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Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018
Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 2, 2017
Latest Action
February 9, 2018
Primary Sponsor
Rodney P. FrelinghuysenRepublican(NJ)
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344d open
vs 7,393 other HR bills in the 115th — cohort avg 50d
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill does not include funding for military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. The bill increases total funding for DOD compared to FY2016 levels and provides additional OCO funding for many accounts. OCO funding is not subject to discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement procedures. The bill also contains provisions that prohibit or restrict funds from being used to close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention facility; transfer the detainees to other countries; or construct or modify facilities for the purpose of housing the detainees. Full Summary: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; Environmental Restoration for the military departments, DOD, and at Formerly Used Defense Sites; Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid; and the Cooperative Threat Reduction Account. TITLE III--PROCUREMENT Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, including: Aircraft; Missiles; Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles; Ammunition; Spacecraft, Rockets, and Related Equipment; and Shipbuilding and Conversion by the Navy. Provides appropriations for Defense-Wide Procurement and Defense Production Act Purchases. TITLE IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) by the military departments and defense agencies. Provides appropriations for Operational Test and Evaluation. TITLE V--REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds. TITLE VI--OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS Provides appropriations for other DOD programs, including: the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. TITLE VII--RELATED AGENCIES Provides appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund and the Intelligence Community Management Account. TITLE VIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this and other appropriations bills. (Sec. 8001) Prohibits appropriations provided by this this bill from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress. (Sec. 8002) Exempts DOD from laws prohibiting the compensation or employment of foreign nationals if specified conditions are met. (Sec. 8003) Prohibits funding provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless this bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 8004) Prohibits more than 20% of the appropriations provided by this bill for the current fiscal year from being obligated during the last two months of the fiscal year, with an exception for support of active duty training of reserve components or summer camp training of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (Sec. 8005) Permits specified Working Capital Funds provided by this bill for military functions (except military construction) to be transferred between appropriations or funds available for the same purposes, subject to specified restrictions and the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Requires DOD to notify Congress of all transfers made pursuant to this section. (Sec. 8006) Requires tables included in the report accompanying this bill to be treated as if they were included in the text of this bill. (Sec. 8007) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2017. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being reprogrammed or transferred until the report is provided or DOD certifies to Congress that the reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement. Includes exceptions for: (1) the Environmental Restoration accounts, and (2) Drug Interdiction and Counter-drug activities. (Sec. 8008) Prohibits cash balances in DOD Working Capital Funds from exceeding the level necessary for cash disbursements to be made from the funds. Sets forth requirements and limitations for transfers of balances in the funds to specified accounts. (Sec. 8009) Prohibits the initiation of a special access program without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 8010) Establishes limitations and conditions on the use of funds provided by this bill to initiate or terminate certain multi-year contracts. Permits funds provided by title III of this bill to be used for a multiyear procurement contract for the AH-64E Apache Helicopter and the UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopter. (Sec. 8011) Appropriates O&M funds for the costs of humanitarian and civic assistance provided in conjunction with military operations. (Sec. 8012) Prohibits DOD from managing civilian personnel on the basis of any end-strength or subjecting civilian personnel to any end strength limitations. (Sec. 8013) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to support the procurement of malt beverages and wine with nonappropriated funds for resale on a military installation located in the United States unless the beverages are procured within the state in which the installation is located and specified conditions are met. (Sec. 8014) Prohibits funds made available by this bill from being used to directly or indirectly influence congressional action on legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress. (Sec. 8015) Prohibits compensation from being paid to any member of the Army participating as a full-time student and receiving benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs from the DOD Education Benefits Fund if the time spent as a student is counted toward the member's service commitment. Applies the restriction only to active components of the Army and exempts members that have reenlisted with this option prior to October 1, 1987. (Sec. 8016) Permits funds appropriated in title III of this bill for the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program to be transferred to any other account to implement a developmental assistance agreement under the program. (Sec. 8017) Prohibits DOD from purchasing certain anchor and mooring chains unless they are manufactured in the United States. (Sec. 8018) Requires specified appropriations for the Working Capital Fund--Army account to be used to maintain competitive rates at the arsenals. (Sec. 8019) Prohibits funds from being used to demilitarize or dispose of certain small firearms, small arms ammunition, or ammunition components that are not otherwise prohibited from commercial sale under federal law, unless the Army has certified that the small arms, ammunition, or components are unserviceable or unsafe for further use. (Sec. 8020) Limits funding for the relocation of any DOD entity into or within the National Capital Region. Permits DOD to waive the limitation by certifying to Congress that a relocation is required in the best interest of the government. (Sec. 8021) Provides specified funds for incentive payments for federal contracts involving contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that are Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. (Sec. 8022) Prohibits funds for the Defense Media Activity from being used for national or international political or psychological activities. (Sec. 8023) Permits DOD to incur obligations of up to $350 million for DOD military compensation, construction projects, and supplies and services in anticipation of contributions from the government of Kuwait. (Sec. 8024) Provides appropriations from specified accounts for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation to support operation and maintenance, procurement, readiness, counterdrug activities, and drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs. (Sec. 8025) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to establish a new DOD federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC). Limits compensation for FFRDC members or consultants. Prohibits a defense FFRDC from using FY2017 DOD funds for new building construction, cost-sharing payments for projects funded by government grants, absorption of contract overruns, or certain charitable contributions. Limits the staff years that may be funded for FFRDCs from FY2017 funds, and requires DOD to submit a report on the allocation of staff years with the FY2018 budget request. Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill for FFRDCs. (Sec. 8026) Prohibits DOD from procuring carbon, alloy, or armor steel plating not melted and rolled in the United States or Canada. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security purposes. (Sec. 8027) Specifies that "congressional defense committees" includes the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense. (Sec. 8028) Permits DOD to acquire the modification, depot maintenance, and repair of aircraft, vehicles, and vessels; and production of components through competition between DOD activities and private firms. (Sec. 8029) Revokes blanket waivers of the Buy American Act if DOD determines that a country has violated the terms of a specified agreement by discriminating against products produced in the United States. (Sec. 8030) Permits funds in the Department of Defense Overseas Military Facility Investment Recovery Account to remain available until expended. (Sec. 8031) Permits the Air Force to convey to Indian tribes located in Nevada, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Minnesota, and Washington relocatable military housing units currently located at Grand Forks, Malmstrom, Mountain Home, Ellsworth, and Minot Air Force Bases that are excess to the needs of the Air Force. Requires the Operation Walking Shield Program to resolve any housing unit conflicts arising among requests of Indian tribes for these conveyances. (Sec. 8032) Permits O&M appropriations to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of not more than $250,000. (Sec. 8033) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to disestablish, close, downgrade from host to extension center, or place on probation a Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. (Sec. 8034) Requires DOD to issue regulations to: (1) prohibit the sale of tobacco or tobacco-related products in military resale outlets in the United States, its territories, and possessions at a price below the most competitive price in the local community; and (2) require the prices in overseas military retail outlets to be within the range of prices established for military retail systems stores in the United States. (Sec. 8035) Prohibits the use of DOD Working Capital Funds to purchase specified investment items. (Sec. 8036) Prohibits funds provided for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, except for funds provided for the Reserve for Contingencies, the Working Capital Fund, or other specified programs. (Sec. 8037) Permits funds made available by this bill to the Defense Intelligence Agency to be used for the design, development, and deployment of General Defense Intelligence Program intelligence communication and intelligence information systems. (Sec. 8038) Requires specified Operation and Maintenance--Defense-Wide funds to be used for the mitigation of environmental impacts on Indian lands resulting from DOD activities. (Sec. 8039) Requires DOD to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 8040) Prohibits funds from being used to consolidate or relocate any element of a U.S. Air Force Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) squadron outside of the United States until the Air Force: (1) submits to Congress an analysis and comparison of the cost and investment required to consolidate or relocate a RED HORSE squadron outside of the United States versus within the United States, and (2) certifies to Congress that the preferred site yields the greatest savings. (Sec. 8041) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to: (1) establish a field operating agency, or (2) pay a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the employee's place of duty remains at headquarters. Specifies exceptions and permits waivers that will reduce personnel or financial requirements of the department. (Sec. 8042) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to convert a function performed by DOD civilian employees to performance by a contractor unless specific requirements are met. (Sec. 8043) Rescinds specified funds provided by prior appropriations bills for Procurement and RDT&E. (Sec. 8044) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce authorized positions for military technicians (dual status) of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and Air Force Reserve unless the reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure. (Sec. 8045) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for assistance to North Korea unless the funds are specifically appropriated for that purpose. (Sec. 8046) Permits O&M funds provided by this bill to be used to reimburse the National Guard and Reserve for providing intelligence or counterintelligence support to the combatant commands, defense agencies, and joint intelligence activities. (Sec. 8047) Prohibits the transfer of DOD or CIA drug interdiction or counter-drug activity funds to any other department or agency except as specifically provided in an appropriations law. (Sec. 8048) Requires ball and roller bearings purchased using funds provided by this bill to be produced by a domestic source. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security. (Sec. 8049) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to retire, divest, realign, or transfer RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft, or to disestablish or convert units associated with the aircraft. (Sec. 8050) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) launch service competitions unless the competitions are open to all certified providers of EELV systems. Requires the award to be made to the provider that offers the best value to the government. (Sec. 8051) Appropriates funds to DOD for grants to the United Service Organizations and the Red Cross. (Sec. 8052) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to purchase any supercomputer not manufactured in the United States unless it is unavailable from U.S. manufacturers and is necessary for national security. (Sec. 8053) Requires the Small Business Innovation Research program and the Small Business Technology Transfer program set-asides to be taken proportionately from all programs, projects, or activities that contribute to the extramural budget. (Sec. 8054) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used for contractor bonuses being paid due to a business restructuring. (Sec. 8055) Permits the transfer of specified O&M funds to pay military personnel for support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside DOD. (Sec. 8056) Permits DOD to dispose of negative unliquidated or unexpended balances for expired or closed accounts by charging an obligation to a current account for the same purpose as the expired or closed account. (Sec. 8057) Permits the National Guard to allow the use of equipment of the National Guard Distance Learning Project by any person or entity on a space-available, reimbursable basis. (Sec. 8058) Prohibits DOD funds from being used to modify command and control relationships to give Fleet Forces Command operational and administrative control of U.S. Navy forces assigned to the Pacific fleet. Provides that command and control relationships that existed on October 1, 2004, shall remain in effect until a written modification has been proposed to congressional appropriations committees. Specifies that the proposed modification: (1) may be implemented 30 days after the committees are notified unless an objection is received from the committees, and (2) may not preclude the ability of the commander of the U.S. Pacific Command to meet operational requirements. (Sec. 8059) Requires specified O&M funds to be used for continued implementation and expansion of the Sexual Assault Special Victims Counsel Program. (Sec. 8060) Prohibits the use of funds provided in title IV to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training, operational use, or inventory requirements. Includes exceptions and permits a waiver for national security purposes. (Sec. 8061) Permits DOD to waive limitations on the procurement of defense items from a foreign country if: (1) the limitations would invalidate cooperative programs or reciprocal trade agreements, and (2) the country does not discriminate against the same or similar items procured in the United States. Provides exceptions. (Sec. 8062) Prohibits funds provided by this or other DOD appropriations bills from being used for repairs or maintenance for military family housing units. (Sec. 8063) Permits the transfer of specified Navy O&M funds to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Trust Fund. (Sec. 8064) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress before obligating specified RDT&E funds appropriated by this bill for any new start advanced concept technology demonstration project or joint capability demonstration project. Permits DOD to waive the restriction by certifying to Congress that it is in the national interest. (Sec. 8065) Requires DOD to continue to provide a classified quarterly report to Congress on matters specified in the classified annex accompanying this bill. (Sec. 8066) Permits a Reserve who is a member of the National Guard serving on full-time duty to support ground-based elements of the National Ballistic Missile Defense System. (Sec. 8067) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer specified armor-piercing ammunition to any nongovernmental entity, except for demilitarization purposes. (Sec. 8068) Permits the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to waive payment for the lease of personal property to certain youth, social, charitable, or fraternal nonprofit organizations. (Sec. 8069) Permits specified O&M--Army funds to remain available until expended. Permits DOD to: (1) transfer the funds to other activities of the federal government; and (2) contract for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to projects carrying out the purpose of this section. (Sec. 8070) Prohibits funds from being used to make specified modifications to the budget and appropriations process for the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 8071) Provides appropriations to remain available until expended for grants for the construction and furnishing of additional Fisher Houses to meet the needs of military family members confronted with the illness or hospitalization of an eligible military beneficiary. (Sec. 8072) Provides specified Procurement and RDT&E funds for the Israeli Cooperative Programs for the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats, the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense program, and related programs. (Sec. 8073) Permits specified Shipbuilding and Conversion--Navy funds to remain available through FY2017 to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases. Requires the funds to be transferred to specified accounts. (Sec. 8074) Deems funds provided by this bill for intelligence activities to be authorized by Congress during FY2017 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2017. (Sec. 8075) Prohibits fund appropriated by this bill from being used for a reprogramming of funds that creates or initiates a new program, project, or activity unless it must be undertaken immediately for national security and Congress is notified in advance. (Sec. 8076) Requires the President's budget to include separate budget justification documents for costs of the Armed Forces' participation in contingency operations for the Military Personnel, O&M, Procurement, and RDT&E accounts. (Sec. 8077) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system. (Sec. 8078) Reduces the total amount appropriated in this bill to reflect savings due to favorable foreign exchange rates. (Sec. 8079) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce or disestablish the operation of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve if the action would reduce the WC-130 Weather Reconnaissance mission below the levels funded in this bill. Permits the Squadron to perform other missions in support of national defense requirements during the non-hurricane season. (Sec. 8080) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for integrating foreign intelligence information unless the information has been lawfully collected and processed during authorized foreign intelligence activities. Requires information pertaining to U.S. persons to be handled in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as implemented through Executive Order No. 12333 (United States Intelligence Activities). (Sec. 8081) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer research and development, acquisition, or other program authority related to current tactical unmanned aerial vehicles from the Army. Requires the Army to retain responsibility for and operational control of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. (Sec. 8082) Permits specified Navy O&M funds to be used for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative Program for enabling the Pacific Command to execute theater security cooperation activities such as humanitarian assistance and the payments of the costs of training and exercising with foreign security forces. (Sec. 8083) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill for programs of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) from being obligated beyond the current fiscal year except for research and technology funds, which remain available through FY2018. (Sec. 8084) Provides for the adjustment of obligations within the Shipbuilding and Conversion--Navy appropriation. (Sec. 8085) Requires the DNI to submit a report to Congress establishing the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2017. Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the National Intelligence Program from being transferred or reprogrammed until the report is submitted unless the action is necessary for an emergency. (Sec. 8086) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to eliminate, restructure, realign, or make disproportionate personnel reductions at Army Contracting Command--New Jersey sites without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 8087) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the DOD Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. (Sec. 8088) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to support any military training or operation that includes child soldiers unless the assistance is permitted by the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008. (Sec. 8089) Provides specified O&M funds for the Office of Economic Adjustment to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement other federal funds to support critical military installations and missions on Guam in addressing the need for civilian water and wastewater improvements. (Sec. 8090) Provides specific restrictions on the reprogramming or transfer of funds provided to the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 8091) Directs the DNI to submit annually to Congress a future-years intelligence program reflecting estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in the President's budget. (Sec. 8092) Specifies committees included in "congressional intelligence committees" for the purposes of this bill. (Sec. 8093) Permits specified O&M funds provided in title II to be transferred by the military department concerned to its central fund established for Fisher Houses and Suites. (Sec. 8094) Permits O&M funds to be used for payments and transfers to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. (Sec. 8095) Requires agencies receiving funds in this bill to post reports required to be submitted to Congress on the public web site of the agency if it serves the national interest. Provides exceptions for national security or proprietary information. (Sec. 8096) Prohibits the use of funds for federal contracts in excess of $1 million unless the contractor meets specific requirements regarding the resolution of claims under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin). Allows DOD to waive the requirements to avoid harm to national security. (Sec. 8097) Provides specified funds to be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. (Sec. 8098) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to provide certain missile defense information to the Russian Federation, subject to an exception for information regarding ballistic missile early warning. (Sec. 8099) Permits DOD funds to be used to purchase armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or force protection and limits the cost per vehicle. (Sec. 8100) Permits the DNI to transfer specified funds provided by this bill for the National Intelligence Program with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, subject to certain requirements and restrictions. (Sec. 8101) 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. 8102) 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. 8103) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to a country of origin or other foreign country or entity unless DOD makes certain certifications. (Sec. 8104) Prohibits funds from being used to violate the Wars Powers Resolution. (Sec. 8105) Prohibits funds from being used to enter into specified agreements and transactions with Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport. Permits DOD to waive the restriction if specific conditions are met. (Sec. 8106) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the purchase or manufacture of U.S. flags unless they are treated as covered items under Buy American requirements. (Sec. 8107) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used for payments to local military commanders for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to combat operations in a foreign country. (Sec. 8108) Prohibits funds made available in this bill from being used to reduce strategic delivery vehicles and launchers below levels necessary to implement the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), as set forth in a report provided to Congress pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. (Sec. 8109) Require DOD to post grant awards on a public website in a searchable format. (Sec. 8110) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the performance of a flight demonstration team at a location outside of the United States if a performance of a flight demonstration team at a location within the United States was canceled during the year due to insufficient funding. (Sec. 8111) Prohibits the National Security Agency (NSA) from using funds provided by this bill to target a U.S. person under specified authorities granted by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). (Sec. 8112) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the Arms Trade Treaty until it is ratified by the Senate. (Sec. 8113) Prohibits the transfer of administrative responsibilities or budgetary resources of any program, project, or activity financed by this bill to another federal agency not financed by this bill without the express authorization of Congress. (Sec. 8114) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to initiate or expand support for foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces activities to combat terrorism unless Congress is notified in advance in accordance with the classified annex of this bill. (Sec. 8115) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for activities in Iraq in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. (Sec. 8116) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to divest, retire, transfer, or place in storage any A-10 aircraft, or to disestablish any units of the active or reserve components associated with the aircraft. (Sec. 8117) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the T-AO(X) program from being used for a new contract that provides for the acquisition of certain components unless the components are manufactured in the United States. (The T-AO[X] program is an oiler shipbuilding program to build a new class of fleet oilers for the Navy. Navy fleet oilers transfer fuel to Navy surface ships that are operating at sea.) (Sec. 8118) Reduces the funds provided by title II of this bill for Army O&M to reflect excess cash balances in the DOD Working Capital Funds. (Sec. 8119) Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill to reflect savings due to lower than anticipated fuel prices. (Sec. 8120) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to divest or retire, or prepare to divest or retire, KC-10 aircraft. (Sec. 8121) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to divest, retire, transfer, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status or prepare to divest, retire, transfer, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status, any EC-130H aircraft. (Sec. 8122) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for Government Travel Charge Card expenses for gaming or for entertainment that includes topless or nude entertainers or participants. (Sec. 8123) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for a new or additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. (Sec. 8124) Permits specified Navy O&M funds to be used for the National Defense Reserve Fleet and for reimbursements to the Ready Reserve Force--Maritime Administration account of the Department of Transportation for expenses related to the National Defense Reserve Fleet. (Sec. 8125) Permits DOD to use specified funds to develop, replace, and sustain federal government security and suitability background investigation information technology systems of the Office of Personnel Management or other federal agency responsible for conducting such investigations. Specifies reprogramming and transfer procedures for the funds. (Sec. 8126) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recapitalization program from being used for pre-milestone B activities after March 31, 2018. (Sec. 8127) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to close or realign the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sec. 8128) Permits specified funds provided by this bill to be used for activities related to the Zika virus. (Sec. 8129) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for any computer network that does not block access to pornography websites, with exceptions for criminal investigations, prosecution, or adjudication activities; or for any activity necessary for the national defense, including intelligence activities. (Sec. 8130) Terminates the Ship Modernization, Operations and Sustainment Fund and rescinds any unobligated balances. (Sec. 8131) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion. (Sec. 8132) Specifies authorities and requirements for the transfer of funds provided by this bill for the Global Engagement Center. (Sec. 8133) Prohibits funds from being transferred from the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund to the Rapid Prototyping Fund or credited to a military department-specific fund established to carry out an acquisition program under the rapid prototyping pathway. (Sec. 8134) Specifies that the explanatory statement regarding this bill that was printed in the Congressional Record has the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of this bill as if it were a committee report. (Sec. 8135) Requires DOD to provide an Inspector General (IG) funded by this bill with timely access to records, documents, or other materials available to the department or agency over which the IG has responsibility. Requires each IG to comply with specified statutory limitations on disclosure of the information provided. TITLE IX--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM Provides appropriations for FY2017 for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ the Global War on Terrorism. Designates the funds provided in this title as for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. (OCO funds are exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.) Provides appropriations for Active-Duty and Reserve Personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund and the Counter-the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Train and Equip Fund. Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, other DOD agencies, Reserve Components, and National Guard, including for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, and ammunition. Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) for the military departments and other DOD agencies. Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds. Provides appropriations for Other DOD Programs, including: the Defense Health Program, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Fund, and the Office of the Inspector General. Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this title. (Sec. 9001) Provides that funds made available in this title are in addition to amounts appropriated to DOD for FY2017. (Sec. 9002) Permits DOD to transfer specified funds between the appropriations in this title if it is in the national interest, OMB approves, and Congress is notified. (Sec. 9003) Permits supervision, administration, and design costs for a construction project funded with O&M or the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund in direct support of overseas contingency operations in Afghanistan to be obligated when a construction contract is awarded. (Sec. 9004) Permits DOD to use funds appropriated in this title to purchase motor vehicles for use by military and civilian DOD employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Limits the cost of each passenger and armored vehicle. (Sec. 9005) Permits specified Army O&M funds to be used for the Commander's Emergency Response Program for humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance in Afghanistan. (Sec. 9006) Permits DOD O&M funds to be used to provide supplies, services, transportation, including airlift and sealift, and other logistical support to allied forces participating in a combined operation with U.S. and coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in Afghanistan and to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Requires DOD to report quarterly to Congress regarding support provided under this section. (Sec. 9007) Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan, or (2) exercise U.S. control over any oil resource of Iraq. (Sec. 9008) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used in contravention of specified laws or regulations implementing the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. (Sec. 9009) Prohibits funds provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund from being obligated prior to the approval of a financial and activity plan by the Afghanistan Resources Oversight Council of DOD. (Sec. 9010) Permits O&M funds provided in this title to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of up to $250,000. Permits the purchase of items with an investment cost of up to $500,000 if DOD determines that it is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a Commander of a Combatant Command engaged in contingency operations overseas. (Sec. 9011) Permits a limited amount of O&M funding to be used to support U.S. transition activities in Iraq by funding the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq and security assistance teams. (Sec. 9012) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance to be used to provide assistance to the government of Jordan to support the armed forces of Jordan and to enhance security along its borders. (Sec. 9013) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the Iraq Train and Equip Fund from being used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems. (Sec. 9014) Provides additional funding for assistance and sustainment of the military and national security forces of Ukraine. (Sec. 9015) Permits funds provided by this title to be used for the replacement for funds for items provided to the government of Ukraine from the U.S. inventory. (Sec. 9016) Prohibits funds provided by this bill under section 9014 for Assistance and Sustainment to the Military and National Security Forces of Ukraine from being used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems. (Sec. 9017) Prohibits DOD O&M funds from being used for payments to Pakistan as reimbursement for support provided to U.S. military operations unless DOD certifies to Congress that the government of Pakistan has met specific conditions. Permits DOD to waive the restriction for national security. (Sec. 9018) Provides additional funding to DOD to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. (Sec. 9019) Prohibits the use of funds for Syria in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. (Sec. 9020) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill from being used to transfer additional C-130 cargo aircraft to the Afghan National Security Forces until DOD provides Congress with a review of the Afghanistan Air Force's requirements. (Sec. 9021) Rescinds specified funds provided by DOD appropriations bills for: the DSCA Coalition Support Fund, the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund, the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund, and Air Force Procurement. (Sec. 9022) Rescinds specified funds provided by Department of Defense appropriations bills for Operation and Maintenance--Defense-Wide: Coalition Support Funds. (Sec. 9023) Terminates the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Fund and rescinds any unobligated balances. (Sec. 9024) Provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism are only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts and transmits the designations to Congress.
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Became Public Law No: 115-124.
Became Public Law No: 115-124.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text of Senate amendment: CR 2/8/2018 H1071-1072)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text of Senate amendment: CR 2/8/2018 H1071-1072)
Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR 2/8/2018 H1071-1072)
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2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically section 179 Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703/S. 213) Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation Support the Small Business Growth Act (H.R. 354) Support the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1990) Support the USA Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 5493) Support the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1301/S. 587) Monitor the implementation of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 1151/S. 756) Support and monitor implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Support the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R. 2410) Support the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 2854/S. 1686) Support the extension of the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit Support the American Energy Dominance Act (H.R. 8477) Support the S Corporation Modernization Act (H.R. 9480 and S. 2017)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically section 179 Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703/S. 213) Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation Support the Small Business Growth Act (H.R. 354) Support the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1990) Support the USA Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 5493) Support the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1301/S. 587) Monitor the implementation of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 1151/S. 756) Support and monitor implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Support the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R. 2410) Support the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 2854/S. 1686)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2026 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically section 179 Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703/S. 213) Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation Support the Small Business Growth Act (H.R. 354) Support the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1990) Support the USA Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 5493) Support the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1301/S. 587) Monitor the implementation of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 1151/S. 756) Support and monitor implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Support the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R. 2410) Support the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 2854/S. 1686)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2025 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically section 179 Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703/S. 213) Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation, especially support for sections 179D and 45L Support the Small Business Growth Act (H.R. 354) Support the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1990) Support the USA Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 5493) Support the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1301/S. 587) Monitor the implementation of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 1151/S. 756) Support and monitor implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Support the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R. 2410) Support the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 2854/S. 1686)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2025 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.213/H.R.703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make permanent the 20% deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). - S.587/H.R.1301, the Death Tax Repeal Act, which would Would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. - Reintroduction of the Preserving Family Farms Act, which would modernize Section 2032A Special Use Valuation by increasing the amount of farmland that can be valued for farming operations rather than development value. - Reintroduction of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which would extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Specifically, it would extend 100% bonus depreciation, retroactive to 2023, through the end of 2025 and raises the cap on Section 179 expensing. OTHER: - Prepared PFB member with materials to advocate for our tax asks in a video. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. - Met with PA House and Senate offices to discuss need to extend certain TCJA provisions and pass a comprehensive tax package in 2025 to provide farmers and ranchers economic stability.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S853)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 36.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 48 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR H1621-1639)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 48 (Roll no. 136).(text: CR H1621-1639)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1941-1942)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 10 of Rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered on the question of passage of H.R. 1301. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1301.
Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1301
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 174. (consideration: CR H1621-1941)
Rule H. Res. 174 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 174 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1301
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| March 9, 2017 |
| Engrossed in House | March 8, 2017 |
| Introduced in House | March 2, 2017 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.213/H.R.703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make permanent the 20% deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). - S.587/H.R.1301, the Death Tax Repeal Act, which would Would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. - Reintroduction of the Preserving Family Farms Act, which would modernize Section 2032A Special Use Valuation by increasing the amount of farmland that can be valued for farming operations rather than development value. - Reintroduction of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which would extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Specifically, it would extend 100% bonus depreciation, retroactive to 2023, through the end of 2025 and raises the cap on Section 179 expensing. OTHER: - Prepared PFB member with materials to advocate for our tax asks in a video. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. - Met with PA House and Senate offices to discuss need to extend certain TCJA provisions and pass a comprehensive tax package in 2025 to provide farmers and ranchers economic stability.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Outreach and monitoring related to employer healthcare issues. Outreach and monitoring related to healthcare reform. Outreach and monitoring related to ERISA. Outreach and monitoring related to comprehensive tax reform. H.R. 878, Right to Try Act of 2017. H.R. 1301, Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). H.R. 3331, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R.256 - 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.162 - Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2017 - To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. H.R.629 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act - This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. S.202 - Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act - To amend the Social Security Act relating to the use of determinations made by the Commissioner. H.Res.90 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 115th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime. S.394 - 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.1134 - DISCLOSE 2017 Act - To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, and for other purposes. H.R.1181 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act - (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. H.R.1301 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. H.R.1537 - Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2017 - To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. H.R.2098 - Second Amendment Defense Act of 2017 - To eliminate the authority of the executive branch to further restrict the conduct of individuals in relation to firearms or ammunition. H.R.2338 - 501(c)(4) Reform Act of 2017 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 501(c)(4) entities from participating in, or intervening in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign. H.R.2706 - Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2017 - 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. H.R.2909 - 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. S.Amdt.907 to H.R.2810 - Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act. H.R.4057 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2017- To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. H.R.4342 - Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act- To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the ability of a person whose Federal license to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms has been revoked, whose application to renew such a license has been denied, or who has received a license revocation or renewal denial notice, to transfer business inventory firearms, and for other purposes. S.2386 - Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act of 2018- To provide additional protections for our veterans. S.2607 - A bill to provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, or law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence.- To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, or law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.5088 - No MAGA Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the transfer of a semiautomatic assault weapon to a person under 21 years of age, and to prohibit the possession or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by such a person, with exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement employees. H.R.5090 - Raise the Age Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. S.2458 - Terrorist Firearms Prevention Act- To authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms and explosives and Federal firearms and explosives licenses and permits to known or suspected terrorists. S.2470 - Age 21 Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase of certain firearms by individuals under 21 years of age, and for other purposes. H.R.5163 - Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act- To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals. H.R.5286 - Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act- To impose a 60-day moratorium on the transfer or receipt of an assault rifle, and for other purposes. H.R.5398 - 21 to Buy Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer, and for other purposes. H.R.5427 - School and Student Safety Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to give a public safety and community policing grant preference for applicants prioritizing the hiring of school resource officers, and for other purposes. H.R.5461 - NICS Review Act of 2018- To require records of the national instant criminal background check system to be retained for at least 90 days. S.2662 - Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act- To provide for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes. S.2686 - SELECT Act- To require Federal agencies to issue appropriate identification for the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers. H.R.5490 - Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act- To provide for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5607 - Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2018- To provide for the mandatory licensing and registration of handguns, and for other purposes. H.R.5620 - Armed Prohibited Persons Act of 2018- To direct the Attorney General to make grants to States to develop systems to retrieve firearms from armed prohibited persons. H.R.5657 - Gladys Ricart Gun Offender Registry Act- To establish the registration of violent gun offenders, provide for sufficient notification of their whereabouts, to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other gun crime victims, and for other purposes. H.R.5717 - Jake Laird Act of 2018- To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.5731 - Securing Our Schools Act- To require the Department of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to secure elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats, and for other purposes. H.R.5766 - Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act of 2018 - To improve the security of public areas of transportation facilities, and for other purposes. S.2974 - Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act- To amend section 923 of title 18, United States Code, to require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale, or other disposition of firearms. H.R.5990 - Protecting Our Kids Act- To direct the Secretary of Education to coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance on security for schools. H.R.6024 - Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2018- To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. S.3002 - Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2018- To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.6105 - LEOSA Reform Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act. S.3135 - A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes. Other federal legislation and regulation related to the regulation of firearms.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of "21st Century Cures" Pub. L. No. 114-255; Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program; Medicare audit/documentation requirements; H.R.2445 - DATA Act of 2017; H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution); H.R.1625 (Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018); DMEPOS CY 2019 and Competitive bidding reform proposed and final rules
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $37,500
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Inpatient hospital prospective payment system proposed and final rule; hospital outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule; HR 4215, Protect Access to Cellular Transplantation Act; H.R.195 (Continuing Resolution (through February 8, 2018)); H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution); H.R.1625 (Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018); FY 2019 Labor-HHS Appropriations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of H.R. 2820, "Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015" (Pub. L. No. 114-104); Regenerative Medicine legislation; H.R.195 (Continuing Resolution (through February 8, 2018)); H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution); H.R.1625 (Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018); H.R.6157, DOD appropriations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2018 appropriations (LHHS, Defense) -- H.R.3354 "Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018"; H.R.3219 "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018"; H.R.3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018"; S.1771 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018"; H.J.Res.123 Continuing Resolution; H.R.1370 Continuing Resolution; H.R.195 (Continuing Resolution (through February 8, 2018)); H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution); H.R.1625 (Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018); FY 2019 Defense appropriations -- HR 6157 "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019" and S. 3159 -- "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019"; FY 2019 Labor-HHS appropriations -- House Subcommittee Draft (no number has been posted) and S. 3158 -- "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare ambulance fee schedule reform; implementation of HR 3236 "Ambulance Medicare Budget and Operations Act of 2017"; H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution Medicare-related provisions); Ways and Means Red Tape Project; CMS Request for Information to reduce regulatory burden; H. R. 6269, Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability Act of 2018 or the NEATSA Act; implementation of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
HR 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 HR 1301 Continuing Appropriation Act 2018 HR 195 Continuing Resolution 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019 Issues related to DARPA advanced technology programs (no pending legislation) Issues related to use of automotive products and technologies in military vehicles (no pending legislation) Issues related to military energy efficiency programs (no pending legislation) Issues related to testing standards for ballistic materials (no pending legislation) Issues related to defense acquisition reform Issues related to Radiation Hardened Microelectronics Issues related to US Army Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) Issues related to US Air Force Advance Trainer Program Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 108 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R. 184 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 Medical imaging reimbursement H.R. 2118 - Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act HR 2479 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act Wireless Medical Telemetry Hospital outpatient reimbursement H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 HR 6948 - Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2018 Ultrasound Reimbursement Cyber Security
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Repeal of the Estate Tax Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R.198/H.R.631/S.205, also SMB issue) General tax reform issues including code simplification; employers' marginal tax rates; extension of tax rate for pass-through entities; S-corporations and LLCs Section 179D - Tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings and multifamily buildings (also ENG issue) American Health Care Act of 2017 (H.R.1628, also HCR issue) Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes; Restrictions on Liquidation of an Interest - REG-163113-02; (RIN: 1545-BB71) (also a SMB issue) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1, also a HCR issue) General tax issues related to apprenticeship and job training (also BUD issue) 529 OPTIONS Act (H.R.3395) (also LBR issue) USA Workforce Tax Credit Act (H.R.5153) (also LBR issue) Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (H.R.1301) (Also HCR & BUD Issue)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
NLRB & DOL-related amendments to the FY18/FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (also GOV & LBR issue) Procurement related amendments to FY18/FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (also GOV issue) FEC Compliance issues in FY18 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act General tax issues related to apprenticeship and job training (also TAX issue) Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (H.R.1301) (Also TAX & HCR Issue)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R.1101) Obamacare Replacement Act (H.R.1072/S.222) American Health Care Act of 2017/Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (H.R.1628) Healthcare Tax Relief Act (S.1859) Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R.173, S.40, S.58) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees (H.Res.210) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1, also a TAX issue) Executive Order 13813, Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States RIN 1210-AB85; Definition of Employer under Section 3(5) of ERISA-Association Health Plans Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (H.R.1301) (Also TAX & BUD Issue)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
General discussions of proposed budgets and possible impact of GM and Automotive industry; Transportation, Energy & Water. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 1301); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810, S. 1519); Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. 1892); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625); Electric Vehicles infrastructure; EV deployment/infrastructure.
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Various issues relating to the right of veterans to possess or transfer firearms; firearm purchase age requirements; regulation concerning licensing and registration of firearms; proposed changes in legal proceedings to confiscate firearms from individuals; U.S.C. 18 922; and related matters. H.R.256, S.162, H.R.629, S.202, H.Res.90, S.394, H.R.1134, H.R.1181, H.R.1301, H.R.1537, H.R.2098, H.R.2338, H.R.2706, H.R.2909, S.Amdt.907 to H.R.2810, H.R.4057, H.R.4342, S.2386, S.2607, H.R.5088, H.R.5090, S.2458, S.2470, H.R.5163, H.R.5286, H.R.5398, H.R.5427, H.R.5461, S.2662, S.2686, H.R.5490, H.R.5607, H.R.5620, H.R.5657, H.R.5717, H.R.5731, H.R.5766, S.2974, H.R.5990, H.R.6024, S.3002, H.R.6105, S.3135, S.3264, H.R.6545, H.R.6664, H.R.6796, H.R.6797, H.R.6798, H.Res.1076, H.R.6920, H.R. 7219
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor: FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2018 and FY2019, Funding for Launch Facilities at Wallops Island. H.R. 1301 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2018 and FY2019, Air Force rocket engine program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2975 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5961 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: FY2019 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, CBP customs, and immigration fees
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 302 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Pilot In-processing Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites International Fair Competition Issues Airline Alliance Competition Issues Issues related to airline employee benefits/leave
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Foreign Investment
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, 2017 H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security, and Customs and Border Protection immigration and customs Taxes and Fees Various federal income and excise tax matters Various pension and retirement matters Issues related to aviation fuel taxes Corporate tax reform
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 1872 - TSA Modernization Act S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 2825 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2017 H.R. 876 - Aviation Employee Screening and Security Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 6265 - Precheck is Precheck Act of 2018 H.R. 302 - Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 2018 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY TRADE MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport checkpoint lane staffing, secondary cockpit barriers, canines and lobby security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues, biometric exit FY2019 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
S. 2943, S.3000, H.R. 5293, H.R. 1301, Authorization and Appropriations for the Department of Defense, and NASA for FY18 and FY19 (Issues related to shipbuilding, C-130 engine program, DoD sustainment, and readiness, CV-22, B-52 re-engining, acquisitions, relevant engine and power systems programs and sustainment, current and upcoming Tactical Vehicle acquisition programs) (*Roberson did not contact the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Navy*)(*Wilson did not contact House Appropriations staff or Members*)
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Air Traffic Controller staffing, federal civilian workers, ATC technology and modernization, funding for new ATC facilities. Realignment of Air Traffic Control facilities and airspace redesign. FERS Pension Reform, Terminal Automation and Replacement. Sequestration and impact of FAA furloughs. Federal Back Pay Act. Contract Towers. FAA Budget. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. FAA funding, FAA reauthorization and reform. Mandatory payments - Appropriations. FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges. Presidents FY 2018 Budget Proposal. House/Senate FY 18 THUD Appropriations. Congressional letter requesting full funding for FAA. H.R. 3353 - FY 18 House THUD Appropriations. H.R. 3354 - FY 18 Appropriations. H.Con.Res.71 - FY 18 House Budget Resolution. S.1655 - FY 18 Senate THUD Appropriations. H.R. 1370 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. H.J.Res 123 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. H.R. 1 - Tax Reform. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations FY 2018. H.R. 1301 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018, compensation for furloughed employees amendment. H.R. 1892 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. H.R. 195 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. S.Con.Res. 33 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018, compensation for furloughed employees amendment. Presidents FY 2019 Budget Proposal. H.R. 4 - FAA Reauthorization 2018. H.R. 6072 - FY 19 House THUD Appropriations. S. 3023 - FY 19 Senate THUD Appropriations. H.R. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2019. S. 2987 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2019. H.R. 6147 - Legislative Vehicle for FY 2019 Appropriations. H.R. 5895 - FY 19 Appropriations. H.R. 6157 - FY 19 Defense Appropriations. H.R. 302 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. H.R. 6897 - Short-Term FAA Extension. H.J.Res 143 - Continuing Resolution FY 2019. H.R. 695 - Continuing Resolution FY 2019. S. 2274 - Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017. H.R. 6258 - FSGG Appropriations 1.9% pay increase.
Client expense: $277,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Improve aviation safety and capacity, stable funding for the national aviation system. Designee Program, Contract Towers. Sequestration, and impact of FAA furloughs. Federal Back Pay Act. Air Traffic Controller hiring, staffing, and training. Veterans Preference for Controller Hiring. ATC certification reform. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. FAA staffing. FAA funding, FAA reauthorization, FAA extension, FAA reform. FAA Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan. TSA Airport Security. ATC Fatigue. Air Traffic Controller Federal Employees Retirement System Supplemental Retirement. House/Senate FY 18 THUD Appropriations. HR 2997 - AIRR Act. HR 2800 - Aviation Funding Stability Act. S 1405 - FAA Reauthorization. Congressional letter requesting full funding for FAA. H.R. 3353 - FY 18 House THUD Appropriations. S.1655 - FY 18 Senate THUD Appropriations. H.R. 3823 - FAA Reauthorization. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations FY 2018. H.R. 1301 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018, compensation for furloughed employees amendment. H.R. 1892 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. H.R. 195 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. S.Con.Res. 33 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018, compensation for furloughed employees amendment. H.R. 4 - FAA Reauthorization 2018. H.R. 6072 - FY 19 House THUD Appropriations. S. 3023 - FY 19 Senate THUD Appropriations. OMB Government Reorganization Plan. H.R. 302 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. H.R. 6897 - Short-Term FAA Extension. H.J.Res 143 - Continuing Resolution FY 2019. H.R. 695 - Continuing Resolution FY 2019.
Client expense: $277,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Air Traffic Control retirement, technology and modernization, safety and efficiency, capacity and delays, staffing, hiring, training, FAA staffing and budget, FAA reform & ATC certification reform. Sequestration. Impact of FAA Furlough and contract towers. Federal Back Pay Act. Budget Control Act. Impact of governmental shutdown. NextGen, FAA funding, FAA reauthorization. FAA Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan. Veterans Preference for Controller Hiring. TSA airport security. FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges. Remote towers, Flight attendant and controller fatigue. ATC facility consolidation process section 804. ATC staffing crisis. Air Traffic Controller Federal Employees Retirement System Supplemental Retirement. House/Senate FY 18 THUD Appropriations. HR 2997 - AIRR Act. HR 2800 - Aviation Funding Stability Act. S 1405 - FAA Reauthorization. Congressional letter requesting full funding for FAA. H.R. 3353 - FY 18 House THUD Appropriations. S.1655 - FY 18 Senate THUD Appropriations. H.R. 3823 - FAA Reauthorization. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations FY 2018. H.R. 1301 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018, compensation for furloughed employees amendment. H.R. 1892 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. H.R. 195 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018. S.Con.Res. 33 - Continuing Resolution FY 2018, compensation for furloughed employees amendment. H.R. 3303 - Retirement Benefits. H.R.4673 - Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act. S.2244 - Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act. H.R. 4 - FAA Reauthorization 2018. H.R. 6072 - FY 19 House THUD Appropriations. S. 3023 - FY 19 Senate THUD Appropriations. OMB Government Reorganization Plan. H.R. 302 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. H.R. 6897 - Short-Term FAA Extension. H.J.Res 143 - Continuing Resolution FY 2019. H.R. 695 - Continuing Resolution FY 2019.
Client expense: $277,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R.2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. H.R.1301/S.3000 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.4036 - Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act (ACDC). H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Monitor federal and legislative issues associated with cyber security. Monitor federal and legislative issues associated with breach notification. Monitor federal and legislative issues related to information sharing and interoperability. Monitor federal and legislative issues related to privacy. Monitor federal and legislative issues related to social security identification reform. H.R.2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. H.R.1301/S.3000 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 4036 - Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act (ACDC). H.R.2227/S.990 - Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act of 2017.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. H.R.1301/S.3000 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Lobbying to support some provisions and against other provisions in the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act including in favor of full raise in House version of NDAA for Active Duty, Guard and Reserve personnel rather than Senate version S1519; for to end the remaining Military Retired Pay/VA Service Connected Disability Off sets; "concurrent receipt" including support for H.R. 303"Retired Pay Restoration Act"; H.R. 333 "Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act" and S.66; in support of National Guard & Reserve benefit and retirement parity with the active duty including support for H.R.1384 & S. 667, the " Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act". Lobbying to end the SBP/DIC offset including support for H.R.846 "Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act" and S.339 "Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017;& continuing SSIA making it permanent with COLA increases at present rate; ;urged support of H.R. 3011 that would allow survivors/estate of late military retiree to retain full amount of last month's retired pay; working to have service skills & experience be basis for civilian professions & job licensing re: H.R.2258 &S. 925;including benefits in 2018 NDAA H.R. 2810 & S.1519; & funding H.R.1301; opposing increase in TRICARE drug copays for TRICARE beneficiaries & against ending retiree TRICARE grandfathering; lobbying on behalf of passage of S 1519 and H.R. 2810 for its provisions for survivors in the NDAA; supporting S2328 Pay Our Military Act of 2018; protecting commissary and exchange benefits as well as education funding for school districts close to bases;Lobbying in support of some and against other provisions in the FY2019 NDAA H.R. 5515 and S. 2987including opposition to S2987 Section 701 for increases in TRICARE co pays and fees; opposition to Section 701 of H.R. 5515 pertaining to a test program of TRICARE/MEDICARE Advantage;in support of H.R. 5671 re: Burn Pit Accountability;in support of the Armed Services Retirement Homes in HR5515; support of extensions of pilot programs aiding post service employemnt and reserve members and veterans employment in the FY2019 NDAA and to aid veterans to obtain professional credentials under the FY2019 NDAA; supporting the Senate version of the NDAA 2019 allowing entry to Gold Star families to bases. Lobbied for passage of HR 6157, the Dept. of Defense and Labor and Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2019. Lobbied for passage of the FY2019 NDAA but opposed the Senate provision of a Medicare Advantage test program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Repeal of the Estate Tax Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R.198/H.R.631/S.205, also SMB issue) General tax reform issues including code simplification; employers' marginal tax rates; extension of tax rate for pass-through entities; S-corporations and LLCs Section 179D - Tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings and multifamily buildings (also ENG issue) American Health Care Act of 2017 (H.R.1628, also HCR issue) Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes; Restrictions on Liquidation of an Interest - REG-163113-02; (RIN: 1545-BB71) (also a SMB issue) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1, also a HCR issue) General tax issues related to apprenticeship and job training (also BUD issue) 529 OPTIONS Act (H.R.3395) (also LBR issue) USA Workforce Tax Credit Act (H.R.5153) (also LBR issue) Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (H.R.1301) (Also HCR & BUD Issue)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R.1101) Obamacare Replacement Act (H.R.1072/S.222) American Health Care Act of 2017/Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (H.R.1628) Healthcare Tax Relief Act (S.1859) Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R.173, S.40, S.58) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees (H.Res.210) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1, also a TAX issue) Executive Order 13813, Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States RIN 1210-AB85; Definition of Employer under Section 3(5) of ERISA-Association Health Plans Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (H.R.1301) (Also TAX & BUD Issue)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
NLRB & DOL-related amendments to the FY18/FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (also GOV & LBR issue) Procurement related amendments to FY18/FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (also GOV issue) FEC Compliance issues in FY18 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act General tax issues related to apprenticeship and job training (also TAX issue) Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (H.R.1301) (Also TAX & HCR Issue)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S. 108 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R. 184 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 VA medical equipment acquisition Medical imaging reimbursement H.R. 2118 - Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act HR 2479 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act Wireless Medical Telemetry Nuclear medicine reimbursement Hospital outpatient reimbursement H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, 2017 H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security, and Customs and Border Protection immigration and customs Taxes and Fees Various federal income and excise tax matters Various pension and retirement matters Issues related to aviation fuel taxes Corporate tax reform
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 1872 - TSA Modernization Act S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 2825 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2017 H.R. 876 - Aviation Employee Screening and Security Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 6265 - Precheck is Precheck Act of 2018 H.R. 302 - Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 2018 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY TRADE MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport checkpoint lane staffing, secondary cockpit barriers, canines and lobby security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues, biometric exit FY2019 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Foreign Investment
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2018 S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2017 H.R. 302 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Pilot In-processing Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites International Fair Competition Issues Airline Alliance Competition Issues Issues related to airline employee benefits/leave
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2975 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5961 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: FY2019 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, CBP customs, and immigration fees
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 108 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R. 184 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 VA medical equipment acquisition Medical imaging reimbursement H.R. 2118 - Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act HR 2479 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act Wireless Medical Telemetry Nuclear medicine reimbursement Hospital outpatient reimbursement H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 108 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R. 184 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 VA Medical Equipment Acquisition Medical Imaging Reimbursement H.R. 2118 - Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act HR 2479 - Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act Wireless Medical Telemetry Nuclear Medicine Reimbursement Hospital Outpatient Reimbursement H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Various issues relating to the right of veterans to possess or transfer firearms; firearm purchase age requirements; regulation concerning licensing and registration of firearms; proposed changes in legal proceedings to confiscate firearms from individuals; U.S.C. 18 922; and related matters. H.R.256, S.162, H.R.629, S.202, H.Res.90, S.394, H.R.1134, H.R.1181, H.R.1301, H.R.1537, H.R.2098, H.R.2338, H.R.2706, H.R.2909, S.Amdt.907 to H.R.2810, H.R.4057, H.R.4342, S.2386, S.2607, H.R.5088, H.R.5090, S.2458, S.2470, H.R.5163, H.R.5286, H.R.5398, H.R.5427, H.R.5461, S.2662, S.2686, H.R.5490, H.R.5607, H.R.5620, H.R.5657, H.R.5717, H.R.5731, H.R.5766, S.2974, H.R.5990, H.R.6024, S.3002, H.R.6105, S.3135, S.3264, H.R.6545, H.R.6664, H.R.6796, H.R.6797, H.R.6798, H.Res.1076, H.R.6920
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
General discussions of proposed budgets and possible impact of GM and Automotive industry; Transportation, Energy & Water. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 1301); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810, S. 1519); Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. 1892); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625); Electric Vehicles infrastructure; EV deployment/infrastructure.
Client expense: $1,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Defense
HR 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 HR 1301 Continuing Appropriation Act 2018 HR 195 Continuing Resolution 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019 Issues related to DARPA advanced technology programs (no pending legislation) Issues related to use of automotive products and technologies in military vehicles (no pending legislation) Issues related to military energy efficiency programs (no pending legislation) Issues related to testing standards for ballistic materials (no pending legislation) Issues related to defense acquisition reform Issues related to Radiation Hardened Microelectronics Issues related to US Army Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) Issues related to US Air Force Advance Trainer Program
Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor: FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2018 and FY2019, Funding for Launch Facilities at Wallops Island. H.R. 1301 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2018 and FY2019, Air Force rocket engine program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of "21st Century Cures" Pub. L. No. 114-255; Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program; Medicare audit/documentation requirements; H.R.2445 - DATA Act of 2017; H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution); H.R.1625 (Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018); DMEPOS CY 2019 and Competitive bidding reform proposed and final rules
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $37,500
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE