Healthy Relationships Act of 2017
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Healthy Relationships Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Administration for Children & Families of the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to public and private entities for the exclusive purpose of providing qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents. Such education must address specified topics, including: benefits associated with personal responsibility and healthy decisionmaking; the advantage of reserving sexual activity for marriage; the skills needed to resist the harms associated with pornography and pervasive, sex-saturated culture; the foundational components of healthy relationships; and how to resist and avoid sexual coercion and dating violence. Priority in awarding grants must be given to applicants who propose sexual risk avoidance education programs that will regularly reinforce the sexual risk avoidance message in both the middle and high school grades and will promote parent-child communication on the benefits of avoiding all sexual risk.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $26,148
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R.2028, advocated for funding for the PELL grant program Messaged and educated Congressional staff on Teacher Preparation Regulations Lobbyied the PROSPER Act.
Client expense: $165,748 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $28,085
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to comprehensive immigration reform as they pertain to the multifamily industry. Issues related to worker eligibility and visa programs; E-Verify Program, H2-B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Program, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and proposals for new temporary worker program. H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2028, Continuing Resolution funding federal programs and services until April 28, 2017 Bill Number TBD, Re-authorization of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Client expense: $767,644 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Conversion Therapy Ending Discrimination Against Gay and Bisexual Blood and Tissue Donors Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Funding for HIV/AIDS Education, Prevention, and Research Funding for and Education Regarding Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Health Insurance Privacy HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act Implementation Implementation of Section 1557 Nondiscrimination regulations Implementation and Protection of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Interpretation of the Older Americans Act Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations LGBTQ Data Collection Planned Parenthood funding Preventing Prohibitions on Gender Transition-Related Care Privacy in Health Insurance Explanation of Benefits Religious Refusals in Healthcare Repeal of Federal Ban on Funding for Syringe Exchange Programs Ryan White CARE program Reauthorization Unfair Drug Pricing Practices American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) Graham Cassidy Amendment to H.R. 1628 Better Care Reconciliation Act Disapproving Title X Regulations (H.J. Res. 43) Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (S. 3388) Healthy Families Act (H.R. 1516; S. 636) Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 2028) LGBT Data Inclusion Act (H.R. 3273; S.1570) Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (H.R.1313) Real Education for Healthy Youth Act (H.R. 3602; S. 1653) REPEAL (Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal) HIV Discrimination Act (H.R. 1739, S. 2186) Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 2119; S. 928) Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act (H.R. 3559; S.1650)
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Republican |
| GA |
| Robert B. Aderholt | Republican | AL |
| Vicky Hartzler | Republican | MO |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 695 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act - The bill sought to provide continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through February 8, 2019. It also aimed to provide additional appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, extend Medicaid provisions, and provide supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Pub.L. No: 115-2998 (H.J.Res. 143) - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019- the resolution is known as a continuing resolution (CR) to extend fiscal year 2018 funding until December 21, 2018. The CR prevented a partial government shutdown for HUD, USDA and other agencies that would have otherwise occurred when the existing CR expired on December 7th, 2018. Pub.L. No: 115-245 (H.R.6157) - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - government funding bill that covers the Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS and Education for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), while enacting a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) for those agencies not covered, including HUD and USDA. The President has signed the bill today, which provides funding at last years (FY18) levels for HUD, USDA, and a few other federal agencies through December 7, 2018. H.R.6072/S.3023- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - Provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. H.R. 5961/S.2976 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 -Provides FY19 appropriations to HUD and USDA. H.R.3 - Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act H.R.3 rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Public Law No: 115-141 (H.R. 1652): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2018 for all federal departments. Two key LIHTC provisions were included in the bill: 12.5% credit allocation expansion for four years, and a permanent authorization of the income-averaging option. The Rental Demonstration Program (RAD) was also expanded to Senior 202 PRAC conversions, the unit cap was more than doubled, and the sunset date was pushed to 2024. The US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) was extended for two years, and the National Flood Insurance Program was temporarily extended until July 1, 2018. Also maintained in this omnibus bill were physical inspection requirements for HUD-assisted properties. Signed by the President on March 23, 2018. P.L.No.: 115-123 (H.R. 1892): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of March 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation, and appropriated supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Signed by the President on February 9, 2018. P.L. No.: 115-120 (H.R. 195): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 8, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It reopened the government following a brief shutdown that occurred because the previous CR expired and none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on January 22, 2018. P.L. No. 115-96 (H.R. 1370): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Homeland Security Act of 2002 This legislation again extends the expiration date of the Fiscal Year 2018 Continuing Resolution from December 22, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-90 (H.J.Res. 123): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on December 8, 2017. P.L. 115-56 (H.R. 601): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017. This bill makes temporary appropriations and additional funding available in order assist with disaster assistance and to avoid funding delays at the end of the Fiscal Year 2018 on September 30, 2017. In particular, Division B of the bill, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017, provides $15.25 billion in emergency funding for the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration to support disaster response and assistance. Division C of the bill temporarily suspends the statutory debt limit through December 8, 2017. Division D of the bill includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides fiscal year 2018 appropriations through Friday, December 8, 2017, for the continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.Signed by President Trump on September 8, 2017. Public Law No. 115-31 (H.R. 244): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2017 for all federal departments;all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. P.L. 114-70, the text of a House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2028, originally the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment in the nature of a substitute includes the text of the FY2017 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Act, providing continuing appropriations through 4/28/2017; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to the FY18 Budget, America First, A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again, all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to FY18 and FY19 Appropriation bills; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs.
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,930
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,785
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $47,895
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R.2028 H.R.5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,217
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,930
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 5055 H.R. 2028
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,914
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Education
H.R.2028, advocated for funding for the PELL grant program Messaged and educated Congressional staff on Teacher Preparation Regulations Lobbyied the PROSPER Act.
Client expense: $155,277 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Conversion Therapy Ending Discrimination Against Gay and Bisexual Blood and Tissue Donors Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Funding for HIV/AIDS Education, Prevention, and Research Funding for and Education Regarding Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Health Insurance Privacy HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act Implementation Implementation of Section 1557 Nondiscrimination regulations Implementation and Protection of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Interpretation of the Older Americans Act Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations LGBTQ Data Collection Planned Parenthood funding Preventing Prohibitions on Gender Transition-Related Care Privacy in Health Insurance Explanation of Benefits Religious Refusals in Healthcare Repeal of Federal Ban on Funding for Syringe Exchange Programs Ryan White CARE program Reauthorization Unfair Drug Pricing Practices American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) Graham Cassidy Amendment to H.R. 1628 Better Care Reconciliation Act Disapproving Title X Regulations (H.J. Res. 43) Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (S. 3388) Healthy Families Act (H.R. 1516; S. 636) Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 2028) LGBT Data Inclusion Act (H.R. 3273; S.1570) Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (H.R.1313) Real Education for Healthy Youth Act (H.R. 3602; S. 1653) REPEAL (Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal) HIV Discrimination Act (H.R. 1739, S. 2186) Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 2119; S. 928) Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act (H.R. 3559; S.1650)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Appropriations for health centers and related programs; Appropriations for National Health Service Corps; Appropriations for Health Professions Programs; Presidents Budget Request; Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 (H.R. 5942) Senate Budget Resolution of (S.Con.Res.3); Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act (H.R.2028). Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2017(H.R.3770/S.1899); Community Health and Medical Professionals Improve Our Nation Act (H.R.3922); Supplemental Disaster Appropriations(H.R.4872); Continuing Resolution(H.J. Res. 124); Bi-partisan Budget Act (H.R.1892); Department of Defense & Labor, Health & Human Services, & Education Appropriations Act (H.R. 6157).
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to comprehensive immigration reform as they pertain to the multifamily industry. Issues related to worker eligibility and visa programs; E-Verify Program, H2-B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Program, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and proposals for new temporary worker program. H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act HR 616, The American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Continuing Resolution funding federal programs and services until April 28, 2017 Bill Number TBD, Re-authorization of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Client expense: $827,620 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $49,239
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $42,204
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R.2028 H.R.5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,194
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,860
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 5055 H.R. 2028
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,406
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Pub.L. No: 115-245 (H.R.6157) - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - government funding bill that covers the Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS and Education for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), while enacting a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) for those agencies not covered, including HUD and USDA. The President has signed the bill today, which provides funding at last years (FY18) levels for HUD, USDA, and a few other federal agencies through December 7, 2018. H.R.6072/S.3023- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - Provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. H.R. 5961/S.2976 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 -Provides FY19 appropriations to HUD and USDA. H.R.3 - Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act H.R.3 rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Public Law No: 115-141 (H.R. 1652): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2018 for all federal departments. Two key LIHTC provisions were included in the bill: 12.5% credit allocation expansion for four years, and a permanent authorization of the income-averaging option. The Rental Demonstration Program (RAD) was also expanded to Senior 202 PRAC conversions, the unit cap was more than doubled, and the sunset date was pushed to 2024. The US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) was extended for two years, and the National Flood Insurance Program was temporarily extended until July 1, 2018. Also maintained in this omnibus bill were physical inspection requirements for HUD-assisted properties. Signed by the President on March 23, 2018. P.L.No.: 115-123 (H.R. 1892): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of March 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation, and appropriated supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Signed by the President on February 9, 2018. P.L. No.: 115-120 (H.R. 195): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 8, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It reopened the government following a brief shutdown that occurred because the previous CR expired and none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on January 22, 2018. P.L. No. 115-96 (H.R. 1370): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Homeland Security Act of 2002 This legislation again extends the expiration date of the Fiscal Year 2018 Continuing Resolution from December 22, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-90 (H.J.Res. 123): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on December 8, 2017. P.L. 115-56 (H.R. 601): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017. This bill makes temporary appropriations and additional funding available in order assist with disaster assistance and to avoid funding delays at the end of the Fiscal Year 2018 on September 30, 2017. In particular, Division B of the bill, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017, provides $15.25 billion in emergency funding for the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration to support disaster response and assistance. Division C of the bill temporarily suspends the statutory debt limit through December 8, 2017. Division D of the bill includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides fiscal year 2018 appropriations through Friday, December 8, 2017, for the continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.Signed by President Trump on September 8, 2017. Public Law No. 115-31 (H.R. 244): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2017 for all federal departments;all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. P.L. 114-70, the text of a House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2028, originally the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment in the nature of a substitute includes the text of the FY2017 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Act, providing continuing appropriations through 4/28/2017; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to the FY18 Budget, America First, A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again, all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to FY18 Appropriation bills; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,793
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Education
H.R.2028, advocated for funding for the PELL grant program Messaged and educated Congressional staff on Teacher Preparation Regulations Lobbyied the PROSPER Act.
Client expense: $42,527 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Conversion Therapy Ending Discrimination Against Gay and Bisexual Blood and Tissue Donors Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Funding for HIV/AIDS Education, Prevention, and Research Funding for and Education Regarding Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Health Insurance Privacy HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act Implementation Implementation of Section 1557 Nondiscrimination regulations Implementation and Protection of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Interpretation of the Older Americans Act Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations LGBTQ Data Collection Planned Parenthood funding Preventing Prohibitions on Gender Transition-Related Care Privacy in Health Insurance Explanation of Benefits Religious Refusals in Healthcare Repeal of Federal Ban on Funding for Syringe Exchange Programs Ryan White CARE program Reauthorization Unfair Drug Pricing Practices American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) Graham Cassidy Amendment to H.R. 1628 Better Care Reconciliation Act Disapproving Title X Regulations (H.J. Res. 43) Healthy Families Act (H.R. 1516; S. 636) Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 2028) LGBT Data Inclusion Act (H.R. 3273; S.1570) Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (H.R.1313) Real Education for Healthy Youth Act (H.R. 3602; S. 1653) REPEAL (Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal) HIV Discrimination Act (H.R. 1739, S. 2186) Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 2119; S. 928) Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act (H.R. 3559; S.1650)
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to comprehensive immigration reform as they pertain to the multifamily industry. Issues related to worker eligibility and visa programs; E-Verify Program, H2-B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Program, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and proposals for new temporary worker program. H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act HR 616, The American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Continuing Resolution funding federal programs and services until April 28, 2017 Bill Number TBD, Re-authorization of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to comprehensive immigration reform as they pertain to the multifamily industry. Issues related to worker eligibility and visa programs; E-Verify Program, H2-B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Program, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and proposals for new temporary worker program. H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act HR 616, The American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Continuing Resolution funding federal programs and services until April 28, 2017 Bill Number TBD, Re-authorization of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Client expense: $1,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Appropriations for health centers and related programs; Appropriations for National Health Service Corps; Appropriations for Health Professions Programs; Presidents Budget Request; Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act of 2015(H.R.2); Senate Budget Resolution of (S.Con.Res.3); Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act (H.R.2028). Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2017(H.R.3770/S.1899); Community Health and Medical Professionals Improve Our Nation Act (H.R.3922); Supplemental Disaster Appropriations(H.R.4872); Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Equitable Rebuild Act of 2017(S.2165); Champion Kids Act(H.R.4541); Continuing Resolution(H.J.Res 124); Bi-partisan Budget Act (H.R.1892); Consolidated Appropriations Act(H.R. 1625).
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Housing
H.R. 5793: The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2018 H.R. 5793 authorizes the Secretary of HUD to carry out a housing choice voucher (HCV) mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving vouchers to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas. Under the legislation, HUD would identify PHAs to participate in the mobility demonstration program through a competitive process, and some requirements could be waived or adjusted for the participating PHAs. This bill is sponsored by Financial Services Subcommittee leaders Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). Following a positive hearing on the bill this spring, the House Financial Services Committee approved the bill in a unanimous vote in May, 2018; the bill passed the House floor by a vote of 368-19 in July 2018 and was sent to the Senate for consideration. H.R. 5735: Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act H.R. 5735 is a bill to set aside housing vouchers for transitional housing for substance abuse recovery. Also called the THRIVE Act, the bill would establish a 5-year demonstration program to set aside the lesser of 10,000 vouchers or .05 percent of all vouchers in order to provide housing assistance for 12-24 months to individuals recovering from substance abuse. Only non-profits providing drug treatment and services would be eligible to administer the vouchers (not PHAs); amendments to provide new funding for the demonstration program (as opposed to setting aside existing vouchers) and to require PHAs to administer the vouchers and housing services in partnership with non-profits were not adopted by the Committee.The THRIVE Act was introduced by Representative Barr (R-KY) and passed the House Financial Services Committee on a mostly partisan basis in early June, 2018. Later that month, the bill was passed by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration. Public Law No: 115-174 (S. 2155): Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act This law overhauls the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which had enacted banking and financial reform regulations following the 2008 financial crisis. The law also includes provisions from the bipartisan Family Self-Sufficiency Act, which would relieve some regulatory burden to administer the FSS program, broaden the supportive services provided to participants, and clarify expanded access to project-based tenants. Signed by the President on May 24, 2018. Public Law No: 115-141 (H.R. 1652): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2018 for all federal departments. Two key LIHTC provisions were included in the bill: 12.5% credit allocation expansion for four years, and a permanent authorization of the income-averaging option. The Rental Demonstration Program (RAD) was also expanded to Senior 202 PRAC conversions, the unit cap was more than doubled, and the sunset date was pushed to 2024. The US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) was extended for two years, and the National Flood Insurance Program was temporarily extended until July 1, 2018. Also maintained in this omnibus bill were physical inspection requirements for HUD-assisted properties. Signed by the President on March 23, 2018. P.L.No.: 115-123 (H.R. 1892): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of March 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation, and appropriated supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Signed by the President on February 9, 2018. P.L. No.: 115-120 (H.R. 195): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 8, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It reopened the government following a brief shutdown that occurred because the previous CR expired and none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on January 22, 2018. P.L. No. 115-97 (H.R. 1): Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. It preserves the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, with no modifications, and retains the tax-preferred status on Multifamily Housing Bonds. The legislation lowers the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, which will likely affect Housing Credit pricing and value. The law also creates a base erosions and anti-abuse tax (BEAT), which would make Housing Credit investment less attractive to certain investors with foreign operations. However, the final bill exempts 80% of the value of the Housing Credit from the BEAT, which could mitigate the impact. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-96 (H.R. 1370): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Homeland Security Act of 2002 This legislation again extends the expiration date of the Fiscal Year 2018 Continuing Resolution from December 22, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-90 (H.J.Res. 123): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on December 8, 2017. P.L. 115-56 (H.R. 601): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 This bill makes temporary appropriations and additional funding available in order assist with disaster assistance and to avoid funding delays at the end of the Fiscal Year 2018 on September 30, 2017. In particular, Division B of the bill, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017, provides $15.25 billion in emergency funding for the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration to support disaster response and assistance. Division C of the bill temporarily suspends the statutory debt limit through December 8, 2017. Division D of the bill includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides fiscal year 2018 appropriations through Friday, December 8, 2017, for the continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.Signed by President Trump on September 8, 2017. Public Law No. 115-31 (H.R. 244): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2017 for all federal departments; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. P.L. 114-70, the text of a House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2028, originally the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment in the nature of a substitute includes the text of the FY2017 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Act, providing continuing appropriations through 4/28/2017; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to the FY18 Budget, America First, A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again, all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. S. 2574 / H.R. 5352: Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2018 The Rural Housing Preservation Act provides rural housing vouchers to residents who live in properties with prepaid or maturing loans, while ensuring the values of housing vouchers are flexible so they can provide assistance to beneficiaries in higher cost areas. The House and Senate bills also decouple rental assistance from the term of a mortgage, allowing USDA to renew rental assistance for a property regardless of the length of the mortgage, and make it easier for non-profit entities to acquire Section 515 properties. The bills also permanently authorize the Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring Program to operate in the future. H.R. 4185: Access to Affordable Housing Act: This bill mirrors a provision in the Senate version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) by 50%. The bill is intended to complement the House version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which omits the credit expansion provision. H.R. 4560: GSE Jumpstart Reauthorization Act of 2017: This legislation would prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the HTF and CMF for any year during which all of the GSEs quarterly profits were not transferred to the Treasury Department. The GSE net profit transfer is currently required by a joint agreement called preferred stock purchase agreements, or PSPAs, which were put into place as the GSEs came under conservatorship during the economic collapse of 2008 and amended in 2012. Because the PSPAs also require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce to zero any capital reserves by the start of the new year, FHFA Director Mel Watt recently testified that we was working with Treasury to explore avenues for the GSEs to retain buffer funds. However, under H.R. 4560, the GSEs would not be able to make HTF contributions - seen as discretionary obligations by some - if they do not continue making their full dividend payments to Treasury. S. 548 / H.R. 1661: The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. This bill seeks to expand the LIHTC and includes additional provisions to make the program more streamlined and flexible. The Housing Credit allocation authority would be expanded by 50%, which is expected to finance the development or preservation of up to 400,000 additional affordable units over the next decade (the expansion provision is excluded from the House version of the bill). The bill would also: provide a minimum 4% Housing Credit rate for the acquisition of affordable housing and for multifamily Housing Bond-financed developments; permit income averaging in Housing Credit properties to preserve rigorous targeting while providing more flexibility and responsiveness to local needs; create incentives for projects that target homeless or extremely low-income individuals and families, as well as in Native American communities; allow a non-profit or government sponsor to acquire properties when the current 15 year compliance period expires; allow LIHTC properties to claim clean energy credits such as the Energy Efficient New Homes Credit; align LIHTC rules, such as the student rule, more closely with HUD regulations; rename the LIHTC to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC); all provision. H.R. 4667: Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017: This disaster supplemental appropriations bill provides $81 million in fiscal year 2018 emergency appropriations to several federal agencies for disaster assistance related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as for wildfires that occurred in 2017. Emergency spending is exempt for discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. S. 2066: Disaster Displacement Act of 2017: In response to devastation from hurricanes and wildfire this year, Senators from impacted states introduced legislation to provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster. The bill provides additional funding to HUDs Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to help low-income evacuees to access affordable housing under the voucher program; disaster evacuees earning less than 50% of Area Median Income would be eligible to receive assistance for affordable housing. Following approval of their applications, voucher holders would be able to rent a unit from the private market at 30% of adjusted income. S. 2155: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act This bill overhauls the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which had enacted banking and financial reform regulations following the 2008 financial crisis. S.2155 rolls back a number of mortgage regulations originally aimed at preventing another economic meltdown, including to allow institutions with less than $10 billion in assets to waive ability-to-repay requirements for certain residential-mortgage loans. Other mortgage-lending requirements related to appraisals, mortgage data, employment of loan originators, manufactured homes, and transaction waiting periods are also loosened. In addition, the bill requires credit reporting agencies to provide credit-freeze alerts and includes consumer-credit provisions related to senior citizens, minors, and veterans. The Senate bill also includes provisions from the bipartisan Family Self-Sufficiency Act, which would relieve some regulatory burden to administer the FSS program, broaden the supportive services provided to participants, and clarify expanded access to project-based tenants. S. 1949: Affordable Housing for Educational Achievement Demonstration (AHEAD) Act: The bill encourages housing authorities, school districts, and community partners to work together in unprecedented ways to coordinate and improve educational and housing outcomes for homeless children. The AHEAD Act would help keep students permanently housed, which could improve attendance in school and reduce learning loss. S. 293 / H.R. 828: Investing in Opportunity Act. This bill aims to improve the economy of distressed areas through a capital gains tax deferment, reduction, or exemption in exchange for reinvestment in Opportunity Zones - geographically targeted low-income areas that would be designated by state governors. The capital gains from the sale or exchange any asset held by the taxpayer would be pooled into newly-created Opportunity Funds, which would be established specifically for making investments in distressed communities; all provisions. H.R. 948: Common Sense Housing Investment Act. This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the mortgage interest deduction (MID) with a nonrefundable 15% tax credit on the mortgage interest of a primary and secondary residence, up to $500,000. The adjustment is expected to affect only 6% of mortgage holders currently benefitting from the MID, while the replacement would expand the mortgage interest tax benefits to more moderate and low-income homeowners. The savings, which could total $241 billion over 10 years, would be reinvested in affordable housing programs, including the LIHTC and the Housing Trust Fund; all provisions. S. 385 / H.R. 1443: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. Among other energy-related provisions, this bill would allow HUD to establish a demonstration program under which HUD may execute performance-based agreements with multifamily property owners that result in a reduction in energy or water costs in up to 20,000 units; all provisions related to affordable multifamily housing. S. 611 / H.R. 1511: Homeless Children and Youth Act. This bill aligns the HUD definition for homelessness with the definition used to verify eligibility for other federal programs, such as the National School Lunch Program. The adjustment would expand access to assistance programs and alleviate confusion between agencies; all provisions. S. 434 / H.R. 1145: Housing for Homeless Students Act. This bill amends the IRS housing credit guidelines to qualify low-income building units that provide housing for homeless children, youth, and veterans who are full-time students. In order to become eligible for the LIHTC, the building units student residents must have been homeless during any portion of the preceding five years (for veterans) or seven years (for children and youth); all provisions. H.R. 1260: Generational Residences and Nurturing Dwellings or GRAND Act. This bill establishes an assistance program for up to five eligible non-profit organizations for the purpose of expanding the supply of specialized housing and social services for elderly relatives who are raising a child; all provisions. S. 73: Housing Accountability Act of 2017. This bill provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving Section 8 assistance payments. The bill requires HUD to semi-annually survey residents living in properties that have Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts to gather direct input about living conditions and management performance. In addition, the bill would create new penalties for owners who repeatedly fail the survey; all provisions. S. 160: HUD Inspection Process and Enforcement Reform Act of 2017. This bill would shorten the required response time for a property owner to respond to contract violations from 30 days to 15 days. HUD will also be required to prepare a Compliance, Disposition and Enforcement Plan at a quicker rate, from the current 60 days to a new target of 30 days. S. 160 includes provisions that will allow HUD to terminate or demote employees overseeing inspections should they be found to be neglectful of their duties in inspecting a property, and the inspection process managed by HUDs Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) would be audited as well; all provisions. H.R. 3160: Public Housing Tenant Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2017 This legislation seeks to preserve and revitalize the nations public housing. Specifically, the bill would authorize full funding for public housing, plus additional funding to address the backlog of capital needs; provide a loan guarantee for public housing agencies to attract outside investment into public housing units; authorize a grant program that focuses on revitalizing the most distressed public housing units; require one-for-one replacement in cases where public housing units are demolished or sold; and increase tenant protections. S. 743: A Bill to Strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. This bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). USICH is an independent agency that coordinates federal efforts to combat homelessness, working across 19 federal agencies and departments and with partners in both the public and private sector to find ways to streamline and improve service delivery to people experiencing homelessness. USICH is the only agency at the federal level charged specifically with addressing homelessness; this bill would eliminate the October 1, 2017 sunset date for USICH. S. 1275: Building Useful Initiatives for Indian Land Development (BUILD) Act This bill seeks to empower tribes to address homelessness and housing instabilities on Native Reservations. Specifically, S. 1275 streamlines the federal process for developing affordable housing on Native lands and gives more control over the developments to the tribes. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes and improves the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996, which expired in 2013. S. 1333: Tribal HUD-VASH Act Seeking to combat homelessness and improve support services for Native American veterans, this legislation would authorize a joint tribal housing initiative between HUD and the VASH program. Despite high numbers of Native American veterans, less than 5% of federally-recognized tribes have received Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing during HUDs current Tribal HUD-VASH demonstration. The bill also fosters collaboration between HUD, Veterans Affairs, and the Indian Health Service in implementing housing initiatives. S. 1344: Family Self-Sufficiency Act This legislation was introduced on the 25th anniversary of HUDs FSS program, which uses financial incentives and coaching to help residents increase earnings, build savings, and achieve self-sufficiency. Titled the Family Self Sufficiency Act (S. 1344), the legislation consolidates duplicative programs, broadens services, and extends the program to Project-Based Section 8 tenants. If enacted, the bill would streamline the FSS program, which is currently divided between the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and Public Housing, into one program, while also authorizing PBRA tenants to access the program. In addition, broadened services available through FSS would help tenants earn various levels of education, training, and housing stability. S.1313: Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 Legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for 10 years. H.R. 2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 2868: National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1558: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 1422: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R.2246: Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017; H.R. 2565: Use of Replacement Cost in Determining Premium Rates Flood Insurance Reform and Reauthorization Package: A package of seven bills were introduced in the House and Senate to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which expires on September 30th. Because houses in NFIP-designated flood plains are federally-required to purchase flood insurance, the rental and real estate market alike could be impacted by a lapse in the program or by changes to insurance rates. The House package consists of seven separate bills, including H.R. 2875, which doubles claims coverage costs from $30,000 to $60,000, and also allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the discretion to invest the money before a disaster to mitigate infrastructure damage, representing a significant departure from standard after-the fact insurance models. The package also includes H.R. 1558, a bill requiring community flood mitigation action in areas repeatedly damaged by floods, which account for a small percentage of the country but a large percentage of the NFIPs claims. The House Committees NFIP reform and reauthorization package also includes efforts to establish monthly payments for insurance premiums under a lowered fee structure, upgrade national flood-mapping to accurately reflect risk, and reduce risk- and insurance-related regulations on commercial properties. H.R.10: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 This bill proposes an overhaul of financial regulations set forth under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act in the aftermath of the 2088 financial crisis. Included provisions impact both the Federal Housing Finance Agency - which oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks - and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - which oversees mortgage and other lending. Specifically, the legislation would make the FHFA Director removable at will by the President, as opposed to the Presidents current ability to remove the Director with cause, a change that has the potential to cut short the current FHFA Directors remaining term. Unlike previous legislation by Congressman Hensarling, this years bill would not restructure the FHFA into a bipartisan commission. The legislation also includes deeper changes to the CFPB: As opposed to previous legislation seeking to convert the CFPB to a bipartisan commission, the previewed legislation renames the Bureau to the Consumer Financial Opportunity Agency (CFOA) with a sole Director removable at will and a Deputy Director also appointed and removed by the President. The CFOA would be granted enforcement authority only, without supervision functions or the ability to write new consumer protection rules. Additionally, market monitoring and fair lending enforcement would be eliminated. All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance)Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to Performance-Based Contract Administration All policies relating to Rental Assistance Demontration (RAD) All policies relating to Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.3 - Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act H.R.3 rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Public Law No: 115-141 (H.R. 1652): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2018 for all federal departments. Two key LIHTC provisions were included in the bill: 12.5% credit allocation expansion for four years, and a permanent authorization of the income-averaging option. The Rental Demonstration Program (RAD) was also expanded to Senior 202 PRAC conversions, the unit cap was more than doubled, and the sunset date was pushed to 2024. The US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) was extended for two years, and the National Flood Insurance Program was temporarily extended until July 1, 2018. Also maintained in this omnibus bill were physical inspection requirements for HUD-assisted properties. Signed by the President on March 23, 2018. P.L.No.: 115-123 (H.R. 1892): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of March 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation, and appropriated supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Signed by the President on February 9, 2018. P.L. No.: 115-120 (H.R. 195): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 8, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It reopened the government following a brief shutdown that occurred because the previous CR expired and none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on January 22, 2018. P.L. No. 115-96 (H.R. 1370): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Homeland Security Act of 2002 This legislation again extends the expiration date of the Fiscal Year 2018 Continuing Resolution from December 22, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-90 (H.J.Res. 123): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on December 8, 2017. P.L. 115-56 (H.R. 601): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017. This bill makes temporary appropriations and additional funding available in order assist with disaster assistance and to avoid funding delays at the end of the Fiscal Year 2018 on September 30, 2017. In particular, Division B of the bill, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017, provides $15.25 billion in emergency funding for the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration to support disaster response and assistance. Division C of the bill temporarily suspends the statutory debt limit through December 8, 2017. Division D of the bill includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides fiscal year 2018 appropriations through Friday, December 8, 2017, for the continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.Signed by President Trump on September 8, 2017. Public Law No. 115-31 (H.R. 244): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2017 for all federal departments;all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. P.L. 114-70, the text of a House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2028, originally the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment in the nature of a substitute includes the text of the FY2017 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Act, providing continuing appropriations through 4/28/2017; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to the FY18 Budget, America First, A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again, all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. All policies relating to FY18 Appropriation bills; all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $51,158
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $43,628
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R.2028 H.R.5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,663
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues With Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,258
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 2028 H.R. 5055
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Solid Waste and Recycling Issues Energy and Taxation Issues with Respect to Recycling H.R. 5055 H.R. 2028
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $28,197
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.2028, advocated for fossil energy research at DOE for UK's Center for Applied Energy Research. S.1609 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Advocated for FY18-19 E&W research funds in the House and Senate.
Client expense: $83,329 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Education
H.R.2028, advocated for funding for the PELL grant program Messaged and educated Congressional staff on Teacher Preparation Regulations
Client expense: $83,329 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Education
H.R.2028, advocated for funding for the PELL grant program Messaged and educated Congressional staff on Teacher Preparation Regulations
Client expense: $83,329 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.2028, advocated for fossil energy research at DOE for UK's Center for Applied Energy Research. S.1609 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act UK CAER hosted Chairman Hal Rogers Legislative Director for a site visit and educational meeting about the centers research capabilities.
Client expense: $83,329 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
H.R.2028, advocated for NIH and related institutes funding for UK's biomedical research.
Client expense: $83,329 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR 5055 An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; S 2804 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; HR 2028 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; H.R. 5926 (H. Rept. 114-699), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)); H.R. 761 The Pension and Budget Integrity Act; S. 270 The Pension and Budget Integrity Act. S 1609 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. HR 3266 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R. 431 - To enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions, to expand theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, and for other purposes. S 1460 - A bill to provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1 - To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. S 1 - To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. H.R. 4667 - Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, (Division D - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Division G - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Division H - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018) H.R.1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Division B - Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018) H.R. 4667, Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires. Protecting Single Employer Pension System -- no specific legislation.
Client expense: $1,351,159 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office