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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Legislative Progress
Introduced
June 5, 2015
Latest Action
November 5, 2015
Primary Sponsor
Rodney P. FrelinghuysenRepublican(NJ)
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vs 6,526 other HR bills in the 114th — cohort avg 56d
Highlights: The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill does not include funding for military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. The bill increases total funding for DOD compared to FY2015 levels. The bill also includes increases for Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. Compared to FY2015 levels, the bill decreases base funding for Military Personnel; Revolving and Management Funds; and other DOD Programs, including the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, and Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities. The bill provides additional OCO funding for many accounts, including Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. OCO funding is not subject to discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement procedures. The bill provides funding to increase basic pay for all military personnel by 2.3%. Full Summary: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for most military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD). TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of the DOD, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for: (1) the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; (2) Environmental Restoration for the military departments, DOD, and at Formerly Used Defense Sites; (3) Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid; (4) the Cooperative Threat Reduction Account; and (5) the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. TITLE III--PROCUREMENT Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, including for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, and for shipbuilding and conversion by the Navy. Provides appropriations for Defense-Wide Procurement and Defense Production Act Purchases. TITLE IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) by the military departments and defense agencies. Provides appropriations for the independent activities of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. TITLE V--REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds and the National Defense Sealift Fund. TITLE VI--OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS Provides appropriations for: (1) the Defense Health Program, (2) Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, (3) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and (4) the Office of the Inspector General. TITLE VII--RELATED AGENCIES Provides appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and the Intelligence Community Management Account. TITLE VIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS Sets forth permissible, restricted, and prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this bill. (Sec. 8001) Prohibits appropriations contained in this bill from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress. (Sec. 8002) Provides that during the current fiscal year, provisions of law prohibiting compensating or employing foreign nationals shall not apply to DOD if certain conditions are met. (Sec. 8003) Prohibits funding provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless this bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 8004) Prohibits more than 20% of the appropriations provided by this bill for the current fiscal year from being obligated during the last two months of the fiscal year. (Sec. 8005) Permits specified Working Capital Funds provided by this bill for military functions (except military construction) to be transferred between appropriations or funds available for the same purposes, subject to specified restrictions and the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Requires DOD to notify Congress of all transfers made pursuant to this section. (Sec. 8006) Requires tables included in the report accompanying this bill to be treated as if they were included in the text of this bill. (Sec. 8007) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2016. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being reprogrammed or transferred until the report is provided or DOD certifies to Congress that the reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement. (Sec. 8008) Prohibits cash balances in DOD Working Capital Funds from exceeding the level necessary for cash disbursements to be made from the funds. Sets forth requirements and limitations for transfers of balances in the funds to specified accounts. (Sec. 8009) Prohibits the initiation of a special access program without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 8010) Establishes limitations and conditions on the use of funds provided by this bill to initiate or terminate certain multi-year contracts. (Sec. 8011) Appropriates O&M funds for the costs of humanitarian and civic assistance provided in conjunction with military operations. (Sec. 8012) Prohibits DOD from managing civilian personnel on the basis of any end-strength during FY2016. (Sec. 8013) Prohibits funds made available by this bill from being used to directly or indirectly influence congressional action on legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress. (Sec. 8014) Prohibits compensation from being paid to any member of the Army participating as a full-time student and receiving benefits from the Defense Education Benefits Fund if the time spent as a student is counted toward the member's service commitment. (Sec. 8015) Permits funds appropriated in title III of this bill for the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program to be transferred to any other account to implement a developmental assistance agreement under the program. (Sec. 8016) Prohibits DOD from purchasing certain anchor and mooring chains unless they are manufactured in the United States. (Sec. 8017) Prohibits funds from being used to demilitarize or dispose of certain small firearms, small arms ammunition, or ammunition components. (Sec. 8018) Limits funding for the relocation of any DOD entity into or within the National Capital Region. Permits DOD to waive the limitation by certifying to Congress that a relocation is required in the best interest of the government. (Sec. 8019) Provides appropriations for incentive payments for federal contracts involving contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that are Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. (Sec. 8020) Prohibits funds for the Defense Media Activity from being used for national or international political or psychological activities. (Sec. 8021) Permits DOD to incur obligations of up to $350 million for DOD military compensation, construction projects, and supplies and services in anticipation of contributions from the government of Kuwait. (Sec. 8022) Provides appropriations from specified accounts for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation to support operation and maintenance, readiness, counterdrug activities, and drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs. (Sec. 8023) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to establish a new DOD federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC). Limits compensation for FFRDC members or consultants. Prohibits a defense FFRDC from using FY2016 DOD funds for new building construction, cost-sharing payments for projects funded by government grants, absorption of contract overruns, or certain charitable contributions. Limits the staff years that may be funded for FFRDCs from FY2016 funds, and requires DOD to submit a report on the allocation of staff years with the FY2017 budget request. Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill for FFRDCs by $88.4 million. (Sec. 8024) Prohibits DOD from procuring carbon, alloy, or armor steel plating not melted and rolled in the United States or Canada. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security purposes. (Sec. 8025) Specifies that "congressional defense committees" include the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense. (Sec. 8026) Permits DOD to acquire the modification, depot maintenance, and repair of aircraft, vehicles, and vessels; and production of components through competition between DOD activities and private firms. (Sec. 8027) Revokes blanket waivers of the Buy American Act if DOD determines that a country has violated the terms of a specified agreement by discriminating against products produced in the United States. (Sec. 8028) Permits funds in the Department of Defense Overseas Military Facility Investment Recovery Account to remain available until expended. (Sec. 8029) Permits the Air Force to convey to Indian tribes located in Nevada, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Minnesota, and Washington relocatable military housing units currently located at Grand Forks, Malmstrom, Mountain Home, Elllsworth, and Minot Air Force Bases that are excess to the needs of the Air Force. Requires the Operation Walking Shield Program to resolve any housing unit conflicts arising among requests of Indian tribes for these conveyances. (Sec. 8030) Permits DOD O&M appropriations to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of not more than $250,000. (Sec. 8031) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to disestablish, close, downgrade from host to extension center, or place on probation a Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. (Sec. 8032) Prohibits the use of DOD Working Capital Funds to purchase specified investment items. (Sec. 8033) Prohibits funds provided for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, except for funds provided for the Reserve for Contingencies, the Working Capital Fund, or other specified programs. (Sec. 8034) Permits funds made available by this bill to the Defense Intelligence Agency to be used for the design, development, and deployment of General Defense Intelligence Program intelligence communication and intelligence information systems. (Sec. 8035) Provides appropriations for the mitigation of environmental impacts on Indian lands resulting from DOD activities. (Sec. 8036) Requires DOD to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 8037) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill from being used for contracts for studies, analysis, or consulting services entered into without competition on the basis of an unsolicited proposal unless specified conditions are met. (Sec. 8038) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used to: (1) establish a field operating agency, or (2) pay a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the employee's place of duty remains at headquarters. Specifies exceptions, and permits waivers that will reduce personnel or financial requirements of the department. (Sec. 8039) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used to convert a function performed by DOD civilian employees to performance by a contractor unless specific requirements are met. (Sec. 8040) Rescinds funds provided to specified Procurement and RDT&E accounts in prior defense appropriations Acts. (Sec. 8041) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce authorized positions for military technicians (dual status) of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and Air Force Reserve unless the reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure. (Sec. 8042) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for assistance to North Korea unless specifically appropriated for that purpose. (Sec. 8043) Permits O&M funds provided by this bill to be used to reimburse the National Guard and Reserve for providing intelligence or counterintelligence support to the combatant commands, defense agencies, and joint intelligence activities. (Sec. 8044) Prohibits the transfer of DOD or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drug interdiction or counter-drug activity funds to any other department or agency except as specifically provided in an appropriations law. (Sec. 8045) Requires ball and roller bearings purchased using funds provided by this bill to be produced by a domestic source. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security. (Sec. 8046) Appropriates funds to DOD for grants to the United Service Organizations and the Red Cross. (Sec. 8047) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to purchase any supercomputer not manufactured in the United States unless it is unavailable from U.S. manufacturers and is necessary for national security. (Sec. 8048) Permits the Small Business Innovation Research program and the Small Business Technology Transfer program set-asides to be taken from programs, projects, or activities that contribute to the extramural budget. (Sec. 8049) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used for contractor bonuses being paid due to a business restructuring. (Sec. 8050) Permits the transfer of specified O&M funds to pay military personnel for support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside DOD. (Sec. 8051) Permits DOD to dispose of negative unliquidated or unexpended balances for expired or closed accounts by charging an obligation to a current account for the same purpose as the expired or closed account. (Sec. 8052) Permits the National Guard to allow the use of equipment of the National Guard Distance Learning Project by any person or entity on a space-available, reimbursable basis. (Sec. 8054) Requires specified O&M funds to be used for high priority Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program requirements and activities. (Sec. 8055) Prohibits the use of funds provided in title IV to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training, operational use, or inventory requirements. Includes exceptions and permits a waiver for national security purposes. (Sec. 8056) Permits DOD to waive limitations on the procurement of defense items from a foreign country if: (1) the limitations would invalidate cooperative programs or reciprocal trade agreements, and (2) the country does not discriminate against the same or similar items procured in the United States. Provides exceptions. (Sec. 8057) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for training, equipment, or other assistance for a unit of a foreign security force that has committed a gross violation of human rights. Includes exceptions if DOD determines that the government of the country has taken all necessary corrective steps, or the assistance is necessary for disaster relief operations or other humanitarian or national security emergencies. Permits a waiver if DOD determines it is required by extraordinary circumstances. Requires DOD to report to Congress on waivers and exceptions. (Sec. 8058) Prohibits funds from being used for repairs or maintenance for military family housing units. (Sec. 8059) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress before obligating specified RDT&E funds appropriated by this bill for any new start advanced concept technology demonstration project or joint capability demonstration project. Permits DOD to waive the restriction by certifying to Congress that it is in the national interest. (Sec. 8060) Requires DOD to provide a classified quarterly report to Congress on matters specified in the classified annex accompanying this bill. (Sec. 8061) Permits members of the National Guard serving on full-time duty to support ground-based elements of the National Ballistic Missile Defense System. (Sec. 8062) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer specified armor-piercing ammunition to any nongovernmental entity, except for demilitarization purposes. (Sec. 8063) Permits the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to waive payment for the lease of personal property to certain youth, social, charitable, or fraternal nonprofit organizations. (Sec. 8064) Prohibits the use of funds appropriated in this bill to support the procurement of malt beverages and wine with nonappropriated funds for resale on a military installation located in the United States unless the beverages are procured within the state in which the installation is located and specified conditions are met. (Sec. 8065) Permits specified O&M--Army funds to remain available until expended. Permits DOD to: (1) transfer the funds to other activities of the federal government; and (2) contract for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to projects carrying out the purpose of this section. (Sec. 8066) Prohibits funds from being used to make specified modifications to the budget and appropriations process for the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 8067) Provides appropriations to remain available until expended for grants for the construction and furnishing of additional Fisher Houses to meet the needs of military family members confronted with the illness or hospitalization of an eligible military beneficiary. (Sec. 8068) Provides specified Procurement and RDT&E funds for the Israeli Cooperative Programs for the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats, the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense program, and related programs. (Sec. 8069) Permits specified Shipbuilding and Conversion--Navy funds to remain available through FY2016 to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases. Requires the funds to be transferred to specified accounts. (Sec. 8070) Deems funds provided by this bill for intelligence activities to be authorized by Congress during FY2016 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2016. (Sec. 8071) Prohibits fund appropriated by this bill from being used for a reprogramming of funds that creates or initiates a new program, project, or activity unless it must be undertaken immediately for national security and Congress is notified in advance. (Sec. 8072) Requires the President's FY2017 budget to include separate budget justification documents for costs of the Armed Forces' participation in contingency operations for the Military Personnel, O&M, Procurement, and RDT&E accounts. (Sec. 8073) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system. (Sec. 8074) Reduces the total amount appropriated in this bill to reflect savings due to favorable foreign exchange rates. (Sec. 8075) Prohibits funds appropriated in this bill from being used to reduce or disestablish the operation of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve if the actions reduce the WC-130 Weather Reconnaissance mission below the levels funded in this bill. Permits the Squadron to perform other missions in support of national defense requirements during the non-hurricane season. (Sec. 8076) Prohibits funds from being used for integrating foreign intelligence information unless the information has been lawfully collected and processed during authorized foreign intelligence activities. (Sec. 8077) Requires reserve members called or ordered to active duty to be notified in writing of their expected mobilization period. Permits DOD to waive the requirement for a national security emergency or to meet dire operational requirements. (Sec. 8078) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used to transfer research and development, acquisition, or other program authority related to current tactical unmanned aerial vehicles from the Army. Requires the Army to retain responsibility for and operational control of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. (Sec. 8079) Provides specified Navy O&M funds for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative Program for enabling the Pacific Command to execute theater security cooperation activities such as humanitarian assistance and the payment of incremental and personnel costs of training and exercising with foreign security forces. (Sec. 8080) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill for programs of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from being obligated beyond the current fiscal year except for research and technology funds, which remain available through FY2017. (Sec. 8081) Provides for the adjustment of obligations within the Shipbuilding and Conversion--Navy appropriation. (Sec. 8082) Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit a report to Congress establishing the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2016. Prohibits funds provided by this Act for the National Intelligence Program from being transferred or reprogrammed until the report is submitted unless the action is necessary for an emergency. (Sec. 8083) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to eliminate, restructure, realign, or make disproportionate personnel reductions at Army Contracting Command-New Jersey sites without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 8084) Prohibits the use of funds to support any military training or operation that includes child soldiers unless the assistance is permitted by the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008. (Sec. 8085) Makes specified Intelligence Community Management Account funds available for transfer by the DNI to other departments and agencies for government-wide information sharing activities, subject to the approval of OMB. (Sec. 8086) Provides specific restrictions on the reprogramming or transfer of funds provided to the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 8087) Directs the DNI to submit annually to Congress a future-years intelligence program reflecting estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in the President's budget. (Sec. 8088) Specifies committees included in "congressional intelligence committees" for the purposes of this bill. (Sec. 8089) Requires DOD to continue to report incremental contingency operations costs for Operation Inherent Resolve (operations in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL) and Operation Freedom's Sentinel (counterterrorism training, and advisory activities in Afghanistan) on a monthly basis, and other operations identified by DOD on a semiannual basis. (Sec. 8090) Permits specified O&M funds provided in title II to be transferred by the military department concerned to its central fund established for Fisher Houses and Suites. (Sec. 8091) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used for payments and transfers to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. (Sec. 8092) Requires agencies receiving funds in this bill to post reports required to be submitted to Congress on the public web site of the agency if it serves the national interest. Provides exceptions for national security or proprietary information. (Sec. 8093) Prohibits the use of funds for federal contracts in excess of $1 million unless the contractor meets specific requirements regarding the resolution of claims under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin). Allows DOD to waive the requirements to avoid harm to national security. (Sec. 8094) Provides specified funds to be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. (Sec. 8095) Prohibits the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from employing more Senior Executive employees than are specified in the classified annex. (Sec. 8096) Permits DOD funds to be used to purchase armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or force protection and limits the cost to $450,000 per vehicle. (Sec. 8097) Prohibits the use of funds for: (1) providing certain missile defense information to the Russian Federation, (2) integrating the missile defense systems of China into U.S. missile defense systems, or (3) integrating the missile defense systems of Russia into the U.S. and NATO missile defense systems. (Sec. 8098) Requires DOD to provide quarterly reports to Congress including the numbers of civilian personnel end strength by appropriation account. (Sec. 8099) Permits the transfer of up to $1 billion of funds made available by this bill to the National Intelligence Program if OMB approves and the Director of National Intelligence determines it is necessary and in the national interest. Requires transfer authority be used for higher priority items based on unforeseen intelligence requirements. Prohibits transfer authority from being used when the item for which funds are requested has been denied by Congress. (Sec. 8100) Prohibits funds from being used to transfer or release any individual detained at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo) who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the Armed Force into the United States, its territories, or possessions. (Sec. 8101) Prohibits funding to modify any United States facility (other than the facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) to house any individual detained at Guantanamo. (Sec. 8102) Prohibits funds provided in this bill from being used to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to the custody or control of the individual's country of origin, or any other foreign country or entity, except in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. (Sec. 8103) Prohibits funds from being used in violation of the Wars Powers Resolution. (Sec. 8104) Prohibits funds made available by this bill from being used to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet inventory except in accordance with a specific Presidential Memorandum related to federal fleet performance. (Sec. 8105) Prohibits funds from being used to enter into specified agreements and transactions with Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport. Permits DOD to waive the restriction if specific conditions are met. (Sec. 8106) Prohibits the use of funds for the purchase or manufacture of U.S. flags unless they are treated as covered items under Buy American requirements. (Sec. 8107) Prohibits the use of funds for the direct personal benefit of the President of Afghanistan. (Sec. 8108) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used for payments to local military commanders for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to combat operations in a foreign country. (Sec. 8109) Prohibits funds made available in this bill from being used to reduce strategic delivery vehicles and launchers below levels necessary to implement the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), as set forth in a report provided to Congress pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. (Sec. 8110) Require DOD to post grant awards on a public web site in a searchable format. (Sec. 8111) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce the force structure at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. (Sec. 8112) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for flight demonstration teams outside of the United States if flight demonstration teams in the United States have been canceled due to insufficient funding. (Sec. 8113) Prohibits the National Security Agency (NSA) from using funds provided by this Act to target a U.S. person under authorities granted by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). (Sec. 8114) Provides additional funding for the basic housing allowance for military personnel. (Sec. 8115) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to implement the Arms Trade Treaty regulating international trade in conventional arms until it is ratified by the Senate. (Sec. 8116 ) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to transfer or divest AH-64 Attack helicopters from the Army National Guard to the Army. (Sec. 8117) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to initiate or expand support for foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces activities to combat terrorism unless Congress is notified in advance in accordance with the classified annex of this Act. (Sec. 8118) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress assessing the justification and approval requirements for sole-source contracts. Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to analyze the DOD report and review the justification and approval requirements. (Sec. 8119) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for activities in Iraq in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. (Sec. 8120) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to divest, retire, transfer, or place in storage any A-10 aircraft, or to disestablish any units of the active or reserve components associated with the aircraft. (Sec. 8121) Provides specified RDT&E--Defense-Wide funds for DOD activities related to implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act and a uniform procurement instrument identifier. (Sec. 8123) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the T-AO(X) program from being used to award contracts for specified components unless the component is manufactured in the United States. (The T-AO(X) program is an oiler shipbuilding program to build a new class of fleet oilers for the Navy. Navy fleet oilers transfer fuel to Navy surface ships that are operating at sea.) (Sec. 8124) Provides additional funds to be transferred to military personnel accounts for military pay. (Sec. 8125) Reduces the funds provided by title II this bill to the Working Capital Funds to reflect excess cash balances. (Sec. 8126) Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill to reflect savings due to lower than anticipated fuel prices. (Sec. 8127) Prohibits the use of funds to reduce end strength levels for the Army National Guard below the levels specified in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2015. (Sec. 8128) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which restricts the procurement of certain alternative or synthetic fuels unless the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the fuel is less than or equal to emissions from the equivalent conventional fuel produced from conventional petroleum sources. TITLE IX--GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM Provides appropriations for FY2016 for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ the Global War on Terrorism. Designates the funds 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. (OCO funds are exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules). Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve Personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund, the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund, the Iraq Train and Equip Fund, and the Syria Train and Equip Fund. Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, other DOD agencies, reserve components, and National Guard, including for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, and ammunition. Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other DOD agencies. Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds. Provides appropriations for: (1) the Defense Health Program; (2) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities--Defense; (3) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; and (4) the Office of the Inspector General. Sets forth permissible, restricted, and prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this title. (Sec. 9001) Provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism shall be available only if the President designates the funds and transmits the designation to Congress. (Sec. 9002) Provides that funds made available in this title are in addition to amounts appropriated to DOD for FY2016. (Sec. 9003) Permits DOD to transfer up to $3.5 billion between the appropriations in this title if it is in the national interest, OMB approves, and Congress is notified. (Sec. 9004) Permits supervision, administration, and design costs for a construction project funded with O&M or the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund in direct support of overseas contingency operations in Afghanistan to be obligated when a construction contract is awarded. (Sec. 9005) Permits DOD to use funds appropriated in this title to purchase motor vehicles for use by military and civilian DOD employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Limits the cost of each passenger and armored vehicle. (Sec. 9006) Permits the use of a limited amount of O&M funding to be used for the Commander's Emergency Response Program for humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance in Afghanistan. (Sec. 9007) Permits DOD O&M funds to be used to provide supplies, services, transportation, and other logistical support to coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in Afghanistan and to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Requires DOD to report quarterly to Congress regarding the support. (Sec. 9008) Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan, or (2) exercise U.S. control over any oil resource of Iraq. (Sec. 9009) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used in contravention of specified laws or regulations implementing the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. (Sec. 9010) Prohibits funds provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund from being obligated prior to the approval of a financial and activity plan by the Afghanistan Resources Oversight Council of DOD. (Sec. 9011) Permits O&M funds provided in this title to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of up to $250,000. Permits the purchase of items with an investment cost of up to $500,000 if DOD determines that it is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a Commander of a Combatant Command engaged in contingency operations overseas. (Sec. 9012) Permits a limited amount of O&M funding to be used to support U.S. transition activities in Iraq by funding the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq and security assistance teams. (Sec. 9013) Permits DOD to provide assistance to the government of Jordan to sustain security along the border of Jordan with Syria and Iraq. (Sec. 9014) Provides additional funding for assistance and sustainment of the military and national security forces of Ukraine. (Sec. 9015) Prohibits DOD O&M funds from being used for payments to Pakistan as reimbursement for support provided to U.S. military operations unless DOD certifies to Congress that the government of Pakistan has met specific conditions. Permits DOD to waive the restriction for national security. (Sec. 9016) Provides additional funding to DOD to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. (Sec. 9017) Provides additional appropriations to DOD and permits the funding to be transferred to O&M accounts for the purpose of improving military readiness. (Sec. 9018) Prohibits the use of funds for Syria in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. TITLE X--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 10001) States that Congress has a constitutional duty to debate the use of authorized military force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). (Sec. 10002) Establishes a spending reduction account for the amount by which the subcommittee's allocation under Section 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 exceeds the amount of new budget authority proposed in the bill. Specifies that the amount is $0. (Under the Rules of the House of Representatives, any savings included in the spending reduction account are not available for further appropriation during consideration of the bill.) (Sec. 10003) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to divest or retire, or prepare to divest or retire, KC-10 aircraft. (Sec. 10004) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to promulgate Directive 293, issued by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (The Directive treats healthcare providers to federal health care programs such as Medicare, TRICARE, and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as federal contractors, triggering OFCCP jurisdiction and regulatory requirements.) (Sec. 10005) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to divest, retire, transfer or to prepare to divest, retire, or transfer any EC-130H aircraft. (Sec. 10006) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to violate the law requiring appropriated funds to be used to cover the operating expenses of military commissary stores, including second destination transportation costs. (This provision prohibits certain price increases at the stores.) (Sec. 10007) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the Iraq Train and Equip Fund from being used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems. (Sec. 10008) Prohibits funds provided by this bill under section 9014 for Assistance and Sustainment to the Military and National Security Forces of Ukraine from being used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems. (Sec. 10009) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion. (Sec. 10010) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to furlough civilian employees who are paid through the Working Capital Fund. (Sec. 10011) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for a contract with companies convicted, indicted, or charged with certain crimes or that have more than $3,000 in delinquent taxes within a three-year period surrounding the contract. (Sec. 10012) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for Government Travel Charge Card expenses for gaming or adult entertainment. (Sec. 10013) Prohibits funds provided by this from being used for specified statutory and executive order requirements for renewable energy. (Sec. 10014) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used in contravention of the authority of the President, pursuant to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. (Sec. 10015) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for a new or additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. (Sec. 10016) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to retire certain conventionally armed air-launched cruise missiles. (Sec. 10017) Permits the transfer of $3.5 billion in FY2016 funds to the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund. (Sec. 10018) Prohibits funds provided in this bill from being used to collect certain information under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S7779)
Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which the second motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 298) entered in Senate.
Second cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 298. (consideration: CR S7779; text: CR S7779)
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7776-7779)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7743-7755, S7758-7769)
Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S7697; text: CR S7697)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7697)
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 269. (consideration: CR S6867-6868; text: CR S6867)
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| #298 | senate | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required) | November 5, 2015 |
| #269 | senate | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-42, 3/5 majority required) | September 22, 2015 |
| #216 | senate | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) | June 18, 2015 |
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 216) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6864-6865)
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 216) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6864-6868)
Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 216) entered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4276)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4275-4276; text: CR S4276)
SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4171; text: CR S4171)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4171-4173)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 149 (Roll no. 358). (consideration: CR H4227)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 149 (Roll no. 358).(consideration: CR H4227)
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 357).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4226)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moulton 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 Army Operation and Maintenance account by a total of $2 million; increase the Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance account by $2 million; increase the Defense Health Programs account by $5 million; and offsets these increases with a $9 million reduction to the Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance account.
Mr. Moulton moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H4225; text: CR H4225)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4225)
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2685.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4218-4227)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2685 as unfinished business.
The Chair directed the Clerk to read the the last two lines of H.R. 2685.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4172)
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Forbes amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nugent amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellmers amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guinta amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment.
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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4127-4133)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cole amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment.
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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (GA) 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson of Georgia amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sablan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sablan 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sablan amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the second Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment.
VACATING PROCEEDINGS ON VOICE VOTE - Mr. Bost asked unanimous consent that the proceedings on the vote on an amendment No. 2 printed in the Congressional Record be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McSally 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 H4117-4127)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2685 as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee now rise.
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 noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment (A041) Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment no. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4105-4117)
VACATING DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE - Mr. Rothfus asked unanimous consent to vacate his demand for a recorded vote on the Rothfus amendment to the end that the disposition of the amendment stand as called by the earlier voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Poe (TX) amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clawson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nolan 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clawson amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nolan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nolan 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nolan 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. Frelinghuysen 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Poe (TX) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Forbes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Forbes 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Forbes amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rothfus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rothfus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of aoption o the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rothfus amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Nadler amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Nadler amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Visclosky amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Visclosky amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment no. 4.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Aguilar amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pascrell amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Grisham amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bridenstine amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takai amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delaney amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment, pending a reservation of a point of order.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal 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. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, pending a reservation of a point of order.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2685.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe 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. 303 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2685 and H.R. 2393. The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for H.R. 2685 and a closed rule for H.R. 2393.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 303. (consideration: CR H4040-4105; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H4056-4057, H4058-4059; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H4059, H4059-4060, H4067, H4068, H4069; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H4069-4070, H4070-4072, H4073, H4074; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H4074-4075, H4076; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H4076; text of Title VI as reported in House: CR H4076, H4076-4077; text of Title VII as reported in House: CR H4077; text of Title VIII as reported in House: CR H4077-4081, H4082-4086, H4086, H4087-4088, H4088-4089, H4091-4092, H4094; text of Title IX as reported in House: CR H4094, H4095, H4096-4097, H4098, H4100, H4101-4104, H4104-4105; text of Title X as reported in House: CR H4105)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 303 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2685 and H.R. 2393. The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for H.R.2685 and a closed rule for H.R. 2393.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-139, by Mr. Frelinghuysen.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12100
Introduced in House
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2017 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
All programs funding dental care, dental coverage, dental research, and other dental-related programs and services. Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Agriculture (Dietary Guidelines, tobacco rider) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Defense (Dental research programs) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Education and Workforce (Child nutrition programs) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies) H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Dietary Guidelines; tobacco rider; dental research programs; child nutrition programs; appropriations for IHS, AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies) H.R. 2685 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Agriculture (Dietary Guidelines, tobacco rider) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Defense (Dental research programs) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Education and Workforce (Child nutrition programs) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies)
Client expense: $470,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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 · Defense
H.R. 2685, National Defense Authorization Act, FY2016: utilities privatization. S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act, FY2017: utilities privatization. H.R. 4974, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Executive agency actions: support for DoD bases and facilities using utilities: privatization program for electric power infrastructure and management.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY17 national Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4909 & S.2943) FY17 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.2685 & S.1558)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY17 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.2685 & S.1558)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 1735/S. 1356, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 H.R. 2685/S. 1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to biometrics; Issues related to defense forensics
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 1735, S. 1376 FY 2016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 2685 FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, S. 2943, H.R. 4909 FY 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, S. 3000, H.R. 5293
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to commercial remote sensing, overhead imagery and commercial space, including: FY 2016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act- H.R. 2685 FY 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act- S. 3000, H.R. 5293
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Monitored developments and advised client with respect to research & development of defense and cybersecurity technologies. Worked on such provisions contained in HR 2685, FY 17 Defense Appropriations Act and HR 4909FY 17 National Defense Authorization Act, as well as S 2943, FY 17 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 H.R. 4622 - Carbon Capture Act S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - 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.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". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) S. 3179 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program, November 23, 2016, 81 FR 84612
Client expense: $77,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Appropriation bills for fiscal year 2017 appropriation issues, including HR 5054, HR 5393, HR 5293, HR 5055, HR 2028, HR 2577, HR 5394, S. 2956, S. 2837, S. 3000, S. 3001, S. 3040, S. 2006, S. 2844; Issues related to implementation of P.L. 113-235 (House, Senate). HR 2578, HR 2685, S1588, HR 2028, S1619, S. 1695, HR 2029, HR 2772, HR2577, Issues related to funding for university based research, development, and outreach; Issues related to Appropriations Act HR 2029.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2028, Senate FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill; H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); S. 3040, Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017; S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); S. 3069, Senate FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations; H.R. 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (budget issues generally); H.R. 5926 (H. Rept. 114-699), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution (budget issues generally); H.R. 2028, FY 2017 Continuing Appropriations (budget issues generally); H.R. 4955, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act; S.3240, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act FY2016 HR 1735 Defense Appropriations Bill FY 2016 HR 2685 Represented client concerning programs funded in this bill. Programs were specific to the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps to include combat vehicle programs for both Army and Marine Corps. Also attended hearings for defense programs conducted before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the House and Senate Defense Appropriations Committees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and related issues: H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Law 113-291, Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and related issues: H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Law 113-291, Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.5393/S.2837, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_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: $1,170,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; provisions related to drones 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 energy 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 level playing field 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; provisions related to helium S. 1231: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2015; provisions related to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office 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; provisions related to information provided 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. 3110: American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016; provisions related to energy S. 3179: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act; provisions related to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Discussions related to government regulations; provisions related to regulatory efficiency
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R. 2685, National Defense Authorization Act, FY2016: utilities privatization. S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act, FY2017: utilities privatization. H.R. 4974, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Executive agency actions: support for DoD bases and facilities using utilities: privatization program for electric power infrastructure and management.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2995 / S.____, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, monitored development of the legislation. H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions relating to procurement of surveying equipment or systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 H.R. 4622 - Carbon Capture Act S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - 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.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". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) S. 3179 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015)
Client expense: $79,453 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and related issues: H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Law 113-291, Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and related issues: H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Law 113-291, Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.5393/S.2837, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R. 1735/S. 1356, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 H.R. 2685/S. 1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to biometrics; Issues related to defense forensics
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
Monitored developments and advised client with respect to research & development of defense and cybersecurity technologies. Worked on such provisions contained in HR 2685, FY 17 Defense Appropriations Act and HR 4909FY 17 National Defense Authorization Act, as well as S 2943, FY 17 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 1735, S. 1376 FY 2016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 2685 FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, S. 2943, H.R. 4909 FY 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, S. 3000, H.R. 5293
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to commercial remote sensing, overhead imagery and commercial space, including: FY 2016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act- H.R. 2685 FY 2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Act- S. 3000, H.R. 5293
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
Monitored developments and advised client with respect to research & development of defense and Cyber-security technologies. Worked on such provisions contained in HR 2685, FY 17 Defense Appropriations Act and HR 4909FY 16 National Defense Authorization Act, as well as S 2943, FY 17 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Appropriation bills for fiscal year 2017 appropriation issues, including HR 5054, HR 5393, HR 5293, HR 5055, HR 2028, HR 2577, HR 5394, S. 2956, S. 2837, S. 3000, S. 3001, S. 3040, S. 2006, S. 2844; Issues related to implementation of P.L. 113-235 (House, Senate). HR 2578, HR 2685, S1588, HR 2028, S1619, S. 1695, HR 2029, HR 2772, HR2577, Issues related to funding for university based research, development, and outreach; issues related to Appropriations Act HR 2029.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2028, Senate FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill; H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); S. 3040, Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017; S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); S. 3069, Senate FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations; H.R. 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (budget issues generally); H.R. 5926 (H. Rept. 114-699), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)).
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H. Con. Res. 27, Budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016; S. Con. Res. 11 Budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016; Hatch amendment #1029, deficit neutral reserve fund for legislation preventing American jobs from being moved overseas, which may include a reduction in the corporate income tax rate; Thune-Brown amendment supporting the principle of Mobile Workforce legislation to prevent unexpected or double taxation of employees as they travel outside of their home state for temporary work assignments; Hatch amendments 646, 1017 and 1025, deficit neutral reserve fund relating to H-1B visas; Schatz amendment 1063, Social Security spousal benefits for same sex couples; Durbin amendment 817, tax increases for companies that ship jobs overseas, credits for "patriot employers"; Stabenow amendment 523, increase taxes, encourage insourcing of jobs currently overseas; Sanders amendment 323, Raise taxes to increase spending on infrastructure; Grassley amendment 958 relating to H-1B visas; Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations-Language related to sec 515 and high-impact information systems. H.R. 2578, FY2016 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill; H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations Bill; H.R. 1735, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
All programs funding dental care, dental coverage, dental research, and other dental-related programs and services. Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Agriculture (Dietary Guidelines, tobacco rider) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Defense (Dental research programs) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Education and Workforce (Child nutrition programs) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS) Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Public Law No: 114-94) - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies) H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Dietary Guidelines; tobacco rider; dental research programs; child nutrition programs; appropriations for IHS, AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies) H.R. 2685 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Agriculture (Dietary Guidelines, tobacco rider) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Defense (Dental research programs) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Education and Workforce (Child nutrition programs) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS) Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies)
Client expense: $580,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act FY2016 HR 1735 Defense Appropriations Bill FY 2016 HR 2685 Represented client concerning programs funded in this bill. Programs were specific to the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps to include combat vehicle programs for both Army and Marine Corps. Also attended hearings for defense programs conducted before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the House and Senate Defense Appropriations Committees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_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: $1,270,000 · 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 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - 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.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". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015)
Client expense: $127,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and related issues: H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Law 113-291, Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.5393/S.2837, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Defense
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and related issues: H.R.2685/S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Public Law 113-291, Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2016 H.R.5293/S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 1735, National Defense Authorization Act FY2016; H.R. 2685, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2016: advanced integrated circuit production. Trusted Foundry Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Intelligence
H.R. 1735, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016; H.R. 2685, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2016: advanced integrated circuit production. Trusted Foundry Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Defense
H.R. 1735, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016; H.R. 2685, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2016: advanced integrated circuit production. Trusted Foundry Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; provisions related to drones HR 2577: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to energy 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 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. 1137: Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act of 2015; provisions related to patent regulations S. 1224: Condensate Act of 2015; provisions related to definition of condensate S. 1226: American Helium Production Act; provisions related to helium S. 1231: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2015; provisions related to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office S. 1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act; provisions related to transportation S. 2570: Unfunded Mandates Accountability Act of 2016; provisions related to regulatory reform S. 2844: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017: provisions related to energy and fuels S. 2882: Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; provisions related to energy 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. 3117: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to foreign relations Discussions related to government regulations; provisions related to regulatory efficiency
Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2028, Senate FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill; H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); S. 3040, Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017; S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); S. 3069, Senate FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE