Modernization Act (H.R. 4061/S. 2301) 79. Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-93) 80. Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 81. Puerto Rico Assistance Act, 2015 (S. 2381) 82. Full-Service Community Schools Act, 2015 (S. 1787) 83. FY2017 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Act (S. 2837/H.R. 5393) 84. FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (S. 3067/H.R. 5485) 85. Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012) 86. Hallways to Health Act (S. 2590/H.R. 4621) 87. GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 (S. 2588) 88. CLEAR Act (S. 2587) 89. TEST KIDS Act (S. 2586) 90. FUND Water Act (S. 2583) 91. NURSE Act (S. 2572) 92. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (S.J.Res.22) 93. The Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775) 94. Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015 (H.R. 4000) 95. To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1085) 96. Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) 97. Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026 (H.Con.Res. 125) 98. Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (S. 3136) 99. Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act (S. 2742) 100. Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act (S. 2503) 101. The Medical Countermeasures Innovation Act (S. 2055) 102. FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (S. 1695/H.R. 3020) 103. FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 1800/H.R. 3049/S. 2129) 104. FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (H.R. 2995/S. 1910/S. 2132) 105. FY2016 Congressional Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11/H.Con.Res 27) 106. FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1619/H.R. 3128/S.2131) 107. FY2017 Military Construction-VA Appropriations and Zika Supplemental (H.R. 2577) 108. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act (H.R. 4525) 109. PREPARE Act (H.R. 3583) 110. Zika Response Appropriations Act (H.R. 5243) 111. Making Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus (H.R. 5044) 112. A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis (S. 2843) 113. FY 2017 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 3040) 114. FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 2956/H.R. 5054) 115. Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016 (H.R. 5475) 116. SMASH Act (S. 3039) 117. Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act (H.R. 5003) 118. Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5325) 119. Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2017 (S. 3068/H.R. 5538) 120. Ozone Standards Implementation Act (S. 2882) 121. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (S. 2943) 122. Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2016 (H.R. 5543) 123. Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 5303/S. 2848) 124. Further Continuing and Security Assistance Act (Public Law 114-254)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 1261- Appropriations H.R. 2577- Appropriations H.R. 2995- Appropriations Insurance Language H.R. 5393- CJS Appropriations H.R. 5394- THUD Appropriations H.R. 5485- FSGG Appropriations (Crenshaw Bill) S. 1645- Appropriations S. 1910- Appropriations S. 2132- Appropriations S. 2837- CJS Appropriations S. 2844- THUD Appropriations S. 3067- FSGG Appropriations
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title IV and VI, all provisions related to blood products and technologies (on behalf of Cerus). H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Divisions B, Title V, all provisions relating to supplemental fiscal year 2016 funds to combat the Zika outbreak (on behalf of Cerus). H.R. 5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title IV, all provisions relating to test facilities and microprocessors for spacecraft (on behalf of Moog Inc.). H.R. 5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title IV, all provisions relating to high performance computing (on behalf of Cray). H.R. 5293/S. 3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, all provisions relating to military ammunition; and Title IV, all provisions relating to demilitarization, decontamination, air purification systems, and rocket motors (on behalf of Day and Zimmermann).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process (no specific bill). Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). P.L. 114-190, Implementation of legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill). S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5782, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. STB regulations on reciprocal switching (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues pertaining to appropriations for military construction.S.2806 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; H.Res. 937 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R.2577 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to response to the Zika virus and outreach regarding same. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (PL 114-254). H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 PL (114-113). H.R. 2577, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 3020, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (PL 114-195). H.R. 3299, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015. H.R. 5044, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus. H.R. 5243, Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (PL 114-223). S. 1695, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (PL 114-195). S. 2512, Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act. S.2609 - An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. S. 2843, A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis. S. 2899, Zika Response and Regulatory Relief Act. S. 3117, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 Monitor Administrative Action on Experimental Use Permits for Walbachia Pipientis wAlB strain (EPA- HQ -2015 - 0374).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $230,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2577: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; S. 2943: National Defense Authorization Act; S. 553: End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education FY17; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations FY17; FY17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill; H.R. 5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; S. 582: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Select Panel on Infant Lives; H.R. 2577 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; S. 553 End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education FY17; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations FY17; FY17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill Lobbied House.