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Startup Act Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to adjust to conditional permanent resident status up to 50,000 aliens who have earned a master's or doctorate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM field) and permit such an alien to remain in the United States: (1) for up to one year after the expiration of the alien's student visa, if the alien is searching for STEM field employment; and (2) indefinitely if the alien remains actively engaged in a STEM field. Removes a STEM alien's conditional status after five years of maintaining eligibility during the entire five-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to issue conditional immigrant visas to up to 75,000 qualified alien entrepreneurs. Removes such conditional basis after four years of maintaining qualified entrepreneur status. Eliminates the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based visas. Increases the per country numerical limitation for family based immigrants from 7% to 15% of the total number of family-sponsored visas. Amends the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 to eliminate the provision requiring the reduction of annual People's Republic of China immigrant visas to offset status adjustments under such Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide a permanent full tax exclusion on gain from the sale or exchange of qualified small business stock held for more than five years, (2) repeal the minimum tax preference and the 28% capital gains rate on such stock, and (3) provide a limited tax credit for certain startup small businesses. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use certain federal agency extramural budget funds to award grants to institutions of higher education for initiatives to improve commercialization and transfer of technology. Requires the head of any federal or independent regulatory agency, before issuing a notice of rule making in connection with the issuance of a proposed major rule, to complete a review that, among other things, analyzes the problem that the rule intends to address, and identifies and analyzes the rule's expected impact on state, local, and tribal governments, as well as on the ability of new businesses to form and expand. Requires a cost-benefit analysis before rule issuance. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to regularly compile: (1) information from each of the states and the District of Columbia on laws that affect the formation and growth of new businesses, and (2) quantitative and qualitative information on U.S. businesses that are not more than one year old.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, Appropriations, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 5992, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 1025 Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
Client expense: $18,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 34: 21st Century Cures Act and Senate Companion Legislation Legislation to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes (funding for NIH and FDA research). H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. S. 3346: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Titles V and VI pertaining to NASA research). H.R. 1119: Research and Development Efficiency Act Legislation to improve the efficiency of federal research and development, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 5583: University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act Legislation to streamline and harmonize federal research regulations on institutions of higher education, and for other purposes (ALL).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill. S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act.
Client expense: $147,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill. S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act.
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill. S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act.
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act including provisions relating to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2017 H.R. 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 5992, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 6: 21st Century Cures Act and Senate Companion Legislation Legislation to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes (funding for NIH and FDA research). H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. S. 3346: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Titles V and VI pertaining to NASA research).
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $177,513 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $176,233 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $157,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5398, Immigration for a Competitive America Act of 2016 H.R. 5634, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S. 2449, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016 S. 2827, Willing Workers and Willing Employers Act of 2016 S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Potential legislation related to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; inclusion of Singapore in the Global Entry Program; administrative changes to the EB-5 regional center program; changes by Department of Labor to the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 Official Title: a bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). S. 289: American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 Official Title: to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 Official Title: A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act Official Title: to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL) H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 Official Title: A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL).
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
S 153 I-Squared Act of 2015 S 341 Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act HR 962 Startup Act HR 213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
Client expense: $36,139 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, including provisions relating to H-1B and L-1 visa fees H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S.Con.Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to S. Amendment 1025 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $133,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $224,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR. 1030 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible(ALL). HR.962 and S.181: Startup Act 3.0, A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL) HR 2981 and S 2551: Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act of 2013 (ALL). HR 2996 and S1468: Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014 A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes(ALL). HR. 1398 and S.747 American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research(ALL) S.289 American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research(ALL). H.R.2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Official Title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. HR 1806: America COMPETES Re-authorization Act of 2015 (ALL). HR 6.21st Century Cures initiative(NIH, funding for pharmaceutical and manufacturing innovation.)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR. 1030 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible(ALL). HR.962 and S.181: Startup Act 3.0, A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL) HR. 1398 and S.747 American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research(ALL) S.289 American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research(ALL). HR 1806: America COMPETES Re-authorization Act of 2015 (ALL). HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act (NIH, funding for pharmaceutical manufacturing innovation.) HR 1441 and S.771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 Official Title: A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities(ALL). HR 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act To ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies(ALL) HR.1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency(ALL)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S 153 I-Squared Act of 2015 S 341 Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act HR 962 Startup Act HR 213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
Client expense: $58,549 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 1786, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3020/S. 1695, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 1619, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2015 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $224,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3020/S. 1695, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 461, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 1619, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 1025, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to H-1B visas Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2015 · third_quarter · Immigration
S 153 I-Squared Act of 2015 S 341 Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act HR 962 Startup Act HR 213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
Client expense: $58,549 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR. 1030 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible(ALL). HR.962 and S.181: Startup Act 3.0, A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL) HR 2981 and S 2551: Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act of 2013 (ALL). HR 2996 and S1468: Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014 A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes(ALL). HR. 1398 and S.747 American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research(ALL) S.289 American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research(ALL). HR 1806: America COMPETES Re-authorization Act of 2015 (ALL). HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act (NIH, funding for pharmaceutical manufacturing innovation.)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to R&D tax credit, bonus depreciation, issues related to repatriation of foreign income; issues related to cybersecurity (HR 234 - CISPA); H.R. 213/H.R. 962/S. 181 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; issues related to intellectual property protection; issues related to tax reform, int'l taxes; issues related to tax extenders (EXPIRE Act S. 2260); Issues related to health exchanges and the Affordable Care Act; issues related to patent reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to R&D tax credit, bonus depreciation, issues related to repatriation of foreign income; issues related to cybersecurity (HR 234 - CISPA); H.R. 213/H.R. 962/S. 181 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; issues related to intellectual property protection; issues related to tax reform, int'l taxes; issues related to tax extenders (EXPIRE Act S. 2260); Issues related to health exchanges and the Affordable Care Act; issues related to patent reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 1619, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 1025, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to H-1B visas Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2015 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR. 1030 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible(ALL). HR.962 and S.181: Startup Act 3.0, A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL) HR 2981 and S 2551: Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act of 2013 (ALL). HR 2996 and S1468: Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014 A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes(ALL). HR. 1398 and S.747 American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research(ALL) S.289 American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research(ALL). H.R.2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Official Title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. HR 1806: America COMPETES Re-authorization Act of 2015 (ALL). HR 6.21st Century Cures initiative(NIH, funding for pharmaceutical and manufacturing innovation.)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Small Business
SBE Council continues to advocate for tax system reform and making temporary and extended measures permanent. In addition to broad regulatory reform that includes cost-benefit analysis, small business input, and greater transparency and accountability, SBE Council continues to weigh in on specific regulatory proposals and actions at various agencies (for example, various EPA proposals). SBE Council has continued to push for trade agreements and TPA for the President. Specific bills on a wide range of issues, supported by SBE Council over the past three months, include the following: Tax Reform and Relief: S. 860 and H.R. 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act, support both bills, and supported House passage of H.R. 1105. H.R. 880, American Research and Competitiveness Act, support. H.R. 160, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, supported House passage. S.149, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act of 2015 (medical device tax repeal), support. Continue to support Tax Reform and work of Senate Finance Committee working groups in crafting tax reform to ensure rate reduction and parity for small business taxpayers. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Reform: S. 141 & H.R. 1190, Protect Seniors Access to Medicare Act (IPAB Repeal), support and supported House passage. H.R. 2505, Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act, support. H.R. 1624 and S. 1099, Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act, support. H.R. 2400 and S. 1368, Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act, support. H.R. 1190, Repeal of Independent Payment Advisory Board, supported House passage. Continue to advocate for various changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including repeal of employer mandate, changes to the 30 hour rule to 40 hours, and allowing employers to contribute to employees' health care expenses. Trade: Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), supported House and Senate passage of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (legislation giving the president TPA). H.R. 2587, State Trade Coordination Act, support. H.R. 2586, Export Coordination Act, support. Energy: S.1312, Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 (repeals crude oil export ban), support. H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulatory Act of 2015, support. H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015, supported House passage. Continue to voice support for LNG exports, and taxes and new regulations that would impose barriers and costs on U.S. energy development and production. Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the Internet, Telecommunications: H.R. 962, Startup Act of 2015, support. H.R. 805, DOTCOM Act, supported House passage. Continue to express concern about FCC Title II regulation to Congress and the need for reform legislation that pulls back on the commissions open internet rules. Regulation, Regulatory Reform and Transparency: Senate Resolution: Regulation Sensibility Through Oversight Regulation, support. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity and Protection Act, supported House passage. H.R. 1195, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act, supported House passage. H.R. 1759, All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act, support. H.R. 1155, Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act, support. S.554, The Secret Science Reform Act, support. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity and Protection Act, supported House passage. H.R. 1265, The Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act, support. Regulatory Comments: Department of Labors New Proposed Definition of Fiduciary: Comment period extension request. Continue to educate about, and advocate against, EPAs proposed ozone rule, power plant rules, and the need to repeal the U.S. Waters rule. Also continue to advocate for a more open and inclusive regulatory process at the EPA. Transportation: Modernizing truck and freight regulations to allow for longer trucks, support action by the Congress as included in the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. Government Reform: H.R. 1295, Improves the Process for 501c4 Organizations, supported House passage. H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS, supported House passage. H.R. 1026, Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigation Act of 2015, supported House passage. H.R. 1562 & 1563, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act, and Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act, supported House passage. H.R. 1314, Appeals process for organizations denied tax-exempt status, support.
2015 · second_quarter · Immigration
S 153 I-Squared Act of 2015 S 341 Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act HR 962 Startup Act HR 213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 Health (Bill) S 318, HR 531 Accelerating Biomedical Research Act HR 744, S 320 Medical Innovation Act (Swear Jar bill) HR 777 Permanent Investment in Health Research Act HR 6 21st Century Cures S 289, HR 2104 American Cures Act HR 2101 Research for All Act S 1077 Advancing Breakthrough Devices for Patients HR 2337 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize priority review for breakthrough devices HR 160 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 (to repeal the ACA medical device tax)
Client expense: $29,766 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Immigration
S 153 I-Squared Act of 2015 S 341 Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act HR 962 Startup Act
Client expense: $56,235 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
HR. 1030 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible(ALL). HR.962 and S.181: Startup Act 3.0, A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL) HR 2981 and S 2551: Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act of 2013 (ALL). HR 2996 and S1468: Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014 A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes(ALL). HR. 1398 and S.747 American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research(ALL) S.289 American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research(ALL). H.R.2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Official Title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Pending America COMPETES Re-authorization Act of 2015 (ALL). Pending legislation relating to 21st Century Cures initiative(NIH, funding for pharmaceutical and manufacturing innovation.)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 747, American Innovation Act, entire bill. H.R. 1119, Research and Development Efficiency Act, entire bill. H.R. 962, The Startup Act, section 8. H.R. 1158, Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962, The Startup Act, section 3 and 4.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
| House |
| Referred to |
| February 13, 2015 |
| Judiciary Committee | House | Referred to | February 13, 2015 |
| Republican |
| NH |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Kevin Yoder | Republican | KS |
| Loretta Sanchez | Democratic | CA |
| Mia B. Love | Republican | UT |
| Patrick Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
Client expense: $18,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $22,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $15,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $14,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $16,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $17,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE