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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science agencies, and several related agencies. The bill funds agencies with a wide range of responsibilities for issues such as: addressing violent crime, drug trafficking, financial fraud, terrorism, espionage, and cybercrime; conducting the census; forecasting the weather; managing fisheries; exploring space; advancing science; providing legal services for the poor; enforcing employment discrimination laws; and overseeing patents, trademarks, and trade policy. The bill increases overall FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding above FY2016 levels. Compared to FY2016 levels, the bill increases funding for DOJ and science programs while decreasing funding for the Department of Commerce. Within the Department of Commerce budget, the bill: increases funding for the Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau; and decreases funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Departmental Management. Within the DOJ budget, the bill increases funding for: Legal Activities; the U.S. Marshals Service; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The bill decreases funding for the Federal Prison System and the Office of Justice Programs, including a decrease for State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance. For science programs, the bill increases funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and decreases funding for the National Science Foundation. The bill decreases funding for the Legal Services Corporation. The bill includes provisions that restrict or prohibit the use of funds for: the transfer of Guantanamo detainees or the construction of a new facility in the United States to house them; the enforcement of certain restrictions and reporting requirements for firearms; bilateral activities with China by NASA or the Office of Science and Technology Policy; exports to the Cuban military or intelligence services or their families; issuing certain trademarks related to property confiscated in Cuba; and relinquishing the responsibility of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for Internet domain name system functions. Full Summary: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science agencies, and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, Economic and Statistical Analysis, the Bureau of the Census, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Provides appropriations to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for: Scientific and Technical Research and Services, Industrial Technology Services, and Construction of Research Facilities. Provides appropriations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for: Operations, Research, and Facilities; Procurement, Acquisition, and Construction; Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery; the Fishermen's Contingency Fund; and the Fisheries Finance Program Account. Provides appropriations for Departmental Management, including: Salaries and Expenses, Renovation and Modernization, and the Office of Inspector General. (Sec. 101) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used for advanced payments (prior to the receipt of goods, services, or other assets) that are not otherwise authorized only if designated Commerce officials certify that the payments are in the public interest. (Sec. 102) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used for hiring passenger motor vehicles, employment of temporary or intermittent experts and consultants, and the purchase of uniforms. (Sec. 103) Permits the transfer of funds between Commerce accounts, subject to specified limitations and requirements. Requires Commerce to notify Congress prior to the acquisition or disposal of any capital asset not provided for in an Act providing appropriations to Commerce. (Sec. 104) Extends requirements for NOAA to make and report to Congress on determinations regarding the identification and management of technical, cost, and schedule risk; the reliance on demonstrated technologies; and compliance with relevant policies, prior to entering into a contract for a major program with a life cycle cost of more than $250 million. Specifies the life cycle costs for the Joint Polar Satellite System and the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series Program. (Sec. 105) Permits Commerce to: (1) furnish services to facilitate the use or occupancy of Department of Commerce buildings, and (2) credit specified reimbursements received for the services to the appropriation or fund which bears the cost of the services. (Sec. 106) Specifies that grant recipients may continue to deter child pornography, copyright infringement, or any other unlawful activity over their networks. (Sec. 107) Permits NOAA to use, with consent and reimbursement, resources of other federal, state, local, and international entities to carry out the responsibilities of any statute administered by NOAA. (Sec. 108) Prohibits the National Technical Information Service from charging for copies of reports or documents generated by the legislative branch unless the service has provided information on how a copy may be obtained for free online. Requires any charge to be limited to the service's cost. Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Provides appropriations to DOJ for General Administration, including: Salaries and Expenses, Justice Information Sharing Technology, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations to the U.S. Parole Commission. Provides appropriations for Legal Activities, including: General Legal Activities, the Antitrust Division, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Trustee System Fund, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Fees and Expenses of Witnesses, the Community Relations Service, and the Assets Forfeiture Fund. Provides appropriations to the U.S. Marshals Service for: Salaries and Expenses, Construction, and Federal Prisoner Detention. Provides appropriations to DOJ for: the National Security Division; Interagency Law Enforcement; the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); and the Federal Prison System. Provides appropriations to the Office On Violence Against Women for Violence Against Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs. Provides appropriations to the Office of Justice Programs for: Research, Evaluation, and Statistics; State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance; Juvenile Justice Programs; and Public Safety Officer Benefits. Provides appropriations for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs. (Sec. 201) Provides additional funds to the Attorney General for official reception and representation expenses. (Sec. 202) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or in the case of rape or incest. (Sec. 203) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used to require any person to perform or facilitate the performance of an abortion. (Sec. 204) Establishes the obligation of the Bureau of Prisons to provide escort services to an inmate receiving an abortion outside of a federal facility, except where this obligation conflicts with section 203 of this bill. (Sec. 205) Sets forth requirements and procedures for transferring and reprogramming DOJ funds provided by this bill. (Sec. 206) Prohibits the FBI or the U.S. Marshals Service from using funds provided by this title to transport prisoners classified as maximum or high security, other than to a facility certified by the Bureau of Prisons as appropriately secure. (Sec. 207) Prohibits federal prisons from using funds provided by this bill to purchase or rent cable television services, audiovisual equipment, or electronic media or equipment used primarily for recreational purposes. Includes exceptions for inmate training, religious, or educational programs. (Sec. 208) Prohibits funds provided by this title from being used for a new or enhanced information technology program with estimated development costs exceeding $100 million unless the Deputy Attorney General and the Department Investment Review Board certify to Congress that the program: (1) has appropriate program management controls and contractor oversight mechanisms in place, and (2) is compatible with DOJ enterprise architecture. (Sec. 209) Requires DOJ to follow reprogramming procedures for any deviation from the program amounts specified in this bill or the report accompanying the bill, or for any use of deobligated funds provided by this title in previous years. (Sec. 210) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill for a public-private competition for work performed by employees of the Bureau of Prisons or Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated. (Sec. 211) Prohibits U.S. Attorneys from holding dual or additional responsibilities that exempt them from statutory residency requirements. (Sec. 212) Specifies percentages of grant and reimbursement funds provided to the Office of Justice Programs that may be used for: (1) training and technical assistance; and (2) criminal justice research, evaluation and statistics. (Sec. 213) Permanently prohibits funds, other than funds for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, from being used to transfer an operable firearm to a known or suspected agent of a drug cartel if law enforcement personnel do not continuously monitor or control the firearm. (Sec. 214) Establishes limitations and requirements for the obligation of specified funds from the Department of Justice Working Capital Fund and the Assets Forfeiture Fund. Requires DOJ to submit to Congress a spending plan including the planned distribution of Assets Forfeiture Fund joint law enforcement operations funding during FY2017. Science Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE III--SCIENCE Provides appropriations to the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Provides appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: Science; Aeronautics; Space Technology; Exploration; Space Operations; Education; Safety, Security, and Mission Services; Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration; and the Office of Inspector General. Includes administrative provisions for NASA that establish requirements and procedures for the availability of funds for an announced prize, the reprogramming and transfer of funds provided by this bill, NASA's spending plan, and the transfer of unexpired balances of funds that were provided for Commercial Spaceflight Activities. Provides appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for: Research and Related Activities, Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction, Education and Human Resources, Agency Operations and Award Management, the Office of the National Science Board, and the Office of Inspector General. Establishes requirements for the transfer or reprogramming of funds provided by this bill to the NSF. TITLE IV--RELATED AGENCIES Provides appropriations for related agencies, including: the Commission on Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Legal Services Corporation, the Marine Mammal Commission, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the State Justice Institute. Specifies restrictions, terms, and conditions on the use of funds by the Legal Services Corporation. TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. (Sec. 501) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes that are not authorized by Congress. (Sec. 502) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, unless expressly permitted in the bill. (Sec. 503) Limits expenditures for consulting services to contracts where the expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection, unless otherwise provided by law. (Sec. 504) Provides that if any provision of this bill or the application of the provision is held invalid, the remainder of the bill is not affected. (Sec. 505) Establishes restrictions and requirements for the reprogramming of funds provided by this bill. (Sec. 506) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to award contracts or subcontracts to a person who has been found to have intentionally affixed a ''Made in America'' label to any product that was not made in America. Requires promotional items purchased using funds provided by this bill to be manufactured, produced, or assembled in the United States or its territories or possessions, to the extent it is practicable. (Sec. 507) Requires Commerce, DOJ, the NSF, and NASA to provide quarterly reports to Congress regarding the status of balances of appropriations at the account level. (Sec. 508) Requires costs incurred by agencies for personnel actions due to funding reductions in this bill to be absorbed within the budgetary resources available to the department or agency. Provides transfer authority between appropriation accounts to carry out this provision, subject to reprogramming procedures. Specifies that this section applies to Commerce actions taken for the care and protection of loan collateral or grant property. (Sec. 509) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products or to seek the reduction or removal of foreign restrictions on the marketing of tobacco products, except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all products of the same type. (Sec. 510) Establishes obligation limits for funds from the Crime Victims Fund. (Sec. 511) Prohibits DOJ from using funds provided by this bill to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of students or the parents of students participating in programs for which financial assistance is provided. (Sec. 512) Prohibits the transfer of funds provided by this bill to a department, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. government, unless the transfer is pursuant to an appropriations Act. (Sec. 513) Specifies that funds included in this this bill to implement E-Government Initiatives are subject to reprogramming procedures and requirements. (Sec. 514) Prohibits Commerce, DOJ, NASA, or the NSF from using funds provided by this bill to acquire certain information systems unless the supply chain risk and other specified risks have been reviewed, a risk mitigation strategy has been developed, and the agency has determined that the acquisition is in the national interest. (Sec. 515) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to support or justify the use of torture by any official or contract employee of the U.S. government. (Sec. 516) Permanently prohibits the use of funds to require export licenses for exporting components, parts, or attachments for certain firearms to Canada. (Sec. 517) Permanently prohibits the use of funds to deny certain import applications for firearms, parts, or ammunition that are curios or relics. (Curios or relics are firearms which are of special interest to collectors by reason of some quality other than is associated with firearms intended for sporting use or as offensive or defensive weapons.) (Sec. 518) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to include specified patent provisions from the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement, or the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement in any new bilateral or multilateral trade agreement. (Sec. 519) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to authorize or issue a National Security Letter (NSL) in violation of specified laws authorizing the FBI to issue an NSL. (An NSL is a written directive, comparable to an administrative subpoena, used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies to demand certain information from third parties such as telecommunication providers, financial institutions, and consumer credit reporting agencies.) (Sec. 520) Requires congressional notification regarding Commerce, DOJ, NSF, or NASA projects that total more than $75 million and are expected to have cost increases of at least 10%. (Sec. 521) Deems funds provided by this bill for intelligence or intelligence related activities as authorized by Congress during FY2017 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2017. (Sec. 522) Prohibits contracts or grant awards above $5 million unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies that the organization has filed all federal tax returns, has not been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code and has no unpaid federal tax assessment. (Sec. 523) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from prior appropriations to DOJ. (Sec. 524) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to purchase first class or premium airline travel in violation of specified federal travel regulations. (Sec. 525) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to pay for the attendance of more than 50 department or agency employees at any single conference outside the United States, unless it is a law enforcement training or operational event where the majority of federal attendees are law enforcement personnel stationed outside the United States. (Sec. 526) 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 Forces into the United States, its territories, or possessions. (Sec. 527) Prohibits funding from being used to construct, acquire, or modify any U.S. facility (other than the facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) to house any individual detained at Guantanamo. (Sec. 528) Requires the Office of Management and Budget to direct departments and agencies funded by this bill to track undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts and include specified details in annual performance and accountability reports. (Sec. 529) Prohibits NASA or the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) from using funds provided by this bill to: (1) engage in bilateral activities with China or a Chinese-owned company unless the activities are authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this bill, or (2) host official Chinese visitors at NASA facilities. Includes an exception if NASA or OSTP have made a specified certification to Congress regarding an activity. (Sec. 530) Permanently prohibits funds from being used to deny the importation of shotgun models if no application for the importation of models in the same configuration had been denied prior to January 1, 2011, on the basis that the shotgun was not particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes. (Sec. 531) Prohibits the use of funds made available in this bill for a computer network that does not block pornography, except for law enforcement purposes. (Sec. 532) Requires specified agencies funded by this bill to submit spending plans to Congress. (Sec. 533) 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. 534) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to relinquish the responsibility of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for Internet domain name system functions. (Sec. 535) Requires agencies funded by this bill to provide Inspectors General with timely access to records, documents, and other materials. (Sec. 536) Requires Commerce, NASA, NSF, and the OSTP to report monthly to Congress on official travel of employees to China. (Sec. 537) Prohibit the use of funds provided by this bill to facilitate, permit, license, or promote exports to the Cuban military or intelligence service, officers of the Cuban military or intelligence service, or an immediate family member, with the exception of goods permitted under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. (Sec. 538) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to approve the registration, renewal, or maintenance of the registration of a mark, trademark, trade name, or commercial name that is the same or substantially similar to a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were unlawfully confiscated in Cuba unless the original owner or a bona-fide successor-in-interest has expressly consented. (Sec. 539) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to enter into a civil settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that requires any party-defendant to the agreement to make a donation to a non-party. (Sec. 540) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to require a person licensed for importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms to report information to DOJ regarding the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person. (Sec. 541) Requires Commerce to develop and conduct a nonnative predator fish research and removal pilot program to study the effects of removing striped bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black bass, and other nonnative predator fish species from the Stanislaus River, California, to benefit native anadromous fish. (Sec. 542) Requires Commerce, in consultation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, to expand the use of conservation fish hatchery programs to enhance, supplement, and rebuild salmonid fish and other species listed as endangered species or threatened species. (Sec. 543) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for "Operation Choke Point." (A DOJ investigation of banks and payment processors involved in fraudulent transactions.) (Sec. 544) Requires at least 10% of the funds provided by this bill for specified programs to be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties. Defines a "persistent poverty county" as county that has had at least 20% of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the decennial censuses and the most recent Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates. (Sec. 545) Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from using funds provided by this bill to collect additional information from employers, including data on employee earnings and hours worked, pursuant to the notice published by the EEOC in the Federal Register on February 1, 2016. (Sec. 546) Permits states, in civil actions, to obtain all appropriate relief against any party for the purpose of restoring the original autonomous sovereignty reserved to the states by the Constitution. Requires courts to promptly hear and determine the civil actions and to provide states with any necessary preliminary relief. (Sec. 547) Establishes a spending reduction account for the amount by which spending proposed in this bill exceeds the subcommittee's allocation under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. 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.)
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-605, by Mr. Culberson.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
H.R. 5393 & S. 2837 The FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies Appropriations Act. S. 1297, U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitive Act. Human Space Flight. Aeronautics. International Space Station. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Spectrum. Space Exploration. Science Programs. Space Launch System. Acquisition Policy. Satellite Servicing. Broadband Satellite. S.3346 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016. H.R. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018. S. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018.
Client expense: $4,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2017 · third_quarter · Aerospace
H.R. 5393 & S. 2837 The FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies Appropriations Act. S. 1297, U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitive Act. Human Space Flight. Aeronautics. International Space Station. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Spectrum. Space Exploration. Science Programs. Space Launch System. Acquisition Policy. Satellite Servicing. Broadband Satellite. S.3346 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016. H.R. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018. S. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018.
Client expense: $3,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.5393, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. FY 2018 Appropriations Bill, particularly Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations. Issues related to hydrographic surveys, and implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2016 (P.L.114-113).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Aerospace
H.R. 5393 & S. 2837 The FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies Appropriations Act. S. 1297, U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitive Act. Human Space Flight. Aeronautics. International Space Station. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Spectrum. Space Exploration. Science Programs. Space Launch System. Acquisition Policy. Satellite Servicing. Broadband Satellite. S.3346 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016. H.R. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018. S. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018.
Client expense: $4,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR5485: Financial Services Appropriations for FY2017 Postal service provision; HR5394/S2844: Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for FY2017 Appropriate funding for CDBG, HOME and TIGER grant programs; HR5634/S3001: Homeland Security Appropriations for FY2017 Appropriate funding for local homeland security priorities; HR5293/S3000: Defense Appropriations for FY2017 Appropriate funding for Air Force and A-10; HR5393/S2837: Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Appropriate funding for COPS program; TBD: Transportation Housing & Urban Development Approps for 2018. Appropriate funding for CDBG, HOME, Public Housing, FTA and TIGER grant program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR5485: Financial Services Appropriations for FY2017 Postal service provision; HR5394/S2844: Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for FY2017 Appropriate funding for CDBG, HOME and TIGER grant programs; HR5634/S3001: Homeland Security Appropriations for FY2017 Appropriate funding for local homeland security priorities; HR5293/S3000: Defense Appropriations for FY2017 Appropriate funding for Air Force and A-10; HR5393/S2837: Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Appropriate funding for COPS program; TBD: Transportation Housing & Urban Development Approps for 2018. Appropriate funding for CDBG, HOME, Public Housing, FTA and TIGER grant program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Aerospace
Bill Number: HR 5393, S 2837(as introduced in 114th Congress), Bill Title: Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2017. Interest: NASA. Bill Number: TBD, Bill Title: Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, 2018. Interest: NASA. Bill Number: Public Law 115-10, Bill Title: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017. Interest: Entire Bill. Bill Number: Public Law 111-267, Bill Title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010. Interest: Space Launch System, Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.___/ S.___, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018, Title III, all provisions relating to mine-hunting systems; and Title IV, all provisions relating to strategic bomber aircraft, and strategic missiles. H.R.5393/S.2837, Departments of Commerce, Science, Justice and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title I, all provisions relating to the James Webb Telescope.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Aerospace
H.R. 5393 & S. 2837 The FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies Appropriations Act. S. 1297, U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitive Act. Human Space Flight. Aeronautics. International Space Station. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Spectrum. Space Exploration. Science Programs. Space Launch System. Acquisition Policy. Satellite Servicing. Broadband Satellite. S.3346 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016. H.R. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018. S. XXXX - Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2018.
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill, FY 2016-HR 5393; S. 2837 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill, FY 2016, neuroscience research S. 3040, H.R. 5926, P.L. 114-113 H.R. 2028, Further Continuing & Security Assistance Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5293/S. 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title II, all provisions relating to tactical radios and satellite weather systems. H.R. 5293/S. 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, all provisions relating to airborne ISR, Navy shipbuilding and tactical communications. H.R. 5293/S. 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title IV, all provisions relating to emergency and tactical communications. H.R. 5293/S. 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title II, all provisions relating to human performance in extreme environments and satellite weather systems. H.R. 5393/S. 2893, Commerce, Justice. Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title I, all provisions related to satellite weather systems. H.R. XXXX/S. XXXX Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018, Title II, all provisions relating to tactical radios and satellite weather systems. H.R. XXXX/S. XXXX Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018, Title III, all provisions relating to airborne ISR, Navy shipbuilding and tactical communications. H.R. XXXX/S. XXXX Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018, Title IV, all provisions relating to emergency and tactical communications. H.R. XXXX/S. XXXX Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018, Title II, all provisions relating to enhanced human performance and endurance and satellite weather systems. H.R. XXXX/S. XXXX, Commerce, Justice. Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Title I, all provisions related to satellite weather systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Aerospace
Matters related to NASA contract funding; H.R. 5393/S.2837: Commerce/Science/Justice and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (provisions related to space science and satellite servicing); Pub. L. 114-113: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (provisions related to space science and satellite servicing); H.R. 5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction/Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (provisions related to satellite servicing).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Matters related to NASA contract funding; H.R. 5393/S.2837: Commerce/Science/Justice and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (provisions related to space science and satellite servicing); Pub. L. 114-113: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (provisions related to space science and satellite servicing); H.R. 5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction/Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (provisions related to satellite servicing).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 766; Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015 - Prohibits a federal banking agency from formally or informally suggesting, requesting, or ordering a depository institution to terminate either a specific customer account, or group of customer accounts, or otherwise restrict or discourage it from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers, unless: (1) the agency has a material reason to do so, and (2) the reason is not based solely on reputation risk. H.R. 1076 & S. 551; Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorist Act of 2015 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial. H.R. 1217; Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to reauthorize for FY2016-FY2019 the grant program for improvements to the criminal history record system. H.R. 1413 & S. 477; Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015 - Funds appropriated or otherwise made available, including amounts derived from any fee or other source, are denied to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Department of Justice, or any other federal agency to carry out Operation Choke Point or any other program designed to discourage the provision or continuation of credit or the processing of payments by financial institutions for dealers and manufacturers of firearms and ammuntion. H.R. 1488; Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2015 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to permit an individual debtor to exempt from the property of the estate in bankruptcy the debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000, in a single firearm or firearms. H.R. 1701 & S.874; Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2015 - To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. H.R. 2001; Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act - To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. H.R. 2259; Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the armed forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member. H.R. 2578; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. H.R. 3126; To prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security from furnishing the name of any individual in a report to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System unless a Federal court has determined the individual to be mentally defective. H.R. 3138; Military Recruiter Right to Carry Act of 2015 - To recognize the right of members of the Armed Forces assigned to duty at Armed Forces recruitment offices to carry a personal or service-issue firearm at the office. H.R. 3139 & S. 1819; SEMPER FI Act - To improve security at Armed Forces recruitment centers. H.R. 3146; Military Base Self-Defense Act - To safeguard military and civilian personnel on military bases by repealing bans on military personnel carrying firearms, and for other purposes. H.R. 3227; Protecting America's Warriors Act - To protect the Second Amendment rights of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense trained in the use of firearms to carry officially-issued or personally-owned firearms on military installations in the United States. H.R. 3239; Armed Forces Career Center Protection Act - To provide enhanced security at Armed Forces recruitment centers through the installation of reinforced bullet-proof glass and entry doors. H.R. 3485; 50l(c)(4) Reform Act of 2015 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 50l(c)(4) entities from participating in, or intervening in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign. H.R. 3516; Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act - To amend the Social Security Act relating to the use of determination made by the Commissioner. H.R. 3722; Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015 - To strengthen our mental health system and improve public safety. H.R. 4026; TSA Act - To provide that a concealed handgun license shall be treated as a verifying identity document for purposes of aircraft passenger security screening, and to prohibit the Federal Government from collecting or storing information about an individual relating to a concealed handgun license. H.R. 4319; Second Amendment Defense Act of 2016 - This bill prohibits a federal government officer or employee from taking an action that limits an individual's conduct related to firearms or ammunition that is more restrictive than limitations in effect as of January 3, 2016. H.R. 4320; NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016 - To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on charges brought and prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearms. H.R. 4321; Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act - To provide that any executive action that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States or on the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. H.R. 4348; DC Personal Protection Reciprocity Act - To require reciprocity between the District of Columbia and other States and jurisdictions with respect to the ability of individuals to carry certain concealed firearms, and for other purposes. H.R. 4379; Defending Gun Rights Against Executive Overreach Act - To prohibit the use of Federal funds to further restrict conduct in relation to firearms. H.R. 4781; FDIC Accountability Act of 2016 - To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to make certain functions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation subject to appropriations. H.R. 4909; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 4980; Firearms Due Process Protection Act - To require the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes. H.R. 5055; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. H.Amdt. 947 to H.R. 2406; Amendment sought to prohibit an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm by the Gun Control Act from using a public target range. S. 1123; USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 - To reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes. S. 1815; A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation. S. 1819; Semper Fi Act, To improve security at Armed Forces recruitment centers. S. 1821; Armed Forces Self-Defense Act - To permit service members to carry firearms on military installations, including reserve centers and recruitment offices. S. 1823; A bill to safeguard military personnel on Armed Forces military installations by repealing bans on military personnel carrying firearms, and for other purposes. S. 1835; Military Facilities Force Protection Act of 2015 - To enhance military facilities force protection. S. 1839; Servicemembers Self-Defense Act of 2015 - To amend title 10 and 18, to permit members of the Armed Forces to possess firearms on military installations in accordance with applicable State law, and for other purposes. S. 1988; Enhancing Security for Military Personnel Act of 2015 - To enhance the security of military personnel at United States military installations and operating locations. S. 1992; Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member. S. 2209; Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. S. 2359; Defend Our Capital Act of 2015 - To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. S. 2434; Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act - To provide that any executive action that infringes on theh powers and duties of Congress under section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States or on the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. S. 2495; Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act - This bill amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) Social Security Act to prohibit any determination by the Commissioner of Social Security with respect to an individual, including one that OASDI and SSI benefits to which that individual is entitled shall be paid to a representative payee, from being considered to be a determination that the individual has been adjudicated as a mental defective to make it unlawful for the individual to engage in the shipment or transport of firearms or ammunition or receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. S. 2790; Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2016 - To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. S. 2802; Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act, 2017 - To provide adequate protections for gun owners. S. 2804; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. S. 2814; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.Amdt. 2915 to S.Amdt. 2874; To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. S. 2943; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 2943) entitled "An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
S 2943/HR 4909 and H Report 114-537, Titles I, II, XV - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 including issues related to fair pay and safe workplace exemption, amending dual use provision supporting Export Import Bank defense financing, Export Import Bank quorum, federal electromagnetic spectrum, and rocket engines for launches, Navy and Marine Corps helicopter programs, shipbuilding, naval weapons systems, aircraft and technology programs including development and procurement, acquisition policy, space programs, cyber programs, unmanned systems, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs, Navy programs, RDTE, OCO, O&M, procurement, Army, Navy, Air Force missile programs; S 3000/HR 5293 and Titles III, IV, IX - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to Navy and Marine Corps helicopter programs, shipbuilding, naval weapons systems, aircraft and technology programs, space programs, cyber programs, unmanned systems, ISR programs, Navy programs, RDTE, OCO, O&M, procurement, Army, Navy, Air Force missile programs, intelligence programs; S 3017/HR 5077 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 including issues related to intelligence, cybersecurity, research and development issues; S 2806/HR 4974 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to military construction; S 3001/HR 5634 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S 3068/HR 5538 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to wildland fire management funding; HR 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act including issues related to defense programs; S 3346 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 including issues related to space programs; S 2837/HR 5393 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to space programs; P.L. 114-222 Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)
Client expense: $3,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S 3000/HR 5293 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs including development and procurement, Army and Missile Defense Agency procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE), Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), U.S. Coast Guard and joint federal firefighting aircraft programs, acquisition reform; S 2943/HR 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 including issues related to Army and Missile Defense Agency procurement, RDTE, S 3346 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 including issues related to space programs, OCO, O&M, aircraft and technology programs, acquisition reform; HR 2039 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 including issues related to space programs; S 2837/HR 5393 and S.Rept.114-239 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to biometric programs, information technology programs, National Science Foundation programs, space programs; S 3117 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to foreign military sales and foreign military pricing; S 2806/HR 4974 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to Veterans Healthcare programs, electronic patient care records, compensation and pension examinations, military construction; S 2844/HR 5394 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to aviation, airport security, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information Technology Fund, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Transformation Fund Initiatives; S 3067/HR 5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to the Treasury and financial systems, General Services Administration, Internal Revenue Service; S 3040/HR 5926 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to Social Security Administration information technology infrastructure, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid services, National Institutes of Health, Department of Education; HR 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act including issues related to aircraft and technology programs; S 3001/HR 5634 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to U.S. Coast Guard long range surveillance aircraft and border security domain awareness technology, Coast Guard funding; S 3068/HR 5538 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to US Forest Service wildland firefighting technology and management funding provisions; HR 4851 - Electronic Warfare Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2016 including issues related to defense; S 3240/HR 4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to exclude the receipt and disbursement of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) from the federal budget and to prohibit the use of premiums paid to the PBGC premiums from being counted as general revenue for purposes of budgetary scorekeeping; H. Con. Res. 125, the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Resolution including issues related to defense, aircraft and technology programs
Client expense: $3,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S 3000/HR 5293 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 and Titles I, II, XV including all issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding, missile programs, electronic warfare systems, remote mine hunting systems, Army and Missile Defense Agency procurement, Research Development Test Evaluation (RDTE), Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Operations & Maintenance (O&M) provisions, US Coast Guard and joint federal firefighting aircraft programs, Army/Navy/Air Force missile programs; S 2943/HR 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and Titles I, II, XV including all issues related to Army and Missile Defense Agency procurement, RDTE, OCO, O&M provisions, Army/Navy/Air Force missile programs; HR 2039 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 including issues related to NASA programs and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) programs; S 2837/HR 5393 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including all issues related to biometric programs, information technology programs, science programs, NASA programs, NOAA programs; S 2806/HR 4974 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including all issues related to Veterans healthcare information technology programs, Veterans healthcare programs, electronic patient care records, compensation and pension examinations, military construction provisions; S 2844/HR 5394 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to aviation and airport security, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Information Technology Fund, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Transformation Fund Initiatives; S 3067/HR 5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to the Treasury and financial systems, Internal Revenue System (IRS), General Services Administration (GSA); S 3117/HR 5912 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to foreign military sales and foreign military financing; S 3040/HR (not yet introduced) - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to the Social Security Administration Information technology infrastructure, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Education programs; S 3001/HR 5634 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to the US Coast Guard aviation programs and Customs and Border Protection border surveillance programs, Coast Guard funding provisions; S 3068/HR 5538 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to the US Forest Service aerial wildland firefighting programs and funding provisions; HR 4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 to amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to exclude the receipt and disbursement of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) from the federal budget; HR 4851 - Enhancement of Electronic Warfare Capabilities; H. Con. Res. 125, the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Resolution
Client expense: $3,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · second_quarter · Defense
S 2943/HR 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and House Report 114-537 and Titles I, II, XV including issues related to fair pay and safe workplace exemption, amending dual use provisions supporting Export Import Bank defense financing and rocket engines for launches, fair pay and safe workplace exemption, electromagnetic spectrum, shipbuilding and modernization programs, combat systems, radar programs, aircraft programs, rocket engine programs, technology programs, acquisition policy, missile defense programs, remote mine-hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, procurement, space programs, strategic weapons programs, intelligence programs, cyber programs, unmanned programs, Navy programs, Army and Missile Defense Agency Procurement, RDTE, O&M, OCO, Army/Navy/Air Force missile programs; S 3000/HR 5293 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 and Titles III, IV, IX including issues related to shipbuilding and modernization programs, combat systems, radar programs, aircraft programs, rocket engine programs, technology programs, space programs, missile defense programs, strategic weapons programs, intelligence programs, cyber programs, unmanned programs, Army/Navy/Air Force missile programs, Army and Missile Defense Agency Procurement, RDTE, O&M, OCO; S 2837/HR 5393 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including issues related to space programs, missile defense programs, strategic weapons programs, intelligence programs; S 3017/HR 5077 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 including issues related to space programs, missile defense programs, strategic weapons programs, intelligence programs; HR 4945 - American Space Renaissance Act including issues related to space programs, missile defense programs, strategic weapons programs, intelligence programs; S 2806/HR 4974 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 including all issues related to military construction; S 2921 - Veterans First Act including issues related to the Medal of Honor Pension increase; H. Res. 818, the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client expense: $3,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to cyber security and data protection, surveillance, geolocation data privacy, FISA reform and third party liability for trafficking S 512 and HR 1174 - Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act HR 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act HR 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Act HR 699 - Email Privacy Act S 356 - Electronic Communication Privacy Act Amendments of 2015 HR 1428 - the Judicial Redress Act H.R. 5393 - FY 17 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations related to IANA Transition H.R. 5418 and S. 3034 - Protecting Internet Freedom Act, 2016 Continuing Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to cybersecurity, data protection, encryption technology and spectrum policy. Work with the Encryption Working Group. Issues related to internet government, ICANN and the IANA transition to a global multi-stakeholder process, access to International data. H.R. 5393 - CJS Appropriations IANA rider S. 3034/H.R. 5418 - Protecting Internet Freedom Act (Cruz/Duffy) H.R. 5321 - Stop Mass Hacking H.R. 5323 - International Communications Privacy Act Autonomous Vehicle issues Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to internet governance, and ICANN (including generic top-level domain names), Dotcom Act H.R. 805 and S. 1551, H.R. 5418 and S 3034 Protecting Internet Freedom Act. H.R. 5393 FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. 2016 Continuing Resolution. Issues related to cloud computing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to Communications Act Update, the Internet of Things, broadband, device accessibility, net neutrality, Internet governance, and ICANN (including generic top-level domain names, Protecting Internet Freedom Act H.R. 5418 and S. 3034 and H.R. 5393 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the 2016 Continuing Resolution).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 2804; H. R. 2028; H.R. 5055: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) H.R. 5393; S. 2837: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Equipment and Facilities Program, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)) H.R. 5293; S. 3000: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S. ; H.R. : "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2016," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) S. 3068; H.R. 5538: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, Related Agencies, (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 2804; H. R. 2028; H.R. 5055: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences H.R. 5325) H.R. 5393; S. 2837: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Equipment and Facilities Program, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)) H.R. 5293; S. 3000: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S.3040 ; H.R.5926 : "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2016," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) S. 3068; H.R. 5538: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, Related Agencies, (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 2804; H.R. 2028; H.R. 5055: "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title III, "Department of Energy" (Funding for Office of Science: Fusion Energy; High Energy Physics; Basic Energy Sciences) (All); H.R. 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (All) H.R. 5393; S. 2837: "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017," Title I, "Department of Commerce" (Funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Title III, "Science," (Funding for National Science Foundation, including Major Research Equipment and Facilities Program, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)) H.R. 5293; S. 3000: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," Title IV, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, (Funding for Basic Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) S. 3040; H.R. 5926: "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2016," Title III, "Education" (Funding for Pell Grants; Work-Study; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Javits-Gann; International Education); Title II, "Health and Human Services" (Funding for National Institutes of Health) S. 3068; H.R. 5538: "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title III, Related Agencies (Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
All provisions H.R. 5393 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations Act, all provisions H.R. 2578 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations Act, all provisions S. 3117 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, all provisions H.R. 2019 ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act, all provisions H.R. 2710 Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act, all provisions H.R. 1413 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act, all provisions S. 477 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 1735 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, all provisions S. 1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, all provisions H.R. 2822 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions S. 1645 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions S. 405 Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, all provisions S. 556 Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, all provisions S. 659 Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, all provisions S. 225 Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 766 Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1180 Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1413 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions H.R. 3802 Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act, all provisions S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, all provisions S. 3405 Export Control Reform Act of 2016, all provisions H.R. 6716 Export Control Reform Act.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
All provisions H.R. 5393 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations Act, all provisions H.R. 2578 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations Act, all provisions S. 3117 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, all provisions H.R. 2019 ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act, all provisions H.R. 2710 Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act, all provisions H.R. 1413 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act, all provisions S. 477 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 1735 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, all provisions S. 1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, all provisions H.R. 2822 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions S. 1645 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions S. 405 Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, all provisions S. 556 Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, all provisions S. 659 Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, all provisions S. 225 Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 766 Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1180 Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1413 Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, all provisions H.R. 3802 Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act, all provisions S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, all provisions S. 3405 Export Control Reform Act of 2016, all provisions H.R. 6716 Export Control Reform Act.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-223, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act, Issues pertaining to FY 2017 funding for all federal agencies. H.R. 5926, S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to CDC, NIH, funding for Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education at HRSA, and antimicrobial resistance. H.R. 5055, S. 2804, FY 2017 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the National Nuclear Security Administration's Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation programs. H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 5293, S. 3000, FY 2017 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to energetic materials, and other research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 5538, S. 3068, FY 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for EPA and the Forest Service. H.R. 5054, S. 2956, FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research and related programs. H.R. 5394, S. 2844, FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation. H.R. 5912, S. 3117, FY 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to global health and global development funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-223, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act, Issues pertaining to FY 2017 funding for all federal agencies. H.R. 5926, S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, AHRQ, medical education, education research, and federal student aid. H.R. 5055, S. 2804, FY 2017 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NSF, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 5293, S. 3000, FY 2017 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 5912, S. 3117, FY 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for the Fulbright grant program. H.R. 5538, S. 3068, FY 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NEH and NEA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions, student aid, and NIH. H.R. 5055, S. 2804, FY 2017 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for the DOE Office of Science and renewable energy. H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF and NASA. H.R. 5538, S. 3068, FY 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USGS and the Water Resources Research Institutes. H.R. 5054, S. 2956, FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIFA Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act, and Smith-Lever Act; agriculture research, extension, and experiment stations; and AFRI. H.R. 5394, S. 2844, FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, health professions, education, and federal student aid. H.R. 5055, S. 2804, FY 2017 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NIST, EDA, NOAA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
H.R. 5393 & S. 2837 The FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies Appropriations Act S. 1297, U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitive Act Human Space Flight. Aeronautics. International Space Station. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Spectrum Space Exploration. Science Programs. Space Launch System. Acquisition Policy. Satellite Servicing. Broadband Satellite. S.3346 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016
Client expense: $4,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations bill S. 2804, FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce, Justice Science appropriations S. 3068, FY 2017 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill H.R.2028, FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill H.R. 5393, FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations H.R. 5538, FY 2017 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2017 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Bill (No bill # assigned)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
PL 114-254, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017, Issues pertaining to FY 2017 funding for all federal agencies. H.R. 5926, S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, AHRQ, medical education, education research, and federal student aid. H.R. 5055, S. 2804, FY 2017 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NSF, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 5293, S. 3000, FY 2017 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 5912, S. 3117, FY 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for the Fulbright grant program. H.R. 5538, S. 3068, FY 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NEH and NEA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
NOAA/NMFS fisheries funding, the NOAA/NMFS FY 2017 Budget, and the FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bills (H.R.2578, S.2837, H.R.5393) Issues related to federal fisheries policy and related federal funding programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L 114-254, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act of 2017, issues pertaining to FY 2017 funding for all federal agencies that support higher education, federal student aid, research, and academic medicine. H.R. 5926, S. 3040, FY 2017 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to HHS, NIH, the Department of Education, and federal student financial aid. H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to funding for NASA, National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Economic Development Administration (EDA). H.R. 5293, S. 3000, FY 2017 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense (DOD). H.R. 5634, S. 3001, FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations, issues pertaining to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Science and Technology University Centers of Excellence.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.Res. 113 - "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet" - all provisions ISP - Graduated Response Initiatives Internet Governance H.R. 805 - "Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015" - all provisions related to cable S. 1551 - "Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015" - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2995 - "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016" - Provisions related to the Commercial Availability of Video Navigation Devices H.R. 2578 - "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016" - Provisions related to the Commercial Availability of Video Navigation Devices H.R. 5393 - "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017" - Provisions related to the Commercial Availability of Video Navigation Devices S. 2837 - "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017" - Provisions related to the Commercial Availability of Video Navigation Devices
Client expense: $921,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 5394, S. 2844), provisions relating to the funding of the Administration's budget request for air traffic control modernization. Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2017 (H.R. 5393, S. 2837), provisions relating to NASA space exploration, earth science, remote sensing, earth observing systems, Joint Polar Satellite System, and Suomi NPP satellite. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 5634, S. 3001), provisions for aviation, maritime, border, and cyber security. National Defense Authorization Act for FY17 (H.R. 4909, S. 2943, PL 114-328) and Department of Defense Appropriations Act , 2017 (H.R. 5293, S. 3000); and Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2017 (H.R. 5077,H.R. 6393, H.R. 6480, S. 3017); provisions relating to acquisition policy, force protection, military space and intelligence, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, sequestration, munitions and artillery, advanced technology programs, naval shipbuilding and systems and cooperative threat reduction.
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2017 (H.R. 5393, S. 2837), provisions relating to Joint Polar Satellite System, Suomi NPP satellite, NASA space exploration, earth science, and remote sensing. General outreach on science, technology, engineering, and math programs (STEM).
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5293 / S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title IV, all provisions relating to space satellite weather systems. H.R.5393/S.2839, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title I, all provisions relating to space satellite weather systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5293 / S.3000, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, Title IV, all provisions relating to space satellite weather systems. H.R.5393/S.2839, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Title I, all provisions relating to space satellite weather systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
115th Congress Rules Package for the 115th Congress, H.Res 5. + House and Senate - Recommended Transparency, Civil Liberties, and Good Government Provisions 114th Congress No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, H.R. 2666 + House - oppose legislation CURB Lifeline Act of 2016, H.R. 4884 + House - oppose legislation Financial Services and General Government Bill H.R. 5485 and S. 3067 + House and Senate - oppose anti-net neutrality provisions, include transparency provisions Equal Access to Congressional Research Reports Act of 2016, H.R. 4702, S. 2639 + House and Senate - supported legislation Unintroduced legislation to subject independent agencies to cost-benefit analysis + Senate, House - oppose legislation Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2017, S. 2955, H.R. 5325 + House and Senate - Recommended Transparency and National Security Provisions; support COLA for Members, Support Public Access to CRS Reports, Support Restoration of Office of Technology Assessment + As continuing resolution, fought to keep out anti open-internet provisions Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2017, S. 2837, H.R. 5393 + House and Senate - Recommended Transparency and National Security Provisions, oppose ECTR, oppose weakening the PCLOB, oppose anti net-neutrality provisions Presidential Library Donation Reform Act, H.R. 1069, S. 558 + House and Senate --support legislation MERIT Act, unintroduced this Congress, prohibits Members and families from benefiting from campaigns + House --support reintroduction Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, puts all agency reports on GPO website, H.R. 5876 + House --support reintroduction Bill in support of better access to Congressional Budget Justifications, unintroduced + House + Senate --support introduction Bill in support of better public access to IG reports, unintroduced + House + Senate --support introduction
Client expense: $201,346 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 2837, HR 5393 Commerce State Justice:Prescott Grants, Aquaculture,Aquaculture Permits, NOAA Competitive Grants, Marine Mammal Research
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S 2837,HR5393 Commerce State Justice Appropriations Bill: Prescott Grants, NOAA Competitive Grants
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 766; Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015 - Prohibits a federal banking agency from formally or informally suggesting, requesting, or ordering a depository institution to terminate either a specific customer account, or group of customer accounts, or otherwise restrict or discourage it from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers, unless: (1) the agency has a material reason to do so, and (2) the reason is not based solely on reputation risk. H.R. 1076 & S. 551; Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorist Act of 2015 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial. H.R. 1217; Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to reauthorize for FY2016-FY2019 the grant program for improvements to the criminal history record system. H.R. 1413 & S. 477; Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015 - Funds appropriated or otherwise made available, including amounts derived from any fee or other source, are denied to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Department of Justice, or any other federal agency to carry out Operation Choke Point or any other program designed to discourage the provision or continuation of credit or the processing of payments by financial institutions for dealers and manufacturers of firearms and ammuntion. H.R. 1488; Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2015 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to permit an individual debtor to exempt from the property of the estate in bankruptcy the debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000, in a single firearm or firearms. H.R. 1701 & S.874; Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2015 - To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. H.R. 2001; Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act - To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. H.R. 2259; Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the armed forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member. H.R. 2578; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. H.R. 3126; To prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security from furnishing the name of any individual in a report to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System unless a Federal court has determined the individual to be mentally defective. H.R. 3138; Military Recruiter Right to Carry Act of 2015 - To recognize the right of members of the Armed Forces assigned to duty at Armed Forces recruitment offices to carry a personal or service-issue firearm at the office. H.R. 3139 & S. 1819; SEMPER FI Act - To improve security at Armed Forces recruitment centers. H.R. 3146; Military Base Self-Defense Act - To safeguard military and civilian personnel on military bases by repealing bans on military personnel carrying firearms, and for other purposes. H.R. 3227; Protecting America's Warriors Act - To protect the Second Amendment rights of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense trained in the use of firearms to carry officially-issued or personally-owned firearms on military installations in the United States. H.R. 3239; Armed Forces Career Center Protection Act - To provide enhanced security at Armed Forces recruitment centers through the installation of reinforced bullet-proof glass and entry doors. H.R. 3485; 50l(c)(4) Reform Act of 2015 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 50l(c)(4) entities from participating in, or intervening in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign. H.R. 3516; Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act - To amend the Social Security Act relating to the use of determination made by the Commissioner. H.R. 3722; Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015 - To strengthen our mental health system and improve public safety. H.R. 4026; TSA Act - To provide that a concealed handgun license shall be treated as a verifying identity document for purposes of aircraft passenger security screening, and to prohibit the Federal Government from collecting or storing information about an individual relating to a concealed handgun license. H.R. 4319; Second Amendment Defense Act of 2016 - This bill prohibits a federal government officer or employee from taking an action that limits an individual's conduct related to firearms or ammunition that is more restrictive than limitations in effect as of January 3, 2016. H.R. 4320; NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016 - To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on charges brought and prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearms. H.R. 4321; Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act - To provide that any executive action that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States or on the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. H.R. 4348; DC Personal Protection Reciprocity Act - To require reciprocity between the District of Columbia and other States and jurisdictions with respect to the ability of individuals to carry certain concealed firearms, and for other purposes. H.R. 4379; Defending Gun Rights Against Executive Overreach Act - To prohibit the use of Federal funds to further restrict conduct in relation to firearms. H.R. 4781; FDIC Accountability Act of 2016 - To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to make certain functions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation subject to appropriations. H.R. 4909; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 4980; Firearms Due Process Protection Act - To require the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes. H.R. 5055; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. H.Amdt. 947 to H.R. 2406; Amendment sought to prohibit an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm by the Gun Control Act from using a public target range. S. 1123; USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 - To reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes. S. 1815; A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation. S. 1819; Semper Fi Act, To improve security at Armed Forces recruitment centers. S. 1821; Armed Forces Self-Defense Act - To permit service members to carry firearms on military installations, including reserve centers and recruitment offices. S. 1823; A bill to safeguard military personnel on Armed Forces military installations by repealing bans on military personnel carrying firearms, and for other purposes. S. 1835; Military Facilities Force Protection Act of 2015 - To enhance military facilities force protection. S. 1839; Servicemembers Self-Defense Act of 2015 - To amend title 10 and 18, to permit members of the Armed Forces to possess firearms on military installations in accordance with applicable State law, and for other purposes. S. 1988; Enhancing Security for Military Personnel Act of 2015 - To enhance the security of military personnel at United States military installations and operating locations. S. 1992; Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member. S. 2209; Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. S. 2359; Defend Our Capital Act of 2015 - To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. S. 2434; Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act - To provide that any executive action that infringes on theh powers and duties of Congress under section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States or on the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. S. 2495; Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act - This bill amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) Social Security Act to prohibit any determination by the Commissioner of Social Security with respect to an individual, including one that OASDI and SSI benefits to which that individual is entitled shall be paid to a representative payee, from being considered to be a determination that the individual has been adjudicated as a mental defective to make it unlawful for the individual to engage in the shipment or transport of firearms or ammunition or receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. S. 2790; Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2016 - To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. S. 2802; Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act, 2017 - To provide adequate protections for gun owners. S. 2804; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. S. 2814; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.Amdt. 2915 to S.Amdt. 2874; To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. S. 2943; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 2943) entitled "An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Potential legislation to provide relief from sequestration. S. 3000/H.R. 5293, the FY2017 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. 3068/H.R. 5538 - the FY2017 Interior Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. 2837/H.R. 5393, the FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 3040/H.R. xxxx - the FY2017 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a particular focus on Pell, campus based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S. 2028/H.R. 3878, the FY2017 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Potential legislation to provide relief from sequestration. S. 3000/H.R. 5293, the FY2017 DOD Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of research, development, testing and evaluation. S. 3068/H.R. 5538 - the FY2017 Interior Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the National Endowments for the Humanities and for the Arts. S. 2837/H.R. 5393, the FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to the funding of NSF and NASA research and education programs, facilities, and scientific instrumentation. S. 3040/H.R. xxxx - the FY2017 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Education, with a particular focus on Pell, campus based aid, and international education programs, and the Department of Health, with a focus on NIH programs and activities. S. 2028/H.R. 3878, the FY2017 Energy & Water Appropriations Act - provisions related to the funding of the Department of Energy and, in particular, the Office of Science and ARPAe
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
lobbied in support of funding for National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Center for Health Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics in House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bills, HR 5926 and S. 3040 lobbied in support of funding Census Bureau in House and Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bills, HR 5393 and S. 2837
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal R&D Appropriation Federal Appropriations: FY17 Defense Appropriations (H.R.5393/S.2837) FY17 VA-HUD Appropriations (H.R. 5394/S.2844) Body Armor & Combat Helmet Procurement FY17 DHS Appropriations (H.R. 5634/S.3001) Legal Services Corp Appropriations FY17 Defense Authorization (H.R.4909/S.2814) FY17 Transportation Appropriations (H.R.5394/S.2844) S3240/H.R. 4955, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act Tactical Hearing Protection
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)