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2685/S.1558, FY16 Defense Appropriations H.R.2577, FY16 Transportation Appropriations Issues related to funding for Army electronic warfare, vibration management, turbine engines, advanced personal protective systems, advanced battery, and electronic materials technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to Air Force engine, survivable microelectronics, advanced communications and navigation, thermal management, and ballistic missile technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act Issues related to Navy precision navigation (no pending legislation) Issues related to DoDwide renewable power and energy efficiency, helicopter survivability, issues related to donated foreign aircraft, and chemical and biological defense technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to Department of Defense Helicopter Engines (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding impact of sequestration (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding national debt Issues relating to Abrams Engine modification Issues relating to Air Force Control Network Issues related to aircraft navigation systems
Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 636: FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016; provisions related to drones HR 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to appropriations HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions related to appropriations HR 2577: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; provisions related to appropriations HR 2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions related to energy HR 2685: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions related to energy HR 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; provisions related to liquefied natural gas and energy security HR 5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; provisions related to government funding, energy riders, and revenue and funding HR 5994: Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015; provisions related to federal research S. 883: American Mineral Security Act of 2015; provisions related to critical minerals S. 1224: Condensate Act of 2015; provisions related to definition of condensate S. 1226: American Helium Production Act of 2015; provisions related to helium S. 1231: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2015; provisions related to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office S. 1645 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions related to resources and energy S. 1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act; provisions related to transportation S. 2040: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (and related Veto Override efforts); provisions related to information and trade S. 2570: Unfunded Mandates Accountability Act of 2016; provisions related to regulatory reform S. 2837: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to appropriations S. 2848: Water Resources Development Act of 2016; provisions related to port/harbor operations S. 2882: Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; provisions related to energy S. 2931: Botnet Prevention Act of 2016: provisions related to cybersecurity S. 2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; provisions related to liquefied natural gas and energy security S. 3011: Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency and Reform Washington Act of 2016; provisions related to regulatory reform S. 3179: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act; provisions related to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR 5054/S 2956 - Fiscal Year 2017 Agriculture Appropriations -- funding for capacity grant programs, National Animal Health Laboratory Network and NIFA competitive grant funding, National Network for Manufacturing Innovation HR 5393/S 2837 - Fiscal Year 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations -- competitive funding levels for National Science Foundation and NASA. Funding for NOAA Cooperative Institutes S 3040 - Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations -- funding for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Education and Research Center (ERC) and Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (AFF) funding HR 2577 - Funding for Zika outbreak response PL 114-254(HR 2028) - Continuing Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. 708 Regulatory Improvement Act S. 774 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act S. 1484 Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1491 Community Lender Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 S. 1607 the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 S. 1647 Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act S. 1773 Consumer Reporting Fairness Act of 2015 S. 1818 Principled Rulemaking Act S. 1820 Early Participation in Regulations Act S. 1817 Smarter Regulations Through Advance Planning and Review Act S. 1958 Christopher Bryski Student Loan Protection Act S. 2038 Jumpstart GSE reform Act S. 2050 Private Education Loan Refinancing Act S. 2387 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017 Senate Appropriations on Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill FY2017 S. 2663 Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act Bills in the House: H.R. 4 Jobs for America Act H.R. 37 Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act H.R. 50 Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 113 Federal Reserve Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 185 The Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 347 Facilitating Access to Credit Act H.R. 367 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act H.R. 427 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 H.R. 527 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 H.R. 650 Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 H.R. 685 Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 H.R. 766 Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 899 Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act H.R. 957 CFPB IG act of 2015 H.R. 1090 Retail Investor Protection Act H.R. 1195 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act H.R. 1210 Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act H.R. 1259 Helping Expand Lending Practices in Rural Communities Act H.R. 1261 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1265 Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act H.R. 1266 Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015 H.R. 1413 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1493 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act H.R. 1529 the Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act H.R. 1553 Small Bank Exam Cycle Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1660 Federal Saving Association Charter Flexibility Act of 2015 H.R. 1737 Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R. 1799 Ensure Fair Prices in Title Insurance Act H.R. 1941 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act H.R. 2213 To provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2029 and related amendments Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 H.R. 2243 Equity in Government Compensation Act of 201 H.R. 2354 Streamlining Excessive and Costly Regulations Review Act H.R. 4294 -SAVERS Act of 2015 H.R. 2542 Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act H.R. 2577 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2804 Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act (H.R. 2804). H.R. 3035 Credit Access and Inclusion Act H.R. 3189 FORM Act of 2015 H.R. 3192 Homebuyers Assistance Act H.R. 3438 REVIEW Act H.R. 3634 Student Loan Debt Protection Act H.R. 4018 Consumer Protection and Choice Act H.R. 4293 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act H.R. 4768 The Separation of Powers Restoration Act, 2016 H.R. 4986 End Operation Choke Point Act of 2014 H.R. 5143 The International Insurance Standards Act H.R. 5485 The "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5982 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 spending bills for the Department of Justice (CJS) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Fiscal Year 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Funding Bill Under Discussion: A bill to provide consumer protections for overdraft fees A bill to provide consumer protections in auto lending Amendments and riders to appropriations bills House Bill re: Non-profit CDFI Depository Bank Expansion House Bill, Chairman Hensarling discussion draft, The Financial Choice Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY17 Military construction appropriations bill, navy funding for base projects (H.R.4974, H.R.2577/ S.2806). FY17 Defense appropriations bill; C-130J funding and siting language, Navy funding for base projects, support for robust funding for directed energy T&E and test range investment (H.R.5293/ S.3000). National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, (H.R. 4909/ S.2943).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Guard, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY17 transportation funding (H.R.5394, H.R.2577/ S.2844) FAST Act Implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY17 funding, Transportation funding (H.R.5394, H.R.2577/ S.2844) FY17 funding, Clean Water funding (H.R.5055, H.R.2028/ S.2804) Internet Access tax (H.R. 235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 698- Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015, H.R.2775-Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Support for FTA research programs, funding for FTA research programs within the FY17 Department of Transportation appropriations (H.R.5394, H.R.2577/S.2844). Support for Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY17 funding for FTA Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Program, support for FY17 funding for Transportation, HUD appropriations (H.R.5394, H.R.2577/ S.2844) FY17 funding for Department of Defense, Army RDT&E program, heavy duty hybrid vehicle deployment (H.R.5293/ S.3000) FY17 funding for Department of Energy- EV Everywhere program (H.R. 5055, H.R.2028/ S.2804)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R 2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 5394 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act H.R.2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5394 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; revisions to hours-of-service regulation (34-hour restart provision) H.R. 2577 - FY 2016 Transportation/ HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill S. 1672 - Commercial Driver Act Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (H.R. 3488) Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act (S. 1732) Senate Federal Highway Reauthorization Act (S. 1647) H.R.22 - FAST Act - Ribble of Wisconsin Part B Adt. No. 14 to Rules Print 114-32 H.R.3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 H.R.2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Trucking efficiency issue H.R.2577-Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY17 Transportation, HUD appropriations, secure funding for regional highway and economic development programs (H.R.5394, H.R.2577/ S.2844).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 39, To make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending for each of the fiscal years 2015 and 2016. H.R. 782, To eliminate the sequestration under section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and for other purposes. H.R. 2577, House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049, House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 150, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act S. 399, A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes. S.515, A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide relief during fiscal years 2016 and 2017 from the reductions in the discretionary spending limits imposed by sequestration. S.2844, Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: $135,188 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2017 Appropriations, specifically Energy and Water Appropriations (S.2804, H.R.5055, H.R.2028); Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations related to energy and harbor projects (H.R.2578, S.2837, H.R.5393); and Transportation-HUD Appropriations (H.R.5394, H.R.2577, S.2844)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE