Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, The Commercializing in Small Business Innovation Act of 2016

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Legislation would allow the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 The bill introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Legislation would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4773 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Legislation would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Measure would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.R. 4852 - the Private Placement Improvement Act Would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the requirements for Regulation D offerings. It would also direct the SEC to revise rules regarding 506 offerings of a private fund to characterize as an accredited investor a knowledgeable employee of that private fund or the funds investment advisor. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 5076 - Main Street Fairness Act Establishes that businesses that file their taxes as pass-through income-sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations-will never pay a higher tax rate than their larger counterparts. NSBA supports H.R. 5156 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016 Legislation would further protect small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports H.R. 5813 - Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act Will initiate a reasonable three-year phase-in of the Department of Labors new overtime rule. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports H.J.Res. 95 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small-business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labors controversial overtime rule. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act The bill introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act The bill would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Legislation amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Measure would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 The bill would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small businesses which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports S. 2724 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S. 2792 - Rapid Innovation Fund Enhancement Act of 2016 Legislation would reform the RIF program to ensure small businesses are always able to participate. NSBA supports S. 2793 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 The legislation would permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are currently set to expire in 2017. NSBA supports S. 2812 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation would permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supports S. 2847 - Prove It Act Legislation would allow the Chief Counsel of Advocacy to challenge an agency certification of no significant impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. NSBA is monitoring S. 2898 - the Small Business National Security Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would allow SBIR and STTR small businesses to more easily contract to do follow-on work. NSBA supports S. 3464 - the Overtime Reform and Review Act Bill would phase in the new salary overtime threshold over five years, and would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a report during the rules first year to assess its economic effects. NSBA supports S.J.Res.34 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would block implementation of the administrations overtime rule. NSBA supports

Client expense: $32,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4783, The Commercializing in Small Business Innovation Act of 2016

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Technology commercialization, innovation and small business issues S.2793, H.R. 4783, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.207, Developing the Next Generation of Small Businesses Act of 2016 H.R.1806/S.3084, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, The Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 9: Innovation Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 632: Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth (STRONG) Patents Act of 2015 A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy (ALL). S. 1137: Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 4783: Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act A bill to reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes (ALL).

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act PL 114-195 Global Food Security Act of 2016 HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 PL 114-190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016

Client expense: $38,669 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to provision in H.R.4783, the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act, that would increase Small Business Innovation Research set-aside without evaluation or justification. In support of S.2817, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act. In support of faculty nominations to the NOAA Science Advisory Board.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S. 3346 "NASA Transition Authorization Act" - entire bill S 3084 "American Innovation and Competitiveness Act" - entire bill HR 4783 "Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act" - sections pertaining to percentage of set-asides S. 2812 "SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act" - sections pertaining to percentage of set-asides USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Program HR 35 "21st Century Cures Act" - sections pertaining to research

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act H.R. 1806 America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Act H.R. 3537 Synthetic Drug Control Act H.R. 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act H.R. 4909 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5583 University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act S. 185 Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act S. 771 Manufacturing Universities Act S. 2012 Energy Policy and Modernization Act S. 2089 American Energy Innovation Act S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization Act S. 2713 Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016 S. 2742 Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act S. 2745 Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act S. 2793 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act S. 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 2898 Small Business National Security Innovation Act S. 2943 National Defense Authorization Act S. 3084, American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S. 3224 Synthetic Drug Control Act S. 3346 The NASA Transition Authorization Act -- regarding research-related funding and policy issues affecting higher education institutions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4909 and S. 2943, FY 2017 House and Senate Defense Authorization Bills; H.R. 5299 and S. 3000, FY 2017 House and Senate Defense Appropriations Acts; H.R. 4741, FY 2017 Acquisition Agility Act; H.R. 4783, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016; S. 2812, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016. Specific issue: SBIR Reauthorization.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small Business Innovation Research Reauthorization/Small Business Technology Transfer Act Reauthorization. S 2793 and HR 4783. Also similar SBIR/STTR provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act S 2943 and HR 4783. Also related procurement provisions of the NDAA and concerning the Rapid Innovation Program Enhancement act S 2792

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small Business Innovation Research Reauthorization/Small Business Technology Transfer Act Reauthorization. S 2793 and HR 4783. Also similar SBIR/STTR provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act S 2943 and HR 4783. Also related procurement provisions of the NDAA and concerning the Rapid Innovation Program Enhancement act S 2792

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2028 - FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill The legislation would appropriate over $37 billion to federal programs across the agencies, an increase of $355 million over 2016 levels. However, the spending increases are largely attributed to defense-related programs, while nondefense programs, including those at the Army Corps of Engineers, received cuts. NSBA supported amendments to the bill. H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Legislation would allow the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2187 - The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rewrite the accredited investor definition and would codify the current financial thresholds so that they may not be raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) except by statute. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 3784 - The SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 This bill would establish an Office of the Small Business Advocate within the SEC to advocate on behalf of small businesses and to be a resource for small businesses. NSBA supports H.R. 4168 - Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act The measure will require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to recommendations made during the annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 The bill introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Legislation would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports H.R. 4773 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Legislation would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Measure would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.R. 4852 - the Private Placement Improvement Act Would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the requirements for Regulation D offerings. It would also direct the SEC to revise rules regarding 506 offerings of a private fund to characterize as an accredited investor a knowledgeable employee of that private fund or the funds investment advisor. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4854 - Supporting Americas Innovators Act Legislation would amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4855 - Fix Crowdfunding Act Measure would amend the crowdfunding provisions included in the Jobs Act and would increase the crowdfunding limit from $1 million to $5 million. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4909 - FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4909 authorizes $610 billion in spending for the DOD and also makes a number of changes to the procurement process for small firms. NSBA supports H.R. 5064 - the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 Will allow Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small businesses in developing or enhancing their cyber-security infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, and cyber training programs for employees. NSBA supports H.R. 5076 - Main Street Fairness Act Establishes that businesses that file their taxes as pass-through income-sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations-will never pay a higher tax rate than their larger counterparts. NSBA supports H.R. 5156 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016 Legislation would further protect small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports H.R. 5813 - Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act Will initiate a reasonable three-year phase-in of the Department of Labors new overtime rule. NSBA supports H.R. 6094 - Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act Bill would delay by six months the Department of Labors (DOLs) overtime rule, which is set to take effect in December 2016 to June 2017. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports H.J.Res. 95 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small-business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labors controversial overtime rule. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act The bill introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act The bill would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Legislation amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Measure would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 The bill would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small businesses which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports S. 2724 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S. 2792 - Rapid Innovation Fund Enhancement Act of 2016 Legislation would reform the RIF program to ensure small businesses are always able to participate. NSBA supports S. 2793 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 The legislation would permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are currently set to expire in 2017. NSBA supports S. 2812 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation would permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supports S. 2847 - Prove It Act Legislation would allow the Chief Counsel of Advocacy to challenge an agency certification of no significant impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. NSBA is monitoring S. 2898 - the Small Business National Security Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would allow SBIR and STTR small businesses to more easily contract to do follow-on work. NSBA supports S. 3464 - the Overtime Reform and Review Act Bill would phase in the new salary overtime threshold over five years, and would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a report during the rules first year to assess its economic effects. NSBA supports S.J. Res. 22 - WOTUS Congressional Review Act Resolution This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the WOTUS rule which EPA finalized in May 2015. NSBA supports S.J.Res.34 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would block implementation of the administrations overtime rule. NSBA supports

Client expense: $34,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act H.R. 1806 America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Act H.R. 3537 Synthetic Drug Control Act H.R. 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act H.R. 4909 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5583 University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act S. 3346 The NASA Transition Authorization Act S. 185 Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act S. 771 Manufacturing Universities Act S. 2012 Energy Policy and Modernization Act S. 2089 American Energy Innovation Act S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization Act S. 2713 Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016 S. 2742 Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act S. 2745 Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act S. 2793 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act S. 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 2898 Small Business National Security Innovation Act S. 2943 National Defense Authorization Act S. 3084 American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S. 3224 Synthetic Drug Control Act -- regarding research-related funding and policy issues affecting higher education institutions

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIH, IES, STEM education and social science research H.R. 5055/S. 2028, the FY 17 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 5393/S. 2837, the FY 17 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA H.R. 5293/S. 3000, the FY 17 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx/S. 3040 - the FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - issues around funding for the Institute of Education Sciences and its National Center for Special Education Research and NIH H.R. 4909/S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions around FY 17 authorization levels for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including DARPA and defense medical research and language related to the micro-purchasing threshold S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act/North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act - provisions related to E-COMPETES and energy research provisions H.R. 4783/S. 2812, SBIR/STTR reauthorization - provisions related to reauthorization and changes to language related to the set-aside S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - provisions related to sub-recipient monitoring, STEM education, I-Corps and mid-scale equipment funding H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streaming and Harmonization Act - provisions related to reducing the regulatory burden and streamlining regulations related to research S. 3346, the NASA Authorization Act of 2016 - provisions related to NASA science programs General issues around technology transfer General issues around FAA regulations for small Unmanned Aerial Systems as they relate to research and universities

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIH, IES, STEM education and social science research H.R. 5055/S. 2028, the FY 17 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 5393/S. 2837, the FY 17 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA H.R. 5293/S. 3000, the FY 17 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx/S. 3040 - the FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - issues around funding for the Institute of Education Sciences and its National Center for Special Education Research and NIH H.R. 4909/S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions around FY 17 authorization levels for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including DARPA and defense medical research and language related to the micro-purchasing threshold S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act/North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act - provisions related to E-COMPETES and energy research provisions H.R. 4783/S. 2812, SBIR/STTR reauthorization - provisions related to reauthorization and changes to language related to the set-aside S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - provisions related to sub-recipient monitoring, STEM education, I-Corps and mid-scale equipment funding H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streaming and Harmonization Act - provisions related to reducing the regulatory burden and streamlining regulations related to research S. 3346, the NASA Authorization Act of 2016 - provisions related to NASA science programs General issues around technology transfer General issues around FAA regulations for small Unmanned Aerial Systems as they relate to research and universities

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act PL 114-195 Global Food Security Act of 2016 HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 PL 114-190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016

Client expense: $58,768 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, The Commercializing in Small Business Innovation Act of 2016

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/ SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/ SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 9: Innovation Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 632: Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth (STRONG) Patents Act of 2015 A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy (ALL). S. 1137: Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 4783: Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act A bill to reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes (ALL).

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Technology commercialization, innovation and small business issues S.2793, H.R. 4783, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Technology commercialization issues and small business issues S. 2793/H.R.4783 Reauthorization and Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act H.R. 1806 America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Act H.R. 3537 Synthetic Drug Control Act H.R. 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act H.R. 4909 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5583 University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act S. 3346 The NASA Transition Authorization Act S. 185 Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act S. 771 Manufacturing Universities Act S. 2012 Energy Policy and Modernization Act S. 2089 American Energy Innovation Act S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization Act S. 2713 Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016 S. 2742 Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act S. 2745 Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act S. 2793 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act S. 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 2898 Small Business National Security Innovation Act S. 2943 National Defense Authorization Act S. 3084, American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S. 3224 Synthetic Drug Control Act -- regarding research-related funding and policy issues affecting higher education institutions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1806 - "The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015" - entire bill S 3084 "American Innovation and Competitiveness Act" - entire bill HR 636 "Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016" - provisions related to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR 4783 "Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act" - sections pertaining to percentage of set-asides S. 2812 "SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act" - sections pertaining to percentage of set-asides

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016, issues pertaining to proposed increase to the SBIR/ STTR set aside.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, The Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - In support of funding for National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology. In support of funding for NASA Space Grant and Science Mission Directorate. In support of funding for NSF Geosciences Directorate and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. In opposition to H.R.1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. In support of H.R.849, to grant a Federal charter to the National Academy of Inventors. In support of provisions of S.3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, that reaffirm the current practice of setting NSF research priorities, investing in all disciplines of science, and using merit review systems to fund proposals. In opposition to provision in H.R.4783, the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act, that would increase Small Business Innovation Research set-aside without evaluation or justification. In support of S.2817, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act. In support of H.R.5638, the Solar Fuels Innovation Act.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (S. 3084) - all provisions Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012) - energy research 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6)/Senate biomedical innovation legislation - National Institutes of Health funding and policies SBIR/STTR Reauthorization bill (H.R. 4783/S. 2812) - funding for research commercialization NASA Transition Authorization Act (S. 3346) - support for scientific research

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4783, S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016/SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to SBIR/STTR authorization levels and proof of concept.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

H.R. 4909 and S. 2943, FY 2017 House and Senate Defense Authorization Bills; H.R. 5299 and S. 3000, FY 2017 House and Senate Defense Appropriations Acts; H.R. 4741, FY 2017 Acquisition Agility Act; H.R. 4783, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016; S. 2812, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016. Specific issue: SBIR Reauthorization.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2028 - FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill The legislation would appropriate over $37 billion to federal programs across the agencies, an increase of $355 million over 2016 levels. However, the spending increases are largely attributed to defense-related programs, while nondefense programs, including those at the Army Corps of Engineers, received cuts. NSBA supported amendments to the bill. H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Legislation would allow the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2187 - The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rewrite the accredited investor definition and would codify the current financial thresholds so that they may not be raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) except by statute. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 3784 - The SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 This bill would establish an Office of the Small Business Advocate within the SEC to advocate on behalf of small businesses and to be a resource for small businesses. NSBA supports H.R. 4168 - Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act The measure will require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to recommendations made during the annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 The bill introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Legislation would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports H.R. 4773 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Legislation would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Measure would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.R. 4852 - the Private Placement Improvement Act Would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the requirements for Regulation D offerings. It would also direct the SEC to revise rules regarding 506 offerings of a private fund to characterize as an accredited investor a knowledgeable employee of that private fund or the funds investment advisor. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4854 - Supporting Americas Innovators Act Legislation would amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4855 - Fix Crowdfunding Act Measure would amend the crowdfunding provisions included in the Jobs Act and would increase the crowdfunding limit from $1 million to $5 million. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4909 - FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4909 authorizes $610 billion in spending for the DOD and also makes a number of changes to the procurement process for small firms. NSBA supports H.R. 5076 - Main Street Fairness Act Establishes that businesses that file their taxes as pass-through income-sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations-will never pay a higher tax rate than their larger counterparts. NSBA supports H.R. 5156 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016 Legislation would further protect small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports H.J.Res. 95 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small-business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labors controversial overtime rule. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act The bill introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act The bill would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Legislation amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Measure would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 The bill would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small businesses which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports S. 2724 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S. 2792 - Rapid Innovation Fund Enhancement Act of 2016 Legislation would reform the RIF program to ensure small businesses are always able to participate. NSBA supports S. 2793 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 The legislation would permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are currently set to expire in 2017. NSBA supports S. 2812 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation would permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supports S. 2847 - Prove It Act Legislation would allow the Chief Counsel of Advocacy to challenge an agency certification of no significant impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. NSBA is monitoring S. 2898 - the Small Business National Security Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would allow SBIR and STTR small businesses to more easily contract to do follow-on work. NSBA supports S.J. Res. 22 - WOTUS Congressional Review Act Resolution This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the WOTUS rule which EPA finalized in May 2015. NSBA supports S.J.Res.34 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would block implementation of the administrations overtime rule. NSBA supports

Client expense: $43,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIH, IES, STEM education and social science research H.R. 5055/S. 2028, the FY 17 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 5393/S. 2837, the FY 17 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA, and language supporting all disciplines at NSF. H.R. 5293/S. 3000, the FY 17 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx/S. 3040 - the FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - issues around funding for the Institute of Education Sciences and its National Center for Special Education Research; NIH; and AHRQ H.R. 4909/S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions around FY 17 authorization levels for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including DARPA and defense medical research and language related to the micro-purchasing threshold S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act/North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act - provisions related to E-COMPETES and energy research provisions H.R. 1806, the America COMPETES Act reauthorization - general issues around status of the legislation and authorization levels S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the NSF including authorization levels, STEM education, and streamlining regulations H.R. 4783/S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR programs and the set aside levels. S. 2972, the GRANT Act - provisions related to transparency around federal grants General issues around energy research General issues around support for early career faculty General issues around regulatory reform

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE